Microsoft's Phi-3 Unveiled, Axon's AI Leap, FTC's Non-Compete Ruling, GM's Privacy Controversy, and Perplexity's Unicorn Triumph
Apr 24, 2024
Discover the latest in AI with Microsoft's innovative Phi-3 language model tailored for mobile devices. Learn how Axon's AI tool is revolutionizing police report writing, giving officers more time for community engagement. Explore the FTC's landmark ruling that bans non-compete agreements, fostering greater workforce mobility. Uncover the privacy concerns surrounding GM's tracking of driver data without consent. Finally, celebrate Perplexity's exciting achievement of unicorn status, reflecting its rapid growth in the AI industry.
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Phi-3's Power
Microsoft's Phi-3 mini-model rivals larger models like GPT 3.5, despite having fewer parameters.
Its efficient design enables it to run on smartphones and other devices offline.
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DraftOne's Efficiency
Axon's DraftOne uses AI to generate police reports from body cam audio, reducing paperwork time.
Fort Collins Police Department saw an 82% reduction in report writing time using DraftOne.
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Non-Compete Ban
The FTC voted to ban non-compete agreements, potentially impacting 30 million workers.
This ban aims to boost worker mobility and wage growth, but faces legal challenges.
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In today's episode, we explore a range of fascinating developments at the intersection of AI, law enforcement, labor regulations, automotive privacy, and startup funding.
First, we take a look at Microsoft's new Phi-3 family of compact yet powerful language models that bring advanced AI capabilities to smartphones and edge devices. Next, we examine Axon's "Draft One" tool that uses AI to automatically generate police reports from body cam audio, aiming to reduce paperwork and increase community engagement time for officers. We also break down the FTC's groundbreaking decision to ban non-compete agreements nationwide, a move poised to boost worker mobility and entrepreneurship.
Shifting gears, we investigate troubling reports accusing GM of tracking drivers' behavior through its OnStar system and sharing that data with insurers without proper consent, underscoring the growing privacy concerns surrounding connected cars. Finally, we celebrate a milestone close to home as Perplexity AI, the company behind this podcast, achieves unicorn status with a $1 billion valuation thanks to the incredible support of listeners like you. It's an exciting time as Perplexity builds the future of search, and we're grateful to have you along for the ride.
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