Lore Issue #36: The Golden Era of AI

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INSIGHTS

The Golden Era of AI

Imagine being at ground zero during the dawn of computing, as Steve Jobs and Wozniak created Apple. Now, picture an opportunity far greater; that’s where AI stands today.

It might sound like hype, but we really believe this is the beginning of a revolution that will reshape industries, open unprecedented opportunities, and change the future in ways we can’t even imagine yet.

This isn't just a tech leap; it's a historic metamorphosis. Bojan Tunguz from NVIDIA captures this sentiment perfectly:

This moment transcends hype. It’s about igniting the limitless potential of AI—a force that could dwarf even electricity in impact.

Reflect on how the iPhone was a catalyst for giants like Uber and Instagram. AI is poised to be the bedrock for an even more transformative wave of innovation.

Everyone from founders to executives should determine their AI strategy to take advantage of this historical change.

Here’s why you need to capitalize on AI now:

• New Titans Being Born Now: Every shift leads to new tech titans. It’s been a while since we’ve had a big one, but we’re convinced that a few companies built over the next 3-5 years will surpass the winners of the previous era, like Google and Facebook.

  Global Transformation: AI isn't just an upgrade; it's a worldwide reimagining of possibilities.

  Problem-Solving at Scale: From climate change to education and more, AI equips us to tackle global challenges in ways previously unattainable.

  Exponential Growth: AI could bolster the global economy by trillions. Changing not only the digital world but also the physical. First movers will gain an unparalleled edge.

The golden era of AI isn’t just another cycle; it’s an epochal shift. There’s no room for small thinking. Embrace audacity and bold thinking, and be a part of history.

The question isn’t whether AI will redefine the future but whether you will be at the forefront of this monumental shift.

Need help to figure out your AI strategy? Contact us!

NEWS

Vercel Launches AI Accelerator

We're excited to share that the founder of Vercel personally reached out to give us an insider's look into their latest venture - Vercel’s AI Accelerator.

This exclusive 6-week program is tailor-made for exceptional AI developers and early-stage startups. With only 40 slots for the industry’s finest innovators, this initiative aims to foster the development of pioneering AI applications.

Why Apply?

• Free Credits: Secure over $850K combined credits, encompassing API credits from renowned AI platforms like Anthropic, Cohere, Hugging Face, and OpenAI.

• Community Access: Immerse in a private, elite network that encourages collaboration and knowledge exchange.

• Expert Advice: Gain insights from weekly fireside chats, office hours with AI visionaries, investors, and various guides and resources.

• Visibility: Present your innovations on demo day, attracting investor attention and boosting your brand.

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: June 30th.

• Program Duration: July 10th - August 18th.

• Demo Day: August 21st.

This is an excellent opportunity. We suggest all AI entrepreneurs consider it. Apply now.

Superhuman AI Dropping Soon

We’ve been users of Superhuman for a long time, the email app that most of Silicon Valley uses to get emails done quickly.

The founder, Rahul, gave us a demo of their upcoming Superhuman AI. We’ve been using it for the last week, and we’re blown away.

With it, you can write emails, respond to them, summarize long email threads, and even translate your emails into another language. It’s such a magical experience when you try it for yourself. This feels like the future of email.

Stay tuned for launch details. Meanwhile, learn more via their blog post or video demo.

OpenAI Plans App Store for AI Software

According to a report by The Information, OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is planning to launch a marketplace for AI models developed using its technology.

The marketplace aims to provide a platform for businesses to sell AI models tailored for specific uses, such as identifying financial fraud or answering market-specific questions. OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman mentioned these plans at a London developer meeting.

VENTURE CAPITAL

• A16Z leads $19M investment into London ‘voice AI’ firm Eleven Labs (Read Article)

• Billion-Dollar AI Venture Fund by Nat Friedman and Daniel Gross Offers Nvidia Chips to Win Deals (Read Article)

• AI game maker Versed raises €1.6m in pre-seed funding (Read Article)

COOLEST THING

AI-generated QR codes

FEATURED TOOLS

• Vercel AI SDK Playground. Run multiple models with the same prompt and compare the responses side-by-side. Test parameters across various models. (Link)

• Next.js AI Chatbot. An open-source AI chatbot app template. (Link)

• QR Code AI Art Generator. Open-source on Huggingface. (Link)

• MacGPT. A simple native app for macOS that lets you quickly access chatGPT from your menu bar. (Link)

FURTHER STUDY

• AI In Mathematics: Embracing change and resetting expectations (Read Article)

• Reconstructing indoor spaces with NeRF. (Read Article)

• DecodingTrust: A Comprehensive Assessment of Trustworthiness in GPT Models. (Read Paper)

• Voicebox by Meta AI. A generative speech system based on Flow Matching. (Read Thread)

• Conversational AI ads in Snapchat. (Read Tweet)

That's it!

See you next week!

-Nathan Lands

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