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AI's Alzheimer's breakthrough!
PLUS: Microsoft gives AI a spreadsheet boost
Rowan Cheung
July 16, 2024
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The global population is rapidly aging, and dementia is on the rise — but a new AI tool may have just given a glimpse into the future of Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
With the ability to predict cognitive decline with unparalleled accuracy, AI may be the diagnostic revolution needed in the fight against dementia. Let’s explore…
In today’s AI rundown:
AI breakthrough improves Alzheimer's predictions
YouTube Music gets new AI features
Generate beautiful presentations with AI
Microsoft gives AI a spreadsheet boost
6 new AI tools & 4 new AI jobs
More AI & tech news
Read time: 4 minutes
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
AI & MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGHs
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The Rundown: Researchers from Cambridge University just developed a new AI tool that can predict whether patients showing mild cognitive impairment will progress to Alzheimer’s disease with over 80% accuracy.
The details:
The AI model analyzes data from cognitive assessments and MRI scans — eliminating the need for costly, invasive procedures like PET scans and spinal taps.
The tool categorizes patients into three groups: those likely to remain stable, those who may progress slowly, and those at risk of rapid decline.
The AI accurately identified 82% of cases that would progress to Alzheimer’s and 81% of cases that would remain stable, significantly reducing misdiagnosis rates.
The AI’s predictions were validated using 6 years of follow-up data and were tested on memory clinics in several countries to prove global application.
Why it matters: With a rapidly aging global population, the number of dementia cases is expected to triple over the next 50 years — and early detection is a key factor in how effective treatment can be. With AI’s prediction power, a new era of proactive treatment may soon be here for those struggling with cognitive decline.
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YOUTUBE
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The Rundown: YouTube Music is rolling out a series of new AI-powered features, including the ability to search with sound and the testing of an AI-generated 'conversational radio’.
The details:
‘Sound Search’ will allow users to search YouTube’s catalog of over 100M songs by singing, humming, or playing a tune.
The feature launches a new fullscreen UI for audio input, with the results displaying song information and quick actions like ‘Play’ or ‘Save to Library’.
An ‘AI-generated conversational radio’ is being tested with U.S. premium users, enabling creation of custom stations through natural language prompts.
Users can describe their desired listening experience via a chat-based AI interface, with the feature generating a tailored playlist based on the prompt.
Why it matters: If you’re the type of person who gets a song stuck in your head but can’t figure out the title, this feature is for you. With Spotify, Amazon Music, and now YouTube experimenting with AI, the musical tech arms race is a boon for users — leading to more personalized listening experiences across the board.
AI TRAINING
The Rundown: Gamma is a free tool that allows users to generate fully editable presentations and stunning visuals in minutes using AI. No design or coding skills are required.
Step-by-step:
Sign up for free on Gamma’s website
On the main menu, click “Create new [AI]” in the “All gammas” tab.
Click on “Generate” and describe your desired presentation. You can select the number of slides, the topic of each slide, and the theme.
In seconds, Gamma will generate a full presentation based on the details entered.
Once it’s done, edit anything to your preference and even regenerate if needed!
Note: By clicking the three dots located on the top-right of your screen, you can export your presentation as a PDF or as a PowerPoint file.
PRESENTED BY TELY
The Rundown: Tely AI revolutionizes niche B2B content creation with autonomous AI agents that research, write, and publish expert articles that convert — all without human intervention.
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Generate 100 high-quality, industry-specific articles monthly
Achieve Google indexing in just 2 weeks
Reduce acquisition costs by 64% compared to paid channels
Boost conversion rates by 30% through consistent, valuable content
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AI RESEARCH
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The Rundown: Microsoft researchers just published new research introducing SpreadsheetLLM and SheetCompressor, new frameworks designed to help LLMs better understand and process information within spreadsheets.
The details:
SpreadsheetLLM can comprehend both structured and unstructured data within spreadsheets, including multiple tables and varied data formats.
SheetCompressor is a framework that compresses spreadsheets to achieve up to a 25x reduction in tokens while preserving critical information.
By using spreadsheets as a "source of truth," SpreadsheetLLM may significantly reduce AI hallucinations, improving the reliability of AI outputs.
Why it matters: Spreadsheets have long been the backbone of business analytics, but their complexity and format have often been an issue for AI systems. This increase in capabilities could supercharge AI’s use in areas like financial analysis and data science — as well as eventually see more powerful integration of LLMs right into Excel.
NEW TOOLS & JOBS
🎥 GanAI - Record and share personalized videos at scale
🌆 Krea AI Scene Transfer - Generate scenes with high-quality light and color consistency
🎵 MixAudio - Multimodal AI music generator and editor
📱Inrō - Instagram co-pilot for DM marketing
🪲 SmartCrawl - Turn any website into an API
🍏 Sugar Free- Detect hidden sugars and make healthier choices with AI
QUICK HITS
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An update to Reuters’ article detailing OpenAI’s ‘Strawberry’ revealed that an internally tested model scored over 90% on a benchmark of ‘championship math problems’, far surpassing the top available non-specialized LLMs.
Google debuted Vids in its Workspace Labs, an AI-powered video creation tool enabling users to generate presentations — with the ability to craft scripts, AI voiceovers, stock imagery, and more.
Amazon published a new op-ed calling for global alignment on responsible AI policies, emphasizing the need for collaboration between government and tech firms.
Apple’s stock rose to record highs following investment giant Morgan Stanley naming the company its ‘top pick’ based on recent Apple Intelligence and other AI initiatives potentially boosting device sales.
C3 AI unveiled a new AI application powered by Google Cloud for government programs to streamline efficiency across federal, state, and local agencies.
Disney Music Group is partnering with AI startup AudioShake to separate instrumental ‘stems’ from classic songs, hoping to revitalize the company’s iconic catalog for new uses in remixing, licensing, and fan engagement.
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