The Friday AI Dive

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US Supreme Court Forces TikTok to Sell or Face Shutdown: What's Next?

The long-awaited OpenAI's AI agent "Operator" may launch this month, though delays have occurred due to safety concerns over prompt injection vulnerabilities. AI agents are autonomous systems designed to perform tasks, make decisions, and interact with environments or users with minimal human intervention, and this is a game changer for artificial intelligence. These agents leverage machine learning, natural language processing, and other AI technologies to perform specific functions, such as answering questions, automating processes, or providing assistance. "Operator" is designed for browser-based tasks and will first launch as a research preview, aimed at automating complex workflows and tasks. Read more

This Week On The Friday AI Dive

1. FTC Takes Action Against Snap Over AI Chatbot Safety Concerns.

2. ChatGPT Gets Smarter: Set reminders and recurring requests with the New 'Tasks' Feature.

3. Why Do Some AI Consultants Fail? Unlock the three keys to lasting success.

4. Trending AI tools of the week

5. Prompt of the week

6. How to get into AI: weekly free courses for beginners—Google AI essentials course Here

7. This week’s Video: Are we doing enough to stay safe from Deepfakes?

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FTC Takes Action Against Snapchat Over AI Chatbot Safety Concerns.

The FTC referred a complaint against Snap’s My AI chatbot to the DOJ, citing potential risks to young users.Microsoft rolled back its Bing Image Creator update after users reported declining image quality.

Key facts:

• The FTC referred a complaint about Snap’s AI-powered chatbot, My AI, to the DOJ for investigation.

• The complaint highlights risks to young Snapchat users, alleging violations of the law.

• Snap defends its AI, calling the FTC’s complaint inaccurate and stifling innovation.

Why it may be important to you: 

This case raises questions about AI's impact on privacy and safety, particularly for younger users. It may lead to stricter regulations for tech companies deploying AI to ensure protection for vulnerable groups, so if you or your friends are on Snapchat, then you may want to pay attention to this. Read more

ChatGPT Gets Smarter: Set Reminders and Recurring Requests with New 'Tasks'.

OpenAI’s ChatGPT now lets paid users set reminders and recurring requests, marking its first step toward AI agents.

Key Facts

• ChatGPT’s new "tasks" feature allows users to set reminders and recurring requests for personal tasks.

• The feature is rolling out to ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Pro users this week.

• Users can set tasks through the web app, with AI offering reminders and scheduled requests, but it cannot run continuous searches or make purchases.

Why it may be important to you:

This feature brings ChatGPT closer to becoming a practical personal assistant, blending reminders with web-based tasks, and signals the future of AI tools becoming more autonomous in daily tasks. Read more

Why Do Some AI Consultants Fail? Unlock the three keys to lasting success.

AI consultants often fail due to missing foundational skills; a proper mix of AI, client, and consultancy skills is crucial.

Key Facts

• Many AI consultants fail despite talent due to missing one or more critical skills.

• Success in AI consulting requires three keys: AI skills, client management skills, and consultancy skills.

• The "Broken Key Problem" occurs when consultants use the wrong methods, limiting their success and freedom.

Why it may be important to you:

This highlights the importance of balancing technical skills, client interaction, and business management to sustain a successful AI consultancy. It shows how having the right foundation leads to a sustainable and fulfilling career. Want to become an AI consultant and break the day-to-day financial grind? Watch this space!

Trending AI Tools of The Week

• Incogni: Stops spammers and other hostile actors from stealing your info online.

• Cresh: Helps you validate business ideas using advanced AI.

• Lately: Turn one piece of content into more than 50 social media posts. You don’t want to miss out. Try for free today!

Prompt of the Week

A prompt to get ChatGPT to help you Master a Specific Skill

Type this prompt into ChatGPT:

" I want to become an expert in [SKILL]. Develop a comprehensive learning path, including courses, books, and practice exercises.”

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