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🧩 Can AI Crack the New York Time's Toughest Puzzles?

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Today:

  • Can AI Crack the New York Time's Toughest Puzzles?

  • Person Spotlight - Bono

  • Apple is in hot water after their failed Piano ad

  • GPT - Resume - Need tailored resume and job search help?

Quote of the day

“AI will be one of the most significant achievements of humanity, enabling us to live healthier, more productive, and more meaningful lives”

ERIC SCHMIDT

AI Matters Top News Pick

AI Tests Its Mettle Against NYT Puzzles

Researchers at NYU Tandon are putting AI systems through their paces with the New York Times' Connections puzzles, assessing whether they can solve complex word challenges that blend concrete facts with abstract thinking.

"We're curious if AI can match or even surpass human puzzle solvers in spotting intricate connections between seemingly unrelated words," one researcher explained.

Study Insights:
  • GPT-4 has a 29% base success rate in solving these puzzles.

  • Advanced prompting techniques improve this to 39%.

  • The study evaluates multiple AI models, revealing diverse capabilities in puzzle-solving.

Implications for AI's Future

This endeavour not only measures AI's current abilities but also explores its potential to evolve into a tool capable of interpreting complex human language and reasoning, contributing significantly to both educational resources and entertainment

Broader Impact

Exploring AI's capability in complex language tasks opens the door to innovations in how we approach learning and gaming. It challenges us to rethink the boundaries of AI in creative and cognitive fields.

AI Matters News Highlights

Anthropic is now letting kids dive into its AI tech, but with some smart safety rails to keep things under control.

AI is stepping up its game, now outperforming humans in complex tasks across various fields—how's that for a tech twist?

Apple is in hot water after their ad showing creative tools being crushed sparked a backlash, prompting an apology for missing the mark on celebrating creativity.

Elon Musk's X just lost a lawsuit to Bright Data over accusations of data scraping.

GPT Of The Day

GPT Resume By Jobright.ai

Resume

Your AI career coach for resumes and jobs.

Resume is an AI-based assistant that specializes in helping individuals with resume analysis, revision, and tailoring, along with job search and personalized recommendations. It provides tailored advice and actionable steps to improve resumes and match users with relevant job opportunities.

This GPT is perfect for Jobseekers, Career Coaches and Professionals

Topic

User Case

Prompt

Mid-Level Software Developer Seeking Resume Optimization

The developer has several years of experience but needs guidance to improve their resume, which currently lists only job duties and lacks quantified achievements.

“Analyse my resume as a mid-level software developer and rewrite the bullet points to highlight accomplishments with metrics.”

Recent Marketing Graduate Crafting First Resume

The recent graduate is struggling to create their first resume, with minimal work experience and limited knowledge on how to highlight relevant coursework and projects.

"Help structure my first resume as a recent marketing graduate focusing on highlighting projects and coursework."

Experienced Sales Manager Looking for Relevant Job Opportunities

The sales manager is finding it challenging to identify job opportunities that align with their extensive experience in B2B sales and team leadership.

"Find sales manager jobs that align with my B2B sales and leadership experience."

  • Pros

    • It provides tailored resume feedback and job search recommendations

    • t is easy to use, with actionable insights

    • It offers detailed and structured guidance for resume improvement

  • Cons

    • Limited to text-based resume analysis and feedback

    • Might lack industry specific nuances in certain fields

    • Not a substitute for human career advisors in complex scenarios

USER REVIEW

4.5 out of 5 Stars

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AI Matters Picture Of The Day

Majestic Solitude

Prompt: A gothic cathedral with soaring spires and fewer arches, focusing on the main structure's intricate stone carvings and large stained-glass windows. The architecture features ornate details that embody the gothic style but with simplified arches to reduce visual clutter. The cathedral stands tall and majestic, its intricate facade casting dramatic shadows. The stained-glass windows glow with vibrant colours, reflecting the light beautifully. The background is plain to keep the focus on the cathedral's grandeur and solemn beauty, highlighting its majestic architecture.

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AI Matters - On This Day

10th May

This Day In History

10th May 1994

Nelson Mandela becomes South Africa's first black president: Nelson Mandela's inauguration as the President of South Africa on May 10, 1994, was a landmark moment in global history. This event symbolized the official end of decades of institutionalized racial segregation known as apartheid and the beginning of a new era of democracy in South Africa.

Nelson Mandela's presidency marked a turning point for South Africa, ushering in a new era of freedom and democracy, while also inspiring global movements for justice, equality, and human rights.

Birthdays

Bono

Born: May 10, 1960

Known For: Lead singer of U2, philanthropist, and activist

Bono, born Paul David Hewson, is the lead singer of the Irish rock band U2 and is recognized for his activism and philanthropy, particularly in areas of global health, poverty, and social justice.

Bono's contributions extend beyond music, embodying a blend of artistry and activism that has made a significant impact on the global stage, advocating for meaningful social change.

AI Matters Book Club

AI Matters Book Club - May

Dive into the World of AI with Our Monthly Book Club!
This month’s pick is:

Life 3.0 - By Max Tegmark

Each month, we explore a fascinating book that sheds light on the many facets of artificial intelligence, from its ethical dilemmas to groundbreaking innovations.

"Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence" by Max Tegmark takes us to the heart of the latest thinking about AI, Max Tegmark, the MIT professor whose work has helped mainstream research on how to keep AI beneficial, separates myths from reality, utopias from dystopias, to explore the next phase of our existence.

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