EP18: Claude Improves AI Writing, ChatGPT Desktop Apps Arrive, OpenAI Joins AI-Enhanced Search Race, Apple Begins AI Rollout, Meta Brings Reuter’s News to Facebook
Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little discuss how Anthropic's Claude 3.5 Sonnet upgrade has made Claude an even better AI writer. This make's it even easier to write a great research report. They move on to explore OpenAI's new desktop apps and Advanced Voice Mode, discussing how voice interaction could transform genealogical research, particularly for those who prefer speaking to typing. Combining search and AI in the same tool will be a huge timesaver for genealogy research. This week's Tip of the Week reveals the best ways to leverage free AI tools for family history research. There’s no need to pay for AI tools if you only need these features a few times a day.In RapidFire, they examine the future of AI agents, Apple's cautious AI rollout in iOS 18.1, and Meta's strategic content partnership with Reuters.Timestamps:In the News:02:20 Claude 3.5 Sonnet (new): AI Writing Reaches New Heights06:50 ChatGPT Desktop Apps: Now Available for Both Macs and PCs14:00 AI Search Gets Real: AI-Enhanced Search From ChatGPTTip of the Week:19:20 Free AI Tools: How To Get Premium AI Results For FreeRapidFire:26:50 AI Agents: The Future of Computer Interaction31:20 Apple Intelligence: IOS 18.1 Starts the Rollout of AI for Apple40:26 Meta's Reuters Deal: The First (of Many?) Content Partnerships for FacebookResource Links:ANTHROPICClaude 3.5 Sonnethttps://www.anthropic.com/claude/sonnetProjects featurehttps://www.anthropic.com/news/projectsOPENAIChatGPThttps://chatgpt.com/Desktop Appshttps://openai.com/chatgpt/desktop/ (https://openai.com/chatgpt/desktop/)Advanced Voice Modehttps://help.openai.com/en/articles/8400625-voice-mode-faqGPT Searchhttps://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-search/ (https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-search/)APPLEiOS 18.1https://www.apple.com/ca/newsroom/2024/10/apple-intelligence-is-available-today-on-iphone-ipad-and-mac/ (https://www.apple.com/ca/newsroom/2024/10/apple-intelligence-is-available-today-on-iphone-ipad-and-mac/)Apple Intelligencehttps://www.apple.com/apple-intelligence/Sirihttps://www.apple.com/siri/Apple Photo Searchhttps://9to5mac.com/2024/09/25/photos-search-in-ios-181-actually-works-thanks-to-apple-intelligence/METAMeta AIhttps://ai.meta.com/meta-ai/Reuters Partnershiphttps://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/meta-platforms-use-reuters-news-content-ai-chatbot-2024-10-25/MISCPerplexityhttps://www.perplexity.aiMicrosoft Copilothttps://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/copilotTags:Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, Family History, Genealogy, AI, Mobile Technology, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Models, Generative AI, AI Search, Voice Assistants, AI Agents, Research Tools, Content Creation, Digital Writing, Document Analysis, Privacy, Data Protection, AI Ethics, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, ChatGPT, Apple Intelligence, Meta AI, Perplexity, Microsoft Copilot, iOS 18.1, Siri, AI Writing, Desktop Applications, Mobile Apps, Photo Organization, Email Tools, Content Partnerships, Source Citation, Voice Interaction, User Experience, Cloud Services, Free Tools, Premium Features, Tool Comparison, Workflow Optimization, Family Research, Genealogy Tools, Research Reports, Narrative Writing, Genealogists, Family Historians, Tech Writers, Researchers, Digital Creators