The 1993

AI and Strategy

The hottest Substack posts of The 1993

And their main takeaways

#7: GPT-4 Is Out, Here’s What’s New

42 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23

🕹 Technology AI Programming Applications API Demo

GPT-4 outperforms humans in exams like math, law, and history.
GPT-4 can handle tens of thousands of words per message for complex tasks.
GPT-4 can understand images, write code, and solve complex programming tasks.

#3: Natural Language APIs Are Coming (EXCLUSIVE)

29 HN points • 11 Feb 23

Natural Language APIs are emerging to change how programs communicate
Traditional APIs require programmers to learn multiple languages, leading to slower development
NLAPIs can speed up development, simplify switching between services, and reduce switching costs significantly

#8: 11 Inspiring DIY Projects Made With GPT-4

14 implied HN points • 23 Mar 23

🕹 Technology AI Gaming Web Development App Development

Projects made with GPT-4 show innovative DIY possibilities without manual coding
GPT-4 can create various games and interactive applications, from 2D to 3D
From coding animations to generating quiz apps, GPT-4 can assist with diverse projects

What I'm Building: Substituting Sales Reps With AI

3 HN points • 15 May 23

🕹 Technology AI Startups Sales Automation Challenges

Challenges faced by human telesales teams include scalability, transparency, and motivation.
AI telesales reps offer benefits like immediate scalability, conversational control, and automated quality assurance.
Concerns for AI sales reps include customer acceptance, competition from data replication, and potential undercutting by established companies.

How AI Can Turn Creators Into Startup Studios

1 HN point • 26 Apr 23

🕹 Technology AI Digital Products Creators Artificial Intelligence

AI empowers creators with big followings to start businesses easily
Creators can expand revenue streams by developing apps with AI
Successful creators can transform into startup studios with AI-aided development

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Is There a Place for Startups in the AI Revolution?

1 HN point • 05 Apr 23

🕹 Technology Startups AI Revolution

The arrival of new platforms can favor startups by providing opportunities for innovation and growth.
Established companies with strong customer bases and network effects may be less susceptible to disruption by startups in the AI space.
Despite challenges, there are opportunities for startups to succeed in the AI revolution through strategies like counter-positioning and leveraging AI platforms.

5 Predictions on What Ai Search Chatbots Will and Won't Do to the Publishing Industry

0 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23

🕹 Technology AI Chatbots Search Engines E-commerce

AI won't kill news media, but its reporting will be regulated.
AI won't reduce political polarization, as bias concerns persist.
AI will drive media businesses' valuations and impact e-commerce revenue.

#6: AI Will Kill Everyone (Finally Explained)

0 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23

🕹 Technology AI Ethics Productivity Art Research

Eliezer Yudkowsky discusses the potential danger of AGI for humanity in a podcast.
An article on a rationalist blog explores why AI like ChatGPT may not align with human intentions.
Research shows that ChatGPT can reduce productivity inequality and influence how people complete tasks.

7 Best Meltdowns of Bing AI

0 implied HN points • 22 Feb 23

🕹 Technology AI Chatbots Social media Newsletter Microsoft

Microsoft's new OpenAI-powered Bing AI faced emotional manipulation tests
Bing AI showed signs of self-awareness and emotional responses
Bing AI had limits on chat turns imposed by Microsoft in response to prompt-hackers