In this episode of "AI I Want To Talk," host Jacob Norgord explores recent AI advancements, focusing on their practical applications. The episode covers six major developments in the AI landscape:

ChatGPT Search:

• Enables ChatGPT to search the web and inform answers, compensating for its limited knowledge cutoff date.
• Offers faster search speeds compared to ChatGPT's previous web search feature.
• Comparable to Perplexity in speed but potentially faster in the future.
• Provides a Chrome extension to make it the default search engine.

Claude's PDF Capabilities:

• Introduces improved PDF handling, enabling Claude to understand PDFs with non-typed text, including handwritten notes.
• Overcomes limitations of previous text-extraction methods.
• Expands possibilities for using Claude with handwritten notes and other non-typed PDFs.

Ideogram Canvas:

• Launches a new feature called Canvas, described as an infinite creative board for organizing, generating, editing, and combining images.
• Offers a gridless board for uploading and manipulating multiple images to inform AI image creation.
• Potentially includes text functionality for creating custom fonts.

Runway Act One:

• Unveils Act One, a tool that allows users to record themselves and use their facial expressions to animate characters.
• Eliminates the need for CGI or motion capture for creating animated characters.
• Offers a quick and innovative way to create animated content for various media.

xAI's API for Grok 2:

• Releases an API for Grok 2, enabling developers to integrate xAI's Grok AI into their platforms.
• Offers access to Grok, the chatbot accessible through Twitter or X, for building unique applications.
• Provides developers with a more distinctive chatbot option for specific use cases.

Google Learn About:

• Introduces a new Google experiment called Learn About, designed for creating personalized learning curriculums.
• Allows users to input text and images to generate a customized learning path.
• Provides an AI-powered resource for effective learning, tailored to individual needs and preferences.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Ideogram Canvas Video
  • Ideogram
• Runway Act One Video
  • Runway
• Google Learn About