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Perplexity's One-Click Shopping Launch, Nvidia's New GPU, and OpenAI's $16M Licensing Deal
Stefan
November 19, 2024
Hi there,
Welcome to the latest edition of the Daily AI Brief. Today, we spotlight Perplexity’s innovative shopping feature debuting for Black Friday, OpenAI’s significant licensing agreement, and Nvidia’s latest breakthrough in AI supercomputing.
Let’s dive into the highlights:
Perplexity is set to introduce its Pro one-click shopping feature just in time for Black Friday, integrating shopping widgets within search results for swift purchases. Initially available in the US, this feature promises potential partnerships with Amazon and future enhancements for direct payments. Read more
Mistral has launched updated AI models and chat functionalities, including Le Chat's web search and content modification tools, alongside advanced text and image processing capabilities. Read more
OpenAI is paying Dotdash Meredith at least $16 million annually to license its content, as part of its strategy to train language models. This deal, announced in May, includes collaboration on an ad-targeting tool and reflects OpenAI's broader agreements with multiple major publishers. Read more
Legal filings reveal that OpenAI once explored acquiring Cerebras in 2017 to enhance its chip manufacturing capabilities, but the deal never materialized. Read more
AWS has launched the Multi-Agent Orchestrator, a new framework to manage multiple AI agents and handle complex conversations, integrating with AWS Lambda and other platforms. Read more
Cerebras Systems has unveiled a groundbreaking processor that runs the Llama-3.1 405B model 700 times faster than the Frontier supercomputer, setting new records in AI processing speed and efficiency. Read more
Google.org pledges $20 million to support AI-driven scientific breakthroughs, focusing on rare diseases, biology, and sustainability, with plans to aid 15 organizations by 2026. Read more
At the SC24 conference, Nvidia introduced the H200 NVL GPU, promising enhanced performance in AI supercomputing with improved memory and bandwidth, alongside tools for scientific research, drug discovery, and climate prediction. Read more
xAI, Elon Musk's AI initiative, has redirected a significant $6 billion server order from Supermicro to Dell due to Supermicro's financial instability and potential NASDAQ delisting, providing Dell and its suppliers an opportunity to meet increased demand. Read more
At the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, China's President Xi Jinping advocated for AI to be accessible to all nations, emphasizing international cooperation and warning against protectionism disguised as green development. Read more
TwinMind, a startup founded by ex-Google X employees, introduces a new AI assistant designed to remember everything about its users, setting it apart from competitors like OpenAI's ChatGPT. The company has raised significant funding and aims to integrate the app into users' daily lives with versions for iPhone and Chrome available now. Read more
Tech mogul Xavier Niel cautions that Europe risks being left behind in the AI race unless it leverages its unique strengths and addresses regulatory challenges. Read more
Microsoft has inaugurated a new AI and robotics research facility in Tokyo's Minato Ward, collaborating with local universities and companies to integrate AI with Japan's renowned robotics expertise. Read more
Index Exchange and Cognitiv have teamed up to integrate generative AI into programmatic advertising, enhancing ad targeting by analyzing websites without relying on cookies. Read more
At Supercomputing 2024, DDN introduced significant upgrades to its data intelligence platform, developed with NVIDIA, providing a 60% performance boost and improved data management features. Read more
David Fritsche joins Mission Critical Partners to advance AI initiatives aimed at improving public safety and justice, leveraging his extensive experience and award-winning expertise. Read more
At the SC24 conference, Dell announced its AI Factory expansion, introducing high-powered servers like the PowerEdge XE9685L and XE7740, designed for high-density AI workloads and efficient energy use. Read more
Researchers from the University of California Davis have used AI to facilitate a 20-minute conversation with a humpback whale off the Alaskan coast, offering new insights into marine biology and the quest for extraterrestrial communication. Read more
NASA's new chat-based Earth Copilot, created with Microsoft's AI, simplifies complex satellite data into easy-to-understand information, making it accessible to all. Read more
Andrej Karpathy has released an insightful video tutorial on large language models, discussing the balance between centralized and decentralized AI, while hinting at potential new developments in hybrid AI systems. Read more
San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie has appointed OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to his diverse transition team, aiming to leverage tech expertise for downtown recovery and AI integration in city governance. Read more
Mass General Brigham and Emory, among others, are evaluating AI technology from major companies in simulated clinical settings to create a public leaderboard that guides health systems in choosing the best AI tools. Read more
Senator Edward J. Markey has proposed the AI Civil Rights Act aimed at regulating algorithms to protect civil rights, mandating evaluations and transparency to prevent discriminatory practices in crucial areas like employment and justice. Read more
The University of Illinois introduces DeltaAI, a $30 million AI research system funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, designed to enhance nationwide research capabilities and accelerate AI advancements. Read more
Wits University has introduced the Machine Intelligence and Neural Discovery (MIND) Institute to bolster AI research and influence policy-making on AI ethics across Africa, starting with an investment of 60 million rand. Read more
Marc Benioff has commended Google's new Gemini AI voice assistant for its advanced real-time interaction capabilities, marking a significant step forward in the evolution of consumer AI technology. Read more
AWS has launched AWS App Studio, a tool that enables app creation and modification using natural language, now accessible in the US West and Europe AWS Regions. Read more
HarperCollins has approached authors, including Daniel Kibblesmith, with offers to include their books in AI language model training deals, sparking concern over the future of authorship. Read more
In its recent IPO filing, ServiceTitan has cited large language models from Microsoft and OpenAI as potential risk factors, highlighting issues such as inaccurate information, data exposure, and reliance on costly third-party services. Read more
Major Chinese companies like Alibaba, ByteDance, and Meituan are growing their AI teams in the US, navigating export restrictions on AI chips crucial for development. Read more
Despite Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI for deviating from its nonprofit roots, investor Josh Kushner has expressed admiration for Musk, highlighting respect among OpenAI's leadership for him at the Fortune Global Forum. Read more
Startup Gemesys has raised €8.6 million to advance its brain-inspired AI chips, which aim to lower energy consumption and enhance data privacy by processing information directly on devices. Read more
Temple University is the first in its region to implement ZeroEyes, an AI system designed to detect firearms via security cameras and enhance safety by alerting school staff and first responders. Read more
Zapia, leveraging Claude and Google Cloud's Vertex AI, has revolutionized local commerce in Latin America by using AI to enhance consumer interactions via messaging apps, achieving rapid growth and high user satisfaction. Read more
Panoptic Junction, an AI-powered cybersecurity tool, is entering a year-long pilot with U.S. Cyber Command to enhance cybersecurity measures as part of President Biden's AI executive order. Read more
SK Telecom has tested a new AI-powered customer support platform, enhancing information access and easing workloads for agents since its launch in mid-October. Read more