The AI-ronman 🚀

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Quick Takes ⚡

1. StarCoder2: Series of LLMs designed for code generation

2. Microsoft Partners with Dentsu: Copilot for finance in real-world applications

3. Metas Llama 3 is set to release in July and could be twice the size

4. OpenAI & Figure's $675M robotic revolution

5. Tim Cook says Apple will ‘break new ground’ in GenAI this year

6. Adobe introduces music GenAI control

7. Alibaba's EMO AI: Revolutionizing "Talking Head" videos with single image

8. SEC eyes OpenAI's Sam Altman for potential investor mislead

9. Amazon's $1 Billion bet: AI & robotics to transform warehouses

Deep Dive 🔍

•  StarCoder2: Series of LLMs designed for code generation💻
  
  The collaboration of Nvidia, Hugging Face, and ServiceNow birthed StarCoder2, a groundbreaking series of LLMs engineered for code generation. Available in three sizes with significant advancements in training data, it supports over 600 programming languages, including less common ones like COBOL and mathematics-oriented languages. StarCoder2 ensures high-performance code generation across various tasks while cutting computing costs through optimizations from ServiceNow, Hugging Face, and Nvidia frameworks. Notably, the 3B model matches the performance of its larger predecessor. StarCoder2 is openly accessible for commercial and academic purposes.

• Microsoft Partners with Dentsu : Copilot for finance in real-world applications
  
  Microsoft has launched Copilot for Finance, an AI-driven chatbot aimed at simplifying routine financial activities in Excel and Outlook. Now available for public testing, this tool connects with SAP and Dynamics 365 to facilitate automated variance analysis. Through its collaboration with Dentsu, the utility of Copilot for Finance in revolutionizing actual workflow processes is showcased, emphasizing its capacity to expedite financial tasks and deliver valuable insights for informed decision-making.

• Metas Llama 3 is set to release in July and could be twice the size 📈 
  
  In July, Meta intends to launch Llama 3, its latest language model, to compete with OpenAI's GPT-4. Llama 3 is focused on offering nuanced explanations on complex topics, moving away from the practice of restricting queries. This model will improve its understanding of context-sensitive words, thereby reducing errors in interpretation. Meta will establish specialized teams to safeguard the model's reliability and tone. Llama 3, potentially having twice as many parameters as its predecessor, might exceed the 140 billion mark. Whether it will stick to language processing or expand to include image handling is yet to be determined. Meta continues to push forward in the generative AI space, adhering to its partially open-source policy, despite facing challenges.
  
  
  

• OpenAI & Figures $675M robotic revolution 🤖
  
  Figure's humanoid robots are set for an upgrade with OpenAI's cutting-edge AI, thanks to a colossal $675M funding boost. Expect smarter, language-savvy robots rolling out in BMW plants soon. Real-world tasks? Figure's robots ace them autonomously, setting a new industry standard. This partnership might just be a glimpse into OpenAI's ambitious blueprint for the future. 🚀

• Tim Cook says Apple will ‘break new ground’ in GenAI this year 🚀 
  
  Tim Cook has announced Apple's new focus on generative AI (GenAI), stepping back from the electric car initiative. This strategic shift was confirmed during the shareholders' meeting and through internal staff reassignments. Apple's careful approach to GenAI, mainly for internal purposes, is set to expand with improvements to Siri, Spotlight, and Apple Music, which may soon support complex interactions and AI-generated content. Developers could see AI-enhanced functionalities in Xcode, with these features expected to debut at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference. Apple engineers are making significant contributions to GenAI with their academic and open-source work. The anticipated improvements to the Neural Engine in future iPhone models reflect Apple's strategic emphasis on AI innovation.

• Adobe introduces music GenAI control 🎼
  
  Adobe's Music GenAI Control, showcased at the Hot Pod Summit 2024, is a pioneering AI prototype transforming the music editing landscape. Users can generate melodies from simple text prompts and refine their creations within the platform, adjusting elements like tempo and song structure to their preference, guided by reference melodies. This collaboration with academia aims to bring image-like editing precision to sound, with Adobe hinting at the tool's future role in its comprehensive editing suite, promising significant advancements in music production.

• Alibaba's EMO AI: Revolutionizing "Talking Head" videos with single image 📹
  
  Alibaba's EMO AI has taken video creation to new heights by generating realistic "talking head" videos using just one image and corresponding audio. Leveraging advanced neural networks and diffusion techniques, EMO AI captures complex facial movements from sound, offering a level of expressiveness beyond conventional approaches. It consistently preserves the character's original identity, delivers smooth animations with diverse expressions, and is compatible with various portrait types, including realistic, anime, and 3D, all while maintaining precise lip-syncing.

• SEC eyes OpenAI's Sam Altman for potential investor mislead 🕵️‍♂️
  
  The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is looking into Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, for possibly deceiving investors through his internal messages. After being temporarily removed, Altman was reinstated as CEO, and OpenAI introduced a new board, led by Bret Taylor. This SEC action seems to be a direct consequence of allegations made by the previous board, although no specific deceptive communication has been identified. Meanwhile, Altman is negotiating funding for a new chip project, and OpenAI has recently secured a valuation over $80 billion. Neither the SEC, OpenAI, nor Microsoft has issued statements regarding the investigation.

• Amazon's $1 Billion bet: AI & robotics to transform warehouses 📦
  
  Amazon is set to invest a hefty $1 billion in startups that are merging AI and robotics into warehouse automation, aiming to boost logistics through generative AI. Its venture capital division will lead this initiative, planning to accelerate investments in 2024, starting with companies like Mantis Robotics, known for its cooperative robotic arms. This strategy not only mirrors the growing fascination with generative AI, capable of quickly generating text, images, and code but also seeks to refine warehouse functions while preserving human roles, merely adjusting their tasks.

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