Generative Artificial Intelligence

Recently, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has become more prominent in our daily lives. ChatGPT, for instance, is altering educational materials and is being utilized by media outlets like Buzzfeed Inc. This represents merely the tip of the iceberg. While ChatGPT garners attention, other facets of generative AI are emerging.

One such example is RAD AI, a startup leveraging generative AI to enhance marketing campaign efficiency through the first AI marketing platform designed to comprehend emotions. This venture is currently raising funds on Wefunder and has amassed over $2.5 million from everyday investors.

Generative AI is also capable of creating images, artwork, text-to-speech, and full videos autonomously. ChatGPT is rolling out a plugin that will allow it to function similarly to a search engine, positioning it to compete with Alphabet Inc’s Google and to operate like Microsoft Corp’s Bing.

According to ChatGPT’s plugin page, companies such as Expedia Group Inc and Instacart are already developing solutions in this domain. Furthermore, startups like GenesisAI are establishing marketplaces to help businesses incorporate AI, indicating that this technology will increasingly be woven into the fabric of daily life.

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Commercial Space Exploration

The year 2021 marked a significant turning point for commercial space exploration, as startups like Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin LLC and Elon Musk's SpaceX initiated commercial space travel. Additionally, Virgin Galactic, backed by Richard Branson, conducted the first fully crewed flight to the edge of space in July 2021.

While these companies aim to launch commercial space travel by 2024, economic uncertainties and supply chain challenges have led to delays in their timelines. Current ticket prices, nearing $500,000, render space travel an option primarily for affluent individuals. However, as companies invest in the development of sustainable space stations and supporting infrastructure, we can anticipate a decrease in prices over the next two decades. According to China Business Knowledge, space travel is expected to become more accessible, with many people alive today likely to experience it in their lifetimes.

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Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) and Enhancements

Elon Musk’s Neuralink is widely recognized as a pioneer in brain-computer interfaces (BCI). Yet, numerous prominent figures in finance are investing heavily in this sector. Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos have recently supported Synchron in its $75 million Series C funding round. Meanwhile, retail investors have contributed over $1.2 million to Trubrain, a startup focused on brain health supplements and wearables. Microsoft is also publicly advancing its research into BCIs.

In addition, Meta Platforms Inc is making significant investments in the metaverse. While much of its focus is on augmented and virtual reality, extensive research is also being conducted on brain functionality to enhance headset capabilities, with reports suggesting the company aims to develop technology that can interpret brain activity.

3D Printed Infrastructure

3D printing has been steadily evolving and becoming more prevalent in our lives, yet many remain unaware of its impact. From footwear to electronics, 3D printing is advancing rapidly, and now technology exists to print entire houses.

For instance, Apis Cor employs enormous 3D printers, utilizing a patented concrete blend to construct full-sized homes and holds the world record for the largest 3D-printed building. Other innovative applications of 3D printing are emerging, such as 3DOS, which is harnessing a global network of 3D printers to create a localized, on-demand logistics system. This means consumers could purchase a product online and either manufacture it themselves or have it made nearby, reducing the need for long-distance shipping.

This shift towards autonomous 3D printing could significantly lower carbon emissions and costs associated with the trillion-dollar logistics industry.

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This piece was originally authored and published on Benzinga, where I oversee their startup news division and have the right to republish my work.