Skip your first date and send your avatar instead. Plus, new Reddit Union with OpenAI
Bypass the first date jitters by sending your AI Avatar on the first date, I skipped out on a networking event & listened to body intuition, and making space and time of celebrating this week's wins
¡Buenos Dias Mi Gente🙋🏽♀️!
So much has happened within the last 48 hours in the AI world, so let’s dive into it!
AI Update Roundup 🤖
In case you missed it this week:
*Images from Chat GPT 4o
🤖 OpenAI and Reddit Partner to Enhance AI with Real-Time Content and New Features
OpenAI and Reddit have announced a partnership to integrate Reddit’s content into ChatGPT and other products. This collaboration will allow OpenAI to access Reddit’s Data API, providing real-time content and enhancing the AI’s understanding of current topics. Additionally, Reddit will introduce new AI-powered features for its users and moderators, while OpenAI will serve as a Reddit advertising partner. This partnership is significant because it enhances the capabilities of OpenAI's models by providing access to a vast amount of real-time data from Reddit, improving the AI's understanding of current topics and trends. Additionally, the collaboration introduces AI-powered features to Reddit, benefiting both users and moderators by enhancing user experience and community management. It also positions OpenAI as a key player in digital advertising on Reddit, potentially driving more effective and targeted advertising strategies. However, some precautions to consider with the OpenAI and Reddit partnership include:
1. **Data Privacy**: Ensuring user data from Reddit is handled with strict privacy and security measures to prevent misuse or breaches.
2. **Bias and Misinformation**: Monitoring the AI to mitigate the propagation of biased or false information from Reddit’s diverse and unfiltered content.
3. **User Consent**: Making sure Reddit users are informed about how their data is being used and obtaining necessary consents.
4. **Transparency**: Maintaining transparency about how AI tools are implemented and used on the platform to build user trust.
*Full article can be found on openai.com
🤖 Bumble Founder, Whitney Wolfe Herd talks on the Future of AI in Online Dating
Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd discussed at the Bloomberg Technology Summit how AI could transform dating by using "AI dating concierges" to handle initial interactions on behalf of users. This technology aims to alleviate the pressures of online dating by suggesting potential matches and offering advice on flirting and communication. Herd envisions a future where AI manages much of the dating process, enhancing user experience and match quality. However, some of the cautions with AI-powered dating technology include:
1. **Privacy Concerns**: Ensuring users' personal data is protected and not misused.
2. **Authenticity**: Maintaining genuine human connections and preventing AI from creating misleading representations.
3. **Bias and Ethics**: Addressing potential biases in AI algorithms that could affect matchmaking and ensuring ethical use of the technology.
4. **Over-reliance on AI**: Encouraging users to still engage personally and not depend entirely on AI for relationship building.
*Full article can be found at Yahoo.com. Clip of Whitney’s interview can be found here.
Entrepreneurship Intel 🧠
At Diversitech, I met Sharolyn Wynter, an inspiring individual who conducted a workshop on creating and growing a business while living abroad. As someone who has long dreamed of leaving the United States to live in another country for a few years, her workshop resonated with me. I had previously lived in South America for a semester during my time at Columbia College Chicago, but the desire to leave the United States has been growing stronger in recent years. Sharolyn provided valuable resources and insights on how to successfully run a business while living overseas, covering topics such as visas that allow for a two-year stay, work opportunities, and healthcare options in international settings. Her workshop served as a timely reminder of my aspirations. Although I am currently working on a few significant projects in the United States, I am excited to start planning and researching what my eventual move abroad might entail. Seeing other people of color thriving after leaving America is incredibly inspiring, and I look forward to sharing my own experience and story when the time comes for me to embark on this journey.
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All in the Name of Self - Care 💆🏽♀️
While in Philadelphia, a networking event was scheduled for Wednesday night. Despite the opportunity to forge new connections with East Coast professionals, my instincts told me that networking was not what I needed. Instead, I craved recentering, physical movement, and mental stillness. A close friend, Robbie, invited me to a yoga session where he teaches, and I decided to attend, bringing along my Jefa, Cynthia, who later shared that it was her first yoga experience.
The class focused on yin yoga, a slower-paced style that involves holding passive poses for 3 to 5 minutes or more. This practice is known to balance the body and mind, improve circulation and flexibility, and promote relaxation, making it ideal for stress relief, injury recovery, and overall well-being. Yin yoga provided the perfect opportunity to quiet my mind. After meeting so many inspiring individuals at Diversitech, I needed to center my ideas and develop a focused strategy.
Initially, I felt guilty for skipping the networking event, concerned that I might be missing out on crucial opportunities for collaboration as a business owner. However, I've learned that the journey of balance is challenging and sometimes seems unattainable. Listening to my body and mind, rather than succumbing to external pressures to seize every opportunity, works best for me. And that's precisely what I did for myself that evening.
*Image above created with DALL-E
Jefa Shout - Out 📣
I am an AI enthusiast as well as a virtual community builder and love combining the two to create some real magia💫! However, to ensure the success and growth of my business, I rely on the invaluable expertise and wisdom of my mentors, advisors, and colleagues – my Jefas. These remarkable women have been instrumental in helping me scale my business strategically, and it's time I express my gratitude and acknowledge their contributions!
This week I shed light on Nicole Torres. Nicole is an amazing somatic trauma healer who empowers women of color to breakup with burnout. She left a 13 year career and a cushy paycheck at billion dollar streaming companies - ON PURPOSE - to help women like us manage, and heal from, the chronic stress and pressure of high-performance industries. To follow more of her journey, follow her on Instagram
Unapologetic Business Updates 👩🏽💻
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Spoke at an AI Cybersecurity Event, the Latinas in Tech Summit 2024, and intentionally connecting with folks at Diversitech!
I had an amazing time in Philadelphia while attending Diversitech,, hosted by Tribaja! I made intentional connections with folks that look like me, speak like me and think like me. There are some collaborations in the making from attending the summit and excited to put them into execution, details coming soon!
Yesterday and Thursday, I was able to step on stage and create impact and change in two different platforms, one in cybersecurity and the other integrating AI with mental wellness. If you weren’t able to attend the events, here are the highlights:
Mindfluence - Cybersecurity and AI Events: Women at the Cybersecurity Frontier
- Leadership in Ethical AI: I led the conversation on the ethical implications of AI, demonstrating my commitment to responsible AI practices.
- Championing Diversity: I promoted inclusion and representation in cybersecurity, positioning myself as a leader in fostering a diverse tech community.
- Innovative Collaboration: I emphasized the importance of collaborative innovation, reinforcing my role in driving forward-thinking solutions in AI and cybersecurity.
Latinas in Tech Summit 2024
- Pioneering AI and Wellness Integration: I showcased my innovative workshop that combines AI and mental wellness, demonstrating my unique approach to holistic tech leadership.
- Empowering Latina Leaders: I aimed to empower Latinas in tech through my workshop, positioning myself as a mentor and advocate for underrepresented groups.
- Visionary Leadership: I used AI-guided visualization exercises to help participants envision their success, emphasizing my forward-looking vision for the future of tech leadership.
What else am I working on 🤔?
As entrepreneurs, we often miss the opportunity to celebrate our accomplishments because we're not living in the moment, instead focusing on the next project ahead. Yesterday, after conducting my workshop at Latinas in Tech, my friend Sarah Hendrycks and I took the time to celebrate our wins together. Sarah recently passed her PMP (Project Management Professional) exam, a globally recognized certification awarded by the Project Management Institute (PMI). This achievement is a testament to Sarah's hard work, dedication, and expertise in her field. Meanwhile, I had the honor of being on stage twice this week, first as a moderator for an AI Cybersecurity panel and then as a workshop facilitator discussing AI at Latinas in Tech. To celebrate, we enjoyed a Greek dinner and some sparkling rosé. It's imperative to pause and celebrate your wins, no matter how small they may seem. We work tirelessly to achieve our goals and often forget the time and effort it takes to reach them. Celebrating your wins is an essential part of the process, as it brings joy into your life. So, the next time you accomplish something, make sure to take a moment to enjoy and celebrate your success in a way that is meaningful to you!
Next week, make sure to join Ruby Garcia and I on Wednesday at 1pm EST on LinkedIn Live as we speak AI, technology, and an exciting announcement we will be making that day.
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And That's a Wrap! ✅
Mi gente, thank you for giving me space to share my journey of entrepreneurship and self - care journey with me. I hope you were able to get some insight and resonation with my experiences. 💙🙏🏽.
Feel free to leave me comments or email me your thoughts!
Until next time, ¡hasta la próxima!
Your AI Madrina/Enthusiast,
— Yovana Rosales 🙆🏽♀️
*Some parts of the article were written, and imagery created with the leverage of AI using Chat GPT 4o, Claude, Copilot & DALL-E 3 & Designer