Simon Cooper
@sfcooper.bsky.social
Helping everyday business folk understand AI. Based in London.
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I've just published this week's newsletter.
*Google continues to develop AI overviews
*UK launches AI Safety Institute
*UK startup @Synthesia valued at $2.1b
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*Google continues to develop AI overviews
*UK launches AI Safety Institute
*UK startup @Synthesia valued at $2.1b
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The Weekly #14
"We're going to make the breakthroughs, we're going to create the wealth, and we're going to make AI work for everyone in our country."
Kier Starmer, UK Prime Minister
Earlier this week, the UK Prim...
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January 17, 2025 at 1:13 PM
I've just published this week's newsletter.
*Google continues to develop AI overviews
*UK launches AI Safety Institute
*UK startup @Synthesia valued at $2.1b
www.plainai.co.uk/the-weekly/t...
*Google continues to develop AI overviews
*UK launches AI Safety Institute
*UK startup @Synthesia valued at $2.1b
www.plainai.co.uk/the-weekly/t...
BBC News - Transport for #London aims to use more AI to boost platform safety - BBC News
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Transport for London aims to use more AI to boost platform safety
Security camera footage will be used to detect objects on the rails while ignoring train movements.
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January 17, 2025 at 11:50 AM
BBC News - Transport for #London aims to use more AI to boost platform safety - BBC News
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What's new around here?
December 28, 2024 at 10:57 PM
What's new around here?
Many decent data projects can land flat if the data is not presented in a compelling way. Even the most basic data can be made engaging and interesting. Just take a look at #SpotifyWrapped as a great example of data visualisation done well.
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Present a Compelling Data Story
Even with simple data, how you present it is a huge factor in how people understand it, consume it, and share it. It can make or break a data project.
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December 10, 2024 at 11:23 AM
Many decent data projects can land flat if the data is not presented in a compelling way. Even the most basic data can be made engaging and interesting. Just take a look at #SpotifyWrapped as a great example of data visualisation done well.
www.plainai.co.uk/present-a-co...
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OpenAI are running 12 streaming sessions over 12 days. Catch it on YouTube www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZ...
OpenAI
OpenAI’s mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity.
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December 6, 2024 at 9:46 AM
OpenAI are running 12 streaming sessions over 12 days. Catch it on YouTube www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZ...
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the thing about using ChatGPT as a search engine is that we literally solved the problem of reliable search engines a decade ago, proceeded to destroy that in search of ad revenue, then reinvented it again, but somehow weirdly reliant on reddit shitposts
December 4, 2024 at 2:17 PM
the thing about using ChatGPT as a search engine is that we literally solved the problem of reliable search engines a decade ago, proceeded to destroy that in search of ad revenue, then reinvented it again, but somehow weirdly reliant on reddit shitposts
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For anyone in the UK, If you text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 when you are in a dark place or suicidal, a trained crisis volunteer will text you back. This is great If you find talking on the phone challenging. It’s completely free 24/7. Please Repost, you never know who might need this support
November 29, 2024 at 7:27 AM
For anyone in the UK, If you text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 when you are in a dark place or suicidal, a trained crisis volunteer will text you back. This is great If you find talking on the phone challenging. It’s completely free 24/7. Please Repost, you never know who might need this support
A small milestone, but www.plainai.co.uk has it's first 10 subscribers 🎉
Plain AI
Artificial Intelligence for regular people.
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November 28, 2024 at 9:24 PM
A small milestone, but www.plainai.co.uk has it's first 10 subscribers 🎉
#AI agents are taking a lot of focus, and Dollars right now. In this article, we'll explore the basics of what AI agents are, how businesses are using them, take a look at the risks and also what the future may hold.
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AI Agents Explained
In this article, we'll explore the basics of what AI agents are, how businesses are using them, take a look at the risks and also what the future may hold.
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November 27, 2024 at 11:32 AM
#AI agents are taking a lot of focus, and Dollars right now. In this article, we'll explore the basics of what AI agents are, how businesses are using them, take a look at the risks and also what the future may hold.
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Zuck should be concerned.
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Zuckerberg Fears Bluesky's Rise
According to recent reports, Bluesky's rapid growth has caught the attention of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, prompting swift updates to Threads in an effort to...
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November 27, 2024 at 7:31 AM
Zuck should be concerned.
www.perplexity.ai/page/zuckerb...
www.perplexity.ai/page/zuckerb...
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How to use Google Gemini on your phone
How to use Google Gemini on your phone
Try out Google’s new AI assistant.
buff.ly
November 26, 2024 at 2:10 PM
How to use Google Gemini on your phone
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November 22, 2024 at 9:28 AM
Perplexity on a charge right now.
November 26, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Perplexity on a charge right now.
Followers on here are definitely creeping up, but unlike that other site, they all appear to be real people and not bots. I'm down for that.
November 26, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Followers on here are definitely creeping up, but unlike that other site, they all appear to be real people and not bots. I'm down for that.
Getting access to accurate data is often the biggest hurdle to any #AI project. A Data Catalog can help. www.plainai.co.uk/the-data-cat...
The Data Catalog
Having the right people, access the right data is vital to a successful AI project, and a Data Catalog is key in any data strategy.
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November 26, 2024 at 7:22 AM
Getting access to accurate data is often the biggest hurdle to any #AI project. A Data Catalog can help. www.plainai.co.uk/the-data-cat...
Recently I moved my blog to @ghost.org and I'm really starting to enjoy working with it now. Not overly complex but with enough features that gives me control and a level of sophistication.
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Plain AI
Artificial Intelligence for regular people.
www.plainai.co.uk
November 25, 2024 at 11:08 PM
Recently I moved my blog to @ghost.org and I'm really starting to enjoy working with it now. Not overly complex but with enough features that gives me control and a level of sophistication.
www.plainai.co.uk
www.plainai.co.uk
I'm currently writing a long article about # AIAgents, a fantastic advancement on a simple #AI chatbot. I'm hoping to put it live later this week.
November 25, 2024 at 4:34 PM
I'm currently writing a long article about # AIAgents, a fantastic advancement on a simple #AI chatbot. I'm hoping to put it live later this week.
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Word of this morning is ‘procaffeinate’: to put everything on hold until you’ve had sufficient amounts of coffee.
November 18, 2024 at 8:15 AM
Word of this morning is ‘procaffeinate’: to put everything on hold until you’ve had sufficient amounts of coffee.
Bit of fun going around seems to be asking an LLM to generate an image of what it thinks you/your life looks like:
"based on everything I've asked you so far, generate an image of me and what you think my life is like"
Interesting it's picked out the very city skyscrapers i used to work in.
"based on everything I've asked you so far, generate an image of me and what you think my life is like"
Interesting it's picked out the very city skyscrapers i used to work in.
November 19, 2024 at 1:45 PM
Bit of fun going around seems to be asking an LLM to generate an image of what it thinks you/your life looks like:
"based on everything I've asked you so far, generate an image of me and what you think my life is like"
Interesting it's picked out the very city skyscrapers i used to work in.
"based on everything I've asked you so far, generate an image of me and what you think my life is like"
Interesting it's picked out the very city skyscrapers i used to work in.
As clever as you might want to be with an #AI project, getting access to accurate data can still be the biggest hurdle you need to get over.
November 18, 2024 at 3:48 PM
As clever as you might want to be with an #AI project, getting access to accurate data can still be the biggest hurdle you need to get over.
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Meta brings certain AI features to Ray-Ban Meta glasses in
Meta brings certain AI features to Ray-Ban Meta glasses in
After a brief delay, Meta says that it’s begun to roll out certain AI features to users of its Ray-Ban Meta AR glasses in France, Italy, and Spain. Starting today, people in those countries can invoke Meta’s AI assistant, Meta AI, using their voice to get…
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November 18, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Meta brings certain AI features to Ray-Ban Meta glasses in
There can be a lot to learn when you're getting started with #ai. This article starts you at the very beginning.
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Demystifying AI: Part 1
This is the first of a three part series where I’ll cover some basic concepts of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
By the end of the series, you should have a better understanding of:
* A clear underst...
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November 18, 2024 at 6:49 AM
There can be a lot to learn when you're getting started with #ai. This article starts you at the very beginning.
www.plainai.co.uk/demystifying...
www.plainai.co.uk/demystifying...
Perplexity, an #AI powered search engine, has begun experimenting with advertisements to diversify its revenue streams beyond subscriptions.
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Perplexity Plays with Paid Ads
As someone who has worked in digital marketing, specifically the world of paid search, I found it fascinating to see the announcement on November 12 that Perplexity is experimenting with advertising. ...
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November 14, 2024 at 12:39 PM
Perplexity, an #AI powered search engine, has begun experimenting with advertisements to diversify its revenue streams beyond subscriptions.
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