Category: AI

– Meta introduces Llama 3, a new generation of its open source large language model – Llama 3 surpasses benchmarks set by previous industry-leading models like GPT-3.5 – Meta emphasizes transparency and responsible AI practices with the release of Llama 3, including updated AI safety tools and an open-source approach to AI development. Meta has…

1. OpenAI’s Sora AI video generator can produce impressive visuals, but may not be ready to replace traditional filmmaking techniques. 2. The short film “Air Head” by the Shy Kids production studio used Sora clips, but had to rely on traditional VFX techniques to fix inconsistencies. 3. Working with Sora is a slow process, with…

1. The OpenAI Startup Fund has quietly closed a $15 million tranche with two unnamed investors contributing the funds. 2. The capital was transferred to a legal entity called OpenAI Startup Fund SPV II, L.P., which allows multiple investors to pool their resources and make investments in startups. 3. The fund, previously under scrutiny for…

– PyTorch/XLA 2.3 release brings productivity, performance, and usability improvements – PyTorch/XLA offers easy performance gains, ecosystem advantage, and valuable benefits – 2.3 release includes distributed training improvements, smoother development with SPMD auto-sharding, and Pallas integration for custom kernels PyTorch/XLA 2.3 has been released, offering enhanced productivity, performance, and usability benefits. The combination of PyTorch…

– Microsoft to host MS CEO Summit 2024 with top executives from leading South Korean tech firms – Discussions to focus on joint ventures in AI technology across various sectors, including AI chips and home appliances integration – Collaboration could elevate Microsoft’s market standing and technological advancements in AI, cloud, and 5G services Microsoft will…

– Rabbit R1 is available for $199, with features like voice commands, music playback, ride sharing, and generative AI images – Rabbit R1 has a slick retro design, including a touch display, analog scroll wheel, and push-to-talk button – Rabbit R1 has some issues with features like Uber and DoorDash integration, but offers unique capabilities…

1. The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating partnerships between Microsoft, Amazon, and AI startups to determine if they fall under merger rules and could impact competition in the U.K. market. 2. There is concern that these partnerships could help Big Tech protect themselves from competition through acquisitions, investments, and partnerships in the…

– Microsoft announces Phi-3 family of open small language models (SLMs), outperforming larger models on language, coding, and math benchmarks – Phi-3-mini model with 3.8 billion parameters is available, with Phi-3-small and Phi-3-medium to follow – SLMs offer on-device deployment for low-latency AI experiences, with potential use cases including smart sensors, cameras, and farming equipment…

1. Next generation iPad may feature M4 chip and AI-focused features with iPadOS 18 2. Updated iPad lineup at Let Loose event likely won’t include AI features, will focus on hardware improvements 3. Future iPads expected in the fall to have heavy AI focus with improved image editing, Siri, and customization features Apple’s next generation…

– Sanctuary AI is a Canadian company that has been operating in the humanoid robotics space, with their latest robot being the seventh generation of its Phoenix line. – The focus of Sanctuary AI’s latest robot is on its human-like movements and ability to learn new tasks quickly, with the company aiming to lead the…