Good morning, AI is advancing fast and students are staying ahead. It’s time universties integrate it in the education system. Because, even if they don’t students will find a way to do it. ChatGPT Edu is the first step in that direction.

Today in The North Daily:

• Canada’s largest vaccine plant opens in Toronto.

• OpenAI announced ChatGPT Edu for universities.

• Japan unveils first wooden satellite.

• More biz-tech tidbits.

• 5 tools to boost your productivity.

Let’s get into it.

HEALTHCARE

💉 Canada’s largest vaccine plant opens in Toronto

Prime Minister announced the opening of the largest vaccine production plant in Toronto - Sanofi facility.

The details:

• The new Sanofi facility will produce vaccines for whooping cough, diphtheria, and tetanus.

• Canada and Ontario contributed $470 million to the project.

• The facility aims to reduce reliance on imported vaccines and prepare for future pandemics.

The big picture: Strengthening domestic vaccine production ensures better preparedness for future health crises, reducing reliance on imports and safeguarding public health.

AI

🎒 ChatGPT for universities

OpenAI announced ChatGPT Edu, a new affordable AI solution designed for universities to responsibly integrate advanced AI capabilities into their campuses.

The details:

• Universities like Oxford, Wharton, UT Austin, ASU, and Columbia have already seen success with ChatGPT Enterprise.

• Applications include personalized tutoring, resume review, grant writing assistance, and grading support.

• Universities can build and share custom GPTs within their workspaces.

Why this matters: ChatGPT Edu enhances educational experiences by providing scalable AI solutions, streamlining tasks, and fostering innovative learning and research methods on campus.

SPACE

🛰️ Japan unveils first wooden satellite

Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry revealed LignoSat, the world's first wooden satellite, set to launch from Kennedy Space Center to the ISS in September.

Is it even useable?
LignoSat is crafted from magnolia wood, chosen for its strength and workability. Plus, it’s constructed without screws or glue, using traditional Japanese techniques.

So yes, it is safe and useable for astronauts and equipment.

Why is this a big deal?
LignoSat represents a pioneering step towards sustainable space exploration, it aims to reduce space clutter and air pollution by burning up on reentry.

• 📈 Canada’s GDP grew by 1.7% in Q1 of 2024, interest rate cut by Bank of Canada are expected next month.

• 📱iPhone can now generate 3D models of products using Doly by a French startup AniML, the app is targeted towards e-commerce businesses.

• 🚗 Porsche and Jeep make their EV debut with hybrid 911 and Wagoneer S.

PRODUCTIVITY

🛠️ 5 Tools to Boost Your Productivity

1. 🦾 Browse: Train a robot in 2 minutes to extract and monitor data from any website.

2. 💘Longshot: Seamlessly blend creativity and optimization for exceptional content that resonates with your audience.

3. ✍️ Rytr: An AI writing assistant that helps you create high-quality content, in just a few seconds.

4. 📝 Writesonic: ChatGPT alternative that addresses the limitations of ChatGPT.

5. ✨ Magic Studio: Create amazing product photos in minutes.

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