Hey there, curious mind!

Welcome back to your weekly dose of Alpha You, where we simplify emerging tech and help you unlock your peak potential.

In today's mouth-watering edition of Alpha You:

• Meta's mind-blowing generative AI breakthrough redefining reality

• Conversational AI is here!

• Get you caught up with BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF application

• 4 actionable ways to get started with AI

• Plus, our top productivity tools to help skyrocket your efficiency

• Learn how to outsource the routine shit out!

📰 What’s Up with AI? 📰

Meta Announces CM3LEON - Its Breakthrough Art-Generating Model

Meta AI has dropped a bombshell, announcing a new model, CM3LEON, that can generate images from text!

This AI could be a game-changer for creators, eliminating the gap between imagination and reality. Here’s what it is capable of spitting out.

Apart from generating images, CM3LEON can also help you with image editing. Here’s a look at what it can do for you.

Conversational AI is Here!

Hey, imagine having a button that gives you 100,000 sales and customer service reps. That's Air.

It's an AI system you can have up and running to interact on live calls in no time - just like a Facebook ad. And it’s not limited to any particular use case. One can create an AI SDR, 24/7 CS agent, Closer, Account Executive or prompt it for your specific use case and get creative

📰 What’s Up with Crypto & Web3? 📰

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Application Given Green Light for Review by SEC

The US SEC has finally accepted BlackRock’s application for a spot Bitcoin ETF signaling a major step forward for the probable launch of the country’s first spot Bitcoin ETF.

This paves the way for greater accessibility and legitimacy for cryptocurrencies, bringing it to the mainstream.

 4 Actionable Ways to Get Started with AI today

1. Writing Stuff

   AI tools such as ChatGPT-4 and Claude 2 can assist in drafting various types of written content from blog posts to speeches, improving overall writing quality by suggesting alterations, and inspiring creativity.

   However, AI may "hallucinate," creating plausible yet false content, and cannot self-analyze or explain its outputs, which could pose bias and ethical concerns. It's crucial to verify the information provided by AI.

2. Generating Images

   Tools like Stable Diffusion, DALL-E, Midjourney, and Adobe Firefly offer diverse image generation capabilities, with each having unique advantages and requirements for use.

   Biases exist in the AI models, and the copyright legality of generated images is currently in a grey area.

   

3. Ideating

   AI, particularly Bing and ChatGPT 4, can be effective for generating a volume of creative ideas by applying unusual idea generation techniques or deriving inspiration from different sources.

   The output can be as eccentric as you desire, from ideas based on a random patent to ideas inspired by your favorite superhero.

4. Data Crunching & Analytics

   Tools like Code Interpreter can upload files to the AI, execute programs, run data analyses, and create a range of outputs from web pages to games.

   Claude 2 is effective for large documents or many documents at once, while Bing Sidebar is useful for smaller documents and webpages.

🛠️ Productivity & Growth Hack Tools 🛠️

Originality.ai: Originality.ai is your go-to tool for paraphrasing & hunting down plagiarism. It's like having a detective on your team who can sniff out stolen content from a mile away 

Ghostwryter.net: Ghostwryter.net offers an AI writer for Google Docs that gives your writing a nudge in the right direction. It's like having a mini editor in your pocket, offering suggestions and fixing errors.

💡 Key Insight💡

Outsource the Routine Ruthlessly

This brings us to our key insight of the week from 'The 4-Hour Workweek' by Timothy Ferriss.

Outsourcing isn't just about sending jobs overseas. It's about delegating non-essential tasks, freeing up your time to focus on what truly matters.

Be it hiring a virtual assistant or using automation tools, use outsourcing as a leverage to enhance productivity and work smarter. Let the specialists taking care of the boring stuff so you can focus on the exciting ones.

It's about working smarter, not harder, Alphas!

Here’s how you can get started:

1. Identify Tasks for Outsourcing: These are usually time-consuming & repetitive tasks that don't require your personal value add. This could be admin stuff, data entry, scheduling, etc.

2. Determine the Right Platform: Various platforms such as Upwork, Fiverr allow you to connect with skilled freelancers worldwide. Choose the one that best suits your needs.

3. Screen and Hire: Create a clear job posting to attract the right candidates. Review profiles, interview, and hire the person who matches your needs and budget.

4. Clear Communication: Clearly articulate the job's expectations and deliverables.

5. Trial Period: A trial period can give you a good idea of whether they're a good fit for your needs.

6. Feedback and Monitoring: Provide constructive feedback for improvement and monitor their work to ensure quality.

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That's all for today, folks!

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Stay Alpha!

The Alpha You Team