Changelog Master Feed Tool calling and agents (Practical AI #303)
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Feb 14, 2025 Chris and Daniel dive into the intriguing world of AI ‘agents’ and tool calling. They clarify how large language models communicate with databases and APIs. The conversation shifts to Elon Musk's ongoing tussles with OpenAI and the competition heating up in the AI sphere. Discussions include the rise of small agents in business, emphasizing their role in optimizing operations. Plus, they touch on the importance of understanding LLMs and their limitations, which can enlighten both tech enthusiasts and business leaders alike.
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OpenAI's Super Bowl Ad
- OpenAI aired a Super Bowl commercial showcasing artistic dots forming scenes, subtly promoting their ChatGPT app.
- Despite the ad's cost, it's insignificant compared to OpenAI's losses on model hosting and infrastructure.
OpenAI's Diminishing Moat
- OpenAI's Deep Research product focuses on multi-step online information research tasks.
- Hugging Face quickly replicated its functionality using open-source code and models, demonstrating the shrinking moat in general application-level AI.
Hugging Face Small Agents
- Daniel Whitenack used Hugging Face's Small Agents web agent to find and summarize a Practical AI episode.
- The agent then identified seven related articles, showcasing the potential of agents operating over the internet.