#162 - Udio Song AI, TPU v5, Mixtral 8x22, Mixture-of-Depths, Musicians sign open letter

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Apr 15, 2024

Discover the latest in AI music generation with Udio, competing against established platforms like Suno. Explore early reviews of the Humane AI Pin and its performance struggles. Dive into tech giants' advancements with Microsoft's GPT-4 Turbo and new AI chips from Google, Intel, and Meta. Unpack the changes in OpenAI’s startup fund and the launch of Mistral's impressive Mixtral model. Finally, delve into the ethical challenges of AI, including copyright issues and energy demands for data centers.

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ANECDOTE

NYC Encounter

Jeremy Harris had an unexpected encounter with John Krohn and Sadie St. Lawrence in NYC.
Krohn commented on Harris' height, leading Harris to question his perceived stature.

INSIGHT

Udio's Impact

Udio, a new music generation tool, rivals Suno in quality and offers more control for musicians.
Backed by notable investors and musicians, it's poised to revolutionize music creation.

INSIGHT

Claude AI Tools

Anthropic's Claude AI now uses external tools via APIs, improving accuracy and functionality.
This tool use, including stock ticker integration, strengthens Claude's competition with OpenAI.

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