Last Week in AI #178 - More Not-Acquihires, More OpenAI drama, More LLM Scaling Talk
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Aug 16, 2024 The discussion covers OpenAI's leadership turmoil and legal battles with Elon Musk, revealing the dramatic shifts within the company. Notable personnel changes in AI firms prompt a look at talent acquisition challenges. Humanoid robotics advances, showcased by robots achieving human-like performance in tasks, spark excitement and debate. Additionally, groundbreaking research in efficient neural networks highlights significant computing advancements, pushing the boundaries of AI capabilities. The landscape of AI innovation and pricing strategies remains competitive and ever-evolving.
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AI Startup Acquisitions
- Google hired Character.AI’s founders and invested $2.5 billion.
- Similar acquisitions happened with Inflection AI (by Microsoft) and Adept (by Amazon).
Profitability Challenges for AI Startups
- AI startups struggle to profit due to high operating costs of AI models.
- This leads to acquisitions by larger companies like Google and Microsoft.
Motives Behind AI Startup Acquisitions
- Recent AI startup acquisitions aren't outright purchases due to antitrust concerns.
- Acquirers mainly target the talent and data, leaving hollowed-out companies.
