Transform Your AI Knowledge: 20% Off, Gemini’s Launch, and Industry Innovations! #73

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Introducing Gemini 1.5 Pro: A New Frontier in AI

Get ready to be amazed by the latest breakthrough in artificial intelligence. Google has unveiled Gemini 1.5 Pro, a powerful model that is set to redefine what is possible with AI technology.

• Exceptional Performance: Outperforms competitors in benchmarks.
• Versatility: Excels in multiple languages, math, and coding.
• Early Access: Available for testing to developers and users.
• Potential Applications: Could revolutionize various fields like healthcare, education, finance, and entertainment.

Why important? Gemini 1.5 Pro is a groundbreaking AI model that demonstrates exceptional performance in various tasks. Its versatility, combined with early access for developers, positions it as a key player in shaping the future of AI and its applications across multiple industries.

Want to learn more? ??? Google's Gemini 1.5 Pro announcement ???

Grok-2 Beta Release by xAI

• Advanced AI Models: xAI has introduced Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini, boasting significant enhancements in chat, coding, and reasoning abilities, outperforming rivals like GPT-4 Turbo and Claude 3.5 Sonnet in early benchmarks.
• New Features: Users on X (formerly Twitter) can now generate images using AI directly on the platform, leveraging Grok-2's new multimodal capabilities.
• Exclusive Access: Currently, Grok-2 is available only to X Premium and Premium+ subscribers, with broader access planned via an enterprise API later this month.
• Potential Risks: The model’s ability to generate content with minimal restrictions has raised concerns about potential misuse, especially in politically sensitive contexts.

This release underscores xAI's ambition to lead in AI innovation, setting a new benchmark for AI capabilities (Source)

Google Enhances Gemini AI for Mobile Devices

Key Updates:

• Gemini Live Voice Mode: Google’s Gemini now features a "Live" mode, allowing voice-controlled interactions even with the phone locked. Users can select from 10 different voices for natural conversations.
• App Integration: Seamlessly connects with Google apps like Keep, Tasks, and YouTube Music, enabling tasks like creating playlists, managing shopping lists, and more.
• Android Focus: Enhanced for Android, Gemini provides context-aware assistance directly on devices, making AI more intuitive and conversational.
• Pixel 9 Exclusivity: Advanced features, including on-device AI processing and photo editing, are initially exclusive to Pixel 9 devices.

Summary: Google's Gemini AI is transforming mobile assistance with voice-enabled interactions, deep app integration, and exclusive features on Android devices, particularly the Pixel 9.

For further details, you can explore more about these developments on sources like The Register and DesignRush (Source Video)

Revolutionizing Research: Sakana AI's "The AI Scientist" Set to Transform Science as We Know It

Imagine a world where groundbreaking research is conducted 24/7 without human intervention. Sakana AI’s new "AI Scientist" does just that, automating the entire research process from ideation to publication. This revolutionary system slashes research costs and accelerates discovery, but it also raises critical ethical questions about the future of science.

Key Points:

• Automated Research: "The AI Scientist" autonomously handles the entire research lifecycle.
• Peer Review Integration: Features near-human-level automated peer review.
• Cost Efficiency: Research costs drop to about $15 per paper, democratizing access.
• Ethical Concerns: Sparks debate on the risks and responsibilities of automating science(

This AI could change how we understand and develop solutions in fields like drug discovery and climate science. (Source)

Podcast of the week

AGI on the Horizon? - Y Combinator Podcast - In the latest Lightcone Podcast from Y Combinator, hosts chat with Paul Buchheit, Gmail creator and early Google employee, about the future of AGI, the origins of OpenAI, and the vital role of open-source models. >>> Watch Now <<<

Video(s) of the week

Here's the link to the #MadeByGoogle keynote from Tuesday, covering the latest updates on Google AI and the newest Pixel devices, including the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. >>> Watch Now <<<

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AI Tool of the week: FLUX 1 from Black Forest Labs

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Who is behind it?

=> Founded by former Stability AI engineers

=> Backed by industry giants like Garry Tan (Y Combinator) and Timo Aila (Nvidia)

=> 31 million dollar seed funding, led by Andreessen Horowitz

Outlook

=> Black Forest Labs plans to release a text-to-video model soon.

=> You can already test FLUX 1 on cloud platforms like Fal and Replicate.

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Big Headlines you should know

1. Universal Music and Meta Expand AI Partnership: Universal Music and Meta announce an expanded global agreement on AI, focusing on monetization and artist protection.
2. Apple’s New Tabletop Robot: Apple is developing a robot with a rotating iPad screen for smart home control and video calls.
3. New Supercomputing Network for AGI: A global supercomputing network aims to accelerate AGI development, with the first node going online in September.
4. Walmart Uses AI for Savings: Walmart employs generative AI to optimize product data and introduce a new shopping assistant tool.
5. Genie: Breakthrough AI in Software Development: Genie achieves groundbreaking results in software development, efficiently solving complex problems with human-like logic.
6. OpenAI's Secret ChatGPT Upgrade: OpenAI has quietly upgraded ChatGPT, making it faster and more responsive with the new GPT-4o version.
7. AI Speeds Up Gilgamesh Epic Decoding: AI aids in identifying and reconstructing missing parts of the Gilgamesh Epic.
8. Apple AI Vulnerability in macOS 15.1: Apple's AI in macOS 15.1 Beta 1 is vulnerable to classic prompt injection attacks.

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