The synergy between hardware developers and model developers is crucial for the advancement of technology. NVIDIA exemplifies this dynamic by prioritizing partnerships over solo endeavors, allowing for co-evolution of hardware alongside model innovations. This collaboration is often overlooked, yet it plays a vital role in driving progress in the industry, as seen in successful projects like Microsoft's Turing NLG, which emerged from such partnerships.
Our 179th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!
With hosts Andrey Kurenkov (https://twitter.com/andrey_kurenkov) and Jeremie Harris (https://twitter.com/jeremiecharris)
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Episode Highlights:
- Grok 2's beta release features new image generation using Black Forest Labs' tech.
- Google introduces Gemini Voice Chat Mode available to subscribers and integrates it into Pixel Buds Pro 2.
- Huawei's Ascend 910C AI chip aims to rival NVIDIA's H100 amidst US export controls.
- Overview of potential risks of unaligned AI models and skepticism around SingularityNet's AGI supercomputer claims.
Timestamps + Links:
- (00:00:00) Intro / Banter
- (00:02:15) Response to listener comments / corrections
- Tools & Apps
- Applications & Business
- Projects & Open Source
- Research & Advancements
- Policy & Safety
- Synthetic Media & Art
- (01:56:21) AI Song Outro