AI Weekly: Get Hired with These Hot Skills & See How Ikea & Amazon Are Using AI Now!

This week AI Weekly dives into the world of artificial intelligence with a mix of concerning and exciting news. From China potentially using AI to disrupt elections to IKEA's innovative use of Generative AI for furniture design, this newsletter explores the latest advancements and their impact on various aspects of our lives. Stay tuned to learn more about the job market for AI skills and the future of AI technology.

⚠️China will use AI to disrupt elections in the US, South Korea and India, Microsoft warns

China May Use AI to Disrupt Elections with Disinformation: A Microsoft report warns that China is planning to leverage AI-generated content to spread disinformation and influence upcoming elections around the world. This raises serious concerns about the potential misuse of AI for political manipulation. Read more

🎨 DALL-E now lets you edit images in ChatGPT

OpenAI has introduced a new feature for its DALL-E 2 image generation system. This update allows users to edit DALL-E generated images directly within ChatGPT, another AI tool from OpenAI known for its text generation capabilities. With this new integration, users can describe the desired edits to their DALL-E images using natural language through ChatGPT, and the system will automatically update the image based on the instructions. This functionality streamlines the image editing process and empowers users with greater control over the creative output of DALL-E 2. However, for now, this feature is only available to users subscribed to the Plus plan. Read more

🛋️ The Amazing Ways IKEA is using Generative AI

IKEA is getting a tech makeover! They're using fancy AI to design furniture, personalize product recommendations based on your style, and even let you virtually place furniture in your own space before you buy. This AI integration is streamlining design, enhancing the customer experience, and making those tricky furniture decisions a breeze. Read more

🛒 1000 Indians part of Amazon's “generative AI” driven Just Walk Out project in Fresh stores

Over 1,000 Indians are participating in a pilot program for Amazon's "Just Walk Out" technology powered by Generative AI. This cashierless shopping experience uses AI to track items customers pick up and automatically charges their accounts upon leaving the store. The report suggests this trial is a significant step towards Amazon potentially expanding its cashierless stores which utilize Generative AI for seamless checkout. Read more

📈Strong demand for skill sets in data analytics, generative AI, machine learning

A report by The Economic Times highlights a surge in demand for professionals with skills in Data Analytics, Generative AI, and Machine Learning. This trend is being driven by the increasing adoption of AI across various industries. Companies are seeking individuals who can analyze data, develop AI models, and leverage Generative AI for creative tasks. This indicates a promising job market for those with expertise in these cutting-edge AI fields. Read more

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