❌ Block ChatGPT from taking your data

Plus, create an Instagram calendar with AI

Evan Tarver
August 08, 2023

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Here is what's on tap for today:

🗞️ You can now block ChatGPT from crawling your site
🗞️ “AI drift” may be leading to declining chatbot performance
🛠 Cohesive: Craft engaging content with AI
💡 Create an Instagram launch calender with AI
🗞️ Zoom can now train its AI on your customer data

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🗞️ News

OpenAI Introduces Feature to Block GPTBot from Your Website

OpenAI has launched a feature allowing website administrators to prevent the GPTBot web crawler from accessing their sites. This step gives content creators control to shield their online content from AI training.

By configuring their site’s Robots.txt or blocking the crawler's IP address, website owners can now decide how their site's information is used by AI.

Here’s what we know:

OpenAI has unveiled an option for websites to block the GPTBot web crawler
To keep GPTBot at bay, site operators can either adjust their Robots.txt or block its IP address
Blocking GPTBot will remove your website data from being used in ChatGPT AI training
Despite the convenience of "opting out," any previously used content won't vanish from ChatGPT's educational diet

Why This Matters: OpenAI's recent move emphasizes the evolving significance of data consent, underscoring a vision where AI advancement aligns seamlessly with user privacy and ethical standards.

“AI Drift” Leads to Declining Performance in ChatGPT

ChatGPT's performance is declining unexpectedly, and the “AI Drift” phenomenon may be the culprit. Research highlights that most sophisticated language models can deviate from their original parameters, resulting in unexpected functionality issues.

Key takeaways:

"Drift" in large language models causes them to deviate from their expected behavior, sometimes making them less intelligent
GPT-4's performance, especially in basic math problems, decreased over time due to this drift phenomenon
Comparisons of GPT-4 from March to June revealed deteriorations in code generation, medical exams, and opinion surveys
Despite some drop in performance, there were areas where both GPT-4 and GPT-3.5 showed improvements
Researchers suggest caution, urging users to consistently evaluate the reliability of these models

Our Take: Understanding AI drift is crucial for wise utilization rather than blind trust. In the AI realm, vigilance and skepticism are essential for staying ahead.

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- Evan Tarver, Great Robot founder

🛠 Tools

Cohesive: Craft Engaging Content with AI

In the realm of content creation, Cohesive serves as a magical craftsman, using the tools of AI to sculpt your words into works of art.

Say goodbye to the drudgery of dull content, as Cohesive weaves a vibrant tapestry of compelling narratives from your ideas.

How Cohesive Creates Magical Content With AI

Curious about how this wizard of words operates? Let's lift the curtain on Cohesive's magical process.

AI Editor: Cohesive's eagle-eyed AI polishes your prose, making your content gleam with linguistic finesse. 🏆
AI Voices: Not just text, Cohesive also packs an auditory punch, delivering narratives akin to a Morgan Freeman voice-over. 🎙️
Content Templates: Think of Cohesive's templates as creative nudges, similar to having a culinary guide from Gordon Ramsay. 🍽️
Content Suggestions: Cohesive is your whispering muse, throwing ideas so good, it's like having a literary laureate in your ear. 👻
Third-Party Integrations: Cohesive harmonizes with your favorite tools, orchestrating a symphony of productivity. 🛠️

But a word to the wise, Cohesive can occasionally go overboard with its enhancements, leading to over-polished prose that might lack your personal style. Use sparingly to maintain authenticity.

Bottom Line: Want to create magical content with AI? Visit Cohesive for more!

💡 Tactics

Elevate Online Sales Using Instagram Story Launch Calendars

Instagram Stories can be the secret key to unlocking a surge in your online sales. By curating an effective product launch calendar, you can generate excitement and anticipation, translating into a thriving business.

It's all about timing and consistency, and it's simpler than you think. Time to embrace this easy-to-follow plan!

Follow These Steps:

1. Build Your Base: Start by creating an Instagram account that consistently posts valuable content for a specific audience. Regular, engaging content is your key to building a dedicated follower base. 📈

2. Find Your Product: Identify a product that you can sell online. Once you've got your product, you're ready for the next step. 🛍️

3. Consult ChatGPT: Open up ChatGPT and send the following prompt:

"Create an Instagram Story launch calendar for a new product that will be launched on [DATE]. Include the strategy details of each and include the dates based on the service launch date." 🧙‍♂️

4. Execute Your Launch: Follow the generated launch calendar to design and publish your Instagram Stories. Aim to create audience excitement and anticipation. Sell an experience, not just a product. 🚀

For more information on this tactic, check out the full video tutorial.

🗞️ Small Snacks

Zoom can now train its A.I. using some customer data, according to updated terms

Nearly half of Americans in new poll are concerned that AI might snatch their jobs

Dungeons & Dragons says its illustrators can't use AI after they discovered the tech was used for work featured in an upcoming book

This Borges-inspired AI model can create poems based on iPhone photos

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