Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 04/23 – Microsoft’s Own LLMs and Perplexity’s Big Raise
Apr 23, 2024
Microsoft unveils compact AI models, intensifying competition in the tech space. Perplexity secures significant funding, now valued at $1 billion. Meta aims to broaden its virtual reality footprint, while Apple navigates challenges in iPhone sales in China. The discussion also raises questions around the potential TikTok ban and the lack of transparency regarding its motivations. Adobe introduces innovative AI tools in Photoshop, promising to enhance creativity and usability for users.
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Microsoft's Lightweight AI Model
- Microsoft is diversifying its AI models with the launch of Phi-3, a smaller, lightweight model.
- Phi-3 is designed to compete with GPT 3.5 and be more affordable to run on personal devices.
Meta Opens VR OS to Third Parties
- Meta is opening its VR OS, Horizon OS, to third parties like Asus and Lenovo.
- They are also planning a limited edition Xbox-branded Quest headset.
Meta's Strategy for VR Dominance
- Meta's move to open its VR OS is a strategic attempt to become the "Microsoft of VR."
- Zuckerberg aims to create an open ecosystem similar to Android or early PC market.