Here's what caught my eye in the world of AI this week:

1. Artists Score Major Win in Copyright Case Against AI Art Generators

   I have gone Hollywood Y’all! Wanted to say that my entire life. I don’t expect to have too many curated articles from the Hollywood Reporter. However, this article is a great quick weekend read to keep you abreast of the case. The details of the case are below.

   Anderson v. Stability

   Defendants Stability AI Ltd. and Stability AI, Inc. (collectively “Stability AI”),Midjourney, Inc., DeviantArt, Inc., and Runway AI, Inc. move to dismiss various claims from plaintiffs’ First Amended Complaint (“FAC,” Dkt. No. 129).For the reasons discussed below,those motions are GRANTED in part and DENIED in part.

   

   Author - Winston Cho

Quote of the week

2. In these rapidly changing times, it’s crucial to be kind to ourselves. The hard work we’re putting in today, amidst all the AI advancements, isn't just about keeping pace—it’s also about setting ourselves up for future opportunities. With every effort, we’re not just staying ahead; we’re creating our own luck. So, let’s keep pushing forward, knowing that every bit of dedication we invest now will pay off in ways we might not yet imagine. With the pace of change exponentially increasing it is important to be kind to ourselves and realize that the hard work we put in now will help us keep up but will create lot’s of luck in the future :-)

3. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝗜 𝗪𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲

   AI is like a hammer—it enhances, but doesn't replace, the carpenter’s skills. The same applies to technologists and product professionals. AI won’t replace you, but someone who knows how to leverage AI could. To stay ahead:

• 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Regularly update your skills and adapt to new AI advancements.

  • Example: Take courses on AI Strategy. I know of a newsletter that can help :-)

• 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲: Innovate and iterate on your current expertise.

  • Example: Combine your domain knowledge with AI to solve complex problems.

By continuously evolving, you ensure AI remains a tool in your hands, not a replacement.

Author - Robert Franklin

4. The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Startup on Google Gemini APIs

So what is Google Up to in the AI Race ? Nice short summary in front of Paywall with great example Use Cases below.

Authors - Aakash Gupta and Liam Bolling

5. A California Bill to Regulate A.I. Causes Alarm in Silicon Valley

Today, I engaged in a deep conversation with a founder of a project management startup about the future of AI. We debated the implications of Agentic Project Management, and I shared my belief that the real challenge with AI isn't just the technology—it's the human and cultural adaptation. Technology is advancing rapidly, far faster than we can adjust. I foresee that this mismatch will lead to conscious or unconscious resistance to AI. My concern with California’s proposed AI regulation is that it could stifle innovation, especially in open-source development, while potentially consolidating power among incumbents. This could destabilize an already fragile California tech ecosystem and hinder the broad, inclusive progress we need. Interested in knowing your thoughts?

Author - Cade Metz and Cecilia Kang

6. Friday Funnies 🤣 .

Listen to Paulie, AI ain’t replacing nobody.

Send me your best AI meme and I will post the Top 5 and put it to a vote by our readership! I am sure anyone can do better! Winner gets a bottle Moet Champagne! Have to get at least five memes for there to be a competition.

7. The Value of Play 

   It was great to be reminded of the value of play. While building up your knowledge and improving your creativity will certainly help you in your career — be careful not to let play become work. What better advice for the weekend than to start playing. I often find that my best ideas come when I relax and play and empty my mind from thinking about work.

Author - Jenna Charlton

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8. AI's Next Big Leap: Understanding "Agentic AI" - A Perspective from Experience

Having witnessed multiple technological revolutions, I can't help but notice the patterns. The older I get, the wiser I seem to become :-), and the similarities between AI's progression and earlier tech transformations are striking. It's crucial to learn from history, or we're doomed to repeat it. With this in mind, here's what you need to know about the future of AI:

• AI Assistants vs. AI Agents: Current AI mostly acts as an assistant, needing human guidance. The next step, "agentic AI," aims for systems that can think and act more independently.

• Current Limitations: Today's AI, even advanced language models, often struggles with complex, multi-step tasks or adapting to new situations.

• The Open-Endedness Challenge: For AI to truly advance, it needs to continuously learn and adapt. This mirrors the evolution we saw in internet technologies.

• Real-World Application: While researchers work on advanced concepts, there's still enormous potential in applying current AI technologies smartly - just as we saw with early e-commerce platforms.

• Historical Perspective: Like other technological revolutions, fully realizing AI's potential will take time and patience. The Internet and e-commerce didn't transform overnight, and neither will AI.

By recognizing patterns from past technological shifts, we can better navigate the AI revolution, avoiding pitfalls and capitalizing on opportunities more effectively.

Author - Air Street Capital, Nathan Benaich, and Alex Chalmers

Until next time, take it one bit at a time!

Rob