OpenAI’s Code Interpreter, The Satellite Renaissance, and more!

Hello and happy Sunday!

Last month we ran our first cohort-based course on AI: How To Build an AI Chatbot.

We had 80 students from every skill level join the course: Zero coding experience up to machine learning engineer. It was an incredible experience and students made amazing projects in just 30 days.

We wanted to share a few of the best projects with you. Scroll down to the bottom to see (and use) them!

Now, onto the articles.

OpenAI's Code Interpreter Is About to Remake Finance

Evan Armstrong / Napkin Math

The future of finance might be more bizarre than you think.

This week, Evan Armstrong tried out OpenAI's Code Interpreter plugin for ChatGPT and he thinks it could revolutionize the industry. He gives a step-by-step account of his experiments using it to automate accounting and financial analysis tasks in seconds. He shows what works—and what still needs human oversight.

Are you prepared for this imminent transformation in knowledge work?

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GPT-4 Can Use Tools Now - That's a Big Deal

GPT-4 took a giant leap forward this week with the introduction of function calling. This allows the AI to use interact with external code, databases, or APIs.

Dan Shipper explains the importance of this new development which makes GPT models more powerful and streamlined. He also examines how this update effects open source libraries in the ecosystem like Langchian. As AI continues to evolve, the competitive landscape and the way developers interact with language models will change dramatically.

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The Satellite Renaissance

The satellite renaissance is upon us, with over 7,000 active satellites now orbiting Earth, playing critical roles in navigation, weather monitoring, telecommunications, and more. Thanks in large part to SpaceX, entrepreneurs and innovators can now launch their own orbital machines.

In this insightful essay, Anna-Sofia Lesiv explores life during this satellite renaissance and the opportunities on the horizon, from space lasers providing more bandwidth to cleaning up space debris and commercial space science. As our ambitions in space grow, new challenges and technologies emerge, shaping the future of the space economy.

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The Ultramarathon Mindset

In the world of extreme endurance, ultramarathon runner Courtney Dauwalter's mindset techniques hold valuable lessons for entrepreneurs.

In this insightful article, Lewis Kallow delves into four evidence-based tactics demonstrated by Dauwalter, including embracing pain, enjoying the present moment, engaging in distanced self-talk, and recalling past successes. By applying these strategies, you can boost your mental resilience, improve your performance, and enhance your ability to navigate challenges in both your personal and professional life.

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On the Value of Not Reaching Your Goals

Simone Stolzoff shares his experience of falling short of becoming a New York Times bestselling author with his first book.

In this thought-provoking article, he explores lessons learned from disappointment, the role of ambition in success, and the importance of balancing striving with an understanding of the potential costs of blind ambition.

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What Students Made in Our Chatbot Course

Here are some of the most interesting and impressive projects that students created in our How to Build an AI chatbot course:

Book Talk

Michael built a bot for readers to talk to his book Marketing Memetics with cited sources.

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The Inside Scoop

By Clement Lo

The Inside Scoop is a dining intelligence chatbot that helps you decide what to order at a restaurant. Select a restaurant and ask a question. The app will compose an answer based on recent reviews of the restaurant from Google, Yelp, and Tripadvisor.

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Fluently

By Artem Moskvin

Fluently is a writing assistant that used AI to autocomplete your writing. It can help you write faster and improve your writing quality. This tool is particularly useful for non-native English speakers who may have difficulty finding the right words and phrases.

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PIE Bot

By Henry Finkelstein

PIE Bot is focused on consolidating trustworthy information about psychedelics from multiple sources then synthesizing that knowledge into a coherent answer. I started with peer-reviewed science articles from reputable authors and journals plus well-regarded journalists in the industry. Over time, I'll train PIE Bot on more domains of thought such as ethnobotany, sociology, trip reports, and more.

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Gen Z Translator

By Brownrygg Woolls

A chatbot that lets you transform boring manager words into totally fetch Gen Z speak.

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StoryBot

By Anaya Marei

This chatbot answers questions about the work for Robert McKee (world-renowned screenwriting lecturer); it will also tell you which chapters of Story were referenced for every response.

ChatterBot

By Anaya Marei

Chatterbot allows you to upload your own files (currently optimized for PDFs) and then ask a chatbot questions regarding this material.

AMA AI

By Matthew Thompson

Discover the potential of AI-powered interactive dialogue with Ask Me Anything AI. This proof-of-concept project puts you in touch with your favorite creators and thinkers in an innovative way. Leveraging AI technology, AMA AI allows for unique, personalized interactions anytime you need guidance or inspiration. Imagine having access to the insights of your favorite thinkers whenever you want - whether you're brainstorming at 3 am or looking for immediate feedback on an idea. This is our initial step towards developing a platform that enhances the connection between creators and audiences.

WellnessGP(T)

By Nafisa Marei

A chatbot trained on health-related YouTube videos that can answer questions about fasting, nutrition, sleep optimization, and more. If it doesn't have the answer, it will return a URL to a YouTube video that does.

Did you enjoy looking through these? Think you can create one or want to learn more about how to build with AI? Sign up for the next cohort!