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Big news today...Our old AI friend, Bard got his name changed after an entire year. We think it was a very smart and unrivaled choice for a name since a Bard is ‘someone who says things’. Gemini, on the other hand, has the advantage of picking a name that, like "Google" also starts with a "G". 🤔
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Bard gets a name upgrade to “Gemini”
Is Sam Altman the new Steve Jobs of AI?
Minecraft could be the key to creating adaptable AI
Bard gets a name upgrade to “Gemini”
Remember Bard, the friendly AI bot you could chat with in 2023? Well, it just got a major upgrade and a new name: Gemini!
The primary change involves access to Gemini Ultra 1.0, which Google describes as its most advanced AI model to date.
What’s New?
Gemini Advanced: This premium experience grants you access to Ultra 1.0 for a monthly subscription.
Google unveiled a dedicated Gemini mobile app, allowing users to interact with the AI on the go. The app facilitates chatting, writing, and coding functionalities.
More languages: Gemini is already available in over 40 languages, and more are on the way!
Should you use ChatGPT or Gemini?
Early reports suggest that ChatGPT-4 showcased superior speed and proficiency in logical reasoning and coding tasks. Meanwhile, Gemini excelled in language translation and proactive engagement, with integrations such as Google search results and upcoming Workspace app support.
However, Gemini's cautious approach may limit open dialogue, contrasting with ChatGPT-4's fearless exploration of topics while Gemini avoids controversial topics entirely.
Is Sam Altman the new Steve Jobs of AI?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman seeks a staggering $5 to $7 trillion to jumpstart global AI chip production for advanced artificial intelligence. That’s a larger amount of money than the combined valuations of the world’s two most valuable companies, Apple and Microsoft.
Why The Push?
OpenAI's own massive language models, like ChatGPT, rely heavily on these chips, and Altman believes the industry needs a major upgrade to keep pace with AI advancements. He's reportedly in talks with investors, including the UAE government, to fund this moonshot project.
This Isn’t Altman’s First Foray Into the Chip Game.
He previously explored ventures like "Tigris" and invested in Rain Neuromorphics, but faced controversy due to potential conflicts of interest. With OpenAI's growing popularity and influence, this proposal carries significant weight.
The Potential Impact Is Huge.
If successful, this project could reshape the AI landscape. It could create new players, and disrupt established giants like Nvidia as it currently dominates the AI chip market, controlling approximately 80% of it.
It could ultimately impact the development and accessibility of AI technology. Whether this is a positive disruption or a threat to competition remains to be seen.
Can AI survive Minecraft?
Researchers are using the popular game Minecraft to challenge AI models and potentially unlock the key to creating adaptable, human-like intelligence.
The Challenge:
Current AI training often gives models just the necessary information for specific tasks, neglecting extraneous details. This limits their ability to handle real-world complexities.
AI must learn to navigate complex problems with multiple steps, just like humans do in real-world situations.
The Solution:
Enter MinePlanner, a Minecraft-based test designed by Steven James and his team. Here, AI models are dropped into unfamiliar environments and must solve construction problems, sifting through irrelevant information and planning ahead to achieve goals.
The Results:
Early tests show even advanced planning AI models struggling with MinePlanner's challenges. This highlights the need for AI that can learn and adapt in open-ended situations.
James hopes MinePlanner will guide research towards more versatile AI capable of tackling messy real-world problems. By learning to ignore distractions and plan effectively in Minecraft, AI could take a step closer to true general intelligence.
What’s more?
How Walmart, Delta, Chevron and Starbucks are using AI to monitor employee messages
UPS lays off 12,000 managers as AI replaces jobs.
Israel deploys AI-enabled military technology in the Gaza conflict
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has announced that Google One now has more than 100 million subscribers, and the company will be focusing on "building on that momentum" with the freshly launched AI Premium Plan offering features powered by Google's recently announced Gemini AI model.
AI art to sip your coffee with…
Prompt: A cybernetic jungle where robotic animals roam amidst neon foliage and digital streams.
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