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Microsoft Edge: The secret AI browser you need to use

Tech giants use YouTube to train AI, Apple iOS 18 beta goes live, our favorite AI browser and more!

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Everyday AI
July 16, 2024

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Today in Everyday AI
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🎙 Daily Podcast Episode: We barely use Chrome anymore. Why? Because of AI. We’ll show you our AI browser of choice and easy tips to win back time. Give it a listen.

🕵️‍♂️ Fresh Finds: YouTube Music tests new AI features, US Department of Energy proposes AI strategy and an HR company gives employee records to AI. Read on for Fresh Finds.

🗞 Byte Sized Daily AI News: Tech giants caught using YouTube data for AI training, Apple iOS beta is now live and UK regulators investigate Microsoft's Inflection AI staff hiring. For that and more, read on for Byte Sized News.

🚀 AI In 5: Is Google Workspace’s Gemini AI update the upgrade we’ve all been waiting for? We dive in to test out the new features. See it here

🧠 Learn & Leveraging AI: We’re breaking down why you should use THIS AI browser instead of Chrome and how you can save time doing so. Keep reading for that!

↩️ Don’t miss out: Did you miss our last newsletter? We talked about OpenAI silencing whistleblowers, Apple’s AI helping its stocks soar and one sleeper feature inside Perplexity. Check it here!

Microsoft Edge: The secret AI browser you need to use 🧑‍💻️

I have a secret.

I'm barely using Chrome nowadays.

The reason is simple -- AI.

I'll show you some dead easy tips and tricks on how you can start winning back your time like yesterday with my new fave AI-powered browser.

And it's prolly not what you think.

Join the conversation and ask Jordan questions on AI browsers here.

Also on the pod today:

• Practical Application of Microsoft Edge Copilot 🛂
• Key Features of Microsoft Edge Copilot 🚨
• Interaction with Web Page and AI ✅

It’ll be worth your 47 minutes:

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Here’s our favorite AI finds from across the web:

New AI Tool Spotlight – Blaze uses AI to find high intent leads, Jobright is an AI job copilot and Talktastic is a context-aware voice keyboard for any app.

YouTube – YouTube Music is testing out a new AI radio feature and adding a song recognition tool.

AI Models – Mistral AI has released a new AI math model and a coding model.

AI in Society - The US Department of Energy is proposing an AI strategy for scientific, energy and natural security measures.

Read This – Disney’s internal data was leaked by hackers upset with Disney for using AI.

AI Robotics – A retired U.S. Army general believes that one third of the U.S. military could be robotic.

Future of Work – This HR company lets organizations make AI workers official employee records.

1. UK Regulators Investigate Microsoft's Inflection AI Staff Hiring 🧐

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is now formally investigating Microsoft’s hiring of Inflection AI staff, which could pose challenges for Microsoft's AI ambitions. This probe follows Microsoft’s acquisition of Google DeepMind cofounder Mustafa Suleyman as part of the Inflection AI team, where Suleyman now leads Microsoft AI.

The investigation's outcome could have repercussions well beyond the UK, impacting Microsoft's global AI strategies and partnerships

2. Tech Giants Under Fire for Data Harvesting YouTube Creators 🫢

Tech titans like Apple, NVIDIA, and Salesforce were reportedly caught in the act using content from YouTube creators to train their AI models without permission.

The investigation reveals a shocking misuse of data from popular YouTube channels like MrBeast and PewDiePie, sparking outrage among creators and raising concerns about the ethical implications of AI development.

3. Apple’s Betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia are Live 🍎

Apple has rolled out the first public betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, introducing a plethora of new features for eager users. iPhone and iPad users can now enjoy the freedom to rearrange app icons wherever they please and revel in the convenience of a built-in calculator on iPads.

Additionally, macOS users can now mirror and control their iPhone screens directly from their desktop or laptop.

4. Google's Gemini AI Extensions Added to Workspace Apps 💼

Workspace Gemini Extensions are in Beta for Gemini subscribers, offering admins the power to control access, enabling efficient collaboration within select Google apps like Gmail and Drive. This functionality allows users to access information more effectively from Google Docs, facilitating quicker decision-making and enhancing overall productivity.

With the flexibility to beta test Gemini Extensions, admins can ensure data privacy and control while exploring the full potential of AI-driven collaboration in Workspace.

5. U.S. and Singapore Join Forces in Data Analytics and AI 🤝

In a move to enhance their digital capabilities, the United States and Singapore have signed a statement of intent to deepen their collaboration in data analytics and artificial intelligence.

This agreement, spearheaded by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Singapore's Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen, aims to promote responsible AI usage and strengthen interoperability between the two nations.

5. Google Adds Vids To Workspace Labs 🎮

Google recently unveiled Vids, an innovative app in Workspace Labs that allows users to create videos seamlessly using documents, slides, and recordings. Unlike other AI tools, such as OpenAI’s Sora, Vids simplifies the video creation process by leveraging Gemini's capabilities.

The app's key feature involves automatically inserting stock footage, generating scripts, and even providing AI voiceovers, making it a game-changer for presentations.

Google's New Gemini for Workspace Review

Google has FINALLY added Gemini AI to its Workspace!

Does Gemini take Workspace to the next level? Or is it just a flop?

We dive in to do some testing.

🦾How You Can Leverage:

Your most powerful AI tool prolly isn't ChatGPT or Midjourney.

Or Runway or Gemini. 

It's actually right under your nose. It’s…. Your browser. 

Yeah, you heard that right. Edge.

The revamped browser from Microsoft you've probably been ignoring. (R.I.P. Internet Explorer.) 

Here’s the deal shorties: If you're not using Edge, you're missing out on some seriously game-changing AI features.

And we're not just talking about a slightly smarter search bar.

How's it work?

Where do you start?

And how can I use it to grow my biz? 

Boy oh BOY are we glad you asked those rhetorical questions. 

We tackled those and more in today’s edition of Everyday AI, getting gritty with your next favorite AI tool. 

Let’s get browsing on our takeaways 👇

1 – Better Browsing with Copilot 🧑‍💻️️

Forget opening 30 tabs. That's so last decade. (Yawn.) 

Edge's Copilot banner in the upper-right hand corner is like having a super-smart intern right in your browser. 

Except this intern don’t sleep and has alllll the right answers. 

It's powered by GPT-4 Turbo for free users.

Yeah, you heard that right. Free.

And it can analyze entire web pages in seconds.

But here's the kicker: Copilot isn't just a fancy search bar. It's a conversational AI that understands context. You can chat with it about any webpage you're on. It's like having a really smart friend who's read everything on the internet.

Try this:

Yeah, we gave you the deepest of dives in today’s episode.

But, if you want the tl;dr version, this quick video tutorial goes over 5 new AI Copilot features to try within Edge. 

2 – Become a Savvy Shopper with AI 🛍

Prime Day giving you anxiety?

Chill. Edge has built-in features to make you a shopping ninja.

It's got this nifty shopping extension that shows you price history. No more falling for fake "discounts."

But wait, there's more. It can compare products across different sites. And find better deals.

It's like having a personal shopper without the attitude.

Try this:

While on that Blue Yeti Nano page, look for the Microsoft shopping extension pop-up. It'll show you if it's the lowest price in the last 3 months.

Then, ask Copilot, "Give me the 3 most comparable mics to this Blue Yeti Nano." 

It'll pull info from various sources, giving you a quick comparison without opening multiple tabs.

3 – More Info, Less Time ⏳️

Remember those days when you'd spend hours reading boring PDFs?

Like, pulling up that PDF.

Getting your notes read on another screen. Coffee in hand.

Do not disturb mode. 

And then you spent like 90 minutes combing through a doc to find those 1-2 insights you ACTUALLY needed.

Snooze fest.

Not anymore, my friend. Edge is about to make you look like a research wizard.

It can summarize entire documents. Create outlines. Generate page summaries. Even answer specific questions about the content.

All in one click.

For free.

(We swear this ain’t even a sponsored review. Microsoft Edge is actually just that big of a no-brainer when it comes to choosing your browser.)

Try this:

Got a long, sleep-inducing report to read?

Open it in Edge. Click that Copilot banner and say, "Please give me the 5 simple steps mentioned on this page. Keep it short and succinct."

Watch as it extracts the key points faster than you can say "TL;DR."

Your boss will think you've developed superpowers as you snap back your report in a few minutes instead of EOD tomorrow.

If you’re ready to dive in, go check out Microsoft’s free Copilot learning hub.

A few minutes invested there will pay off dividends in hours saved later.

4 – Drop-Down Delight ⬇️

Let’s double-click on this drop-down y’all. 

Look closely. You’ll see three options: 

"Relevant sources,"

"This page only,"

 "This site." 

That last one? It's like finding the secret menu at In-N-Out.

"This site" lets you pick the brains of entire websites in seconds. (Again…. FOR FREE!) 

We honestly don’t know any other AI tool out there (and we’ve used like a bajillion) that allows you to literally turn a single website into a smart AI assistant instantly. 

You can use this to become an instant expert on any topic.

Want to know everything about AI?

Just point it at your favorite AI blog (ahem, youreverydayai.com) and watch the magic happen.

It's not just about finding information faster. It's about finding better information.

And isn't that what we're all after?

Try this: 

Go to a site you trust. Let's say... oh, I don't know…something totally random….  youreverydayai.com. 

Use the "This site" option in Copilot and ask, "Give me 10 tips on using large language models like a pro." Or, “Explain Small Language Models in simple terms.”

Then, watch as it pulls insights from across the entire site, searching through legit hundreds pages and episodes.

You'll get a curated list of tips without manually combing through the site like it's 2003. 

Unless you love wasting time. 

Welcome to the future, friend, brought to you by…. a browser! 

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