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AI Outages: ChatGPT, Claude, & Perplexity Hit by Major Disruptions

On June 4, 2024, the AI landscape was shaken as several major providers, including OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude, and Perplexity, experienced widespread outages. Users across the globe were left scrambling as these platforms went dark, causing a ripple of frustration and disruption.

The hiccup with ChatGPT started around 7:33 AM PT and was resolved by 10:17 AM PT. Meanwhile, Claude and Perplexity faced similar disruptions, likely triggered by broader infrastructure issues or a surge in traffic from the ChatGPT outage.

Claude bounced back by 12:10 PM ET, and Perplexity saw intermittent availability around the same time. On the flip side, Google's Gemini remained mostly operational, though there were brief user-reported outages.

The sudden downtime left many loyal users anxious and spinning. To be better prepared for future outages, consider these alternative AI tools:

For Research:

●     Anthropic's Claude: A helpful, harmless, and honest AI assistant.

●     Cohere AI: Specializes in robust natural language processing research.

●     DeepMind's Sparrow: Known for reliable and safe information retrieval.

For Image Creation:

●     DALL-E 2 (OpenAI): Advanced AI image generation tool.

●     NightCafe: Offers diverse artistic styles for image generation.

●     Craiyon: Quick and easy image creation, formerly known as DALL-E mini.

●     Midjourney: A text-to-image AI tool that turns text prompts into unique and imaginative images.

There has been speculation about a coordinated attack on AI systems, but no evidence supports this claim. The outages were likely coincidental.

For more detailed insights, check out these articles:

Was ChatGPT down for you? OpenAI's chatbot hit by major outage - here's what happened | ZDNET

AI apocalypse? ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity all went down at the same time

ChatGPT's Latest Updates Are A Game-Changer

Recent updates have positioned ChatGPT as the leading AI chatbot over Copilot.

Here are the key highlights from OpenAI:

●     GPT-4o: This advanced model understands text, audio, image, and video inputs, surpassing Copilot.

●     Enhanced Image Understanding: Free users can now upload images and receive detailed insights, previously exclusive to paid versions.

●     Custom GPTs and GPT Store: Users can create custom GPTs for free and access millions of specialized chatbots to boost workflow efficiency.

●     Advanced Data Analysis: Free advanced data analysis tools allow users to visualize and interpret data beyond Excel.

●     Multilingual Support: Supports over 50 languages, significantly more than Copilot’s 24.

●     New Voice Mode: Enhances voice interaction capabilities, providing a natural and context-aware experience, available to ChatGPT Plus users first.

These updates make ChatGPT an excellent option for enhancing productivity and efficiency.

For more insights, read the full article here.

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Are Google and Microsoft ignoring criticism of their AI Tools?

Google and Microsoft recently introduced two controversial AI tools, AI Overviews and Windows Recall, facing significant backlash.

AI Overviews: Unveiled at Google I/O 2024, AI Overviews generates summaries of search queries, potentially reducing web traffic and ad revenue for websites. Critics argue this could lead to the shutdown of many sites. Google’s decision to display ads on these summaries further monopolizes ad revenue. The tool has also provided incorrect and potentially harmful information.

Windows Recall:Microsoft’s Windows Recall takes continuous screenshots of user activity and stores them locally, raising privacy and security concerns. Microsoft announced Friday that the feature will now be off by default so users will need to opt-in to use the tool.

You be the judge. Learn more about the AI Tools here:

Microsoft, Google Ignore Outcry Over Controversial AI Tools | Android Headlines

Microsoft's controversial AI tool that takes screenshots on PCs will be turned off by default

AI Usage Disclosure Is Now Key To Getting Hired

AI skills are now crucial for landing a job, with two-thirds of business leaders stating they won't hire candidates without them. A recent study by Microsoft and LinkedIn surveyed 31,000 employees across 31 countries, finding 75% of workers use generative AI at work, and 78% bring their own AI tools, especially in small and medium-sized businesses.
 

The World Economic Forum reports that jobs requiring AI skills are growing 3.5 times faster than the general job market. Generative AI tools like Copilot, ChatGPT, and Gemini are transforming productivity, with 75% of knowledge workers using AI at work and 79% of business leaders stating AI adoption is crucial for competitiveness.
 

"AI super users," individuals who routinely leverage AI tools, are becoming more favored by employers. Microsoft found that 66% of business leaders wouldn't hire someone without AI skills. However, many workers fear being replaced by AI, with 53% fearing they appear replaceable and 45% worrying AI could take their jobs. To stay competitive, upskilling in AI tools is recommended, as the future of work is increasingly intertwined with AI systems.

For more details, take a look at this article on Forbes

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