Hi, I’m Tina, founder of Endurance Sportswire. With my latest newsletter AI Sporstwire, I’ve merged my passion for AI with my background in sports business news to spotlight the latest AI advancements in sports and fitness.

In today’s email:

• Apple integrates ChatGPT with Siri and Reddit tests AI-powered curated answers

• Five new AI tools for better productivity and health improvements

• Try our micro-influencer prompt to boost brand partnerships

• AI fitness startups unveil new funding and game-changing technologies

• This week’s AI art challenge and featured image

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AI News Bytes

Apple released an update for iOS 18.2, allowing iPhone, iPad, and Mac users to integrate the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT with Siri. Now, when you use Siri with ChatGPT integrated, you'll see a glowing light around your screen. If the question you ask Siri is one that ChatGPT might be able to help with, the phone should ask your permission to access ChatGPT for your queries.

Elon Musk's social network, X, has added a new high-quality image generator called Aurora to its Grok assistant, developed by xAI. It is now available in select countries and will roll out to all users within a week.

OpenAI has announced its Canvas tool's full availability, allowing users to edit AI-generated content. This comes after the recent release of their AI video generator, Sora.

Reddit is testing a new AI feature called Reddit Answers, which uses machine learning to provide users with curated summaries and links to relevant conversations and details on the platform.

Speak, an AI-powered language learning platform, has raised $78 million in Series C funding at a $1 billion valuation, with plans to expand globally and into the enterprise market. Their personalized approach to learning has already helped users speak over one billion sentences.

🧰 Tools and Tips

• Turn your videos into attention-grabbing shorts instantly with Magic Clips.

• Replit gives everyone the ability to take their ideas and turn them into software — no coding required. The company just announced a new upgraded AI development suite to make coding even easier.

• GigaBrain scans billions of discussions on reddit and other online communities to find the most useful posts and comments for you.

• Numerous.ai is an AI-powered tool that enhances productivity in spreadsheets by enabling users to automate tasks such as writing, categorizing, and analyzing data within Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets through simple prompts.

• Remy AI is an AI-powered sleep coach app that provides personalized recommendations to improve sleep quality and establish healthy routines. 

Prompt of the Day

Use this prompt to create a guide for identifying and contacting micro-influencers for your brand.

"Develop a detailed, step-by-step framework for identifying and effectively contacting micro-influencers in the [running, cycling, and hiking] communities. Your guide should include:

• Criteria for defining a 'micro-influencer' within these niches (e.g., follower count, engagement rates).

• Tools and platforms best suited for discovering influencers who align with specific brand values or campaign goals.

• Strategies for evaluating influencer authenticity and alignment with the target audience.

• Best practices for crafting initial outreach messages that resonate with influencers and increase response rates.

• Examples of incentive structures or partnership proposals that are appealing within these communities.

• Common pitfalls to avoid during the identification and engagement process."

AI in Sports and Fitness

English soccer giants Manchester City and sportswear brand Puma have launched a kit design platform powered by artificial intelligence that will give fans the opportunity to create the club’s official third kit for the 2026/27 season.

A new AI-powered home gym system, Aeke K1, offers personalized workouts and coaching for a one-time payment of under $2,000. The system includes a 43-inch 4K touchscreen, 750W electric motor, and accessories for tracking user's progress and form.

Sportswear retailer JD Canada has partnered with startup Yofi to protect itself from bad actors, both in stores and online. Using AI technology, Yofi has helped JD Canada identify and address cases of abuse, fraud, and scams - even uncovering instances of misconduct from within the company itself.

In this article from Athletech News, they discuss how AI is revolutionizing the fitness industry with personalized workout plans and accessible technology.

KetoTrust, a nutrition and wellness company, announced "Keto Keith": A conversational AI coach that combines cutting-edge technology with science-backed nutrition coaching for a personalized low-carb lifestyle transition.

AI Art

Send us your AI image here for next week’s issue using the prompt: Futuristic running shoe

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