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Open Models and Maturation: Assessing the Generative AI Market
May 17, 2024
Exploring the maturation of the generative AI market, from the emergence of open source LLMs to AI-generated music. Discussion on the sawtooth pattern of growth in AI applications, the importance of fine-tuning models, and the evolution of founders and products in the AI industry. Delving into advancements in model creation and the shift towards open-source models, with a focus on benchmarking and evaluating performance in the LLM market. Exploring the wide-ranging impact of AI breakthroughs in music and education.
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- Generative AI market growth follows a sawtooth pattern, with new spikes after flat periods.
- Convergence of open source and close source AI models driven by extensive training data sets.
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Future of Multi-Modal Models
The future of AI models seems to be oriented towards integrating multiple input and output modalities into one model, such as combining images and text. There is a widespread belief that model architectures are converging, with examples like the prominent role of Transformers in image generation evolving rapidly over time. As architectures continue to converge, these models are expected to become more popular and mature.
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