Meta's Llama 3, Amazon's Covert Operation, and EU Scrutiny of Microsoft-OpenAI Deal
Apr 19, 2024
Explore Meta's groundbreaking Llama 3, offering robust AI applications in strikingly powerful models. Uncover Amazon's secret 'Big River' operation, a covert mission to spy on rivals and gather sensitive data. Dive into the potential EU antitrust scrutiny surrounding Microsoft's hefty investment in OpenAI, as regulators ponder its impact on market competition. This blend of innovation and controversy keeps the world of tech buzzing!
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Meta's Llama 3
Meta released Llama 3, a series of open-source large language models.
These models, available in 8B and 70B parameter versions, are integrated into major cloud platforms and power Meta's new AI assistant.
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Amazon's Covert Operation
Amazon's "Big River" operation involved creating a subsidiary to gather competitor data.
Employees posed as independent entities, attending conferences and sharing intelligence through printed reports.
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EU Scrutiny of Microsoft-OpenAI Deal
The EU is scrutinizing Microsoft's $13B OpenAI investment for potential anti-competitive effects.
While Microsoft claims no controlling stake, the EU's investigation focuses on the nature of their relationship.
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In this episode of the Discover Daily podcast by Perplexity, we explore the latest advancements in AI technology, corporate espionage tactics, and potential antitrust investigations. First, we dive into Meta's release of Llama 3, a series of open-source large language models designed to enhance AI applications across various platforms. These powerful models, available in 8 billion and 70 billion parameter versions, are already integrated into major cloud platforms and will power Meta's new AI assistant.
Next, we uncover Amazon's covert "Big River" operation, a secret intelligence-gathering project aimed at collecting data on its competitors. By creating a subsidiary that posed as an independent entity, Amazon employees were able to attend rivals' conferences undercover and gather sensitive information on pricing, logistics, and business practices, raising questions about corporate espionage.
Finally, we examine the potential EU antitrust investigation into Microsoft's $13 billion investment in OpenAI. The European Commission is assessing whether this partnership could restrict competition within the EU market, focusing on whether Microsoft exerts control over OpenAI. While no formal probe has been launched yet, the situation remains fluid as other regulatory bodies also consider their own investigations.
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