This week in AI: 3 tools + 2 news you can't miss

BONUS: Join our academic research on how different generations perceive AI

Best AI tools of this week:

1️⃣ Google's NotebookLM now supports over 50 languages worldwide

2️⃣ ChatGPT enhances with comprehensive shopping capabilities

3️⃣ Midjourney V7 halves the price and speeds up image generation

Most interesting news:

  • China declares AI independence with new national system

  • Aurora's autonomous trucks make first commercial deliveries in Texas

WEEKLY AI RECAP / 28 Apr-3 May 2025

🌍 Google breaks down language barriers 🌍

Google has expanded its NotebookLM service to support over 50 languages worldwide, making its powerful note-taking and learning tools accessible to billions more users. This significant update allows people across diverse linguistic backgrounds to organize information and generate insights in their native language. For professionals and researchers, this means easier collaboration across international teams and more efficient knowledge management regardless of language barriers.

🛒 ChatGPT as your personal shopping assistant 🛒

OpenAI has enhanced ChatGPT with comprehensive shopping capabilities, transforming it from a simple chatbot into a full-featured shopping expert. Users can now receive personalized product recommendations, compare options, and get detailed information about items they're interested in purchasing. This development represents a major shift in how AI can assist with everyday shopping decisions, making it easier to find exactly what you need without endless searching and comparing.

🎨 Midjourney makes AI images more affordable 🎨

Midjourney has released Version 7 of its popular image generation platform with prices cut by 50% while offering speed improvements of up to 30%. This dramatic price reduction makes creative AI tools more accessible for hobbyists, small businesses, and professionals alike. Users can now produce more visual content in less time and at a significantly lower cost, democratizing access to high-quality AI-generated imagery.

INTERESTING NEWS

🇨🇳 China's AI independence push 🇨🇳

China has announced the creation of a new national AI system designed to reduce dependency on Western technology. This strategic initiative aims to build self-sufficient AI infrastructure and develop homegrown models that align with the country's technological objectives. The move signals China's determination to establish leadership in the global AI race and could have significant implications for international technology markets and partnerships.

🚚 Self-driving trucks make commercial debut 🚚

Aurora has successfully completed its first commercial deliveries using fully autonomous trucks in Texas. This milestone represents a major breakthrough for the transportation industry, potentially transforming how goods are moved across the country. The successful deployment suggests we're entering a new era of logistics where driver shortages could become less critical and long-haul transportation becomes more efficient and potentially safer.

H-FARM AI RESEARCH

👩‍🎓 Participate in AI perception research 👩‍🎓

Elena from our H-FARM AI team is conducting academic research on how different generations perceive AI for her thesis. The 5-minute anonymous survey explores opinions on ethical and legal implications of artificial intelligence in society.

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