Happy Monday, AI enthusiasts!

Here’s what’s new in the AI world today.

IN TODAY’S ISSUE

• 🎨 Midjourney V6 is around the corner

• 📞 AI tool of the day - BlandAI: make high quality AI phone calls

• 🧠 26 ChatGPT plugins to boost your productivity

• 🐶️ AI could finally let us understand what animals say

• 🔥 5 trending AI tools

• 💡 5 quick and fresh AI updates

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GENERATIVE AI

🎨 Midjourney V6 is around the corner

Midjourney is on the brink of releasing its transformative version 6 later this year, promising a leap in quality surpassing its previous upgrades. CEO David Holz has been vocal about its enhanced text understanding and superior image generation.

Although the exact launch date remains undisclosed, the anticipation surrounding this release is palpable. Holz is optimistic about outperforming competitors, including OpenAI’s DALL-E 3, citing comparable, if not superior, image quality. Version 6 is expected to revolutionize text rendering—a feature Holz previously considered non-essential, hinting at a new strategic direction for the company.

Furthermore, a two-phase website launch is underway to enhance user experience and incorporate innovative features. While there’s no specific timeline, plans for 3D and video generation are also in the pipeline, suggesting Midjourney’s ambitions to redefine the generative AI space.

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AI TOOL OF THE DAY

📞 BlandAI: make high quality AI phone calls

Bland AI provides a professional-level API designed for automating phone calls for your business through artificial intelligence. It manages text-to-speech, speech recognition, natural language processing, and all necessary telephony infrastructure for automated voice interactions.

Bland AI offers adaptable tools and features, enabling developers to create tailored conversational pathways to meet intricate business requirements. The firm fine-tunes its services to cater specifically to developers, supplying SDKs, guides, and assistance to expedite the development process.

Take a look at the video below to see BlandAI in action - More info here

CHATGPT

🧠 26 ChatGPT plugins to boost your productivity

If you're reading this, chances are you've already made ChatGPT a part of your daily life, whether it's for work or just to simplify your daily life. You've probably heard that OpenAI now allows third-party developers to craft plugins for ChatGPT. But, with so many of them out there, finding the right ones can be a bit overwhelming.

But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered: here is a handy list of the top 26 ChatGPT plugins to elevate your experience and boost your productivity. ⭐️

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NEWS

🐶️ AI could finally let us understand what animals say

Artificial Intelligence is poised to transform our understanding of animal communication, potentially allowing us to converse with animals.

The New Caledonian Crow, known for its tool-manufacturing skills, has been the subject of studies revealing its complex social structures and distinct vocalizations. Scientists like Christian Rutz are utilizing AI to delve deeper into these unique behaviors.
The Earth Species Project, a nonprofit organization, is employing AI to analyze and understand the communication patterns of various species, aiming to decipher animal vocalizations, which could revolutionize conservation efforts and reshape our perception of our relationship with animals.

The potential to decode animal languages could aid in conservation and welfare efforts, providing insights into animal emotions and behaviors, and possibly leading to enhanced understanding and interaction with domestic and farmed animals.
However, the advancements in AI also raise ethical concerns regarding the misuse of technology for harmful purposes, emphasizing the need for responsible innovation and application.

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5 TRENDING AI TOOLS

🧠 NoiseGPT

Decentralized generative artificial intelligence without any censorship. (link)

🎞 Capsule

the AI-powered video editor for content and marketing teams. (link)

✍️ Solidly

Solidly automatically transcribes and summarizes your meetings in written and easily shareable summaries. You can also Q&A and get an answer in seconds. (link)

🧾️ Receipt-AI

Receipt management with AI and Text messages. (link)

📃 Super.ai

Automate business processes end-to-end with guaranteed results using super.AI Intelligent Document Processing (IDP). (link)

QUICK AND FRESH

⌨️ Microsoft’s mobile keyboard app SwiftKey gains new AI-powered features

🤖 Tesla Optimus bot can now sort objects autonomously

🧠 Scientists devised a way to tell if ChatGPT becomes aware of itself

🏎 Hamilton suggests using AI to improve F1 steward calls

👥 Sean Penn's remarks on creating virtual daughters spark outrage, confusion

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Until next time, stay informed!