Tag: ai
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UAE’s TII launches Falcon 3: A new generation of efficient Language Models
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), backed by the UAE government, has introduced Falcon 3, a significant advancement in Small Language Model (SLM) technology. This new family of open-source models represents a strategic move toward more accessible and efficient AI implementations. The Falcon 3 series comprises four model variants—1B, 3B, 7B, and 10B parameters—each available in…
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Connecting data: Perplexity acquires Carbon to enhance AI search
Perplexity AI has made a significant move in the tech landscape by acquiring Carbon, a Seattle-based startup specializing in data connectivity for large language models. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Perplexity’s AI capabilities by integrating Carbon’s advanced retrieval engine, which connects external data sources to AI systems. Users can expect to link popular applications…
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xAI secures $6 billion series C funding for advanced AI development
Elon Musk’s xAI has announced the successful closure of its $6 billion Series C funding round, attracting investments from prominent firms including A16Z, Blackrock, Fidelity Management & Research Company, and strategic partners NVIDIA and AMD. This substantial funding milestone follows significant technological advancements since the company’s Series B round in May 2024. The company has…
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xAI expands Grok’s accessibility with new iOS app and web platform
xAI, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, is broadening access to its Grok chatbot through a new iOS application, currently in beta testing across select countries including Australia. This expansion marks a significant shift from Grok’s previous exclusivity to X (formerly Twitter) platform users. The standalone application showcases comprehensive AI capabilities, incorporating real-time data access from…
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Top open-source Language Models in 2024
The landscape of open-source Language Models continues to evolve, with various models offering unique capabilities. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the top models currently shaping the industry in 2024. LLaMA 3 (8B-70B parameters) Meta’s upgraded model offers two variants: 8B and 70B parameters. The 70B version demonstrates exceptional efficiency in language modeling and question-answering tasks.…
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AI evolution continues: OpenAI’s O3 model takes reasoning to the next level
On December 20, 2024, OpenAI introduced its latest AI models, o3 and o3-mini, designed to enhance reasoning capabilities by employing a “private chain of thought” methodology. This approach enables the models to internally deliberate before generating responses, leading to more accurate and contextually appropriate outputs. The o3 model represents a significant advancement over its predecessor,…
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Google launches experimental AI model with enhanced reasoning capabilities
Google has introduced Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental, a new AI model focused on advanced reasoning capabilities, available through Google AI Studio platform. The model specializes in multimodal understanding, reasoning, and coding, targeting complex problems in programming, mathematics, and physics. Key Features: While promising in concept, early testing reveals some limitations. For instance, the model…
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Dial-An-AI: OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Landlines and WhatsApp
In a surprising move to make AI more accessible, OpenAI has expanded ChatGPT’s reach beyond smartphones and computers to traditional landline phones and WhatsApp. Users can now dial 1-800-CHATGPT (1-800-242-8478) to interact with the AI assistant through voice calls. “Our mission at OpenAI is to make artificial general intelligence beneficial to all of humanity, and…
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Google Labs introduces Whisk: A new approach to image generation
Google Labs has launched Whisk, a novel generative AI tool that lets users create images by prompting with other images, rather than just text. This new approach allows users to remix subjects, scenes, and styles in unique ways, pushing the boundaries of creative image generation. Whisk’s workflow is intuitive: users drag and drop three images…
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OpenAI expands ChatGPT’s web search capabilities to more users
OpenAI is broadening the reach of its AI-powered web search tool within ChatGPT, extending access to a larger user base. This move significantly enhances ChatGPT’s capabilities, transforming it from a purely language-based model into a more versatile tool capable of accessing and integrating real-time information from the web. Previously, the web browsing feature was limited…