⚡️ Mac Users x AI

Good morning. Have you found yourself increasingly dependent on AI apps on your Mac? You might not be the only one, as a study by app-subscription service Setapp reports over 40% of Mac users indulge in AI every day. Let’s dive in.

Today’s Highlights:

• 4D Gaussian splatting could change the film industry

• AI helps astronomers identify supernovae

• ByteDance's CapCut boosts business advertising with AI tools

DEEP DIVE

Mac Users Embrace AI Apps in Daily Workflows

AI is steadily becoming a crucial part of daily life for Mac users, as a new report from app subscription service Setapp reveals a growing preference for AI-based applications. A whopping 42% of Mac users are now engaging with AI apps every day, and 63% find them more beneficial than their non-AI counterparts.

44% of Mac app developers have already implemented AI or machine learning models in their apps, and another 28% are working on doing so. Some of the top AI apps in the eyes of Mac users include Bard and Bing, TypingMind, Elephas, Spark, Notion, Grammarly, Craft, Luminar Neo, MacGPT, Asana, Raycast, and MacWhisper.

But it's not all about AI—the survey also revealed other interesting findings about Mac app adoption and discovery. Subscription-based apps are gaining traction against one-time purchase models. When it comes to app discovery, the Mac App Store, YouTube, and social media take the top spots.

Moreover, the survey also shows a notable uptake in the new M1 and M2 chips, with 70% of the respondents owning a Mac featuring either of these chips.

As the report elucidates, the incorporation of AI into Mac apps isn't just desirable—it's a movement in full swing. And as AI continues to improve, it will be exciting to see how it shapes the future of Mac apps.

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PUNCHLINES

Stack Overthrown: Stack Overflow confirms layoffs affecting 28% of its workforce.

Brick by Bot: FBR's Hadrian X takes construction automation to the next level—laying up to 500 bricks per hour.

Brainwaves Jamming: Engineering students at Georgia Tech are creating music and art using brainwaves.

Stellar Bots: Astronomers develop AI that can detect, identify, and classify supernovae.

TLDR

Google Partners With the University of Cambridge for AI Research Centre: Google funds a new AI research centre at the University of Cambridge, marking a joint research partnership focused on developing responsible AI. Areas of research include AI, robotics, human-machine interaction, healthcare, sustainability, and climate change.

YouTube unveils AI-based Spotlight Moments for ad targeting: YouTube's new ad package, Spotlight Moments, uses Google AI to help advertisers target ads to popular videos associated with specific cultural events. Marketing agency GroupM is the first to offer this package to their clients.

4D Gaussian splatting breakthrough could revolutionize film industry: Huawei and Huazhong University researchers have developed a 4D Gaussian splatting method for capturing human motion. This technology could permit the re-use of actors' performances in film and reduce the need for complex 3D scanning setups, threatening to make the ongoing Hollywood actors' strike more precarious.

ByteDance's CapCut introduces AI tools for businesses: CapCut, owned by ByteDance, launches CapCut for Business, an AI-powered service that allows brands and marketers to create ads and branded content. It includes AI script generation, commercially licensed templates, and a URL-to-video converting tool. This service also offers AI-generated presenters and a virtual try-on feature for e-commerce.

TRENDING TOOLS

🧩 Softr: Create custom apps with your data sans coding

📊 Sheet AI: Incorporate AI directly into your Google Sheets

🕔 Cal AI: The future of AI-driven open source scheduling

🔬 Simulatrex: An LLM-based framework for large-scale social simulations

💸 Decode Tax: Upload tax returns for advice on reducing your tax bill

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