Today in AI

• News roundup

• Today’s big story

• AI research changing the world

• Tool spotlight

• This week on the podcast

News roundup

The top stories in AI today.

NEW LAUNCHES

The latest features, products, rounds & partnerships in AI

• Vera AI launches ‘AI Gateway’ to help companies safely scale AI adoption

• OpenAI’s new API lets you build real-time voice apps — at a substantial premium

• Priceline launches AI voice assistant powered by OpenAI

• Accenture launches Nvidia unit to accelerate enterprise AI

• Google Gemini just got a new feature that makes image sharing easier

• Amazon slashes prices on AI-powered Fire tablets pre-Prime Day

• AI startup helps patients overturn insurance denials

• Microsoft unveils AI-powered Recall feature in major Windows 11 update

GOVERNMENT

Press releases, regulation, defense & politics.

• AI pioneer warns of catastrophic future without more regulation

• Ukraine is using AI-powered avatars to help citizens access social services

• Biden administration to invest $100M in AI-driven semiconductor tech

• Third-party breaches and AI dominate state CISOs’ threat concerns

• California governor vetoes major AI regulation bill

• How AI startup Veritone is using AI to enhance public safety

FUTURE OF WORK

Jobs are changing — are you?

• Microsoft AI chief: ‘ever present’ personal AI companions are coming

• What other industries can learn from creatives’ fight against AI

• How AI can empower businesses to achieve ‘decision dominance’

• The cognitive disconnect between physicians and AI, and how to overcome it

• Why AI analytics software is crucial to unlocking value for SMBs

• AI skills are crucial for students’ career readiness, but not everyone agrees

MODELS

Deployment, research, training, infrastructure

• How ‘specialized’ AI models are changing industries, research and society

• Google reportedly developing advanced AI model that mimics human reasoning

• A new generation of AI mobile apps is about to come to Android phones

• DeepMind’s SCoRe shows LLMs can learn from their own mistakes

• 5 AI prompts to validate your business ideas instantly

What’s happening in AI right now

OpenAI's recent string of announcements

OpenAI's recent string of announcements has sent shockwaves through the AI industry, signaling a new phase in the ongoing race for AI dominance. The company’s valuation has skyrocketed to $157 billion, nearly doubling from $86 billion in a matter of months. This astronomical figure puts OpenAI in the same league as established giants like Goldman Sachs and Uber, highlighting the immense value investors see in AI's potential.

But OpenAI isn't just accumulating capital – it's rapidly evolving its technology and business strategy to maintain its edge in an increasingly competitive landscape.

Empowering developers, democratizing AI

At its recent DevDay 2024 conference, OpenAI unveiled a suite of new features aimed at making AI more accessible and affordable for developers and businesses alike. These innovations include:

1. Prompt Caching: A cost-saving measure that allows developers to reuse previously processed prompts.

2. Vision Fine-Tuning: Enabling more specialized image recognition applications.

3. Realtime API: Facilitating fluid, real-time conversations with language models.

4. Model Distillation: Simplifying the creation of smaller, more efficient AI models.

These updates, coupled with significant price cuts, represent a strategic pivot towards empowering developers and fostering a more sustainable AI ecosystem. By lowering barriers to entry, OpenAI is potentially accelerating innovation across various industries.

The rise of AI agents

Perhaps the most intriguing development is OpenAI's plan to launch AI "agents" in 2025. These autonomous AI entities will be capable of performing complex tasks independently, potentially revolutionizing how we interact with technology. Imagine an AI assistant that can not only manage your emails but also write books or execute month-long projects in a matter of hours.

While the potential for increased productivity is enticing, the development of AI agents raises critical questions about safety, ethics, and human oversight. As these technologies near reality, ongoing dialogue about responsible development and deployment becomes increasingly crucial.

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AI research changing the world

The latest breakthroughs and most pivotal papers — broken down in language anyone can understand.

Tsinghua University Research: AI Breaks 2,000-Word Barrier

Imagine a world where AI doesn't just respond to prompts but crafts entire novels, comprehensive research papers, or in-depth investigative reports. This future is now on the horizon, according to groundbreaking research from Tsinghua University. Their study introduces LongWriter, a revolutionary approach that extends AI's text generation capabilities from a mere 2,000 words to an astounding 10,000+ words. This isn't just about quantity; it's a potential paradigm shift in how we create, consume, and interact with written content. The researchers have developed AgentWrite, an innovative pipeline that allows AI to plan, structure, and execute long-form writing tasks with coherence and depth previously thought impossible. This breakthrough could reshape industries from journalism to academia, potentially automating the creation of first drafts for books, research papers, and comprehensive reports. However, it also raises profound questions about the future of human creativity and the job market for writers. As AI becomes capable of producing novel-length content, how will we redefine authorship, creativity, and the value of human-generated ideas? The implications extend far beyond the realm of writing, potentially transforming how we approach complex problem-solving and project planning across various sectors.

The AI tool we’re loving right now

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• AI voice changing & cloning

• Background music generator

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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.