Last Week in AI

#160 - Nvidia's new GPU, Microsoft pays for Inflection AI, Grok-1 open sourced, Jeremie's Action Plan

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Mar 24, 2024
This week, groundbreaking AI developments take center stage, from Nvidia unveiling its supercharged GPU to Microsoft's massive acquisition of Inflection AI. Adobe's new features promise to revolutionize 3D design, while the Grok model's open-source release stirs excitement in the community. Explore the ethical dilemmas AI poses, like copyright concerns and musician protections through Tennessee's Elvis Act. The stakes are high as AI shapes everything from video tech to academic integrity, sparking both innovation and debate.
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ANECDOTE

GPT Store Spam

  • OpenAI's GPT store contains chatbots impersonating copyrighted characters and promoting cheating.
  • Examples include a "Monsters, Inc." bot and jailbroken GPTs bypassing safety measures.
INSIGHT

Apple's AI Catch-Up

  • Apple is negotiating with Google to bring Gemini to iPhones, potentially indicating their AI tech is lagging.
  • Apple might integrate third-party AI models due to the difficulty of matching Google or OpenAI's capabilities.
INSIGHT

Microsoft and Inflection AI's Deal

  • Microsoft's unusual deal with Inflection AI, licensing their software and hiring most staff, resembles an acqui-hire.
  • Inflection AI's chatbot, Pi, gained users but struggled with commercialization, leading to this arrangement.
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