MyNewsBuddy - The first personal AI news assistant

@alex_dyadischev Thank you for the support!

@ricardo_luz Thank you for recognizing the potential in Yem! At the heart of Yem is the belief in truly understanding our users. Yem has a conversation with each user to grasp the nuances of their interests. Once we have this clarity, Yem performs searches tailored to these specific interests using search apis. The real magic happens next: using GPT-4, we craft insightful and non-redundant updates for the user. It's like having a researcher and writer working just for you. There are some other tech and algorithms we’re using like vector databases but I hope this gives some clarity on the tech behind Yem. May I ask, what topics would you be interested in following using Yem?

@ricardo_luz Fantastic choices in topics! Within coding, art & design, and entrepreneurship, are there any specific interests you’re particularly keen on? If you’re using iOS, please join the waitlist on the app. We’d love to get you onboarded as soon as possible!

@ricardo_luz Do you mean windows phone or windows OS? because if you are iPhone we can get you onboarded now. If not I’ll definitely let you know once our web version is ready 😊

@ricardo_luz can you let me know which mobile os your using Ricardo?

@cyriljeet Hi Cyril! Thanks for your interest in Yem. Currently, we're not on the Google Play Store, but good news - we're gearing up to launch a web version in the coming weeks. I'll definitely keep you posted on its release. I'd love to hear more about your experience – which of your news related issues do you feel Yem addresses best for you? Also, what topics would you like to follow with Yem?

@asjad_khan5 Hey Asjad, Thanks a ton for your support! It means a lot to have folks like you validate that the problem is real. By the way, I'd love to know which topics you'd be interested in following through the platform. Looking forward to your response!

@surya_manivannan1 Hey Surya, The topics that I would love to follow here would be Sports and global politics!!

@asjad_khan5 Thanks for your interest, Asjad! Sports and global politics are vast fields. To tailor Yem's updates specifically for you, could you let me know if there are particular sports, teams, players, political parties, elections, or any other specific interests within these fields that you're keen on? Also, are you using an iOS device? I'd love to onboard you as one of our early users!

@surya_manivannan1 Thanks, Surya! So my interest lies in Football, Chelsea Football Club, Premier League, La Liga. And when it comes to politics, I am interested in American, Indian and European Politics. And yes I am on iOS device!

@asjad_khan5 That's fantastic, Asjad! Football and politics - both areas that see a lot of action. Since you're on iOS, please download the app and join the waitlist. Once done, I'll ensure you get an invite code promptly to access the app. Excited to get you onboarded!

@exo_cody Appreciate your interest! So standard news platforms let you choose broad categories (e.g., sports, tech) and then they suggest articles based on their algorithms assumptions about your interests. In contrast, Yem talks with users to understand their specific interests, from player trades and your favorite teams performance in basketball to new startups in generative AI or regulatory updates on self driving cars. You not only decide what topics to follow, but HOW to follow a topic. Hope this answers your question :) We'd also love to hear what specific interests you'd like to follow using Yem. Looking forward to your response!

@bestofaidaily Thank you for your support! We’d love to hear more about any particular problems your facing with the current news system which Yem is solving! Also let us know what intereste you’d like to follow using Yem :)

@jan_zavesky Thanks for the feedback! - I understand your confusion. Yem is the AI assistant that powers the app, while "MyNewsBuddy" is the app's current name. We're actively considering aligning the app's name closer to the assistant's for clarity. - We aim to provide personalized news without amplifying biases. Could you elaborate on your concerns about biases? I'd be eager to address them! - I'd appreciate clarity on the moral hazards you're referencing. We strive to maintain ethical standards in our news delivery. Once again, thank you for your insights. We're continuously looking to improve, and feedback like yours is invaluable.

@surya_manivannan1 The obvious and hard to solve moral hazard lays in the fact that the system is making decisions for the user. the user is delegating some of their competences to the system: what if the system is not making the right decisions in the interest of the user but in the interest of itself (i.e. of the entity which deployed it)? I find this quite hard problem. To continuously prove that the system is in the blue team. Only valid solution is to opensource or be as transparent as possible.

@jan_zavesky You raise a valid point regarding the potential moral hazard. I'd like to clarify that our system operates differently. In many existing platforms, algorithms dictate and decide a user's interests based on their browsing habits. Conversely, in our app, users directly communicate their preferences to our assistant. They specify the topics and their interests within those topics. Our assistant's role is to scan all relevant information for that day related to the user's interests and then craft custom, non-redundant updates. Essentially, it's like having a personal researcher who delivers only what you've asked for. This ensures our users receive comprehensive insights without the influence of an algorithm's bias. We're also continually exploring ways to increase transparency to ensure users feel confident in the information presented to them. Hope this has addressed your concerns! If not, I'd love to further discuss this :)

@surya_manivannan1 OK, now I see, there is no magic, it's just direct "text to preferencies" interface.

@jan_zavesky Exactly, Jan! At its core, news is just information. Everyone has unique preferences on what they want to know and how they'd like to receive it. Our aim with Yem is to simplify and personalize this process, ensuring everyone stays updated or learns in the most convenient way. We're glad you understand our mission! On that note, I'd love to know: what issues do you face with the current news system? And what topics would you'd like to follow through Yem?"

@maali_1 Thank you so much for your kind words and support! I'm curious, what specifically about Yem stood out to you? Are there challenges or frustrations you face with the current news platforms that you believe Yem solves for you? Additionally, I'd love to know which interests or topics you'd be keen on following with Yem. Your insights will be invaluable as we continue to refine and enhance our platform.

@mark_curz Thank you so much for your encouraging words! It's truly rewarding to hear that Yem resonates with users who value staying informed and ahead of the curve. May I ask are there specific challenges you've encountered with traditional news platforms that you feel Yem might help resolve? We'd love you insights to help us understand the market better!

@emma_jon Thank you for the support!