Did you see these AI "Gems"?

Happy Monday! We’ve got a golden batch of AI news to start your week on the right foot. 🦶

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CUSTOMIZE GEMINI WITH “GEMS” 💎

Q: Why did Google go to the dentist?

A: To get its bluetooth looked at. 🦷

What’s up? Gemini Advanced, Business, and Enterprise subscribers can now begin creating and interacting with “Gems,” custom versions of the Gemini AI. These customizable AI companions are available on both desktop and mobile, reaching users across more than 150 countries.

What are Gems? Gems can be thought of as specialized versions of Gemini, tailored to specific tasks or topics. They can help users think through complex projects, generate creative ideas, or streamline repetitive tasks. They can also remember detailed instructions, saving users time and effort. To kickstart your journey, Gemini is offering pre-designed Gems, including the following:

• Learning coach: helps you break down complex topics, making them easier to understand.

• Brainstormer: gives you easy inspiration—from fresh ideas for a themed party to the perfect gift for an upcoming birthday.

• Career guide: unlocks your career potential with detailed plans to refine your skills and achieve your career goals.

• Writing editor: can elevate your writing through clear, constructive feedback on everything from grammar to structure.

• Coding partner: levels up your coding skills and can help you build projects and learn as you go.

MAJOR SITES ARE BLOCKING APPLE’S DATA SCRAPING 🚫

Q: Why doesn’t data swim?

A: It always syncs. 💽

What’s new? Just three months since Apple introduced a tool for publishers to opt out of its AI training, several prominent news outlets and social platforms have taken action, including Meta platforms.

Want the details? Apple’s tool, Applebot-Extended, allows publishers to prevent their data from being used for AI training while still permitting Apple's bots to crawl their sites for search purposes. Journalist Ben Welsh conducted a study of 1,167 US-based publications and found that over a quarter of the news websites he surveyed (294 of 1,167) are blocking Apple’s data access. This includes major players like Facebook, Instagram, The New York Times, and Condé Nast.

YALE INVESTS $150 MILLION TO ADVANCE AI IN EDUCATION 📚

Q: What did the buffalo tell his son when he left for college?

A: Bi-son. 🦬

What’s new? Yale University has committed over $150 million to advance its engagement with AI over the next five years.

What’s the plan? This investment will enhance the university’s research infrastructure, provide secure access to AI tools, and support interdisciplinary collaboration across campus. Key initiatives include expanding the university’s compute infrastructure with 450 new GPUs, launching the Clarity platform for secure generative AI access, and hiring over 20 faculty focused on AI research and teaching.

What’s the significance? This multi-year commitment reflects Yale’s dedication to shaping the future of AI, emphasizing its importance in education, research, and societal impact. As more universities find ways to leverage AI in education, we might see more commitments like this going forward.

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