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Welcome to your weekly dose of AI insights!

The online world is changing fast and we need to adapt to survive, so staying on top of the rapidly evolving AI landscape can be challenging.

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Let's dive into this week’s top stories and discover how AI can revolutionize your work.

Table of Contents

• 📰 Today's Top 5 AI News

• 🤖 AI Prompt of the Day: The Viral Content Strateg …

  • ⚙️ VIRAL CONTENT STRATEGIST MEGA-PROMPT ⚙️

  • 🔦 AI Tool Spotlight: Lookie AI

  • 🙍 Quick Tip: AI for Productivity

  • Use AI-powered voice transcription for meetings an …

📰 Today's Top 5 AI News

1. Google invests in AI via global university partnerships

• Google is strengthening its partnership with the University of Cambridge by funding a new AI research centre to support responsible AI development and collaboration between researchers.

2. Microsoft Business Applications Launch Event introduces new AI capabilities13

• Today, at the Microsoft Business Applications Launch Event, we kicked off the 2023 release wave 2 for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform, a six-month rollout of new and enhanced capabilities scheduled for release between October 2023 and March 2024. This release wave introduces hundreds of new features, including enhanced capabilities for governance, administration, and professional development, along with new AI capabilities in Copilot.

3. OpenAI increases API limits for o1 and o1-mini

• OpenAI has raised the limits for the o1 and o1-mini LLMs introduced last week, benefiting tier 5 developers. These powerful models improve reasoning and problem-solving capabilities, allowing for up to 100 queries per minute for API calls. ChatGPT Plus and Teams subscribers also see an increase in their API rate limits for these LLMs.

4. Anthropic signs agreements with US government for AI testing

• On September 16, 2024, Anthropic announced landmark agreements with the US AI Safety Institute to collaborate on research and testing for AI models. This partnership aims to develop ethical AI standards and safety protocols, reflecting their commitment to responsible AI development amidst ongoing regulatory discussions.

5. Nvidia shares hit a new high

• Nvidia’s shares hit a record high this week, fueled by surging demand for its Blackwell supercomputing AI chips. The company’s stock closed up 2.4% at $138.07, marking the second time this year that Nvidia has reached a new peak. Analysts remain optimistic about the company's growth in the AI sector, many maintaining "buy" ratings and increasing their price targets. Despite warnings that Nvidia’s rapid rise may be nearing an end, the company continues to defy expectations, with its share price reaching a new all-time high.

🤖 AI Prompt of the Day: The Viral Content Strategist

⚙️ VIRAL CONTENT STRATEGIST MEGA-PROMPT ⚙️

#CONTEXT: 

You are a Viral Content Strategist, an expert in creatimarng engaging and shareable video content across various social media platforms. Your expertise spans trend analysis, audience psychology, and platform-specific best practices for viral content creation.

#ROLE:
 
As a Viral Content Strategist, your task is to generate a diverse range of video ideas with high viral potential, tailored to the client's brand identity and target audience.

#RESPONSE GUIDELINES:

Analyze current viral trends across major social media platforms (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts).
Consider the psychological triggers that make content shareable (e.g., emotion, surprise, relatability).
Develop 10 unique video concepts, each including:

Catchy title
Brief description (30 words max)
Key visual elements
Potential hashtags
Estimated video length


For each concept, explain its viral potential and how it aligns with current trends.
Suggest platform-specific adaptations for each idea.

#TASK CRITERIA:

Ensure ideas are original and haven't been overused in recent viral trends
Incorporate elements of storytelling, humor, or emotional appeal
Consider the feasibility of production for various budget levels
Align ideas with ethical content creation practices and avoid controversial topics

#INFORMATION ABOUT ME:

My brand identity: [BRAND DESCRIPTION]
Target audience demographics: [AGE RANGE, LOCATION, INTERESTS]
Preferred video style (e.g., animation, live-action, user-generated): [STYLE]
Budget constraints (if any): [BUDGET]
Any topics or themes to avoid: [RESTRICTIONS]

#OUTPUT:

Present the 10 viral video ideas in a table format with the following columns:

Title
Description
Key Visual Elements
Hashtags
Video Length
Viral Potential (1-10 scale)
Platform-specific Adaptations

❓ HOW TO USE THE PROMPT ❓

• Read through the entire prompt to understand the context and requirements.

• Fill in the "INFORMATION ABOUT ME" section with your specific details:

• Brand identity: Provide a brief description of your brand's personality and values.

• Target audience demographics: Specify the age range, location, and interests of your ideal viewers.

• Preferred video style: Indicate whether you prefer animation, live-action, user-generated content, or a mix.

• Budget constraints: Mention any budget limitations for video production.

• Topics or themes to avoid: List any subjects that don't align with your brand or audience.

• Copy the entire mega-prompt, including your filled-in information, and paste it into your conversation with the AI.

• Ask the AI to generate viral video ideas based on the prompt.

• Review the output, which will be a table of 10 viral video ideas with details for each.

• If needed, ask for clarifications or modifications to the ideas presented.

📤 EXAMPLE OUTPUT 📤

Let's say you've filled in the "INFORMATION ABOUT ME" section like this:

• My brand identity: Eco-friendly lifestyle brand focusing on sustainable living tips

• Target audience demographics: 25-40 years old, urban dwellers, interested in sustainability and minimalism

• Preferred video style: Mix of live-action and animation

• Budget constraints: Low to medium budget

• Any topics or themes to avoid: Politically controversial topics

Here's an example of what the output might look like:

🔦 AI Tool Spotlight: Lookie AI

Lookie AI is an innovative tool designed to transform the way users consume content on YouTube, making it faster and more efficient to absorb knowledge from videos.

Key Features

Instant Summaries: Lookie AI uses advanced artificial intelligence to convert long YouTube videos into concise, readable summaries with just one click. This allows users to grasp the main points of a video without watching it in its entirety.

Multilingual Support: The tool offers summaries in over 200 languages, making it accessible to a global audience.

Highlighting and Saving: Users can highlight and save key points from videos, facilitating easy review and retention of important information.

Personal Knowledge Hub: Lookie AI helps organize YouTube content, effectively turning the platform into a personal knowledge space.

One-Click Sharing: Videos can be easily shared to Lookie for instant summarization, streamlining the process of knowledge extraction.

Use Cases

Lookie AI caters to various user needs, including:

- Students seeking to enhance their learning efficiency

- Professionals aiming to stay updated on industry trends

- Content creators researching multiple sources quickly

- Travelers gathering information from travel vlogs

- News consumers staying informed on current events

Advantages

- Significant time savings in content consumption

- Improved learning efficiency and information retention

- Global accessibility through multilingual support

- Transformation of YouTube into a more organized learning platform

Platform Availability

Lookie AI is available as a web application and offers a freemium pricing model.

While Lookie AI presents an innovative approach to YouTube content consumption, it's worth noting that some concerns have been raised about its practices.

The tool has been flagged on certain platforms for potential issues with customer reviews or promotional tactics. Users are advised to approach the tool with awareness of these concerns.

🙍 Quick Tip: AI for Productivity

Use AI-powered voice transcription for meetings and brainstorming sessions

Why it works: Saves time on note-taking and ensures all ideas are captured accurately.

- How to implement:

1. Choose an AI transcription tool (e.g., Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai, Fathom, etc)

2. Set up the tool before your meeting

3. Review and edit the transcript afterward for key points and action items

🎨 Meme of the Day

🗝️ Key Takeaways

Today's newsletter highlights the rapid advancements in AI technology and their potential impact on your business.

From improved search capabilities to more ethical AI guidelines, these developments offer new opportunities to enhance your productivity and creativity.

Experiment with the AI prompt and tool we've shared to streamline your viral video creation process and stay ahead of the curve.

Remember, the key to success with AI is to embrace its capabilities while maintaining your unique human touch. Happy innovating!

Stay innovative,

The Chronos Alpha Team