The Artificial Intelligence Show #120: OpenAI-Microsoft Drama, Major Study on AI Job Impact, Sequoia’s New GenAI Market Analysis, NotebookLM Updates & Adobe Max 2024
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Oct 22, 2024 Tensions are rising between OpenAI and Microsoft, with financial struggles and competition complicating their partnership. A significant study reveals generative AI's potential impact on jobs, sparking discussions about preparing for workforce changes. Sequoia Capital analyzes the evolving AI market, highlighting a shift towards specialized applications. Google NotebookLM's updates are transforming research efficiency, while Adobe unveils exciting advancements at Max 2024. The AI landscape is changing fast, with new tools and regulatory challenges emerging.
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OpenAI and Microsoft Bromance on the Rocks
- OpenAI and Microsoft's relationship is reportedly strained due to financial and strategic disagreements.
- OpenAI seeks more control and resources, while Microsoft appears to be developing its own competing AI capabilities.
Generative AI's Impact on the US Workforce
- Generative AI will significantly impact the workforce, with a Brookings Institution study finding potential disruption across various professions.
- The study highlights the exposure of STEM, business, finance, law, and administrative roles to AI's influence.
Generative AI's Shift to 'Thinking Slow'
- Sequoia Capital's market analysis suggests a shift in generative AI from "thinking fast" to "thinking slow," emphasizing reasoning over rapid responses.
- This evolution unlocks new possibilities for "agentic" applications, requiring more inference time compute for better reasoning.
