Last Week in AI # 182 - Alexa 2.0, MiniMax, Surskever raises $1B, SB 1047 approved
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Sep 17, 2024 Discover the latest in AI as Amazon integrates cutting-edge technology for Alexa 2.0, while China's Minimax enters the generative AI scene. Explore the $1 billion fundraising success of Safe Superintelligence and the competitive semiconductor landscape. Dive into Alibaba's innovative Quinn2-VL model for enhanced visual understanding. The discussion also tackles the ongoing debate about AI-generated art, weighing creativity against authenticity. Wrap up with reflections on personal milestones and legislative changes impacting the tech industry.
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Amazon's AI Strategy
- Amazon chose Anthropic's Claude to power its Alexa 2.0 upgrade.
- This demonstrates the difficulty of competing at the frontier model level in AI.
SSI's Funding Challenge
- Ilya Sutskever's new startup, Safe Superintelligence, raised $1 billion.
- This amount may be insufficient to compete with giants like OpenAI and Google in the resource-intensive AI race.
OpenAI's Chip Ambitions
- OpenAI initially considered building a dedicated chip fabrication plant.
- They've since decided to partner with Broadcom and Marvell to design custom AI chips.