The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis Meta to Launch Open Source Coding AI as Latest Assault on OpenAI
Aug 18, 2023
Meta is about to shake things up with a new open-source AI aimed at code generation, challenging existing paid tools. A clever hack of a Google Nest Mini showcases exciting future AI possibilities. Meanwhile, companies like Unilever are developing proprietary AI to tackle copyright issues while also worrying about job displacement. As reactions to AI technology range from skepticism to enthusiasm, Meta's strategic moves against Microsoft highlight the escalating competition in the evolving AI landscape.
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Jailbroken Nest Mini
- Hacker Justin Alvey modified a Google Nest Mini to run custom LLMs.
- This demonstrates a potential future for AI-powered devices.
OpenAI's Surprising Lead
- OpenAI's lead in the AI space has been challenged since ChatGPT's launch.
- Many in the field were surprised OpenAI got so far ahead of established tech companies like Google and Meta.
Open Source Threat
- OpenAI's biggest competition might not be centralized companies, but the open-source AI movement.
- Leaked models like Meta's Llama have spurred this open-source growth.