⚡️ Magic Wand for Design

Good Morning. In a world where deadlines are tight and creativity is king, Figma’s FigJam AI emerges as a game-changer, streamlining the creative process. Let’s dive in.

Today’s Highlights:

• eBay's AI-powered model refines delivery estimations

• Microsoft offloads Bing Chat's ML models to Oracle

• IBM's new $500M venture fund targets GenAI tech

DEEP DIVE

Figma Launches FigJam AI to Streamline Creative Workflows

Figma introduces FigJam AI, a powerhouse suite of generative AI tools within its collaborative whiteboard platform, FigJam. This cutting-edge feature is set to diminish the hours spent on groundwork, propelling designers straight into the core of creativity.

Starting November 7th, FigJam AI enters the open beta stage and is "currently free" across all customer tiers, offering respite to designers' wallets and their time.

With the Generate feature, a library of ready-made templates awaits for flowcharts, icebreakers, and brainstorming sessions at the mere suggestion of a prompt. Imagine asking for a Gantt chart and voilà—a timeline, project count, and milestones appear as if conjured by digital magic. Adjustments are at the designer's fingertips, as easy as altering manual projects.

FigJam AI's offering does not end there. With Sort, designers can effortlessly categorize ideas into coherent themes. The Summarize tool effortlessly crafts overviews from clustered stickies—all with a single click.

Integrated within this AI portfolio is Jambot, Figma's ChatGPT-powered widget that has been aiding users since its beta rollout in August.

AI in design, but why stop there? Figma CEO Dylan Field hints at a future enriched with AI, starting with these features, rooted deeply within FigJam and powered by OpenAI foundation models. Design's future is strategy over sprawl, as Field emphasizes:

Attention to AI's nuanced utility is Figma's promise, bringing forth a renaissance of efficient, impactful design. As we await further clarity on the enduring cost-free status of FigJam AI and its model flexibility, the possibilities for creators continue to burgeon.

Is AI the copilot every designer needs? FigJam AI is vying for that title, with human creativity pilot in command.

Keep reading here.

PUNCHLINES

Boardroom Bots: IBM launches $500M venture fund to accelerate GenAI tech and research for enterprise.

Silicon Synergy: Due to increasing demand, Microsoft plans on offloading some ML models powering Bing Chat to Oracle's GPU supercluster.

Truth in Pixels: Adobe tackles backlash over AI-generated images of Gaza explosion.

Taxing AI: AI startup Black Ore raises $60 million and debuts AI tool for accountants.

TLDR

Revolutionary brain implant for speech: Duke University’s breakthrough brain implant, with 256 sensors, promises to restore speech in people with motor disorders like ALS. The implant, tested during surgeries, rapidly translates thoughts into spoken words with up to 84% accuracy, offering new hope for communication-impaired patients.

Google's GenAI tools to empower advertisers: Google introduces GenAI for ad campaigns, enabling unique image and text creation with infinite iterations. The new Performance Max tool ensures exclusive visuals for businesses, avoiding duplicate content, with advanced image edits like the Pixel 8's Magic Editor. A metadata watermark, SynthID, will authenticate AI-generated content for transparency.

eBay's AI-enhanced shipping delights consumers: eBay's recent AI investments, including a new delivery date prediction model, are making buyers happier with more accurate shipping times, CEO reports. A machine learning model cut U.S. delivery estimates by 1.5 days, boosting customer trust.

Samsung Gauss AI to likely debut on Galaxy S24: The upcoming Galaxy S24 will reportedly feature Samsung Gauss, an on-device generative AI capable of image editing, email composition, and coding assistance. Named after mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss, this AI innovation aims to enhance mobile device functionality without cloud reliance.

TRENDING TOOLS

📜 Detangle: Effortlessly decipher complex legal documents

🌍 Touring: Your AI-powered travel companion for global exploration

👨‍💻 xAI PromptIDE: Craft and research AI prompts with a specialized SDK

🎙️ Murf: Create professional voiceovers in moments

👀 Realtime BakLLaVA: Real-time image description using the BakLLaVA model

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