OpenAI warned that ChatGPT Voice Mode can be creepy sometimes.

In this edition: ChatGPT Advance Voice Mode, big apps’ AI updates that can immediately supercharge your productivity, NVIDIA digital human, and more.

Welcome to Stay Ahead #37 from FlexOS!

Every Wednesday, we share the latest tools and tips to help you work smarter, not harder.

In this week’s edition:

1. News of the Week: The latest AI updates that will directly impact your work.
2. Productivity Tools: Apps and tools to boost your productivity.
3. Must-read News: NVIDIA’s digital human.
4. Job Board: Future-forward remote roles.

Let’s dive in!

OpenAI Warns of Emotional Hook with Voice Mode

OpenAI has raised concerns that users could become emotionally attached to its new voice mode, potentially leading to over-dependence on AI. The feature, part of ChatGPT, enables real-time voice conversations, offering a more human-like interaction. However, the warning is a reminder of the ethical and psychological implications of integrating AI deeply into our lives.

You will also need to maintain the same mindset when interacting with the new NVIDIA digital human assistant, James, a demo of how customer service will be transformed across industries. 

The emotional hook is not the only thing users should be wary about. In their safety check, the OpenAI team noticed that ChatGPT can unintentionally clone the user’s voice in its response. 

The important questions to keep in mind are how we can maximize the positive impact of this companionship to enhance our life conditions without turning it into an illusion, and how this human-computer relationship will redefine how we perceive the human-human one.

Small AI Updates That Immediately Supercharge Your Productivity

Let us all admit this: We do not use a third of the new AI applications announced each week. We stick with several core apps, and that’s perfectly fine!

Screw all the AI app hassles to transform your work. Mini updates from core apps, which are usually overlooked, can actually be much more powerful:

• Slack and WhatsApp Voice Message Transcription: Slack has introduced voice message transcription, and WhatsApp is testing a similar feature. This allows you to read messages instead of listening, saving time and making communication more flexible.
• Canva Magic Studio: Canva's new Magic Studio uses AI to streamline creative work. It automates tasks like text-to-image generating and editing content, making design work faster and more accessible to non-designers.
• YouTube AI Summaries: YouTube is experimenting with AI-generated summaries for live chats and videos, which can help users quickly catch up on long content.
• YouTube Gemini Brainstorm: Google's Gemini AI can now brainstorm ideas for YouTube content, offering suggestions based on trending topics and your interests.
• Zapier AI: Briefly describe what you want to do, and it will create a draft automation workflow for you.

These updates may seem small, but they significantly enhance how you manage tasks. You can focus on more strategic and creative endeavors by automating routine work. Whether you're creating content, managing communications, or brainstorming ideas, these tools help you work smarter, not harder​​​.

→ Read more news at the end.

Best Productivity Tools To Try Out This Week

Writer AI Studio - Create a new AI app with no code knowledge.

Day Flow - AI daily planner, powered by GPT-4.

Twobird - Turn your inbox into a to-do list.

Miro Mindmap - Quickest way to capture your ideas and collaborate with your colleagues.

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Build a Digital Human​

NVIDIA showcases its advanced AI-driven virtual assistants, pushing the boundaries of digital human interactions in customer service and entertainment.

OpenAI finds that GPT-4o does some truly bizarre stuff sometimes

OpenAI reports unusual and unpredictable behavior in its GPT-4o model, highlighting the ongoing challenges of ensuring AI reliability.

Democrats push Sam Altman on OpenAI’s safety record​

Whistleblowers accuse OpenAI of bypassing critical safety reviews, raising concerns about the ethical management of AI advancements.

Cracking the AI Maturity Code: What the Best Companies Do Differently​

Rebecca Hinds from Asana analyzed how companies at different stages of AI maturity implement AI practices differently, impacting their innovation and operational success.

“Miserable” HR Needs to Change. But Into What?

A deep dive into why current HR practices are making workplaces miserable and how they must evolve to meet the needs of a changing workforce.

JOBS TO LEVEL UP

We want you to thrive at work, and do it from wherever you want. Here are the this week’s remote and hybrid jobs that caught our attention:

Trending Companies Hiring Now

1. ​Abridge remote jobs​
2. ​Parafin remote jobs​
3. ​Ambient AI remote jobs​

More Exciting Remote Job Opportunities

1. ​Software Engineering Jobs​
2. ​Marketing Jobs​
3. ​Business Development / Sales Jobs​
4. ​AI Jobs​
5. ​Human Resources Jobs​
6. ​Product Jobs​

Need more options? RemoteOK, Jobgether, WeWorkRemotely, and FlexJobs are great places to get vetted remote-friendly roles.

→ Also, check out our guide on “How to Get a Remote Job Today.”

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