53 | Open AI launches the GPT store! Baidu AI Chatbot hits 100M users,, and more AI news for the week ending Jan 13th
Jan 13, 2024
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Baidu's ERNIE chatbot reaches 100M users, Rabbit R1 AI pocket companion sells 20K units in 3 days. AI advancements covered include smart gadgets at CES, AI in smartphones, ChatGPT integration in Volkswagen cars, OpenAI's GPT Store, Microsoft's AI developments, and Google's medical LLM Amie outperforming human doctors.
Baidu's ERNIE chatbot reaches 100 million users, indicating high demand for chatbot services in China.
The annual CES highlights the integration of AI in various products, including smart home platforms, electric vehicles, and conversational voice assistants in cars.
Deep dives
Chinese Chatbot Ernie Hits 100 Million Users in Four Months
China's chatbot Ernie, created by the Chinese equivalent of Google, has reached a significant milestone of 100 million users within just four months since its launch. Despite being censored and monitored by the Chinese government, Ernie's popularity and demand demonstrate a significant need for chatbot services in China. With its potential to become the largest and most widely used chatbot in the world, Ernie's comparison to Western models like GPT-4 is eagerly anticipated.
AI Takes Center Stage at CES 2024
The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held in Las Vegas showcased the prominence of AI in various products. Samsung introduced AI capabilities in their smart home platform, electric vehicles, and gadgets like the Nura Magic mirror and Ruchi smart mattress. Other notable AI-based devices included Asus' Rog Phone 8 Pro, Seer Grill's Perfecta AI-powered grill, and Hollabox's hologram conversations. Volkswagen also announced plans to integrate chatbot UPT into their vehicles in mid-2024, marking an exciting shift towards conversational voice assistants.
OpenAI's GPT Store Launches with Millions of Custom GPT Options
OpenAI's GPT Store has officially gone live, offering over 3 million custom GPTs tailored to specific needs. Noteworthy among the GPTs is the emergence of girlfriend chatbots, which allow users to engage in virtual conversations. While the success of standalone AI companions like Rabbit R1 is debatable, the store's wide range of free and useful GPTs suggests a potential shift in the AI industry. OpenAI also addressed legal concerns regarding copyright infringement, asserting fair use and implying potential settlements or licensing agreements in the future.
🚀 China's Chatbot Hits 100 Million Users - Is Global AI Domination Next?
Think ChatGPT's growth is impressive? Wait till you hear the stats coming out of China! 🇨🇳 Host Isar Meitis analyzes the meteoric rise of Baidu's ERNIE chatbot and considers the possibility of China taking pole position in the AI race.
This episode delves into the latest AI advancements. We cover Baidu's Ernie chatbot, innovative gadgets at CES, and groundbreaking uses of AI in daily life. Is AI surpassing human capabilities? Tune in to explore.
🩺 Google's Medical LLM Amie Outperforms Human Doctors
🐔 Understanding Animal Emotions through AI
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