Hi Synapticians!

Today ; aside from the meme for the math-savvy among you, carefully hand-picked by your devoted editor ; has Google finally realized it’s sitting on a magic tool called NotebookLM? We mentioned it the day before yesterday, and now Google has doubled down by announcing a mobile app (iOS and Android)… Can’t wait to give it a spin.

Other items on today’s menu:

• If you own Ray-Ban Meta glasses, make sure to dive into the privacy-settings page.

• The DOGE strikes again—hard—by putting students to work…

• Airbnb is quietly weaving AI into its platform.

Oh, and if you want to do something utterly cool yet totally useless, NotebookLM now lets you generate Latin summaries of podcasts 😅. Here’s the summary of the latest quantum episode from one of our favorite shows, SiliconCarne…

Top AI news

1. Google's NotebookLM App Launches on Android and iOS
Google is set to launch its NotebookLM apps for Android and iOS on May 20, making its AI-based note-taking and research assistant available on mobile for the first time. Originally launched in 2023 for desktop users, NotebookLM helps users understand complex information through smart summaries and AI-generated podcasts. The mobile apps will enable users to create and manage notebooks, upload new sources, and listen to Audio Overviews on the go. Available for phones, tablets, and iPads, these apps are expected to be highlighted at the upcoming Google I/O conference.

2. Meta's Ray-Ban Glasses Privacy Update: Key Details
Meta has updated the privacy policy for its Ray-Ban Meta glasses, enabling AI features by default. This allows the glasses to analyze photos and videos and store voice recordings for up to a year, without an opt-out option. Users must manually delete recordings if they don't want their voice data used to train Meta's AI. This change mirrors Amazon's recent policy for Echo devices, emphasizing the growing tension between AI advancement and privacy concerns.

3. AI-Driven Deregulation: A New Governance Era
A University of Chicago student with no government background has been employed by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to use AI for revising housing regulations. This initiative aims to streamline or eliminate current HUD rules, comparing them with foundational laws. The project raises concerns about AI's role in complex regulatory decisions. Chris Sweet, the student in question, has access to HUD's critical databases and employs AI tools to suggest regulatory changes, with final decisions requiring human validation. This development highlights how technology could significantly reshape governmental regulatory processes.

Bonus. Airbnb Implements AI Bot for U.S. Customer Service
Airbnb recently launched an AI-powered customer service bot in the U.S., already used by 50% of its users. This initiative has led to a 15% reduction in the need for human agents. The company's strategic approach prioritizes enhancing customer service before expanding AI applications. While competitors like Expedia invest heavily in AI for diverse travel services, Airbnb focuses on mastering customer interaction. With $2.27 billion in Q1 revenue, Airbnb's careful AI integration reflects its commitment to improving user experience amidst a competitive tech landscape.

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