The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis 2X Bigger than GPT-4!? Amazon Is Training "Olympus"
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Nov 9, 2023 Amazon is ramping up the AI race with its new Olympus model, boasting an astonishing two trillion parameters. This ambitious effort raises the stakes against rivals like Google Gemini and OpenAI's GPT-5. The discussion also touches on the conclusion of the Screen Actors Guild strikes, highlighting new agreements on AI-related consent and compensation. Furthermore, insights into AI safety innovations and productivity goals showcase how companies like NVIDIA are adapting to evolving regulations in the industry.
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SAG-AFTRA Strike
- SAG-AFTRA ended their 118-day strike, the longest in Hollywood history, after reaching an agreement with studios.
- The primary disagreement centered around AI usage, particularly the scanning of actors for perpetual digital likeness.
AI and Labor Disputes
- The SAG-AFTRA strike's focus on AI foreshadows future labor disputes in the age of artificial intelligence.
- Organized labor may gain significance as AI becomes more prevalent.
US Chip Restrictions and China
- The US aims to restrict China's access to advanced AI chips, leading to policy adjustments and company responses.
- NVIDIA is developing new chips that comply with US restrictions to maintain their presence in the Chinese market.