Welcome to Stay Ahead #33 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: Perplexity is trying to be a new ChatGPT.
2. Productivity Tools: Apps and tools to boost your productivity.
3. Must-read News: New features of iOS 18 that actually make sense.
4. Job Board: Future-forward remote roles. 

Let’s dive in!

Highlights of the week

OpenAI's Project Strawberry to Think Like Us

OpenAI is on the brink of a breakthrough with its latest initiative, code-named Project Strawberry, that can “see and understand the world more like we do.” This new technology is set to revolutionize AI's reasoning capabilities, bringing us closer to achieving human-like intelligence in machines​​​​. Here are what matter to you:

1. Advancing AI Reasoning: Project Strawberry is designed to enhance the reasoning skills of AI models, making them smarter and more intuitive. OpenAI aims for AI to handle complex problem-solving and decision-making tasks. The general belief of the best practice to use AI now is to let it handle repetitive tasks so you can focus on higher-value tasks. With Project Strawberry, although its debut date is still unknown, the high-value tasks might no longer be for you to do alone. 

2. 5-Level Human Intelligence Test: OpenAI has introduced a new 5-level test to evaluate their AI models' proximity to human intelligence​​. The highest level is when AI models can act in the complex functions of the entire organization. Most AI chatbots are now at level 1, with OpenAI claiming that its chatbot is nearing level 2. 
3. Immediate impacts: Enhanced reasoning capabilities mean AI will better manage nuanced conversations and tasks. This leads to improved customer service bots, more intuitive personal assistants, and more innovative tools for managing your workflow. Imagine an AI that not only schedules your meetings but also anticipates conflicts and suggests optimal times based on your work patterns.

We will not be delusional and make you believe everything will turn upside down tomorrow. AGI requires vast resources of money and energy to achieve, and not many people can see it will happen in the near future. 

However, similar to how ChatGPT has stormed and rocked the world in the blink of an eye, it’s better to know where the ambition lies.

YouTube is trying to be more “TikTok”

Yes, you might not care less about TikTok. However, it is indisputable that TikTok has brought attention to the success of the short-video format, which Instagram’s reels, Facebook’s watch, and YouTube’s short have followed. 

YouTube has recently added a new feature to Shorts, where you can use text-to-speech narration without switching to CapCut or TikTok to edit the video. You can also automatically generate captions for your video in one click without meddling between different tools. 

Read more news at the end.

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Best Productivity Tools To Try Out This Week

• Obsidian - Flexible writing app that adapts to the way you think.
• Focusdoro - Log in your to-dos and get things done following the Pomodoro method. 
• 21dayschallenge - Form a new habit to maximize your productivity and creativity. 
• Nimboard - Simplify your tasks and declutter your mind.

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.

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• 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.) 
• NEW check our full 100 Top AI Tools (June)
• 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. 

The Top New Features Coming to Apple’s iOS 18 and iPadOS 18

iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 with new AI-driven features, including enhanced Siri capabilities, smarter email sorting, and personalized message replies to improve user experience on iPhones and iPads.

Amazon’s AI shopping assistant rolls out to all users in the US

Amazon rolled out its AI shopping assistant, Rufus, to U.S. customers, enhancing the online shopping experience with smart recommendations and price comparisons​.

Microsoft’s Copilot AI now understands your terrible handwriting

Microsoft introduces "Inked Notes" in OneNote, converting handwritten notes into editable text with AI-powered handwriting recognition​.

Designing a Successful Reskilling Program

Strategies for effective reskilling programs, emphasizing continuous learning to keep up with technological advancements​.

A Day in the Life of an AI-Powered Executive

Follow us and explore how AI tools transform executive roles by enhancing decision-making, productivity, and strategic planning.

Jobs to Level Up

We want you to advance in your career, and work from wherever you want. Here are the this week’s remote and hybrid jobs that caught our attention:

Trending Companies Hiring Now:

• Abridge remote jobs
• Parafin remote jobs
• Ambient AI  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? 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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That’s it for this edition of Stay Ahead, the newsletter that keeps you ahead in the future of work.

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