Mercedes is getting AI

Hi everyone,

From no news yesterday to some big news today:

• Mercedes will be one of the first to integrate Automotive AI Agent

• Microsoft launches the “CoreAI” platform

• OpenAI proposes an AI dominance blueprint

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• 🤝 In Partnership: Transform data into AI interactions with a single API call

• 🤿Deep Dive: OpenAI proposes AI blueprint for US leadership

• 🖼️AI Art: Examples of great and trending AI art

• 🤿Deep Dive: Microsoft launches CoreAI for transformative AI

• ⚒️Tool Snapshots: Tools for AI, no-code, and productivity

• 🤿Deep Dive: Google Cloud unveils automotive AI agent

• 📰Top News: News on AI, no-code, and productivity

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🤿 DEEP DIVE

OpenAI's Economic Blueprint for AI Leadership and Equity

Intelligence: OpenAI has unveiled a new Economic blueprint aimed at advancing America's global leadership in artificial intelligence, ensuring equitable access, and promoting economic growth. The proposal stresses the need for strategic infrastructure, thoughtful regulation, and proactive policies to harness AI's full potential while preventing authoritarian regimes from taking the lead in the sector.

• OpenAI’s goal is to develop AI that solves key societal problems in sectors like healthcare, education, scientific research, and public policy, benefiting a broad population.

• OpenAI emphasizes the need for America to act swiftly to seize AI’s economic potential, warning that failure to do so could lead to China dominating AI advancements.

• A significant $175 billion in global funds is available for AI investment, and OpenAI warns that failing to attract these funds could shift them to Chinese-backed projects.

🖼️ AI ART

Examples of great and trending AI art

🐱⚔️ Ninjas? Who needs them when you have samurai cats? 🙂 commander_Jardo7 has used Midjourney to create a unique series of feline warriors.

🤿 DEEP DIVE

 Microsoft’s CoreAI Vision for AI-Driven Applications

Intelligence: As we enter 2025, Microsoft announces a transformative shift in AI platform development, led by the new CoreAI organization, aimed at revolutionizing applications across all sectors.

• The next three years are expected to compress decades of technological advancement, with AI increasingly integrated into all layers of the application stack.

• Microsoft plans to develop "agentic" applications that incorporate memory and decision-making capabilities, enhancing performance and safety across various business processes and industries.

• This new stack will transform user interface and experience (UI/UX), integrating multiple AI agents and rethinking application management and observability.

• Azure will underpin this new platform, with Microsoft’s developer tools, including Azure AI Foundry, GitHub, and VS Code, coordinating to create intelligent applications.

• A new organization, CoreAI – Platform and Tools, will consolidate resources from various teams to drive the development of AI applications and tools, including GitHub Copilot.

🤿 DEEP DIVE

Google Cloud Launches Automotive AI Agent for Enhanced In-Car Experiences

Intelligence: Google Cloud has introduced the Automotive AI Agent, a generative AI technology designed to empower automakers like Mercedes-Benz to create advanced, personalized in-car assistant experiences.

• Automotive AI Agent, powered by Gemini and Vertex AI, enhances vehicle AI capabilities, moving beyond traditional voice control to deliver more intuitive interactions.

• The agent excels in providing natural, conversational responses, allowing users to engage in follow-up queries, such as finding nearby restaurants and comparing their reviews.

• Mercedes-Benz will be one of the first to integrate Automotive AI Agent into its MBUX Virtual Assistant, debuting in the new CLA model later this year.

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📰 TOP NEWS

News on AI, no-code, automation, and productivity

🎙️ NotebookLM Adds Friendly AI Podcast Interactions

Google's NotebookLM now features "Interactive Mode," allowing users to ask live questions during AI-generated podcasts. After initial tweaks to improve politeness, the AI hosts now respond more engagingly to interruptions.

🔒 New AI Export Rules Spark Debate on US Competitiveness

The Biden administration's new AI restrictions aim to limit AI chip exports to non-allied countries, enhancing security and maintaining control over advanced AI development. Nvidia warns the policy could hinder global innovation and US competitiveness.

🌟 AI Action Plan Fuels UK Growth and Jobs

The UK unveils a bold AI strategy to boost productivity, create over 13,000 jobs, and attract £14 billion in private investment. Key initiatives include AI Growth Zones, enhanced public services, and cutting-edge infrastructure development.

🤖 ChatGPT Adds Task Scheduling Feature

ChatGPT's new "Tasks" feature allows users to set personalized reminders and recurring actions, making it a more autonomous alternative to traditional assistants like Siri and Alexa. This update is available in beta for ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Pro users.

🚀 GitHub Copilot Workspace Now Available Without Waitlist

GitHub Copilot Workspace, a collaborative AI-powered development environment, is now accessible to all users, offering tools for brainstorming, coding, testing, and collaborating with teams. It streamlines the development process by integrating AI-assisted code suggestions and seamless task management.

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