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Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Today in the Sunday Signal newsletter for September 8, 2024, we saw some exciting AI highlights. From a new home helper robot to DeepMind's molecular matchmaker AI system, and Replit's tool that can turn thoughts into apps instantly. OpenAI co-founder Sutskever has launched a new safety-focused AI startup called SSI, while there is a discussion on whether AI can cooperate at a vast scale. Elon Musk's quote on the Colossus training cluster caught our attention, raising the question of staying ahead of the curve amidst AI advancements. Embracing AI tools, developing uniquely human skills, and interdisciplinary knowledge are key to thriving in the evolving AI landscape. And let's not forget the quirky story about a man making money by creating fake bands with AI-generated music.In other news, ten years ago, Amazon released the Amazon Echo with the voice assistant Alexa. While Alexa gained popularity, it did not translate into significant revenue or profit for Amazon. Now, with advancements in generative AI technology, Amazon is considering launching a new AI-powered version of Alexa that may come with a monthly fee. This move poses risks as converting existing users to a paid version may be challenging. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is known for aggressive course-correction, so the success of this new AI-powered Alexa remains uncertain. Additionally, Qualcomm is eyeing Intel's PC design business, the U.K.'s antitrust regulator found Google guilty of abusing its position in ad-tech, and Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is facing a criminal investigation related to user privacy issues. The U.S., U.K., and EU have signed a legally binding AI treaty requiring compliance with principles like data protection and safety.Exciting developments and challenges lie ahead in the world of AI and tech. Stay tuned for more updates on OWITH.ai.

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