One Step Behind OpenAI, Gemini Live Is Here

In this edition: Gemini Live, Midjourney Web Editor, Grok-2, humans in AI recruiting, Google Search, and more.

Welcome to Stay Ahead #38 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: Introducing Grok-2.
4. Job Board: Future-forward remote roles.

Let’s dive in!

Google Gemini Live: Reimagining Personal Assistant

Google has rolled out Gemini Live, a significant upgrade that could redefine how we interact with technology daily. Though one step behind OpenAI, this is also Google’s response to ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode. Gemini Live is said to have a better memory capacity and more conversational.

Another huge advantage of Gemini Live is its Google apps ecosystem, which allows it to be natively integrated across different apps. 

Key Features of Google Gemini Live:

• Converse naturally: You can choose from 10 different tones and voices for the one you are the most comfortable with.
• Integrated AI Assistant: Gemini is now embedded across Google’s suite of apps, offering real-time assistance in Gmail, Google Sheets, Docs, and more.
• “Hey Google”: When you call, Gemini can help you analyze and assist whatever you are doing on screen. For example, ask about the restaurants the vlogger just mentioned on YouTube.
• App interactions: You can use Gemini across different apps on your phone, like drop an image Gemini generated into your Gmail or Google Messages.

Gemini Live is now rolling out for Android advanced users and will soon be available for iOS users. Both Gemini and ChatGPT have not made their Voice Mode accessible for mass users, so it’s hard to determine which performs better. 

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Midjourney's Web Editor: Take Control Over The Output

Midjourney’s new web editor takes the platform’s renowned AI-generated art capabilities to a new level. If you’ve ever found yourself tweaking designs to perfection with separate prompts, this tool is designed to make your life easier.

Midjourney has unified everything in one place. Now, you can choose a specific part in the image where you want to insert a new prompt or broaden the canvas to open the image's dimensions.

→ Read more news at the end.

Best Productivity Tools To Try Out This Week

Writesonic - AI-powered tool that makes SEO easy and efficient.

Flux.1 - The AI-generated image tool for extremely realistic results.

TickTick - A to-do list app that empowers your creativity.

Akiflow - A planner for your personal and professional life, integrated into your mailbox.

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OpenAI shuts down election influence operation that used ChatGPT​

OpenAI has halted a sophisticated attempt to manipulate elections using ChatGPT, highlighting the growing concern around AI's potential misuse.

xAI releases Grok-2, adds image generation on X‍

X.ai introduces an AI-driven platform designed to make conversations with AI more natural and contextually aware, enhancing user interactions.

Google’s AI-generated search summaries change how they show their sources​

Google is now expanding its AI-generated overviews in search results with clearer citations and improved integration alongside traditional links.

Why “Wisdom Work” Is the New “Knowledge Work”​

Harvard Business Review discusses how 'wisdom work'—tasks requiring judgment and intuition—is becoming increasingly crucial in the modern workplace.

AI in Hiring: 5 Critical Roles for Human Recruiters (Expert Advice)‍

We discuss how human recruiters can stay relevant by focusing on empathy and relationship-building as AI increasingly takes over routine recruiting 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:

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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