The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis Ilya Sutskever Raises $1B for Safe Superintelligence
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Sep 5, 2024 Ilya Sutskever's new venture has secured a staggering $1 billion for developing Safe Superintelligence, raising eyebrows and hopes in the AI community. The podcast dives into NVIDIA's market cap struggles amid legal scrutiny, affecting Wall Street's pulse. There's a keen analysis of tech stocks and their fluctuating fortunes, particularly for giants like Microsoft and Apple. Plus, controversies swirl around Amazon's hiring tactics and Oprah's AI TV project, sparking discussions on ethics in AI and its impact on culture.
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GPT-NEXT Speculation
- OpenAI Japan's president hinted at GPT-NEXT, supposedly 100x more powerful than GPT-4.
- This sparked excitement, revealing public anticipation for advancements beyond GPT-4.
NVIDIA's Market Impact
- NVIDIA's stock plummeted due to an antitrust probe and broader market uncertainty.
- This impacts downstream implications, making investors wary of AI-related stocks.
Amazon's Acqui-hire
- Amazon acqui-hired Covariant's founders, licensing their foundation models.
- Only a quarter of Covariant's employees joined Amazon's robotics team.