Description

Welcome to The AI Navigator, your guide to the most interesting developments in the world of artificial intelligence.

Tune in to discover the latest breakthroughs, explore thought-provoking questions, and learn about new AI tools that can boost your productivity and creativity.

This episode features:

AI News

• AI Smart Ring for Medical Insights: A new smart ring features an AI chatbot trained on medical journals. https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/7/24337403/movano-evie-ring-ai-chatbot-ces-health-tech-wearables
• Microsoft Open-Sources Phi-4 Model: Microsoft's powerful Phi-4 model is now fully open-source on Hugging Face. https://venturebeat.com/ai/microsoft-makes-powerful-phi-4-model-fully-open-source-on-hugging-face/

• AI-Assisted Comeback for Journalist: An Israeli TV journalist sidelined by ALS is using AI to make a comeback.

https://apnews.com/article/israel-news-ai-voice-technology-text-speech-als-9a207784f0fe0287a25aa80256c50102

• Anthropic Valuation Reaches $60 Billion: Anthropic is nearing a $2 billion investment, pushing its valuation to $60 billion. https://the-decoder.com/anthropic-nears-2-billion-investment-pushing-valuation-to-60-billion/

• L’Oreal’s AI Skin Analyzer: L’Oreal Cell BioPrint analyzes your skin in five minutes. https://venturebeat.com/ai/loreal-cell-bioprint-analyzes-your-skin-in-five-minutes/

AI FAQs

• Technical Background in AI Ventures: Discussing whether you need a technical AI background to start a generative AI venture. https://www.theainavigator.com/blog/do-you-need-to-have-a-technical-ai-background-in-order-to-start-a-generative

• Understanding Hyperparameters: Explaining what a hyperparameter is in AI. https://www.theainavigator.com/blog/what-is-a-hyperparameter

New AI Tools

• Inboundr.ai: Transforms conversations and transcripts into authentic LinkedIn content.
• SmartStudi Sidebar (Chrome Extension): Generates content, rewrites text, and includes an AI detector. https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/smartstudi-sidebar-ai-det/hcbkeogkclchohipphaajhjhdcpnejko
• Magicdoor.ai: Provides access to leading AI models with pay-per-use pricing.
• ShortsNinja.com: Automates creation of faceless short videos for TikTok and YouTube.
• OneTask.me: AI-powered to-do app designed for ADHD users to prioritize and organize tasks.
• MakeItQuick.AI: Instant AI video creation from a few sentences.