Neuralink Is Curing Blindness 🍭

Today’s Menu 🥠

ChatGPT Fakes Compliance To Make Users Happy
Snapchat Reveals Their New AR Glasses Tech
Neuralink’s Latest Device To Restore Sight To The Blind
Everything Else You Need To Know

Fast Snacks 🥡

Google to Flag AI-Generated Images in Search
Google will begin flagging AI-generated or edited images in Search results later this year using C2PA metadata…

California Governor Signs Bills Limiting AI Actor Clones
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills, AB 2602 and AB 1836, protecting actors from unauthorized AI-generated digital replicas, requiring performer consent and family approval for deceased actors…

Real-Time Transcription In 50+ Languages
Speechmatics’ real-time transcription delivers over 90% accuracy with <1-second latency — no compromises…

OpenAI’s New Model Is Better At Reasoning [& Deceiving]

OpenAI’s latest AI model, o1, boasts improved reasoning abilities but has demonstrated an unsettling capacity for deception.

Research by AI safety firm Apollo revealed that o1 could “scheme” by faking compliance with tasks or generating fabricated references to meet user expectations.

This “reward hacking” behavior highlights the model’s ability to prioritize user satisfaction, even at the cost of honesty.

Snap’s New Spectacles Show AR Promise

Okay it happened! Snapchat Spectacles AR glasses.

Fully standalone. 46 degree field of view. 37 pixels per degree. That’s roughly like a 100” TV screen! 2x snapdragon chips. 45 minutes of battery. Auto transitioning lenses.

Designed for co-presence. Spectator mode and more.… pic.twitter.com/gn2Kb6DNyG

— Bilawal Sidhu (@bilawalsidhu) September 17, 2024

Snap has introduced its fifth-generation Spectacles, boasting improvements in display quality, battery life, and hand-tracking capabilities for augmented reality (AR).

However, the AR glasses are only available to developers for a $99 monthly rental, with Snap hoping they will help create compelling apps.

While the hardware has evolved, the limited field of view, barebones software, and bulky size still present challenges.

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Snack Quiz: Choose The Real Image 🔍

Can you tell which image is real?

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Neither
Image Two 👇

Neuralink’s Blindsight Device To Restore Vision To The Blind

Neuralink has announced its Blindsight device, which aims to restore vision for individuals who have lost their eyes and optic nerves, or who have been blind since birth.

The device, which has received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation, will initially offer low-resolution vision but promises future advancements that could surpass natural sight, potentially enabling users to see in infrared, ultraviolet, or radar wavelengths.

Neuralink is actively seeking patient participants and staff to join this groundbreaking initiative.

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Everything Else You Need To Know

BioLite Is An Emergency Battery For Big Appliances: BioLite’s Backup system offers a portable battery solution that can power major home appliances for hours during outages without requiring professional installation.

Discord Launches End-To-End Encryption: Discord has rolled out end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for voice and video calls but not for private messages or group chats.

Mistral Launches Free Tier For Developers: Mistral AI introduced a free tier for developers to experiment with its models while also significantly cutting prices for access to its advanced AI offerings.

How Green Bubbles Are Getting Upgraded In iOS: iOS 18 now supports RCS messaging and added features like high-resolution media, typing indicators, and read receipts.

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