Daily AI Newsletter: You can buy ChatGPT plus subscriptions again!

In today’s email:

🔥 Users of ChatGPT will soon have access to summaries of selected global news, including some paid content
💰 Receive a $1 million investment from the OpenAI in their second startup cohort
😱 Dropbox spooks users with new AI features that send data to OpenAI when used
🧰 8 new AI-powered tools and resources. Make sure to check the online version for the full list of tools.

OpenAI inks deal with Axel Springer on licensing news for model training

Axel Springer, a leading media and technology company, has partnered with OpenAI to enhance independent journalism using artificial intelligence (AI). This collaboration is aimed at integrating recent and authoritative content from Axel Springer's media brands, such as POLITICO, BUSINESS INSIDER, BILD, and WELT, into ChatGPT. Users of ChatGPT will have access to summaries of selected global news, including some paid content, with attribution and links to full articles for transparency.

The partnership also supports Axel Springer’s AI-driven ventures and contributes to the training of OpenAI's language models with quality content from Axel Springer's media outlets. This marks a significant effort to use AI to improve content experiences, create new financial opportunities, and support the sustainability of journalism.

Mathias Döpfner, CEO of Axel Springer, emphasizes the aim to elevate journalism's quality, societal relevance, and business model through AI. Brad Lightcap, COO of OpenAI, notes that this partnership will offer new ways to access quality, real-time news content through AI tools and will benefit publishers and creators globally.

Axel Springer, headquartered in Berlin and employing over 18,000 people worldwide, has transformed from a traditional print media company to Europe’s leading digital publisher and aims to become a global leader in digital content and classifieds.

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Midjourney Alpha has arrived. You can now ditch Discord completely, and just use the Midjourney website.

The updates to Midjourney, an AI image generation tool, have introduced several user-friendly features, making it simpler and more intuitive to craft image prompts:

Easier Prompt Crafting Controls: Users can now easily craft images with a few clicks. The process involves selecting "Use Prompt," adjusting a few parameters, and changing the aspect ratio, as demonstrated in a video by Kamani, The AI Alchemist.
Explore for More Prompts: The "Explore" tab provides access to hundreds of publicly available prompts. This feature, combined with an expertly designed user interface, aids users in creating unique prompts quickly and efficiently.
Access to All Old Prompts: Midjourney now consolidates all previously used prompts in one place on their website. This feature is available to all users and is particularly useful for those who were unaware of it.
Direct Prompting on the Website: The introduction of a Midjourney website with direct prompting capabilities is highlighted as a significant improvement, making the tool more accessible and user-friendly.
"Describe" Feature: A new feature allows users to upload an image. Midjourney not only provides a description of the uploaded image but also offers selectable descriptors to assist in recreating the input image. This innovative feature is showcased in a video, inviting users to experience it firsthand.

Overall, these updates to Midjourney focus on enhancing user experience, making the tool more accessible, and streamlining the process of crafting and managing image prompts.

OpenAI Startup Fund launches second Converge startup cohort

The OpenAI Startup Fund launched "Converge," a program aimed at accelerating startups at the forefront of AI evolution. It started in December 2022, and is now accepting applications for its second cohort, "Converge 2." This six-week program is designed for exceptional engineers, designers, researchers, and product builders using AI to innovate. Participants will engage in tech talks, office hours, social events, and discussions with leading AI practitioners. They will also receive a $1 million investment from the OpenAI Startup Fund and join a community of builders.

The program is open to founders of all backgrounds, disciplines, and experience levels, including those from underrepresented groups and outside the United States. AI experience is not a prerequisite. The application deadline is Friday, January 26, 2024, at 11:59 PM Pacific. The cohort size will be 10-15 companies, and products do not need to be built on OpenAI’s APIs.

The program runs from March 11 to April 19, 2024, requiring a commitment of 4-6 hours per week. It will be held partly in San Francisco (first and last weeks, with covered travel costs) and can be completed remotely during other weeks, though in-person attendance is recommended.