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#197 - AI in Gmail+Docs, MiniMax-01, Titans, Transformer^2
Jan 20, 2025
In this discussion, Alessio, co-host of the Latent Space podcast and venture capitalist, and Sean, founder of Small AI and co-host of Latent Space, dive into the latest in AI. They highlight Google's free AI tools in Gmail and Docs and Microsoft’s Copilot relaunch. The conversation shifts to significant partnerships in AI news with the AP and AFP, and funding announcements like Synthesia's $180 million boost. They also address new U.S. export guidelines on AI chips that could disrupt the tech landscape.
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- Google is offering AI tools in Gmail and Docs for free while increasing Google Workspace subscription prices to gauge user demand.
- ChatGPT's new 'Tasks' feature enhances its role as a personal assistant, reflecting a trend towards more interactive AI applications.
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AI Developments in Email and Document Management
Google is transitioning its AI tools for Gmail and Docs from paid features to free offerings while raising the base subscription price for Google Workspace. This adjustment leads to speculation about the true demand for these advanced AI features, particularly since some users label them as gimmicky. Many businesses have expressed skepticism about the overall utility and value of these AI tools. Microsoft is also rebranding its Copilot as Bing Chat Enterprise, promoting a similar strategy, yet both companies are facing challenges in justifying the cost of their AI tools to users.
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