Mark Zuckerberg feeling generous 🦎

AI for Everyone: Meta

Meta has released a new artificial intelligence model called Llama 2, presenting it as a free and powerful alternative to the AI models offered by OpenAI and Google. This open-source model, distributed by Microsoft through its Azure cloud service and compatible with the Windows operating system, was previously accessible only to select academics for research. Mark Zuckerberg, Meta's CEO, emphasises the potential of open-source technology to drive innovation by allowing more developers to build with new technologies. Llama 2, which has been pre-trained on significantly more data than its predecessor, poses a challenge to the early market dominance of companies like OpenAI. It is part of a broader trend in the tech industry, where major players like Google and Amazon are also offering diverse AI models to their business customers. This move by Meta could disrupt rivals' revenue models based on proprietary technology. While it's great that Mark Zuckerberg is offering AI for free with Llama 2, one can't help but wonder if he's just trying to make friends with the robots early on

AI Chips Dilemma

The competition in the AI chip arena started a year ago, and assessing the current frontrunner is becoming increasingly challenging with each passing day. While my bets would still be on Nvidia and IBM, it appears that Sam Altman is actively promoting his own perspective in this unfolding scenario. After being reinstated as OpenAI CEO, he signed a letter of intent for OpenAI to spend $51 million on AI chips from a startup called Rain AI during his previous tenure as CEO. Altman had also personally invested more than $1 million in Rain AI. The deal, not previously reported, indicates potential conflicts of interest and the entanglement of Altman's personal investments with his role as OpenAI CEO. Rain AI is developing neuromorphic processing units (NPUs) designed to replicate features of the human brain.

Another day Another LLM: Google Launches Gemini

Back in 2018, Sundar Pichai presented a demonstration of Google Duplex, an AI assistant that effortlessly scheduled an appointment with a hair salon. The promise was to enhance efficiency for local businesses. However, I'm still eagerly awaiting the realisation of that AI assistant yet comes another news where they just unveiled Gemini, its most expansive and sophisticated AI model yet, poised to redefine AI applications. Gemini comes in three versions: Gemini Ultra, the most powerful; Gemini Pro, versatile across various tasks; and Gemini Nano, designed for specific tasks and mobile devices. This groundbreaking model will be available for licensing through Google Cloud, enabling developers and enterprises to incorporate it into their own applications starting December 13. Gemini's diverse applications range from enhancing customer service through chatbots to trend analysis for advertising and content creation for marketing campaigns. Remarkably, Gemini Ultra excels in MMLU, surpassing human expertise in a wide array of subjects, showcasing exceptional nuance and problem-solving skills. Google CEO Sundar Pichai highlights Gemini's multimodal capabilities, integrating text, code, audio, image, and video. While Gemini Pro is set to enhance Google's Bard chatbot, the forthcoming Bard Advanced will leverage Gemini Ultra. Although Google has yet to detail monetization plans, Gemini's launch marks a significant advancement in AI, challenging competitors and setting new standards in AI capabilities. With Gemini's ability to analyze and correct math homework, students might just start blaming the AI for their homework mistakes!

Prompt Bites

One effective prompt engineering tip for ChatGPT is to be specific and clear in your questions. Providing detailed context or specifying the desired format of the response helps ChatGPT understand your needs better, leading to more accurate answers. For example, instead of asking "Tell me about solar energy," ask "An expert in solar energy is explaining to a small group how solar panels convert sunlight into electricity. They compare solar panel efficiency with fossil fuels, using simple language and visual aids to illustrate key points about photovoltaic processes, energy output, and environmental impacts in an interactive setting." This guides the AI to provide an informative response because here you are providing the task, context, exemplar and persona component

AI Trick of the Week 🎤

For Content creators looking to improve the audio quality of their recordings, Adobe's Enhance Speech feature is a game-changer. This tool, available in Adobe's audio and video editing software, uses advanced algorithms to isolate and enhance spoken words, effectively reducing or eliminating background noises. By simply uploading their audio clip into the software and selecting the Enhance Speech option, creators can quickly refine their audio, ensuring that their message is clear and professional. This feature is particularly useful for creators who record in less-than-ideal environments, allowing them to produce high-quality content without needing expensive recording equipment or studio space.