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What’s in store:
HubSpot launches new AI tools + AI agents!
When safety calls, OpenAI’s new committee listens.
Around the web: Instagram updates parental controls, allowing parents to view who their teen messaged and top-viewed topics.
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AI TECH
The Mindstream team is at INBOUND this week, and we were there to watch HubSpot launch its new AI suite in person!
Breeze is the name of the new feature set, which is designed to increase sales through personalisation, data enrichment, and content generation.
On top of this, a new “copilot” inside HubSpot will offer personalised suggestions and help manage and close leads more effectively.
Far from replacing humans, Co-founder and CTO Dharmesh Shah outlined his vision of AI enhancing us, not replacing us. So relax guys - your job is safe.
Here’s what you should know:
HubSpot has launched new AI features centred around data enrichment and personalising outreach.
AI will enhance us, not replace us, says Co-founder Dharmesh Shah.
AI Agents can automate entire workflows.
Adam and Matt coming atcha from Boston!
The year of AI agents
If last year was the year of the chatbot, this next year will be the year of AI agents.
Agents can automate entire workflows, from content generation to scheduling posts without human input. That’s gonna save a lot of time.
The new agent.ai platform is HubSpot founder Dharmesh’s latest project and is the first professional platform for AI agents. Picture GPTs on steroids.
Agents can actually instruct other agents, meaning you can use them as building blocks to create complicated workflows specific to your use case.
It’s kind of like Inception, but it actually makes sense.
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OPENAI
OpenAI is turning its Safety and Security Committee into an independent "Board Oversight Committee" with the power to delay model launches if there are safety concerns.
This change came after a 90-day review of the company’s safety processes.
The committee, led by Zico Kolter, includes Adam D’Angelo, Paul Nakasone, and Nicole Seligman.
They will receive updates from company leaders about safety checks for major model releases.
Along with the full board, they have the authority to delay any model launch until safety issues are fully addressed.
The full board will also get regular updates on safety and security matters.
Although this board is described as independent, all its members also sit on OpenAI’s main board of directors, which raises questions about how separate it really is.
CEO Sam Altman used to be on the safety committee but isn’t anymore.
Here are some key findings:
The new board has the power to delay model launches if safety concerns exist.
The full board will receive regular updates on safety and security issues.
OpenAI is aiming for more industry collaboration and greater transparency in safety efforts.
A new safety sheriff in town
This approach is similar to Meta’s Oversight Board, which reviews decisions on content policy.
However, unlike Meta, OpenAI’s board members have roles on both the safety committee and the main board.
The review also prompted OpenAI to seek more ways to collaborate with others in the industry, share more information about its safety efforts, and allow more independent testing of its systems.
Do you love the transparency vibes?
Mindstream Picks
Space: Space projects seeking U.S. export credit have surged to $9.5 billion, with $800 million currently being underwritten.
Crypto: SquidGrow's price has dropped 18% since its September 15 high, falling from $0.034 to $0.025 after migrating from Binance Smart Chain to Ethereum.
Games: EA aims to outpace market growth and expand margins through 2027, with progress on Q2 2024 net bookings.
Sports: Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are eyeing an investment in cricket team Welsh Fire after their success with Wrexham.
Don’t Miss - Instagram is introducing new parental controls, allowing parents to see who their teens have messaged and their most-viewed topics. Teens over 16 can adjust settings themselves, while younger teens need parental approval.
AI Art
Our Image of the Day
Artwork submitted by Mindstream reader paddy.t: “a cold war bomb shelter filled with cats”
Daily Image Prompt
An astronaut barista serving coffee on Mars
Yesterday’s Poll
“Would you feel safer or more anxious knowing AI is watching everything?”
Anxious—definitely more anxious. - 69% ✅
Safer, for sure. - 31%
Your Views:
“Safer in countries where there is a real democracy (such as ... github). AI can control behaviour, but it can also control itself. But anxious at the same time as the same tools can be programmed to do evil, and china, russia or the US could decide to (ab)use the tools against the people.” - cver
“Black Mirror feels more like a prophecy than ever.” - a.tetau
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