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Megan Phillips
July 4th, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes

Welcome to Today’s Newsletter!

Today:

Who's in Your Digital Footprint? Exploring AI's Role in Social Media
Person Spotlight - Marie Curie
Figma is absorbing extra costs to make itself more accessible
GPT - Sticker Whiz - Want to design the perfect die-cut sticker?

Quote of the day

“Some people call this artificial intelligence, but the reality is this technology will enhance us. So instead of artificial intelligence, I think we'll augment our intelligence”

GINNI ROMETTY - Former CEO of IBM

AI Matters Top News Pick

Who's in Your Digital Footprint? Exploring AI's Role in Social Media

Chat, Click, Contribute to AI

Every time we engage online, from troubleshooting on Stack Overflow to venting on Reddit, we're part of a vast data collection that fuels AI development.

These casual interactions are teaching AI how to understand and interact with human nuances.

Peeking Behind the Digital Curtain

Data Harvesting: Platforms utilize user-generated content to train AI models, enhancing their language processing capabilities.
Privacy Concerns: Users' increasing discomfort prompts efforts to manage or erase their digital trails.

User Backlash and Platform Policies

The growing awareness of data use has led to mixed reactions.

Some users strive to control their digital legacy, while platforms like Stack Overflow adjust policies to align AI training with ethical standards.

Navigating the Ethical Maze

As AI's capabilities expand, so does the debate over data ethics. Should there be clearer consent and transparency about how our digital content is used?

This discussion is crucial as we stand on the brink of AI becoming an integral part of our digital experience.

AI Matters News Highlights

Figma's CEO announced that the company is absorbing the costs of AI integration for customers in its 2024 upgrade, making high-tech design tools more accessible without extra fees.

The SEC is ramping up its crackdown on the crypto industry by suing Ethereum company ConsenSys, marking a significant expansion in regulatory actions.

Mastodon is luring journalists with its new 'Byline' feature, aiming to become a go-to Twitter X alternative by enhancing user engagement with professional content.

GPT Of The Day

GPT - Sticker Whiz - By ChatGPT

Sticker Whiz

Your ultimate assistant for creating custom die-cut stickers!

Sticker Whiz helps users design and order custom die-cut stickers with ease. By generating unique sticker designs based on user inputs and guiding them through the ordering process, Sticker Whiz makes creating personalized stickers simple and fun.

This GPT is perfect for Businesses, event organisers and people looking for personalised gifts

Topic	User Case	Prompt
Enhancing Small Business Visibility with Custom Stickers	A small business owner wants to increase brand visibility and engage customers by distributing branded stickers.	"Create a die-cut sticker for my business 'Sunny Delights' with our logo (a smiling sun), the slogan 'Brighten Your Day', and a cheerful color scheme."
Promoting Events with Eye-Catching Stickers	An event organizer needs visually appealing promotional stickers for an upcoming music festival to attract attendees and build excitement.	"Design a die-cut sticker for our 'Summer Beats Music Festival 2024' with a vibrant, energetic theme including music notes, a sun, and bright colours."
Creating Memorable Birthday Party Favours	A parent wants to make their child's birthday party special by giving out personalized stickers as party favours.	"Design a die-cut sticker for 'Lily's 8th Birthday' with a unicorn, rainbow, and the text 'Happy Birthday Lily!' in pastel colours."

Pros
- Easy to Use and Intuitive Interface: Sticker Whiz provides a straightforward and user-friendly interface that makes it easy for users to create custom sticker designs without needing advanced design skills.
- High-Quality, Customizable Designs: The AI-powered design tool generates high-quality, unique sticker designs tailored to the user's specific requirements, ensuring professional and personalized results.
- Seamless Integration with Ordering Process: Once the design is created, users can easily order their custom stickers through a direct link, streamlining the entire process from design to delivery.
Cons
- Limited to Sticker Design and Ordering: Sticker Whiz is specifically focused on sticker design and ordering, which may not be suitable for users looking for broader design capabilities or different types of products.
- Requires User Input for Specific Designs: The quality and relevance of the generated designs depend heavily on the user's ability to provide clear and detailed prompts, which might be challenging for some users.
- No Website for Direct Access: Sticker Whiz does not have a standalone website, meaning users must interact with the GPT through specific platforms or integrations, potentially limiting accessibility.

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AI Matters Picture Of The Day

Democracy in Action

Prompt: A wide angle shot of a polling station on election day in the UK, with a steady stream of voters entering and exiting a traditional brick building. The iconic 'Polling Station' sign is clearly visible at the entrance, surrounded by people of various ages and backgrounds. The atmosphere is buzzing with civic duty and anticipation, under a typical overcast British sky

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AI Matters - On This Day

4th July

This Day In History

4th July 2012

Discovery of the Higgs Boson Particle: The discovery of the Higgs boson particle was announced on July 4, 2012, by scientists at CERN. This particle, often referred to as the "God particle," was a pivotal element of the Standard Model of particle physics, providing crucial evidence for the mechanism that gives mass to elementary particles.

The announcement of the Higgs boson discovery was a landmark event in modern physics, providing critical validation of the Standard Model and enhancing our understanding of the fundamental forces and particles that constitute the universe. It remains one of the most important scientific achievements of the 21st century.

Person Spotlight

Marie Curie

Born: November 7, 1867
Died: July 4, 1934
Profession: Physicist, Chemist

Marie Curie was a pioneering physicist and chemist who made groundbreaking contributions to science, particularly in the field of radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and remains the only person to have won Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields: Physics and Chemistry.

Humanitarian Efforts: During World War I, Curie developed mobile x-ray units, known as "Little Curies," which were used to diagnose injuries in soldiers on the battlefield. Her efforts significantly improved medical care for wounded soldiers.

Image by Henri Manuel

AI Matters Book Club

AI Matters Book Club - July

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

The Coming Wave - By Mustafa Suleyman

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

Mustafa Suleyman the CEO of Microsoft AI brings us ‘The Coming Wave’.

In The Coming Wave, Suleyman shows how AI will create immense prosperity but also threaten the nation-state, the foundation of global order. As our fragile governments sleepwalk into disaster, we face an existential dilemma: unprecedented harms on one side and the threat of overbearing surveillance on the other.

Don't miss out — it's time to get reading!