#139 - Multimodal ChatGPT, Meta chatbots, AMD GPUs, bipartisan AI bill, WGA deal
Oct 10, 2023
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Discover the exciting advancements in AI, including ChatGPT's new multimodal capabilities that allow voice and image interaction. Meta unveils AI chatbots integrated into Facebook and Instagram, while Adobe and YouTube launch AI-powered tools for creators. The rise of AMD GPUs sees Amazon investing billions in AI startups. Explore the competitive AI landscape with Intel's Meteor Lake chip promising offline generative capabilities. Plus, implications for copyright and regulations in the rapidly evolving tech industry make for a compelling discussion.
ChatGPT now supports voice and image uploads, and can search the web in real time.
Meta has developed an AI chatbot trained on public Facebook and Instagram posts.
Windows 11's latest update includes Copilot and AI-powered Paint.
Adobe has launched a web version of Photoshop with Firefly-powered AI tools.
YouTube has introduced a suite of AI-powered tools for video creators.
Google is opening up its generative AI search experience to teenagers.
AI startup Lamini is betting on AMD's Instinct GPUs for its future.
Amazon plans to invest up to $4 billion in AI startup Anthropic.
China aims to challenge ASML with a better technology than EUV.
Intel claims its newest laptop chips and software can handle generative AI.
Getty Images has created an AI generator trained only on its licensed images.
Hollywood studios have reached an agreement with screenwriters on the use of AI in writing.
Indian actor Anil Kapoor successfully sued over the unauthorized use of his likeness by an AI app.
Prominent authors, including Jodi Picoult and Michael Chabon, are suing OpenAI for copyright infringement.
Deep dives
Mistral AI releases Mistral 7B language model
French AI startup, Mistral AI, has released their language model, Mistral 7B, which outperforms existing models of its size and is released without restrictions under the Apache 2.0 license.
Knaron secures $49 million investment for AI chips
AI startup, Knaron, has secured a $49 million investment for their AI chips optimized for inference on edge devices.
Google implements switch in robots.txt file
Google has implemented a switch in its robots.txt file that allows publishers to opt out of having their data used for training AI models.
AlphaSense raises $100 million in funding
AlphaSense, an AI startup, has raised $100 million in funding and is now valued at $2.5 billion.
Microsoft explores small modular reactor strategy
Microsoft is reportedly exploring the development of a global small modular reactor and micro-reactor strategy to power their data centers.
Getty Images creates AI generator trained on licensed images
Getty Images has created an AI generator that only trained on its licensed images, allowing users to generate content without copyright concerns.
OpenAI partners with Johnny Ive and SoftBank
OpenAI has partnered with renowned designer, Johnny Ive, and SoftBank for a potential hardware project focused on AI devices.
Google introduces switch for publishers to opt out
Google has introduced a switch for publishers to opt out of becoming AI training data for Google's generative AI models.
New guidelines for AI implementation in Hollywood screenwriting
Hollywood studios have reached an agreement with screenwriters regarding the use of AI in writing. AI cannot be considered a writer, but writers can use AI to generate a first draft. The credited writers who receive the draft will get the credit and minimum pay. Studios cannot require guild members to use AI, but writers can choose to use it if allowed by the studio.
Indian actor wins court battle over unauthorized AI use of his likeness
Indian actor Anil Kapoor successfully sued over the unauthorized use of his likeness by an AI app. The court ordered defendants to be restrained from using Kapoor's name, image, voice, or any aspect of his persona. The ruling sets a legal precedent for similar cases involving the use of AI to impersonate individuals.
Authors file lawsuit against OpenAI for copyright infringement
A group of prominent authors, including Jodi Picoult and Michael Chabon, are suing OpenAI for copyright infringement. They accuse the company of using their books to train and generate text using ChatGPT, infringing upon their copyrights. The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI should obtain permission and offer compensation for the use of their copyrighted works.
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