Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter designed to keep you in the loop on recent developments in AI, XR & NFTs ! 

On this edition: 

• AI News: Minecraft AI Agent, Adobe Generative Fill feature, and Microsoft Build 2023 AI Announcements.
• NFT News: HapeSocial Acquisition, MagicEden Chapter II, Binance NFT Loans.
• XR Spotlight: AR Fashion IMPULSE Collection by Izy Studio
• A curated list of 5 AI tools you won't want to miss!

AI Trends and News

1. Voyager: The Revolutionary AI Agent for Minecraft

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Introducing Voyager, the groundbreaking AI agent for Minecraft developed by researchers from Nvidia, Stanford, and other renowned institutions. Voyager sets itself apart by utilizing the powerful GPT-4 AI model to generate and refine its own code, showcasing unprecedented autonomy and learning capabilities. With its automated curriculum and expanding skill library, Voyager explores the immersive Minecraft world, mastering tasks like opening doors and battling zombies. This remarkable achievement not only pushes the boundaries of autonomous agents but also revolutionizes human-less game testing.

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2. Adobe Unveils "Generative Fill" for Guided Photoshop Editing

‍Exciting news from Adobe as they introduce "Generative Fill", a groundbreaking feature that leverages AI and natural language processing to enhance your Photoshop editing experience. With Generative Fill, you can now guide Photoshop using simple natural language instructions, allowing for more intuitive and efficient editing.

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3. Microsoft Build 2023 AI announcements

Exciting news form Microsoft Build 2023 : 

• Bing Plugins to Windows
• Bing Browsing on ChatGPT
• GitHub Copilot integration in Windows Terminal
• AI Hub
• Dev Home
• Windows 11 AI Copilot : Windows machines will integrate a new AI agent within the taskbar

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What’s New in NFTs? 

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1. Digimental Studio, the parent company of HAPE, has been acquired by Vertex Labs

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Vertex Labs, a prominent player in the metaverse industry, has acquired London-based digital art studio Digimental Studio for a significant sum of US$12 million. Digimental Studio is renowned for its blue-chip 3D NFT fashion brand, HAPE. This strategic acquisition enhances Vertex Labs' position as a leading provider of Web3 and AI infrastructure and represents a major milestone in the global metaverse landscape. With this move, Vertex Labs strengthens its presence in the NFT market and expands its capabilities in the evolving world of digital art and metaverse platforms.

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2. MagicEden Chapter II : introducing enhancements to its marketplace

‍Magic Eden, the multi-chain NFT marketplace, is embarking on a transformative journey called the "Chapter II Initiative." This initiative focuses on Solana and introduces a range of innovative features to the platform. One notable addition is a dedicated NFT aggregator specifically designed for the Solana blockchain. With this evolution, Magic Eden aims to enhance the NFT experience for users and foster the growth of the Solana ecosystem within the NFT marketplace landscape.

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3. Binance NFT launched NFT Loan.

Binance NFT has introduced Binance NFT Loan, a new offering that allows NFT owners to leverage their NFT assets as collateral to secure an ETH loan. This innovative feature provides users with increased flexibility, enabling them to access liquidity while retaining ownership and the potential long-term value of their NFTs. The loan feature is overcollateralized, open-term, and utilizes distinct Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratios tailored to each NFT collateral-loan pair, ensuring a secure lending experience for users.

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XR Spotlight

AR Fashion : Discover the IMPULSE collection by IZY Studio

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Useful AI Tools 🔨

• Editby: Boost Your Online Presence with AI-Powered Content Creation
• Madlad: Unlock the Full Potential of Your Discord Community with an All-in-One Bot
• Alphy: Effortlessly Transcribe, Summarize, and Search YouTube Videos and Twitter Spaces
• Fina: Get Expert Financial Advice with Your Personal AI Advisor
• Humbird: Streamline Your Hiring Process with AI-Driven Talent Attraction and Conversion

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Stay tuned for our next issue, where we'll continue to bring you the latest updates from the worlds of AI, XR & NFTs. 

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