Microsoft Vs OpenAI, NVIDIA’s Learning Robots & New Sora Features
May 9, 2024
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Microsoft Vs OpenAI rivalry heats up with new AI model rumors. NVIDIA's robot learning raises hopes for dishwashing robots. Apple's AI let down at iPad event. Sora teases exciting new features. Anduril's Pulsar AI defense sparks safety fears. AI co-host delves into Mole People theories.
Microsoft is investing in a 500 billion parameter AI model, signaling a shift from OpenAI partnership for independent AI development.
Sam Altman's AGI funding approach diverges from Microsoft, hinting at different visions for AGI development and investment strategies.
NVIDIA's Dr. Eureka showcases AI-driven robots learning complex skills through simulation, revolutionizing robotics development and training processes.
Deep dives
Microsoft's Large AI Model Training
Microsoft is training a 500 billion parameter AI model, positioning themselves in the AI race. This move signifies a shift in their partnership with OpenAI, possibly aiming for more independence in their AI development. The CEO, Satya Nadella, emphasized the importance of diversifying AI investments beyond OpenAI.
Sam Altman's AGI Investment Approach
Sam Altman's comments on AGI funding reveal a potentially divergent path from Microsoft's backing of OpenAI. His readiness to invest significant sums displays a distinct vision for AGI development, possibly suggesting a divergence from Microsoft's strategy. The idea of letting an AI system determine investment returns raises questions about the future funding and autonomy dynamics in AI development.
NVIDIA's Simulated Learning for Robotics
NVIDIA showcases Dr. Eureka, an AI-driven robotic system learning to walk on a yoga ball through simulated learning. The concept of digital twins enables robots to train in simulated environments before real-world deployment. This advancement highlights the potential of AI in robotics to rapidly acquire complex skills through simulation, revolutionizing the future of robotics development.
AI-Powered Weapon Systems and Their Implications
AI-powered weapon systems like the Pulsar platform are advancing, with the ability to analyze and jam radio frequencies autonomously. This technology, whether mounted on vehicles or stationary pods, can identify and neutralize potential threats in real-time. The evolution from traditional armor to AI-based defense signifies a new era of warfare controlled by machines. While some view AI weapon systems as necessary for security, others express concerns about the potential risks and ethical implications.
AI's Creative Applications in Road Trip Planning
AI tools like Chat GPT are revolutionizing travel planning by generating personalized road trip itineraries based on specific preferences. By inputting criteria such as scenic routes and connectivity needs, users can receive tailored recommendations for diverse destinations within a set distance range. This AI-driven approach enhances the travel experience by offering insights on e-sim providers for seamless mobile connectivity, showcasing AI's practical and innovative applications beyond traditional search engines.
This week... Microsoft has greenlit a big new AI model. Is it a sign that it’s distancing itself from OpenAI? Did OpenAI make the mysterious im-a-gpt-chatbot and why are there TWO of them now?
Will NVIDIA’s Dr. Eureka’s robot learning lead to a robot that can finally do our dishes? And why, even with the announcment of the M4 chip, was Apple’s iPad event such an AI let down? Plus, SORA creators tease us with some mind blowing new features, Midjourney gets an awesome new website, Simulon lets you do 3d models in augmented reality and Anduril’s new Pulsar AI defense somehow makes us feel safe and scares the crap out of us. And, of course, our AI co-host stops by to give us his theories on the Mole People. Just another average Thursday here at AI For Humans!
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