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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

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Microsoft introduces Phi-3 compact language models for smartphones, Axon's AI tool creates police reports from body cam audio, FTC bans non-compete agreements, GM accused of tracking driver behavior without consent, Perplexity AI achieves unicorn status with $1 billion valuation

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Microsoft's Phi-3 model enhances AI reasoning on edge devices using synthetic data.

FTC's ban on non-compete agreements aims to boost worker mobility despite opposition from business groups.

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Microsoft Unveils Fi3 Small Language Models

Microsoft has introduced Fi3, a new family of compact language models that demonstrate significant performance despite their smaller size. Utilizing a training approach based on filtered web data and synthetic data from larger models, Fi3 focuses on enhancing reasoning skills for efficient operation on devices without requiring an internet connection. An intriguing aspect is Microsoft's use of synthetic children's book data to facilitate Fi3's learning process. The availability of the initial Fi3 mini model on platforms like Azure and Hugging Face, with plans for larger versions, signifies a promising leap in expanding AI accessibility across different devices.

Breakthrough in Small Language Models and AI Automating Police Reports

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Introduction

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Federal Trade Commission Ban on Non-Compete Agreements, GM's Privacy Controversy, and Perplexity's Unicorn Triumph

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Acknowledging Listener Support and Future Goals in AI-driven Search Development

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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.

From Perplexity's Discover feed:

Microsoft debuts Phi-3 model
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/Microsoft-debuts-Phi3-FdhD8usjRaKv5luONl920w

Axon released AI police reports writer
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/Axon-released-AI-c8q0Bq82RVulP.80E4i97A

FTC votes to ban non-competes
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/FTC-votes-to-X8j7aQkJQn2sqmIXa1VGHg

GM cars tracking people without consent
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/GM-cars-tracking-yPjhhaS2RzmeCTWLGaq7ww

Perplexity AI becomes a unicorn
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/Perplexity-AI-becomes-LTBqNLcZT8O0lkAYzTHI0w

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Microsoft's Phi-3 Unveiled, Axon's AI Leap, FTC's Non-Compete Ruling, GM's Privacy Controversy, and Perplexity's Unicorn Triumph

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Microsoft Unveils Fi3 Small Language Models

FTC Rules on Non-Compete Agreements and GM's Data Privacy Concerns

Breakthrough in Small Language Models and AI Automating Police Reports

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