Spotify x OpenAI? This is next level

Plus, OpenAI's new voice-to-text function

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Jelani Abdus-Salaam
September 25, 2023

Issue No. 20

OpenAI Can Now Hear You Speak

Ah, Mondays! Some people hate them…but we love them because the AI news cycle starts again. And boy oh boy is today a busy Monday.

Here’s What’s On The Menu For Today

  • 🎙️ OpenAI Adds Voice To Text Functionality

  • 🎛️ Spotify and OpenAI Offer Instant Language Translation

  • 💰️ Amazon To Invest $4B Into Anthropic

  • 🤖 Alex Hormozi Talks AI Automation

  • ✍️ Prompt: Creating A Social Media Content Plan

Let’s get it!

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OpenAI Launches New Functions

🎙️ OpenAI Adds Voice To Text Functionality

Prompt: Chibi robot singing in a mic, cute, comic vector illustration style, t-shirt, minimalism --ar 16:9 --style raw --s 750

Overview

OpenAI is introducing new voice and image capabilities to its AI model, ChatGPT. These features are expected to offer a more interactive user interface, transforming the way people engage with the machine learning model. The rollout for Plus and Enterprise users will occur over the next two weeks.

Key Points

  • The enhanced features enable users to have back-and-forth voice conversations with their AI assistant, providing a more engaging interaction.

  • Through image capabilities, users can now show ChatGPT images, opening use cases like troubleshooting, meal planning, or work-related data analysis.

  • The new voice and image technologies are developed on new models, featuring Whisper (speech recognition system) and multimodal GPT-3.5 and GPT-4.

Why It Matters

These improvements are significant as they not only enhance the functionalities of ChatGPT, but also expand the possibilities of AI in everyday applications. However, these capabilities introduce risks including impersonation and privacy concerns. OpenAI is taking measures to mitigate these risks, using this advancement to foster a safer and more functional AI environment, while preparing for the release of more powerful systems.

Interview

🤖 Alex Hormozi Talks AI Automation

Alex Hormozi spoke with an AI automation agency owner to discuss why he thinks AI businesses fail. Here is a quick summary:

  • The opportunity in AI for businesses lies in being specific and focused on solving particular problems, rather than offering generalized AI solutions. Specialization allows for scalability and better margins.

  • Many AI businesses fail because they either aren't real AI or lack business acumen. The key to success is understanding an industry deeply and solving a specific problem within that industry.

  • The value of AI should be communicated in terms of outcomes rather than technology. For sales, mentioning AI can be counterproductive as it may scare potential clients away.

  • Having a strong development team is crucial for scaling and taking on bigger opportunities. The team should feel like owners in the business to be fully invested in its success.

  • Strategic thinking and idea generation are vital for business leaders in the AI space. Allocating time for these activities can lead to valuable insights and better decision-making.

You can watch the full interview here.

Spotify Joins Forces With OpenAI

🎛️ Spotify Unveils AI-Powered Podcast Translation Feature

Prompt: podcast, audio controllers, 3d render

Overview

Spotify has launched a new voice translation feature that utilizes artificial intelligence to translate podcasts to other languages, replicating the podcaster's voice. Initially focused on converting English podcasts to Spanish, Spotify plans to include German and French translations soon. The translation tool is powered by OpenAI’s voice transcription tool, Whisper, and has been initially tested with prominent podcasters like Dax Shepard and Bill Simmons.

Key Points

  • Spotify's new feature leverages OpenAI's Whisper tool for speech transcription and language translation.

  • Voice Translation aims to allow listeners to discover and be inspired by new podcasters in a more authentic way.

  • The voice replication component of the feature is being tested with a select group of podcasters and is not yet widely available.

Why It Matters

Spotify's voice translation tool is a digital leap toward reducing language barriers in the podcasting world. It will enable creators to reach a wider audience, specifically non-English speakers, and transform the global podcast landscape. However, concerns over privacy and the extent of availability of this tool linger, sparking important discussions about the ethics of AI deployment.

Create a social media content strategy for [social media handles] for [time period] to attract [target audience].
Analyze and create 15 engaging and valuable topics in [content type] along with an optimal posting schedule that will help achieve [goals]. 

Steps you need to follow :
1. Find 15 engaging and unique topics in [content type] that will achieve [goal].
2. optimal posting schedule format : h1. week of the day, h2. 1st social media handle, h3. multiple content types with time to post. h2. 2nd social media handle, h3. multiple content types with time to post.

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That’s it for today. Thanks for reading and have a great weekend.

Until next time, stay safe.

-Best of AI Team

Note: This issue was written in collaboration with ChatGPT, Grammarly, MidJourney, and Ideogram and edited by a human. Welcome to the future.

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