The Augmented Horizon Digest

August 27, 2023

Thank you for reading the summary, our weekly curation of the week’s top tech news stories from the technology that will transform our world from AI, Augmented Reality, and the Metaverse.

In this week

• Artificial Intelligence: "AI's Double-Edged Sword: Revolutionizing Industries While Challenging Trust!"

  Augmented Reality: "Apple's AR Windshield Vision: The Future of Driving or Tech's Next Big Mirage?"

  Metaverse: "From Virtual Events to Crypto Surges: The Metaverse's Unstoppable Rise!"

• VIDEO OF THE WEEK: China's Ultra-Realistic Humanoids - Sci-Fi Future or Reality? Unveil the Mind-Blowing Revelation!

• IMAGE OF THE WEEK: An artistic take on AI-generated avatars ready for your wall

• APP OF THE WEEK: Decktopus - Elevate Your Presentations with AI Magic!

• JOB OF THE WEEK: Join the Generative AI Revolution - Become a Visionary Founder in B2B SaaS!

NEWS OF THE WEEK

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

AI: The Silent Threat to Patient Privacy?

The world is embracing the wonders of Artificial Intelligence, but at what cost? Industries globally, especially healthcare, are integrating AI into their systems, promising efficiency and groundbreaking improvements. But as AI's prowess grows, so do concerns about patient privacy. ChatGPT, for instance, turned heads with its debut last year. The question remains: Are we trading our privacy for progress? - Security Boulevard

AI4 2023: AI's Grand Showcase in Sin City!

Las Vegas was abuzz as over 2,000 of the world's top AI masterminds from 40 countries convened for the annual AI4 2023 conference. From cutting-edge products to groundbreaking research, the event was a spectacle of AI's potential and its challenges. But with all its promise, is AI truly ready for the limelight? - Norman Transcript

Photography's New Era: AI's Dramatic Influence!

In a world where seeing is believing, AI is reshaping the very essence of photography. But as technology advances, the lines between reality and fabrication blur. Can we trust the images we see, or are they mere illusions crafted by AI? The power dynamics shift as those in control can easily deny any threatening imagery, labeling it as 'fabricated'. The age of AI challenges the very foundation of trust in media. - Vogue

Augmented Reality

Apple's Visionary Leap: An Augmented Reality Windshield!

Hold onto your steering wheels! Apple, the tech titan, is venturing into uncharted territories with a proposal for an AR windshield. Imagine navigating the roads with signs highlighted and simulated speed bumps to slow you down. While whispers of Apple's own car continue, one thing's for sure: they're accelerating into the future of car tech! - The Drive

Fortnite's Reality Augments: The Game-Changer of Chapter 4 Season 4!

Gamers, brace yourselves! Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 4 has landed, bringing with it a whirlwind of map changes, new weapons, and a revamped selection of Reality Augments. Dive into the game and discover fresh perks that promise to redefine your Fortnite experience! - Gameranx

FPL's House of Savings: Augmented Reality's Answer to Energy Savings!

Florida Power & Light Company unveils its revamped interactive AR tool, the House of Savings. Wander through a 3D home on your mobile device, answering energy-related queries, and uncover the appliances draining your wallet. A futuristic approach to energy conservation! - wptv.com

Metaverse

Apple's Grand Vision: Hosting Events in the Metaverse!

Step aside, traditional event planning! The Metaverse is here to revolutionize the way we host events. From pre-event planning to virtual execution, the Metaverse promises an immersive and captivating digital experience like no other. Dive into this new realm and discover the future of event management! - Cointelegraph

Meta Platforms Outshined: The Metaverse Stock Taking the Lead!

While Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Platforms has been the talk of the town, another Metaverse stock is stealing the spotlight. Despite the billions lost, Zuckerberg remains steadfast in his belief of the Metaverse's potential. But the question remains: which stock will reign supreme in this virtual realm? - barchart.com

GensoKishi Metaverse Token: The Rising Star of Cryptocurrency!

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts, take note! The GensoKishi Metaverse token is making waves, trading higher against the US dollar and showing promising growth. With a current value of approximately $0.0397, this token is one to watch in the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency. - Modern Readers

Dark Verse: The Uncharted Territories of the Metaverse!

The vastness of the Internet mirrors the world's oceans, with unexplored and perilous depths. But as we venture into the Metaverse, we discover decentralized blockchain social networks that challenge the boundaries of the familiar. Dive deep and explore the unknown! - Benzinga

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

OpenAI just released a version of ChatGPT that's all about business users. It's called ChatGPT Enterprise and it comes with extra privacy protection and cool new stuff. According to Dan Howley, who's into tech over at Yahoo Finance, companies were worried that OpenAI might take their data and use it for their AI training. But with ChatGPT Enterprise, that's off the table. Dan says, "What OpenAI is up to with this new Enterprise version of ChatGPT is making sure your privacy is locked in.

IMAGE OF THE WEEK

The image at the top of the email was generated from the AI app Leonardo.ai from the user palfontanez703 using the DreamShaper V7 model. It was resized just to fit our format.

Prompt
abstract beauty, centered, looking at the camera, approaching perfection, dynamic, moonlight, highly detailed, digital painting, artstation, concept art, smooth, sharp focus, illustration, art by Carne Griffiths and Wadim Kashin

Negative Prompt
2 heads, elongated body, 2 faces, cropped image, out of frame, draft, deformed hands, signature, watermark, twisted fingers, double image, long neck, extra limb, ugly, poorly drawn hands, missing limb, ugly, over saturated, grain, blurry, bad anatomy, disfigured, poorly drawn face, mutation, disconnected limbs, out of focus, long body, disgusting, poorly drawn, mutilated, mangled, extra fingers, gross proportions, missing arms, mutated hands, mutilated hands, cloned face, missing legs, watermarks

APP OF THE WEEK

Many AI presentation generators are out there, but Decktopus is one of the best. Simply start with the title or theme of your presentation as a text prompt, and boom - you have a slide deck!

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JOB OF THE WEEK

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