Hi there 👋 It's Mathias from Applai, here to unpack the latest developments in the AI world for the week of November 6, 2023. If you’re craving a concise yet thorough understanding of recent AI trends, you’ve come to the right place. From Google's strategic moves and Apple's latest tech reveal to our very own Applai advancements, this post is your four-minute tour of this rapidly evolving field.
It’s not just about algorithms and code; understanding how AI and language models function can be a visual and intuitive experience. The Guardian’s latest explainer sheds light on the complex mechanics of Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Bard in a way that’s accessible to all. These AI marvels can process and generate text in a manner that’s startlingly human-like, and now you can learn how they do it without drowning in tech babble.
Discover the visual guide to AI and language models.
The AI landscape is no stranger to rivalry, and Google's recent $2 billion investment in Anthropic is a testament to the intensifying competition. A whopping $2 billion—that’s how much Google is injecting into Anthropic, stepping up the competition with OpenAI. With such financial muscle, the AI landscape is bound to get more thrilling.
It recalls — though not quite the same — Microsoft’s huge investment in OpenAI early this year. However, with Amazon committing investing as much as $4 billion in Anthropic, the funding gap is closing in rapidly.
Learn about the monumental deal here and here.
Apple's latest ‘Scary Fast’ event brought us the M3 chip, set to power the new iMac and MacBook Pro models. But what piqued our interest was CEO Tim Cook's mention of generative AI during their Q4 earnings call, hinting at Apple's investment in the domain. While they didn't drop AI-centric news at the event, it’s clear they're not sitting on the sidelines.
Catch all the 'Scary Fast' updates and the news from their earnings call here, here and here.
This week on our blog, we explored the realms of Advanced Data Analysis using ChatGPT. Whether it’s sales data or other analytical quests, delve into how ChatGPT can be your data wizard. Check out the full story here.
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As we sign off this week's edition, we hope you're a little more informed and a lot more intrigued. AI is a journey, and we're here to make it an enlightening one.
Stay informed, stay un-hyped,
Mathias Villads from Applai ✌️