Today’s Story

• Amazon is overhauling Alexa with generative AI to make the tool more conversational.

• CNBC reports that Amazon will require a new subscription for this upgraded version of Alexa.

• This new subscription will be separate from the existing $139 Amazon Prime membership.

  • David Limp, former Amazon SVP of devices and services, mentioned last year that a fee would be charged for the AI-enhanced Alexa.

• Users can preview the new Alexa by saying, “Alexa, let’s chat” to their Echo devices.

• The updated Alexa uses a large language model (LLM) for better understanding and handling multiple requests.

• Voice enabled interactions with LLMs are becoming more ubiquitous with OpenAI’a 4o model having voice capabilities and as well as Google’s Gemini

The COAI Digest

• A Pivotal AI Copyright Ruling (Read Here)

• Klarna’s AI Customer Service Agents (Read Here)

• The Possibilities of AI – Sam Altman (Read Here)

• Meta’s AI Ambitions: 3 Paths (Read Here)

• The Dawn of AI: Intelligent Tools Reshape Business (Read Here)

• OpenAI’s New Customization Tools (Read Here)

Research

Navigating the Complex World of Generative AI in Education

• UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has released its first global guidance on the use of generative AI (GenAI) in education

• Key Findings:

  • GenAI has significantly impacted information processing and knowledge production, mimicking human capabilities.

  • GenAI’s ability to automate content creation forces a reevaluation of educational methods and learning assessment, raising concerns about its use in cheating and the need for ethical, transparent use.

  • Issues like the use of content without consent, unexplainable AI models, and the potential for AI-generated content to pollute the internet highlight the need for responsible GenAI deployment.

Tool Spotlight

AI Creations

Each Day we Highlight Cool Gen AI Art and Projects!

• Generated by: Midjourney

• Prompt: “High quality, hyperrealistic photography of a restaurant empty there is a cosy atmosphere”