We have 16 generative AI news stories from the first two weeks in February. The evolution of assistants topped the news with ChatGPT, Gemini (aka Google Bard), and Hugging Chat. We break that down in depth and how memory and how generative AI personal assistants are attempting to fill in the gaps where their predecessors fell short. There is more funding news, and a number of new products from Slack, AirBnB, and Otter. We talk about smart glasses, a new product in the category that is not from Apple, and the unglorious history of the category. And, we also do a breakdown of the new USPTO guidelines on AI-assistant patent applications.

Generative AI News

Top Stories of the Week 🔦

• OpenAI is Testing a Memory Feature with ChatGPT

• OpenAI Gives ChatGPT a Customizable Memory

• Bard Becomes Gemini, Ultra is Here, and Other Ways Google is Mirroring OpenAI's Strategy

• Google Bard (and Duet and Assistant Mobile App) No More – Gemini Now The Star of Generative AI Show

• Google Warns Gemini Users Automatically Saves Conversations

• Hugging Face Introduces Assistants (GPTs) for HuggingChat

Generative AI Product Garden 🪴

• Frame Smart Glasses from Brilliant Labs Are a Vehicle for an Always-There AI Assistant

• Slack New Generative AI Features Help Navigate Endless Message Flood

• Otter Invites Generative AI to Your Conference Room With New ‘Meeting GenAI’ Chatbot and Tools

• Airbnb CEO Hints at Generative AI Plans Around Acquisition of Adam Cheyer-Founded Startup GamePlanner.AI

• Bumble Adds Generative AI Scam and Catfish Detective to Dating App

Generative AI Funding Fountain 💰⛲️

• Generative AI Video Platform Colossyan Raises $22M

• Jua AI Raises $16M for Climate and Weather Generative AI Model

• Clinical Generative AI Startup Ambience Healthcare Raises $70M

Generative AI in the World 🌎

• Deepfake of Jailed Pakistani Ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan Declares Victory in Election

• No! An AI Cannot Be a Patent Inventor. However, USPTO Adds an Important Caveat

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