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Hey , 👋

It's been a hectic week and the CrowdStrike disaster made it worse for a lot of us.

Goes to show you that over-reliance on technology can lead to disaster. In fact, we've linked to an article by CNBC on why experts are already predicting the next tech meltdown!

With that said, let's dive into this week's edition where you will check out:

• OpenAI Unveils Game-Changer: GPT-4o Mini Surpasses Expectations!
• Global IT Chaos: A Simple Update Sparks Catastrophic Outage!
• Discover Your Next Adventure: Wanderboat AI Transforms Travel Planning into a Personalized Experience!
• Unlock the Power of LLMs: Fine-Tune with Precision (FREE Webinar).
• Transform Family Memories into Magical Bedtime Stories with "storytime"

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OpenAI launches GPT-4o mini, its smallest, fastest and most affordable model yet!

OpenAI has launched the GPT-4o mini, a compact and cost-effective AI model outperforming its bigger counterparts.

Scoring 82% on the MMLU benchmark, it outshines Gemini 1.5 Flash (79%) and Claude 3 Haiku (75%). Ramp’s tests revealed it runs 60% cheaper and is twice as fast as GPT-4o and GPT-3.5 Turbo.

Now available for developers and ChatGPT users, this model aims to make AI more accessible while phasing out GPT-3.5. Read more about it HERE

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Global IT Chaos: A Simple Update Sparks Catastrophic Outage!

A botched software update from CrowdStrike led to a worldwide IT meltdown, grounding flights and halting services across industries.

Experts highlight the risks of centralized security and stress the importance of incremental updates and system redundancy. This incident serves as a wake-up call for businesses to rethink their cybersecurity strategies.

Curious about the full impact and lessons learned? Read more HERE!

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Discover Your Next Adventure: Wanderboat AI Transforms Travel Planning into a Personalized Experience!

This one comes with perfect timing, especially if you're making plans to get out during the summer holidays.

Wanderboat AI is an innovative, AI-driven travel planning tool that simplifies vacation organization. It provides tailored suggestions for local cuisine, attractions, and events across various destinations, generating personalized itineraries based on user preferences.

With its user-friendly interface, the platform caters to both experienced travelers and first-time adventurers, significantly reducing the time and effort required for trip planning.

This tool offers a unique travel experience, ensuring users discover activities that align with their specific interests. Click HERE if you need help with your travel plans!

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Unlock the Power of LLMs: Fine-Tune with Precision!

Many companies struggle to harness their vast data for LLM fine-tuning, risking subpar model performance.

Join a SuperAnnotate webinar to discover how SuperAnnotate and Databricks can refine your data, ensuring it accurately reflects desired model behavior.

Learn effective strategies for fine-tuning large language models and evaluating results for informed deployment decisions.

Don't miss out on optimizing your LLM capabilities—check out SuperAnnotate today! It takes place on the 30th of July (check your local times) Register HERE

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Transform Family Memories into Magical Bedtime Stories with "storytime"

If you're a parent or someone who spends a lot of time with kids, you're going to love this tool!

A new service allows families to turn cherished photos into beautifully illustrated children's bedtime stories. "Night Night, My Starlight" and "Astronauts to Zoologists" are just a few of the personalized tales available, featuring loved ones as characters in enchanting narratives.

Users can easily craft their own stories using generative AI and order printed editions for a cozy, screen-free experience.

Don't miss out on creating unforgettable bedtime adventures—sign up today and start building your own story! Give storytime a shot HERE

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I hate to admit it but work on my community has stalled once again but this time it's because I am concentrating on officially launching my fractional CMO side-hustle.

Been working with a few fellow "fractionals" on getting things like my offer, value proposition and pricing right. Launched the first iteration of my landing page. Feel free to check it out HERE and let me have your feedback.

Have a great week!

Stay safe, stay awesome...

Barry

Growth Marketer,

AI Enthusiast and

Head Honcho at NexGen Digital

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