Last Week in AI #136 - Claude Pro, Ideogram, Chinese ChatGPT bots, Falcon 180B, RLAIF, export restrictions, Ghostwriter
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Sep 10, 2023 
In this discussion, machine learning expert Daniel Beshear, who co-runs The Gradient publication, dives into the latest AI breakthroughs. They explore Anthropic's new paid plan for Claude, a powerful AI chatbot, and the intriguing launch of Ideogram, which promises to elevate AI image generation. The conversation shifts to China's vibrant AI landscape, highlighted by Baidu's new ChatGPT-like bots. Beshear also touches on copyright challenges faced by AI services and the competitive climate of AI chip startups amidst export restrictions.
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Claude Pro Plan
- Anthropic's Claude AI chatbot now offers a paid 'Pro' plan, similar to ChatGPT Pro.
- This provides priority access, early feature access, and increased message limits for $20/month.
Ideogram's Focus
- Ideogram, a new AI image generator, focuses on accurate text rendering within images.
- Founded by ex-Google Imagine team members, it addresses a common issue with AI image generation.
China Approves Chatbots
- China approves public launches of AI chatbots from companies like Baidu and SenseTime.
- This marks a significant step as China has been cautious about regulating generative AI.
