Google Lied To Us! (And Other AI News)
Matt Wolfe
24 min, 42 sec
A comprehensive recap of the week's major AI-related events, including updates from Google, OpenAI, AMD, and Meta.
Summary
- Google introduced Gemini, a language model offering three versions: Nano, Pro, and Ultra. Gemini Pro and Ultra are not yet available, and the demo videos for Gemini were found to be misleading.
- OpenAI purchased $51 Million worth of AI chips from R Ai, a start-up backed by OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman. This move has garnered criticism due to potential conflicts of interest.
- Google and McDonald's are implementing new AI technologies, with Google introducing 'Deep Search' and McDonald's partnering with Google Cloud to introduce AI in its restaurants.
- IBM launched mlx, a framework for building Foundation models. This enables developers to create AI models using Apple silicon chips.
- AI video tools continue to evolve, with the launch of Pika 1.0 and Playground V2. Both tools allow the creation of AI-generated videos and animations.
- AMD is releasing a new chip to power faster AI training. Microsoft has signed on to use these AMD chips.
Chapter 1
Google introduced Gemini, a language model with three versions: Nano, Pro, and Ultra. Gemini's demo videos were found to be misleading.
- Google released Gemini, their answer to Chat GPT, with three models: Nano for mobile devices, Pro (currently being tested), and Ultra (not yet available).
- The promotional videos for Gemini have been criticised for their misleading nature, as they were edited to appear real-time.
- Tech Crunch published an article titled 'Google's best Gemini demo was fake', which drew attention to the misleading nature of Google's promotional videos.
Chapter 2
OpenAI purchased $51 Million worth of AI chips from a start-up backed by its CEO, Sam Altman. Altman was also named 'CEO of the Year' by Time Magazine.
- OpenAI purchased $51 Million worth of AI chips from R Ai, a start-up backed by OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman.
- Sam Altman was named 'CEO of the Year' by Time Magazine. Altman's leadership was praised, particularly during a period of internal conflict at OpenAI.
- Despite Altman's claim of having no equity in OpenAI, his personal investment in R Ai indicates a roundabout way of profiting from OpenAI.
Chapter 3
Google introduced 'Deep Search', and McDonald's announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to improve its restaurants through AI.
- Google's 'Deep Search' helps to clarify search queries, ensuring that the search engine fully understands what the user is looking for.
- McDonald's and Google Cloud announced a strategic partnership to connect the latest Cloud technology and apply generative AI solutions across McDonald's restaurants worldwide.
Chapter 4
IBM launched mlx, a framework for building Foundation models, and AMD is releasing a new chip to power faster AI training.
- IBM launched mlx, a framework for building Foundation models, enabling developers to create AI models using Apple silicon chips.
- AMD is releasing a new chip to power faster AI training. Microsoft has signed on to use these AMD chips.
Chapter 5
The launch of Pika 1.0 and Playground V2 marked a significant development in AI video tools, allowing the creation of AI-generated videos and animations.
- Pika 1.0, an AI video tool, was launched, allowing the creation of AI-generated videos. A detailed breakdown of Pika 1.0 will be released in a future video.
- Playground V2 was released, serving as a custom AI image model. The generated images were preferred by 70% of people over images from SDXL in a benchmark test.
Chapter 6
This chapter covers several AI news, including Meta's AI Alliance, McDonald's use of AI, and ongoing research on understanding whale sounds.
- Meta announced its new AI Alliance, an international community of technology developers, researchers, and adopters collaborating to advance open, safe, and responsible AI.
- McDonald's announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to implement AI across its restaurants globally.
- There is ongoing research to understand more about the sounds that whales make and translate their language using AI.
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