OpenAI Unveils Its Groundbreaking AI Search Engine, Mistral’s Large 2: Insights & Predictions

DSA Newsletter: Apex?Labs

Welcome to the Apex Labs edition of the DSA Newsletter, your go-to source for the latest and most exciting developments in the world of AI and tech.?

Let’s explore:

OpenAI Unveils Its Groundbreaking AI Search Engine: What does this mean for users and the tech industry at large?

Mistral’s Large 2 Takes on AI Giants: How will this shake up the competition?

Google’s AI Scores Silver at Math Olympiad: What does this signify for the future of AI in education and problem-solving?

Who Will Control the Future of AI?: Explore the debates and key players in the race to dominate AI.

Bing Unveils New AI-Powered Search: What innovations can we expect?

Kling AI’s Video Generation Goes Global: See how it’s transforming content creation and media.

6 New AI Tools & 8 New AI Jobs: Stay ahead of the curve with our roundup of the latest AI tools and job opportunities in the industry.

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OpenAI reveals its AI search?engine

The Brief: OpenAI just announced SearchGPT, an AI-powered search engine prototype that combines powerful AI models with information from the Internet to provide users with timely answers from relevant sources?—?directly challenging Google’s search dominance.

The details:

• SearchGPT organizes search results into summaries with attribution links and allows for follow-up questions, similar to AI startup Perplexity.
• The prototype is powered by GPT-4 and will be initially available to 10,000 test users.
• While still a prototype, the company eventually plans to integrate SearchGPT features directly into ChatGPT.
• To get access to SearchGPT, you need to log into your ChatGPT account, then you can request to join the waitlist here.

Why it matters: OpenAI’s entry into search could disrupt the industry?—?potentially reshaping how users interact with online information and challenging Google Search’s long-standing dominance. The move also raises questions about data privacy, the future of traditional SEO, and the impact on content creators.

Mistral’s Large 2 takes on AI?giants

The Brief: Mistral just released Large 2, a new AI model claiming to match or exceed the performance of recent offerings from OpenAI and Meta, despite having significantly fewer parameters.

The details:

• Large 2 boasts 123 billion parameters, less than a third of Meta’s Llama 3.1 405B, yet outperforms it in code generation and math.
• The model features a 128,000 token context window and improved multilingual support for 12 languages and 80 coding languages.
• Mistral claims Large 2 minimizes hallucinations and produces more concise responses than leading AI models.
• The model is available to try on Le Chat, and available for use on major cloud platforms but requires a paid license for commercial use.

Why it matters: At just one-third the size of Llama 3.1 405b with benchmarks comparable to GPT-4, Mistral Large 2 is very impressive. And with two GPT-4 level open models now released in just two days, the pressure just dialed up a few notches for closed-AI leaders like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google.

Google’s AI scores silver at Math?Olympiad

The Brief: Google DeepMind’s AI systems, AlphaProof and AlphaGeometry 2, achieved a significant milestone in AI’s math reasoning capabilities, attaining a silver medal-equivalent score at this year’s International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).

The details:

• The AI system solved 4 out of 6 problems from the 2024 IMO, scoring 28 out of 42 points.
• This achievement represents a significant leap from previous AI attempts, which could barely solve 1 in 100 past IMO problems.
• AlphaProof uses a fine-tuned Gemini model to translate and solve complex math problems.
• AlphaGeometry 2 demonstrated remarkable speed, solving a complex geometry problem in just 19 seconds.

Why it matters: This breakthrough demonstrates AI’s growing ability to perform complex math on par with the world’s smartest humans. It’s a big step towards more generalized AI systems capable of advanced reasoning, which could have implications across scientific research, engineering, finance, legal analysis, and more.

Who will control the future of?AI?

The Brief: Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, just wrote an op-ed outlining a strategy for ensuring a vision for AI prevails in the United States and allied nations over authoritarian alternatives.

The details:

• Altman emphasizes the urgent need for a U.S.-led global coalition to advance AI that spreads its benefits and maintains open access.
• He proposes four key actions: robust security measures, infrastructure investment, coherent commercial diplomacy, and new models for global AI governance.
• The strategy aims to maintain the U.S. lead in AI development while countering efforts by authoritarian regimes to dominate the technology.
• Altman suggests creating an international body for AI oversight, similar to the IAEA or ICANN.

Why it matters: Altman’s surprisingly urgent tone in this op-ed highlights the growing risks of AI development in the US. He believes “there is no third option,” either democratic nations lead AI development or authoritarian regimes will?—?raising a serious call to action for the race of AI dominance.

Bing unveils new AI-powered search

The Brief: Microsoft’s Bing is testing a new generative search experience that combines traditional search results with AI-generated content?—?aiming to reshape how users interact with search engines.

The details:

• The new experience uses LLMs to generate dynamic, AI-powered search result layouts, including answer summaries and related sections.
• Bing claims the system reviews millions of sources to dynamically match content and fulfill user intent more effectively.
• The feature is currently being tested with a small percentage of user queries, with Microsoft seeking user feedback via thumbs up/down icons.
• Microsoft states early data shows the experience maintains the number of clicks to websites, aiming to support a “healthy web ecosystem.”

Why it matters: While most users will be happy to see Microsoft’s attempts to improve Bing, these changes could have significant implications for creators and businesses that rely on SEO. Although Microsoft suggests this will maintain clickable links in results, the actual effect may vary across different search types.

Kling AI’s video generation goes?global

The Brief: Kling AI, developed by Chinese tech giant Kuaishou Technology, has released its impressive AI video model globally, offering high-quality AI generations that rival OpenAI’s (unreleased) Sora.

The details:

• Kling can generate videos up to two minutes long, surpassing OpenAI’s Sora’s one-minute limit, however, the global version is limited to five-second generations.
• The global version offers 66 free credits daily, with each generation costing 10 credits.
• According to Kuaishou, Kling utilizes advanced 3D reconstruction technology for more natural movements.
• The platform accepts prompts of up to 2,000 characters, allowing for detailed video descriptions.

Why it matters: When KLING launched a little over a month ago, it was only accessible if you had a Chinese phone number. While global users are still limited to 5-second generations, anyone can now generate their own high-quality videos?—?putting even more pressure on OpenAI to release its beloved Sora.

AI TRAINING

How to replace Siri with?ChatGPT

The Brief: With this iOS widget hack, you can add ChatGPT’s voice feature to your iPhone’s lock screen for lightning-fast access to AI-powered conversations.

Step-by-step:

1. Download the official ChatGPT app from the App Store and set it up.
2. Long-press on your iPhone’s lock screen and tap “Customize”.
3. Select “Add Widgets” and find the ChatGPT widget.
4. Drag and drop the widget to your preferred position on the lock screen.
5. Tap “Done” to save, and start using your new AI assistant shortcut!

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Unlock 1M context chat with a single?GPU

The Brief: TensorWave Cloud’s latest development allows the Llama 3–70B model to process 1M tokens of context with a single GPU?—?setting new standards for real-time AI interactions.

This breakthrough enables:

• Enhanced real-time chat enabling more dynamic, interactive applications
• Optimized performance through AMD’s state-of-the-art MI300X GPUs
• Scalable, cost-effective solutions for deploying large language models

Click here to learn more and see demos of the 1M context capabilities in action.

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AI in a can: The future of automation

The Brief: Zapier brings you ZAP, AI in a Can, the first-ever digital energy drink for your computer?—?allowing users to unleash the power of AI automation and craft unstoppable workflows.

With ZAP, you can:

• Distill advanced AI into an easy-to-use format
• Enhance productivity with AI automation tools
• Integrate with over 7,000 apps

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The Brief: Brilliant’s innovative learning platform helps you navigate the AI revolution with confidence. Thousands of micro-lessons (each one takes just minutes) help you develop a deep understanding of the essential skills needed for today’s rapidly evolving job market.

Brilliant’s approach includes:

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• Interactive problem-solving and personalized learning paths
• Gamified content to help you stay motivated with a global community of learners

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Use AI to auto-adjust video eye?contact

The Brief: Captions’ new AI-powered “Eye Contact” feature automatically adjusts your gaze in videos, making it appear as if you’re always looking directly at the camera.

Step-by-step:

1. Visit Captions’ website and log in or create an account.
2. On the main dashboard, click “Upload a video” and select your file.
3. In the editing interface, click on the “Effects” tab.
4. Toggle on the “Eye Contact” option to enable the feature.
5. Once processing is complete, preview your video and export the enhanced version.

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NEW TOOLS & JOBS

Trending AI?Tools

• Llama Tutor?—?Learn faster with an AI tutor powered by Llama 3.1
• PixVerse V2?—?Multi-frame video generation with consistent style and subjects
• Nolan?—?AI script writing software for filmmakers
• Comfy Deploy?—?Turn ComfyUI workflows into production-ready APIs
• Gandalf?—?Test your prompting skills and gain insights into securing AI
• Gendo?—?AI for architecture design

Browse more AI tools →

New AI Job Opportunities

• Observe.AI ? —?Software Engineer?—?Backend
• Meta?—?Director, Data Science?—?Monetization AI Infrastructure
• Databricks?—?GenAI Research Scientist?—?Multimodal and Computer Vision
• Robust Intelligence?—?Research Scientist
• Writer?—?Director, Product Marketing
• Synthesia?—?Head of Product Design
• Groq?—?Senior Systems Software Engineer
• Hippocratic AI?—?Research Engineer, Speech Technologies

Browse more AI jobs →

QUICK HITS

Sam Altman revealed in a tweet reply that the GPT-4o-Voice Alpha rollout will begin next week for Plus subscribers, expanding OpenAI’s voice generation capabilities.

Google upgraded Gemini with 1.5 Flash, offering faster responses, a 4x larger context window, and expanded access in over 40 languages and 230 countries.

SAG-AFTRA announced a strike for video game performers starting July 26, citing concerns over AI protections in negotiations with major gaming studios, despite progress on wages and job safety.

Udio released version 1.5 of its AI music model, featuring improved audio quality, key control, and new features like stem downloads and audio-to-audio remixing.

Runway’s AI video generator reportedly trained on thousands of YouTube videos without permission, according to a leaked document obtained by 404 Media.

Anthropic’s web crawler allegedly violated website terms of use, with iFixit reporting nearly a million hits in 24 hours, raising concerns about AI companies’ data collection practices.

Microsoft announced collaborations with Mass General Brigham and University of Wisconsin to advance AI foundation models for medical imaging, aiming to enhance radiologists’ efficiency and improve patient outcomes.

Stability AI unveiled Stable Video 4D, a new AI model that can turn single object videos into multiple videos from eight different angles?—?with potential applications in game development, video editing, and virtual reality.

OpenAI could lose up to $5 billion this year due to high operational costs, including $7 billion for AI training and inference, and $1.5 billion for staffing, despite rapid revenue growth, according to an analysis by The Information.

Google announced updates to the Play Store, including AI-powered app reviews, curated spaces, and personalized recommendations.

Microsoft partnered with Lumen Technologies to expand its AI workload capacity, addressing infrastructure shortages in its data centers, while Lumen will adopt Azure cloud services to improve its cash flow.

Udio released version 1.5 of its AI music generator, featuring improved audio quality, key control, and enhanced language results, alongside new platform features like stem downloads and audio-to-audio remixing capabilities.

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