Think of AI as a digital Swiss Army Knife. It’s sharp, versatile and surprisingly handy.  It sounds overwhelming if you’ve never tried ChatGPT, Bard or any other big options. Trust me when I say if you can use Google, you can use AI. 

Ditch the “too techy” excuses, and let’s get hands-on with this game-changer. I’ve got ideas for small business owners, students, parents, those looking for love online and more.

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First things first

You don’t need a Batcave full of robots to join the AI party. If you’re not sure how to even access these tools, I have your back:

• ChatGPT: Use it on the web or download for iPhone or Android. You need to create an account. The free tier works for most people, or you can pay $20 a month for the latest version of the tech, priority access and additional tools.
• Google Bard: Use it on the web for free, if you have a Google account.
• Microsoft Copilot: Use it on Chrome or Edge at Copilot.Microsoft.com. You need an active Microsoft account.
• Perplexity: Free access online here. There’s a $20 per month Pro plan if you want to be able to upload images and get access to smart AI.

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AI (Artificial Intelligence) letters are placed on computer motherboard in this illustration taken on June 23, 2023.  (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo)

So, what do I do with AI?

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Glad you asked. If you can think of it, an AI can probably do it. Here are some uses to get you started.

A doctor looks looks at clinical data on the computer using Paige AI. (Paige AI)

Data whisperer: Data can be a mountain of gibberish, but AI easily climbs it. Imagine it analyzing your side hustle’s sales figures and revealing hidden patterns. Maybe your best-selling product needs a bigger online presence — or a targeted ad campaign since you sell like crazy to folks in Minnesota. Sweet, data-driven insights without all the work.

• Try it: “Analyze this data to find any patterns I should know about.” The more detail you can add about your company and what you’re looking for, the better. Just be sure you’re not disclosing anything confidential.

Content creation concierge: Struggling to write website copy? AI can craft compelling website copy, thorough product descriptions, and witty social media posts, and it can even turn your blog post into bite-sized social media posts. 

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• Try it: “Here are the specs for my product. Please write a description I can use to sell it on Amazon following current best practices.”

Help me sell my services: Not everyone is a wordsmith, and it takes a lot of time and effort to figure out what to put on professional pages. Trade workers, this one is great for you. 

• Try it: “I’m a plumber in Phoenix, Arizona. Please help me write about my company and what I offer for my Yelp page.”

Brainstorming buddy: Stuck in a marketing rut? AI can be your idea machine. Feed keywords related to your business, and watch as it spits out creative campaign concepts. 

• Try it: I’m starting a new podcast. You are a marketing guru I hired to help me with a plan to get the word out. Where should we start?”

Another AI generated image meant to depict a scene from the film adaption of the Nova McBee book “Calculated.” (OneDoor Studios)

Find a date: Most people are blank, staring at that dating profile screen. It’s hard to talk about ourselves! Instead of going too serious, over the top or self-deprecating, see what AI comes up with.

• Try it: “I need to create a dating profile. Can you ask me some questions to figure out what it should say about myself and what I’m looking for?”

Automate the mundane: One thing AI is best for is making tedious tasks quick and easy. Think data entry and scheduling.

• Try it: “Format the data below into a spreadsheet that includes X, Y and Z.”

Get more bang for your buck: Remember that blog post you wrote? AI can transform it into an investor-friendly email by summarizing key points and highlighting your business’s strengths. No need to reinvent the wheel. Let AI make the most of your existing content.

• Try it: “Turn this list of bullet points into a script for an entertaining, informative YouTube video that appeals to women 25 to 35.”

Make sense of a busy week: When there’s a lot on your plate, even organizing it all can be overwhelming. You can use AI as a free assistant to make things easier for you.

• Try it: “This week I have to work 8 to 5 every day, take the kids to soccer practice on Tuesday at 5:30 and find time to run three times because I’m training for a 5K. Can you help me create a schedule I can stick to?”

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Welcome to Fox News’ Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements.

IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:

– Will AI ever outsmart humans? In some ways, it already has
– Experts highlight American role in Ukraine’s unbelievable AI military development
– Baltimore union denies school principal went on ‘ungrateful Black kids’ rant, calls it an AI fraud

ROBOT IQ: The rapid development of artificial intelligence has led some to fear dangerous scenarios where the technology is smarter than the humans who created it, but some experts believe AI has already reached that point in certain ways.

FORMIDABLE WARRIORS: Ukraine’s artificial intelligence (AI) development continues at a frightening pace beyond that of even tech giants in the U.S. and China as the war with Russia lurches toward a third year, but experts highlighted America’s critical role in helping that rapid advance.

RUSH TO JUDGMENT?: A Baltimore, Maryland school district has launched an investigation after a high school principal was allegedly recorded making racist comments to students and staff. And AI is being blamed.

Baltimore County Public Schools said it launched an internal investigation after an audio recording claiming to capture the principal of Pikesville High School making offensive comments circulated online.  (Dylan Slagle/The Baltimore Sun/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

MILITARY TECH: OpenAI, the parent company of the popular artificial intelligence chatbot platform ChatGPT, altered its usage policy to get rid of a prohibition on using their technology for “military and warfare.”

U.S. Marines with Tactical Training and Exercise Control Group, Marine Air- Ground Task Force Training Command and scientists with the Office of Naval Research conduct a proof-of-concept range for the Robotic Goat at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Sept. 9, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin J. Marty)

HEALTH CARE AI’S SECRET WEAPON: Fact is, humans aren’t just “good” at empathy, compassion, listening, nuance, etc. They are essential to it. And in our world, empathy is part of the product.   

BOOM OR BUST?: Last year saw new artificial intelligence products released at the most rapid pace yet, though predictions of an AI boom on the scale of last decade’s tech explosion have yet to come to fruition.

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What would happen if your iPhone fell into the wrong hands? Have you ever worried about that? Well, worry no more, because Apple just rolled out a new software update that makes your phone more secure than ever.

The now available iOS 17.3 update comes with a feature called Stolen Device Protection, which locks down your phone with your biometric verification. This means that it prevents a crook from accessing or changing certain settings on your phone without your Face ID or Touch ID. 

Stolen Device Protection can be a lifesaver if your iPhone gets lost or stolen, as it gives you more time to track it down or wipe it clean. It also stops a thief from using your saved passwords, credit cards, or Apple Cash to buy stuff or send money. With Stolen Device Protection, you can rest assured that your iPhone is safe and secure, even if it’s not in your hands.

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Stolen Device Protection feature on iPhone (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutsson)

How Stolen Device Protection prevents unauthorized access to your iPhone

Stolen Device Protection enhances the security of your iPhone by requiring Face ID or Touch ID for certain actions, even if you have a passcode set up. Normally, if Face ID or Touch ID fails, you can enter your passcode to unlock your phone or perform other tasks. But with Stolen Device Protection, some actions will only accept your face or fingerprint, and others will have a security delay of one hour before you can use your passcode.

This means that if someone steals your iPhone and tries to access your sensitive data or change your settings, they won’t be able to do so without your biometric verification. And if they try to guess your passcode, they’ll have to wait an hour before they can try again. Stolen Device Protection applies to the following eight actions on your iPhone:

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1) Use payment methods saved in Safari (autofill)

2) Turn off Lost Mode

3) Use passwords or passkeys saved in Keychain

4) Erase all content and settings

5) Apply for a new Apple Card

6) Use your iPhone to set up a new device (for example, Quick Start)

7) Take certain Apple Cash and Savings actions in Wallet (for example, Apple Cash or Savings transfers)

8) View Apple Card virtual card number

How Stolen Device Protection affects your iPhone security settings and Apple ID

With Stolen Device Protection, you might have to wait for an hour before you can modify important security settings or your Apple ID. You need to verify your identity with Face ID or Touch ID if your iPhone is in an unfamiliar place. After the security delay is over, you have to use Face ID or Touch ID once more to change the following 8 actions on your iPhone.

1) Change your Apple ID password

2) Sign out of your Apple ID

3) Update Apple ID account security settings (such as adding or removing a trusted device, Recovery Key, or Recovery Contact)

4) Add or remove Face ID or Touch ID

5) Change your iPhone passcode

6) Reset All Settings

7) Turn off Find My

8) Turn off Stolen Device Protection

Stolen Device Protection also adapts to your location. By default, it won’t activate if your iPhone is in a familiar place, such as your home or work. But if your iPhone is in an unfamiliar place, it will ask for your Face ID or Touch ID before you can do any of the actions listed above.

How to update your iPhone software to iOS 17.3

First things first, Stolen Device Protection is available on iPhones that support Face ID or Touch ID and have iOS 17.3 or later installed. So, if you haven’t installed iOS 17.3, here’s how to do it.

• Make sure your iPhone is connected to a Wi-Fi network and has enough battery power
• Go to Settings
• Tap General
• Next, click Software Update
• Tap Download and Install if you see the iOS 17.3 update available
• Enter your passcode if prompted and agree to the terms and conditions
• Wait for the download and installation to complete. Your iPhone will restart automatically when the update is done.

Screen showing software updated (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutsson)

Before turning on Stolen Device Protection

Before you enable Stolen Device Protection, you must use two-factor authentication for your Apple ID and set up or enable the following on your iPhone: a device passcode, Face ID or Touch ID, Find My, and Significant Locations (Location Services). To turn on Significant Locations, go to Settings, tap Privacy & Security, and then click Location Services. Scroll down to System Services and click it, then tap Significant Locations.

iPhone screen pop-up warning (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutsson)

How to turn on Find My on iPhone

• Go to Settings
• Tap on your name at the top of the screen.
• Click on Find My
• Then tap on Find My iPhone

Steps to turn on Find My on iPhone (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutsson)

• Next, toggle on the switch next to Find My iPhone. You may be asked to enter your Apple ID password to confirm.

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Steps to turn on Find My on iPhone (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutsson)

How to enable Stolen Device Protection on your iPhone

Now that you performed all of those steps above, you are ready to turn on Stolen Device Protection. To enable it, follow these steps:

• Go to Settings
• Tap on Face ID & Passcode (or Touch ID & Passcode)
• Enter your passcode if prompted
• Scroll down to the section for Stolen Device Protection and tap on Turn On Protection

Steps to turn on Stolen Device Protection on iPhone (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutsson)

What isn’t protected with Stolen Device Protection?

If a crook has your passcode, Stolen Device Protection isn’t going to stop them from accessing your email and other unprotected apps. Third-party accounts can be reset by email or text. Apple Pay also still works with just a passcode. That’s why you need to take 3 extra steps to secure your device:

1) Create a strong passcode: Make sure you don’t have an easy-to-guess passcode like 1-2-3-4. You can create an Alphanumeric passcode on your iPhone, which means you can use letters, numbers, special symbols, or any character that is on the full keyboard. Here’s how to do it.

• Go to Settings
• Scroll down and tap Face ID & Passcode
• Enter your current passcode 
• Scroll down and click Change Passcode
• Enter your current Passcode again
• Tap where it says Passcode Options
• Tap Custom Alphanumeric Code
• Type in your new Alphanumeric passcode (you can use letters, numbers, special symbols, or any characters) 
• Then tap Next 

For the next 72 hours, you can use your previous passcode to reset your new passcode if you forget it. Speaking of forgetting, we recommend using a password manager to securely store and generate the complex Alphanumeric passcode on your iPhone. It will help you to create a unique and difficult-to-crack Alphanumeric passcode that a hacker could never guess. It also keeps track of all your passcodes and passwords in one place.

2) Add PINs to sensitive apps, especially your finance apps, by enabling an additional PIN or biometrics. If you use an authenticator app, you can turn on Face ID or Touch ID protection. 

3) If your device is stolen, act quickly: You’ll want to log onto icloud.com/find to locate your device and remotely erase its data – pronto! Find out how to find your lost phone here.

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Kurt’s key takeaways

Stolen Device Protection is a new feature that makes your iPhone more secure from thieves and hackers. It requires Face ID or Touch ID for certain actions, even if you have a passcode set up. It also has a security delay of one hour for some actions, giving you more time to locate or erase your device. And it adapts to your location, only activating when your iPhone is in an unfamiliar place.

How would you react if your iPhone were stolen and you had this feature enabled? Would it at least make you feel a bit more secure? Let us know by writing us at Cyberguy.com/Contact.

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Nail salons everywhere may soon face a serious competitor: Nimble, the robot manicurist. The company calls it the world’s first smart home nail salon. 

It is a revolutionary device that lets you get a flawless manicure at home without any hassle.

Nimble uses patented pioneering technology to scan, paint and dry your nails with one game-changing device. No more wasting time and money at the nail salon, no more dealing with messy polish or chipped nails. 

Nimble nails it every time.

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How the manicure robot works

Nimble lets you enjoy flawless manicures in as little as 25 minutes. No appointments needed, no mess, no stress. Just insert the base coat, nail color, and top coat capsules, place your hand in Nimble, press start, and watch as Nimble scans, paints, and dries your nails. Repeat for the other hand, and you’ll have a flawless manicure.

How this robot manicurist uses AI and scanning technology

Nimble uses advanced AI and 2D and 3D scanning technology to learn the exact size, shape, and curve of your nails. Then, its smart robotic arm applies the perfect amount of polish (2 or 4 coats, depending on your manicure choice) for a smooth, glossy, and easy manicure every time.

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It’s also eco-friendly, as it uses biodegradable capsules that minimize waste and reduce environmental impact.

Choose from 30+ hues of color

With Nimble, you can choose from 30+ hues of color that shine and last, and switch up your look whenever you want. Whether you want a classic red, a trendy nude or bold glitter, Nimble has a color for every moment.

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How this robot could disrupt the nail care market

Nimble could ultimately disrupt the nail care market as more and more people discover the convenience, quality and affordability of Nimble. Nimble provides the perfect manicure without a salon and gives you the freedom and confidence to express yourself in your own home.

Oh, and for those of you who are asking, does it paint your toes? Not yet, but the makers of Nimble say they are taking it under consideration to add painting toes in the future.

How to get your hands on one of these devices

At the time of publishing, the Nimble device was priced at $599. You can pre-order with a $99 down payment. According to their official website, the shipment date is in March.

When your Nimble arrives, it will come with a free starter kit, which includes three capsules of your choice, a USB charger, and a user manual. Plus, you’ll get access to our exclusive app, where you can browse and order new colors, track your usage, and get tips and tricks from the company’s experts.

Kurt’s key takeaways

If you’re a nail salon owner, you might be worried about losing your customers to Nimble, and you’d be right to be concerned. This device could be a game changer for people who get their nails done at a traditional nail salon. Just think, no making appointments, no driving to the nail salon, or messy polish, and think of the money you will save over time. It’s going to be interesting to see if this “mani robot” takes off and how many people will actually buy one of these devices.

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