The Augmented Horizon Digest

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 Newsletter:

• AI Detects Parkinson's Disease Early: Discover the groundbreaking AI model that can diagnose Parkinson's disease years before symptoms appear.

• Augmented Reality Enhances Surgical Precision: Learn how AR is transforming surgeries with real-time data overlays.

• OpenAI's New Chatbot: More Human Than Ever: Meet ChatGPT-5, the latest conversational AI with human-like interactions.

• Google Introduces AR Glasses for Everyday Use: Explore Google’s new AR glasses designed for seamless daily integration.

• AI Helps Predict Climate Change Impacts: See how AI is improving climate change predictions and mitigation strategies.

• AR in Retail: Try Before You Buy Revolution: Find out how AR is revolutionizing the shopping experience by allowing virtual try-ons.

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

A week filled with significant AI news, primarily from OpenAI and Google's events. OpenAI announced GPT-4O, a multimodal model capable of processing text, audio, video, and images, now available to free ChatGPT users. Google introduced the Gemini 1.5 models and Project Astra, showcasing advanced AI features. Key updates include OpenAI's desktop app, image generation capabilities, and Google’s AI-assisted tools in search, Gmail, and Google Meet. The video also discusses departures from OpenAI and upcoming events from Microsoft, Cisco, Qualcomm, and Apple.

NEWS OF THE WEEK

AI Breakthrough: Early Parkinson's Detection

Researchers have developed an AI model that can diagnose Parkinson's disease up to seven years before symptoms appear. This innovative approach uses subtle changes in speech patterns, providing a non-invasive, early detection method that could revolutionize patient outcomes.

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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231205121213.htm

AR in the OR: A Surgeon’s New Best Friend

Surgeons are now leveraging augmented reality (AR) to perform complex procedures with enhanced precision. AR overlays real-time data and 3D models onto the surgical field, reducing errors and improving patient safety. This tech is set to become a staple in modern operating rooms.

https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/augmented-reality-assisting-surgeons-operating-rooms

Meet ChatGPT-5: The Most Human AI Yet

OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT-5, the latest iteration of its conversational AI. This new model boasts unparalleled language understanding and context retention, making interactions more fluid and natural than ever before. Early users report an uncanny human-like experience.

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https://www.theverge.com/2024/05/15/23727348/openai-chatgpt-5-release-date-features

Google's AR Glasses: The Future is Here

Google has launched its next-generation AR glasses, designed for seamless integration into daily life. These sleek, lightweight glasses provide real-time information, navigation, and even virtual meeting capabilities, all while looking like regular eyewear.

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https://www.engadget.com/google-unveils-next-gen-ar-glasses-2024-150000000.html

AI Forecasts Future: Climate Change Predictions Improved

Scientists are using AI to create more accurate climate models, predicting the impacts of climate change with unprecedented precision. This technology is crucial for developing effective mitigation strategies and understanding future environmental shifts.

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https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-01458-3

Shopping Revolution: AR Lets You Try Before You Buy

Retailers are adopting augmented reality to enhance the shopping experience. Customers can now try on clothes, see how furniture fits in their homes, and even test makeup virtually, making online shopping more interactive and reducing return rates.

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https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2024/05/14/how-augmented-reality-is-transforming-retail/

APP OF THE WEEK

Suno is an AI music app designed to help users create full songs, including music, lyrics, vocals, and even cover art, simply by providing text prompts. Described as "ChatGPT for music," Suno AI allows anyone, regardless of their musical expertise, to generate original songs within seconds. Users can specify the style, mood, and theme of the music, and the app will produce multiple song segments that can be further customized and refined.

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