MAY 8, 2025

• 30 Uses of AI You Probably Didn't Realize Were Doable
• 📰 Murder Victim Addresses His Killer in Court Using AI
• THE HEADLINES
• TOOL SPOTLIGHT: Strawberry AI Web Browser Has Agents That Go Where You Do​

🧠ChatGPT: You May Not Believe What People Are Really Using It For

30 Uses of AI You Probably Didn't Realize Were Doable

Okay, so we all know ChatGPT can write emails and code, right?

But people on Reddit are pushing the envelope and, in some cases, trying out some really wild stuff.

In a recent thread on the popular web forum, someone asked for the most unhinged use-cases. While not all would fit that bill, there are certainly some interesting trickery afoot.

I've rounded up 30 of my favorites, and wanted you to hear about them.

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📰 Murder Victim Addresses His Killer in Court Using AI

Grief and AI Enter the Legal Landscape

The recent case in Arizona, where an AI-generated video of murder victim Christopher Pelkey delivered a victim impact statement, marks a poignant and perhaps inevitable intersection of rapidly advancing technology and the deeply human experience of grief and justice.

While seemingly a novel application, this event opens a Pandora’s Box of ethical, legal, and societal questions about authenticity, representation, and the future role of artificial intelligence within sensitive legal proceedings.

At its heart, this story is a testament to a sister’s profound love and her desperate need to honor her slain brother’s true character.

Stacey Wales’ struggle to articulate her own pain while feeling Christopher’s voice guiding her is a universally relatable aspect of mourning.

The impulse to let Pelkey speak, to ensure his forgiving and loving spirit was heard in the very space where his life was deemed forfeit, demonstrates a desire to reclaim a voice brutally silenced and to introduce a dimension of the victim often lost in the clinical proceedings of a trial.

The creation of the AI avatar, while technically challenging and requiring significant effort from her family, reveals the lengths to which grieving relatives may go to preserve the memory and perceived presence of their loved ones.

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THE HEADLINES

• ​Stripe Unveils AI Foundation Model for Payments, Reveals 'Deeper Partnership' with Nvidia​
  Stripe introduces an AI foundation model aimed at revolutionizing payment processing, in collaboration with Nvidia.
• ​Silence Speaks Has Created AI-Powered Signing Avatars for the Deaf​
  British startup Silence Speaks develops AI-generated sign language avatars to assist the deaf and hard of hearing.
• ​Trump Administration to Rescind and Replace Biden-Era Global AI Chip Export Curbs​
  The administration plans to overhaul regulations limiting AI chip exports, impacting global tech trade dynamics.
• ​Anthropic Rolls Out an API for AI-Powered Web Search​
  Anthropic launches a new API enabling its Claude AI models to perform web searches, enhancing AI capabilities.
• ​OpenAI and the FDA Are Holding Talks About Using AI in Drug Evaluation​
  OpenAI engages with the FDA to explore the use of AI in accelerating drug evaluation processes.
• ​Zalando Uses AI to Speed Up Marketing Campaigns, Cut Costs​
  European fashion retailer Zalando employs generative AI to produce marketing imagery more efficiently.
• ​Yale's Digital Ethics Center Helps U.S. States Navigate the Promise and Perils of AI​
  Yale's center assists U.S. states in crafting legislation to regulate artificial intelligence in the absence of federal guidelines.
• ​Fastino Trains AI Models on Cheap Gaming GPUs and Just Raised $17.5M Led by Khosla​
  Startup Fastino secures funding to train AI models using cost-effective gaming GPUs, making AI development more accessible.
• ​AI Barbie Goes from Dollhouse to Courtroom​
  The viral "AI Barbie" phenomenon, involving AI-generated images and avatars, raises legal questions as it enters the courtroom.
• ​How AI Can Improve the Pharmacist’s Workload​
  AI integration in pharmacy practices shows promise in improving workloads and patient outcomes.
• ​Amazon's Bezos Leads New Investment in AI Data Company Toloka​
  Jeff Bezos' firm leads a $72-million investment in AI data solutions company Toloka, signaling continued interest in AI ventures.
• ​Microsoft Adopts Google's Standard for Linking Up AI Agents​
  Microsoft embraces Google's open protocol to facilitate communication between AI agents.
• ​AI Data Startup WisdomAI Nabs $23M with a Smart Way to Avoid Hallucinations​
  WisdomAI secures funding to develop methods that reduce AI hallucinations, enhancing data reliability.
• ​Apple's Safari Revamp Plan with AI Search a Likely Blow to Google Dominance​
  Apple's plan to integrate AI-powered search into Safari threatens Google's dominance in the search advertising market.
• ​Singapore's Vision for AI Safety Bridges the US-China Divide​
  Singapore releases a blueprint for global collaboration on AI safety, fostering cooperation between the US, China, and Europe.

TOOL SPOTLIGHT: Strawberry AI Web Browser Has Agents That Go Where You Do​

Strawberry is an AI-enhanced web browser that is now becoming active for users, distinguishing itself by integrating artificial intelligence assistants directly into the browsing experience. Developed by a technical team based in Stockholm, Sweden, its core aim is to make advanced AI capabilities accessible to a broader audience by embedding them where people spend significant time online – the web browser.

Moving beyond the initial goals outlined by its creators, users are reporting on how Strawberry's built-in AI assistants, sometimes referred to as "Companions," are actively automating various web-based tasks. Reported capabilities based on user experiences include conducting rapid research across numerous websites simultaneously, extracting and summarizing information, drafting content like emails or social media posts tailored to a user's style, and automating repetitive data entry or lead generation on platforms like LinkedIn or CRM systems.

Users describe the experience as akin to having a smart personal assistant that operates within the browser. These AI companions can reportedly navigate sites, open tabs, and perform actions autonomously to complete tasks, requiring user approval before executing potentially impactful actions such as sending emails or modifying documents.

While some users note that the browser's overall "smoothness" may not yet match traditional counterparts, many find the time-saving benefits and automation features significant, with some reporting saving hours on weekly tasks. The browser is designed to learn individual user workflows over time, and data is primarily stored locally for privacy, though information shared with underlying AI models for task execution is handled according to those providers' policies.

Currently available in free and $20 a month Pro plans, Strawberry represents an evolving approach to browsing, focusing on automating common digital grunt work to enhance user efficiency directly within the web environment. Support for browser extensions is noted as a forthcoming feature.

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