Is Apple Intelligence the real deal?

Apple's WWDC 2024 just dropped yesterday, a literal bomb 🤯💥

and Apple knows no one want to actually watch the entire 1:43:37 event. So here’s a 2-minute recap for us all.

All other things aside, there’s one that stands out to us and you know what that is: AI. Yes, Apple has finally said “AI” after boycotting the term and going against the whole tech industry for years, but with a cheeky twist. In its WWDC 2024 keynote, Apple mentioned "AI" just three times, opting instead for the term "Apple Intelligence."

Apple Intelligence is not a big new app. Instead, it is to be sprinkled all over the place on your Iphones, Ipads and Macs.

With new tools like Writing Tools, you can summarize lectures, prioritize notifications, and even get smart replies in your emails. It’s like having a personal assistant that understands and anticipates your needs.

Apple Intelligence doesn’t stop at text. It’s also a visual powerhouse, letting you create custom images and Genmojis, transform sketches into polished images, and even craft memory movies from your photo library.

And Siri? It’s getting a major upgrade, becoming more integrated and context-aware, helping you across apps without compromising your privacy.

What’s really cool is how Apple is focusing on privacy. All this intelligence is processed on-device, meaning your personal information stays with you, aligning with Apple's commitment to user privacy and security. However, you must have heard about the Apple - OpenAI partnership and might wonder if this new version of Siri is powered by ChatGPT. The answer is no. It is true that they’re also integrating ChatGPT for those moments when you need a bit more expertise, but only with your permission.

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Pika bagged a $80 million fund

Another big AI news: Pika, an innovative AI video creation platform, has recently secured an $80 million series B investment joined by Spark Capital and other angel investors. This exciting development is set to propel Pika to new heights, offering cutting-edge solutions in the rapidly evolving video content industry. This platform stands out by using machine learning algorithms to automate complex editing tasks, suggest creative enhancements, and optimize video performance across different platforms.

Spark Capital, known for backing transformative tech companies, sees Pika as a game-changer in the content creation space. Their investment signals strong confidence in Pika's potential to disrupt traditional video production processes.

This funding round will allow Pika to accelerate its product development, expand its team, and enhance its marketing efforts. The goal is to refine the platform's capabilities, ensuring it meets the diverse needs of its growing user base. Additionally, Pika plans to explore new AI-driven features that further democratize video production, making it easier for anyone to create professional-grade content.

Tutorial of the day: bardeen.ai

If you’re looking for an efficient way to scrape data from websites into Google Sheets, Bardeen is a powerful tool you should check out. Bardeen is a Chrome extension that automates tasks like data scraping, importing data into Google Sheets, and much more, without the need for complex coding.

How to Use Bardeen for Data Scraping

1. Install Bardeen: Go to the Chrome Web Store, search for Bardeen, and click "Add to Chrome" to install this extension.

2. Log In: Open Bardeen from your Chrome toolbar and log in using your Google account.

3. Create an Automation: Select "Create new automation" from Bardeen’s main interface.

4. Specify Tasks: In the prompt, you can clearly specify tasks such as "Create a new lead in HubSpot, enrich and qualify then update HubSpot CRM." Bardeen will understand and automate these steps for you.

5. Connect to Google Sheets: To scrape data from a website, you can create a new workflow and choose "Scrape data from website to Google Sheet." Select the website you want to scrape data from, and Bardeen will automatically fetch the information and input it into your Google Sheets.

6. Run the Automation: Once set up, simply click "Run" and Bardeen will perform the automated tasks as specified.

Bardeen stands out compared to Zapier due to its ability to clearly specify tasks directly in the prompt, saving users time and optimizing workflows. Particularly, Bardeen is more flexible in using AI to create automation, making your work easier and more efficient than ever. If you're looking for a seamless way to scrape data and automate your processes, give Bardeen a try!

With that comes the end for today!

This is Dearly from NAUCode. We appreciate your patience up till now. 🪿

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