Muskโs xAI Gambit: $6B for Chips & Universe Secrets
Elon Muskโs xAI is raising $6B at a $50B valuation to fund 100,000 Nvidia chips for its Memphis supercomputer, powering Teslaโs Full Self Driving and xAIโs Grok chatbot.
Backed by $5B from Middle Eastern sovereign funds, xAI aims to rival ChatGPT and Bard while exploring โthe true nature of the universe.โ
- $6B funding, including $5B from Middle East investors.
- 100,000 Nvidia chips for AI innovation.
Coca-Cola’s AI Christmas Magic: 110 Ads in Days!
Coca-Colaโs iconic holiday ad got an AI twist, producing 110 versions in days using tools like Stable Diffusion and DALL-E. Creative leaders call this a โrevolutionaryโ leap for ad making.
Customized for global markets, this AI-driven approach redefines creativity, enabling high-quality, budget-friendly ideas to thrive.
- 110 versions crafted in days with AI tools.
- Global customization made easy.
- AI empowers creatives to do more with less.
Create, Style, Impress! Google Docs’ AI Image Magic!
Google Docs now allows users to create stunning inline images using AI! Powered by the Imagen 3 model, this feature generates photorealistic visuals with simple text prompts.
Rolling out for Workspace and Gemini plan users, the tool offers options for styling, aspect ratio, and image selection. It’s a game-changer for document customization.
- Generate photorealistic images with text prompts.
- Exclusive to Google Workspace and Gemini subscribers.
- Feature enhances productivity and creativity in documents.
๏ธ Too Many Tabs? Meet Side Space โ Your AI-Powered Savior!
Robert Shawโs Side Space v1.0 is here! This AI-powered vertical tab manager simplifies browsing by grouping and organizing tabs smartly in a sleek side panel. No more tab chaosโfind what you need effortlessly! Perfect for power users juggling countless tabs.
- AI organizes tabs into logical groups.
- Vertical panel keeps your browsing clutter-free.
- Simple, efficient, and made for multitaskers.
Microsoftโs Carbon Gamble: Can a DAC Bake-Off Save the Climate?
Microsoft partners with RBC to invest in Deep Skyโs innovative Direct Air Capture (DAC) project, aiming to offset rising AI emissions. Eight startups will compete to perfect DAC tech.
The Alberta-based site offers shared solar power and storage permitting, letting startups focus on efficient carbon removal. Carbon credits roll out by June 2024.
- Microsoft pledges to go carbon-negative by 2030.
- Invests in DAC for scalable, impactful solutions.
- Aims to fast-track innovation to combat climate change.
AI Takes the Beat: Fresno Police Embrace Report-Writing Tech!
Fresno Police use Draft One, an AI-powered tool, to streamline report writing. Transcribing bodycam audio, it drafts detailed, factual reports in seconds, saving officers up to 30 minutes per case.
Currently limited to misdemeanors, the tool is slated for wider use by 2025. While boosting efficiency, it sparks debates on accuracy and accountability in justice.
- Draft One relies solely on bodycam audio.
- Officers review, edit, and testify to report accuracy.
- Saves time while improving report quality.
Leaked Emails Expose OpenAIโs Turbulent Origins: Musk, Altman, and Power Struggles!
Emails between Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and Ilya Sutskever reveal OpenAI’s rocky start. Concerns included Muskโs control ambitions and doubts about Altmanโs true motivations for AGI.
Sutskever feared AGI dictatorship and questioned leadership dynamics. These emails, now public due to a lawsuit, offer a rare glimpse into OpenAIโs early ethical and power debates.
- Musk insisted on CEO status, raising concerns over AGI control.
- Sutskever questioned Altmanโs transparency and goals.
- Lawsuit claims OpenAI deviated from its nonprofit mission.
Bluesky Stands Firm: No User Data for AI Training!
Bluesky, the platform founded by Jack Dorsey, assures its users that their data will remain untouched in generative AI training, unlike rivals like X (formerly Twitter). Bluesky is developing generative AI features but focuses on ethical practices, gaining attention amidst growing concerns over data usage.
- Bluesky’s Approach: No user data will fuel its AI. Current AI tools help with moderation and discovery but exclude personal content.
- Rivals Under Fire: Platforms like X and Meta are using user data for AI, sparking backlash. X recently updated its privacy policy to reflect this.
- A User-Centric Promise: Bluesky aims to balance innovation and privacy, contrasting with competitors leveraging human-made data.
- This move places Bluesky as a trusted alternative in a market increasingly scrutinized for its AI practices.
๐ ChatGPTโs Windows App Now Open to All Users!
The ChatGPT Windows desktop app, once exclusive to premium subscribers, is now available to free users! You can download it from the Microsoft Store and enjoy the same features as the web and mobile apps, right on your PC.
- Seamless Experience: Features include conversation mode, voice options, and support for scanning images.
- Free & Premium Options: Free users can explore basic functionalities, while premium users ($20/month) enjoy higher limits and better workflow integration.
- Comparison to Microsoft Copilot: ChatGPT continues to compete strongly, offering a dedicated app while Microsoft integrates Copilot directly into Windows.
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