đź“Ł Aiify.io Events, News, and Updates

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December 11, 2024

Welcome to our holiday edition of đź“Ł Aiify.io Events, News, and Updates. 

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In this issue:

  1. Upcoming Aiify.io Events

    1. AI x Future of Work v.3 (Fri. Dec. 13th)

    2. SF HealthTech Week (Jan. 10-19)

    3. Step DUBAI (Conference and Bay Area Delegation) (Feb. 18-23)

  2. Participate & Collaborate at Events; plus Opportunities & Offers

  3. Recent AI News and Reflections

  4. Stay Connected!

Upcoming Aiify.io Events:

This Fri., Dec. 13 (1-7pm); Aiify.io & Ontology of Value bring you: AI x Future of Work V3 (hosted by Fetch.ai Innovation Lab); Exploring how AI and related technologies are reshaping work and the labor market. We’re hosting some incredible speakers, workshops, and panels, including:

January brings us a full week of HealthTech Events during âš•ď¸Ź SF HealthTech Week ⚕️(Jan. 10-19, 2025) — coinciding with JP Morgan Healthcare Conference: Follow the calendar and submit your HealthTech Week events HERE.
— SF HealthTech Week Event Preview: 
Fri. Jan. 10th (7pm-Late); SF HealthTech Week Kick-off Party!⚕️
Sat. & Sun, Jan. 11-12; SF HealthTech Hackathon⚕️
Fri. Jan. 17th (9am-7pm); SF HealthTech Summit⚕️
Fri. Jan. 17th (7pm-Late) SF HealthTech Week Closing Party!⚕️

Join the Step Dubai Silicon Valley Delegation; February 18th – 23rd, 2025.

2025 marks the 12th edition of Step Dubai, the largest founder-led tech event in the MENA region. Step Dubai attracts over 8,000 attendees, showcases 400 startups, and features 300 speakers, making it a premier destination for connecting with the MENA region’s startup community.

Join us for this exclusive opportunity to travel with select Bay Area Founders and Funders to Dubai Internet City - The Heartbeat of Tech in the MENA region. Inclusive and affordable travel packages include 4 Star Hotel, Emirates RT travel, and in-country transportation and excursions.

We have a limited number of slots available, so apply here to connect with top founders, investors, and influencers, all while exploring the dynamic MENA startup ecosystem and region: https://lu.ma/StepDel

Participate & Collaborate at Aiify.io Events
Plus Opportunities & Offers

Reply or email [email protected] if any of the following items are of interest.

- Participate & Collaborate at Aiify.io Events: If you’re interested in participating as a speaker or sponsor, or you’d like to help produce or volunteer at community events, or please fill out this form: https://aiify.io/events/form

- Need an Event Venue? We have great SF venues we’d love to introduce you to for your holiday party or other event. Let us know what you need! ([email protected])

- Looking for great outsourced teams to elevate your product and accelerate time to market? We work with great firms we'd love to connect you with. Email us [email protected]

- Need a great free bank for your business? Open a Mercury account & get $250 deposited to your account; plus free wires, improved AR/AP, and accounting. Use this link to receive expedited application review: https://mercury.com/r/essential

Recent AI News and Reflections

Major AI Model and Agent Releases: Google introduced the advanced Gemini 2.0, designed to interpret images, perform tasks, and enhance user interactions across its product suite. OpenAI released ChatGPT4.o1, and Microsoft marks a pivotal step in AI integration within consumer applications. (Associated Press) 
OpenAI launched Sora, an AI video generator available to premium ChatGPT users. To address ethical concerns, the depiction of people is restricted to a select group of testers, mitigating risks associated with deepfakes and impersonation. (Associated Press) [Google Gemini received blowback when its image generation model changed the ethnicity of public figures, including American presidents, due to diversity guardrails implemented by its safety team. (Google Blog)] 
Google introduced AI "agents" named Astra and Mariner. Astra can be used with phones or smart glasses, while Mariner operates within the Chrome browser, assisting users with real-time tasks. These prototypes are currently being tested by select users in the U.S. and U.K. Financial (Times)

AI in Weather Forecasting: Google's DeepMind developed GenCast, an AI system capable of predicting weather with up to 99.8% accuracy up to 15 days in advance. This advancement surpasses traditional models, offering more efficient and precise forecasting. (New York Post)

Financial Sector Implications: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) reported a 34% increase in November sales compared to the previous year, driven by the growing demand for AI technologies. This surge underscores the expanding need for advanced microchips essential for AI development. (MarketWatch)
And, Alphabet's stock achieved a record high, closing at $195.40, following the announcement of Gemini 2.0. This surge reflects investor confidence in Alphabet's AI strategy and its potential to drive future growth. (Barron's)

Stay Connected!

​​• Luma calendar: https://lu.ma/Aiify
• Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/aiify-io
• Telegram:  t.me/aiify_io
• X/Twitter: twitter.com/aiifyio
• Discord: discord.gg/Yc5hWZUWuC
• Facebook: facebook.com/Aiifyio (new)
• Insta: instagram.com/aiifyio/ (new)

We hope you’ve enjoyed this installment, and please let us know what you think. We look forward to seeing you at an Aiify.io event soon!

Steve Echtman & the Aiify.io team
[email protected]