#135 - Google AI Subscription, ChatGPT Enterprise, Nvidia’s Q2, Consciousness, DeepFake watermark
Sep 6, 2023
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This week in AI, the conversation kicks off with Google’s new Duet AI subscription service, offering advanced features in Gmail and Docs. ChatGPT Enterprise is introduced, sparking interest amid declining user engagement. Nvidia's booming performance highlights its leadership in AI chips, while debates on AI consciousness and the ethical implications of deepfake watermarks add depth to the discussion. Plus, the burgeoning field of AI-generated music takes center stage, showcasing how innovation continues to reshape the tech landscape.
Google introduces a paid AI subscription service for access to Duet AI in various applications.
ChatGPT Enterprise is launched as a new tool for businesses to leverage advanced chatbot capabilities.
Nvidia's Q2 earnings demonstrate its success in the generative AI market.
South Korea's Naver launches generative AI services, expanding the adoption of AI technologies.
Deep dives
Meta releases model for transcription and translation in 100 languages
Meta has released the Seamless M4T model that can transcribe and translate close to 100 languages. The model combines translation and transcription and is available as an open-source resource for developers.
DP Technology secures $100 million in funding for AI in science
DP Technology, focused on AI for science and research, has raised $100 million in funding. The company develops computational engines and pre-trained models for the simulation of biological properties and has attracted investments from major players such as Salesforce and NVIDIA.
Hugging Face raises $235 million at a $4.5 billion valuation
Hugging Face, an AI platform known for hosting and deploying models, has raised $235 million in a funding round that values the company at $4.5 billion. The platform offers a range of functionalities, including auto-training and inference for AI models.
AI21 Labs secures $155 million for AI milestones in science
AI21 Labs, a company focused on AI for science, has raised $155 million in series C funding. The company has developed a platform called AI21 Studios for building generative AI-driven applications and services. They have also launched a consumer product called Wurtzune, an AI-based reading and writing assistant.
Chinese AI firm claims Huawei's AI GPUs can compete with NVIDIA's A100
An AI firm in China claims that Huawei's AI GPUs are on par with NVIDIA's A100 and plans to compete with NVIDIA's GPT-4 in 2024. The company, HKUST Shunfei, believes that Huawei's AI chips can rival NVIDIA's performance and fill the demands for AI computing resources in China.
Line open sources Japanese large language model with 3.6 billion parameters
Line has open-sourced a Japanese language model called Japanese Large LM with 3.6 billion parameters. This model is accessible through the Hugging Face Hub and is released under the Apache 2.0 license. It aims to enable researchers and developers to leverage the Japanese language in various AI applications.
Google develops AI watermark that resists editing
Google's D-mine team has created Synth ID, a tool for watermarking AI-generated images. The watermark is imperceptible to humans but can be easily detected by AI tools, making it difficult to remove or manipulate the watermark. The technique is being rolled out to Google Cloud customers, offering a robust way to track and authenticate AI-generated images
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