

OpenAI Is Worth $150B Now, NotebookLM Takes Over & More AI News
20 snips Oct 3, 2024
Exciting developments in AI are taking center stage, with OpenAI securing $6 billion in funding and showcasing innovative tools at Demo Day. Microsoft’s Co-pilot introduces impressive new features, while Google’s Notebook LM continues to wow users. The hosts humorously explore the impacts of advanced AI on communication and creativity. They also discuss privacy concerns around AI tools, all wrapped in a light-hearted narrative that combines technical breakthroughs with whimsical stories. Get ready for a fun ride through the AI landscape!
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OpenAI's Funding and Valuation
- OpenAI's $157B valuation and $6.65B funding highlight the massive costs of frontier model development.
- This funding dwarfs the runway of many AI startups and even impacts tech giants' budgets.
Real-Time Voice API
- Developers should pay attention to OpenAI's real-time voice API.
- It allows integration of advanced voice features and function calling into apps.
Model Distillation
- Model distillation lets developers fine-tune large language models for specific use cases.
- This reduces compute and memory requirements while maintaining expertise.