Welcome to Stay Ahead #26 from FlexOS!

Every Tuesday, 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: Google launched AI tools for retailers; Alphabet and Meta are partnering with Hollywood.
4. Job Board: Future-forward remote roles. 

Let’s dive in!

Highlights of the week

Is Claude solving the Black Box problem?

The black box problem has long been the most critical headache of AI and machine learning. This problem refers to the struggle that explaining how computers, algorithms, or AI behave the way they do is impossible. Some questions might be: Why do specific posts get boosted while others do not? How can Gemini be “woke”? Why is the Google search result page different for people with the exact keywords?

The black box problem can be considered the biggest hindrance to reaching safe and ethical AI, as the developers could not figure out which part to control. That is why Claude's latest research can be a big deal. 

Claude's researchers have decoded what happens inside these models using "dictionary learning." They have found how manipulating a certain feature can cause the chatbot to behave differently. Think of it as mapping out the brain of an AI to see how it thinks. 

For example, researchers found features corresponding to specific entities like the Golden Gate Bridge and more abstract ideas such as "inner conflict." This internal mapping helps explain Claude's ability to understand and generate complex, nuanced responses. 

This research is important because researchers can now detect and control harmful features, such as spam mail or racial bias, leading to a safer AI. 

ChatGPT-4o Use Cases

From being a game host, coding assistant, and AI companion to an AI babysitter, here are the 26 use cases for ChatGPT-4o. There is a high chance you will save several hours of your work week using AI. 

A little bonus treat: Dog meets ChatGPT-4o

Read more news at the end.

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Best Productivity Tools To Try Out This Week

• Speechify - Let AI read the text out loud for you.
• AI Social Bio - Create an appealing social bio with AI.
• Blend - Create professional product photos. 
• AI Dungeon - An AI gaming tool for generated text adventure to boost creativity.
• The AI Toolbox for Innovators—Everything you need to Brainstorm ideas, generate interview scripts, and prepare press statements is here in one place. 

More cool AI newsletters that I love:

• Morning Brew—Quick and insightful updates about the business world every day of the week from Wall St. to Silicon Valley.
• Innovating with AI—Courses, community, and coaching on AI.

Need more AI tools? Check out:

• NEW! The Top 40 HR AI tools
• The best AI Recruiting Software, AI Marketing Tools, AI Accounting tools.
• 10 AI Websites for Common Work Tasks Anyone Can Use (Writing, Powerpoints)
• 10 AI Productivity Tools (Meeting Notetaking, Writing, Brainstorming.) 
• And check our full 100 Top AI Tools
• Use our Prompt Generator to create 10x more powerful prompts and see more value from your ChatGPT usage.

In the News 

Every week, we pick must-read articles about the future of work so you can stay ahead. 

Canva Create 2024: Introducing a whole new Canva

Canva just launched a whole new interface and toolkits powered by AI that are tailored for each department.

Alphabet, Meta Offer Millions to Partner With Hollywood on AI

Alphabet and Meta offer partnerships with Hollywood to use their sources for AI training.

Scarlett Johansson brought receipts to the OpenAI controversy

OpenAI is removing Sky after users found it sounded eerily similar to Scarlett Johansson’s AI character in “Her.”

Wearable AI Startup Humane Explores Potential Sale, Sources Say

Humane AI pin is reportedly looking for a potential buyer for its business. 

AI Has Evolved. Have We?

AI is moving fast, and we need to evolve too. We might need to give up some tasks for AI and prioritize other critical tasks.

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:

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Trending Remote Jobs:

1. Crunchbase: Enterprise Solutions Engineer | $130K/yr - $155K/yr
2. Outlier: Remote AI Tutor
3. Wrapbook: Senior People Business Partner | $110K/yr - $174K/yr
4. https://www.flexos.work/jobs#marketing
5. Instacart: Strategic Partner Manager | $127K/yr - $170K/yr
6. Zendesk: Principal Product Manager, Web Experience | $160K/yr - $240K/yr

Trending Companies Hiring Now:

• Zoom remote jobs
• Airbnb remote jobs
• Cash App remote jobs

More Exciting Remote Job Opportunities:

• Software Engineering Jobs
• Marketing Jobs
• Business Development / Sales Jobs
• AI Jobs
• Human Resources Jobs
• Product Jobs

Need more options? Remote, 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.”

How did we do?

That’s it for this edition of Stay Ahead, the newsletter that keeps you ahead in the future of work.

We’re here for you, truly.