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News roundup

The top stories in AI today.

NEW LAUNCHES

The latest features, products & partnerships in AI

• Reuters partners with Meta for AI content collaboration

• Anthropic just gave Claude the ability to do advanced data analysis and coding

• The latest news on Apple’s AI strategy and App Store changes

• Microsoft Photos to get new “super resolution” AI feature

• Canva introduces ‘Dream Lab’ with advanced AI image generation powers

• ComfyUI’s new desktop app just made AI image generation more accessible

AGENTS

Launches, research & more from Agent Report

• Asana’s new AI Studio lets teams design AI agents without coding

• Why successful AI implementation requires a focus on long-term value creation

• Security experts concerned with Claude’s new ability to control personal computers

• UiPath expands automation toolset with AI agents

• Microsoft’s autonomous AI agents are here — what will it mean for your job?

IMPLEMENTATION

Announcements, strategies, predictions & tools

• New Google survey shows over 75% of developers now use AI daily

• How IT firm Atera leveraged AI for a groundbreaking ad campaign

• Practical tips to increase productivity and creativity with ChatGPT

• The top tech trends shaping 2025, according to Gartner

• Forrester Predictions 2025 report says these workplace strategies are key to success

HARDWARE

Computers, phones, chips & AI powered devices

• Realme confirms AI features in upcoming smartphone release

• Raspberry Pi’s new AI accelerator add-on enhances performance

• Survey shows smartphone buyers prioritize battery life over AI features

• Kindle Scribe AI features expand to older e-reader models

• Meta beats Apple and Google in the race to put powerful AI on mobile devices

• Is Humane’s AI wearable the next BlackBerry?

• How Andreessen Horowitz is enabling startups to cheaply access computing power

MODELS

Deployment, research, training & infrastructure

• OpenAI will reportedly release a new AI model called Orion in December

• Meta releases ‘quantized models’ to efficiently run AI on mobile devices

• How numerical precision impacts mathematical reasoning in AI models

• Why TED crowd was left stunned by OpenAI scientist’s recent AI talk

• Liquid AI is showing the AI community what it can learn from… worms

What’s happening in AI right now

The race to put AI models on your phone

Google's Gemini and OpenAI's GPT-4 may dominate headlines, but another AI battleground is already in your pocket. Meta has made a surprising leap forward by releasing compressed versions of their Llama models that can run directly on smartphones, achieving up to 4x faster performance while using 56% less space than their original versions.

The New Mobile Frontier

The development marks a significant departure from the cloud-based AI that currently powers most applications. By optimizing their models specifically for mobile devices and partnering with chip manufacturers like Qualcomm and MediaTek, Meta is bypassing traditional platform gatekeepers and potentially democratizing access to AI technology across the mobile ecosystem.

This technical achievement isn't just about making models smaller - it's about fundamentally changing how we interact with AI. Running models directly on phones could enhance privacy, reduce latency, and enable AI features to work without an internet connection.

A market-reality check

But there's a catch. Despite the tech industry's enthusiasm for mobile AI, consumers seem less convinced. Recent survey data shows that only 10% of smartphone owners currently use AI features like photo editing, and a mere 14% express excitement about future AI capabilities. Instead, 61% of users prioritize battery life when considering upgrades, while 46% focus on storage capacity.

The Platform Play

Meta's strategy here is noteworthy for several reasons. Unlike Apple's secretive approach or Google's selective releases, Meta is open-sourcing their compressed models. This move could accelerate the development of mobile AI applications and challenge the traditional app store dynamics that have dominated mobile computing for the past decade.

Looking ahead

For developers: The availability of efficient, open-source models creates new opportunities to build AI-powered applications without depending on cloud services or dealing with API costs.

For businesses: Organizations should start considering how on-device AI might enable new products or services, particularly in situations where privacy or internet connectivity are concerns.

For consumers: While AI features might not be driving purchase decisions yet, the integration of more efficient AI could improve basic smartphone functions without compromising battery life or performance.

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This week on the podcast

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In this episode, the hosts Anthony Batt and Shane Robinson with guest Joe Veroneau from Conveyor discuss outsmarting paperwork. Conveyor is a company that helps automate security reviews and document sharing between companies. They use AI technology, specifically language models, to automate the process of filling out security questionnaires. This saves customers a significant amount of time and improves the quality of their responses.

AI events

Best way to get AI literate? Go to some awesome events.

We’re thrilled to share that COAI is partnering with HumanX 2025—the AI conference that’s set to redefine the future of technology. Taking place on March 10-13, 2025 at The Fontainebleau Las Vegas, this forum is where the brightest minds in AI will gather to shape what’s next. And we want you to join us!

Why attend HumanX?
HumanX isn’t just another tech conference. It’s a unique opportunity to:

• Connect with industry leaders, C-suite executives, policymakers, and innovators from around the globe.

• Learn from top-tier speakers like Kevin Weil, Clara Shih, and Sridhar Ramaswamy about the latest AI trends and how they’re transforming cross-functional industries.

• Explore personalized strategies and solutions to drive your business forward with AI.

Whether you’re a startup, an established business, or an AI pro looking to make meaningful connections, HumanX is the place where AI meets opportunity.

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