It’s already Wednesday!

Some thought filled topics of debate today in the Buzz so let’s get right to it.

Here’s the Hump Day Catch Up:

• How a student used ChatGPT to create a $1m book business

• Yale wants to know WHY students may use AI to cheat

• Our AI Tool of the Week

• Is The Guardian’s block on ChatGPT using its content bad news?

• Our Wednesday Chuckle - Horoscopes via ChatGPT

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How a student used ChatGPT to create a $1m book business

In Toronto, a 20-year-old computer science student, Joe Popelas, has cracked the code for a near $1m book brand, thanks to ChatGPT and a flair for AI-powered creativity.

Joe's AI journey began post-high school, and by 2022, he was crafting books using AI's magic, with Pinterest as his canvas.

Despite plot twists and a hectic schedule, Joe's dedication has paid off. Pinterest ads now fuel his earnings with a 70-80% profit margin.

He's turned down a $930,000 offer for his business, as he's found an investor for 40% of his literary empire.

Read more on Geeky Gadgets

Joe's story is a testament to AI's potential, reminding us that innovative thinking can turn ChatGPT into a goldmine. So, grab your AI pen and start writing your own success story! 🤓

Yale wants to know WHY students may use AI to cheat

Yale University is embracing AI like ChatGPT, with a focus on adapting education, not banning it. They're asking a vital question: if a machine can do it, should students learn it?

Yale believes it's too early for strict tech policies. Instead, they want to encourage a learning environment and explore AI's potential in education.

Concerns about cheating are addressed, with a focus on students' mental health and time management. While AI offers another path to cheat, Yale is more concerned about why students cheat in the first place.

Privacy is another concern. Yale is cautious about student data and the ethics of contributing to AI systems.

Yale advises teachers to follow students' lead. Students are tech-savvy and eager to use AI responsibly. Faculty should engage with students to explore AI's role in education.

In this AI-powered world, students must be prepared, and educators should be open to change. Yale believes it's time to co-create the future of education with AI.

Read the full story Technology Review

Concentrating on exactly why students may feel the need to use ChatGPT seems a great path to understanding them better and if it improves education along with students mental health we think that’s a good thing 👏🏼

Our AI Tool of the Week (which IS ChatGPT)

Canva is now available as a plugin on ChatGPT.

For any content creators, marketing designers or graphic makers, canva has been the go-to website for a long time.

But, now those with less design skills and time to play with on Canva can create designs with prompts on ChatGPT-4 in seconds!

Here is a simple step by step guide…

• Load ChatGPT-4

• Click the three dots … bottom left of your profile

• Select - Settings and Beta

• Select - Beta Features and make sure Plugins is turned ON

• Open new chat and select Plugin store (It’s at the top of your chat)

• Type ‘Canva’ into plugin search and click install

• Select Canva as enabled on the plugin store

• Begin your prompt - Be as specific as you can be!

• Download and share your new content.

You can then check your new design with the link provided from ChatGPT and make any final finishing touches or edits that you like…

We tried it for ourselves… With the prompt above, ChatGPT and Canva produced us this in less than a minute. What do you think?

Let us know if you will use ChatGPT to produce your Canva designs.

Is The Guardian’s block on ChatGPT using its content bad news?

Readers have expressed concerns over The Guardian blocking OpenAI from using its content for AI training.

They worry about the quality of information used to train AI, emphasizing the importance of trustworthy sources.

They believe that AI, an unstoppable force, should be educated with accurate and balanced information. Some applaud The Guardian's move to protect its content, while others argue that dishonest sources won't block AI, potentially flooding the internet with unreliable content.

Read the full comments at The Guardian

Since LLMs (large language models) like ChatGPT are only as good as the information they are fed, would we rather they were ‘trained’ on tabloid stories and websites or more reliable sources? 🤔

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Our Midweek Chuckle

Just when we thought Chatty G(PT) couldn’t impose itself on any more industry or topic it now is apparently replacing Mystic Meg and will give you your daily horoscopes and the best thing is Chatty G appears to say positive things only, perfect! 💁🏻‍♀️ 🔮 

Alex Andonovska of Mediafeed asks ChatGPT to see what the stars hold for each zodiac daily… here are a few examples ⬇️

Aries (March 21 - April 19) ♈️

Hey, Aries! Your adventurous spirit is shining bright today. It seems like the universe is nudging you to take a bold step forward, maybe venture into something new and exciting. Today is all about embracing the spontaneity and zest for life that comes so naturally to you. Remember, the world is your playground, so go out and have some fun, while also keeping your impulsive nature in check!

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) ♉️

Oh, Taurus, today seems to be wrapped in comfort and indulgence, just the way you like it! The stars are aligning in a way that encourages you to bask in the pleasures of life. Whether it's savouring a delicious meal or curling up with a luxurious book, make sure to take the time to truly enjoy the earthly delights that surround you.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20) ♊️

Gemini, the communicator of the zodiac, today seems to be a day filled with intriguing conversations and intellectual pursuits. You might find yourself delving into deep discussions or maybe even discovering a new podcast that tickles your fancy. Remember, your ability to adapt and learn is one of your greatest strengths. So, embrace the flow of information coming your way.

For your star sign read the rest of the story here 💫

If you have any fun stories or outputs from ChatGPT feel free to send them in to us at [email protected] and we will feature the best ones.

That's a wrap for this week's Hump Day Catch Up, buzzers! Stay tech-savvy, keep buzzing, and catch you Friday for more updates. 🤖