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OpenAI co-founder raises $1B seed round
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OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever's new AI safety startup just raised a whopping $1 billion seed round, valuing it at $5 billion after only three months.
With SSI sitting on a pile of cash, a ‘cracked‘ team, and backing by tech’s most prolific investors — are we about to finally find out what Ilya saw? Let’s get into it…
In today’s AI rundown:
OpenAI co-founder raises $1B for AI safety
The fastest AI model goes multimodal
Turn any text into speech in seconds
AI gets smarter by re-reading questions
6 new AI tools & 4 new AI jobs
More AI & tech news
Read time: 4 minutes
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
SSI
💰 OpenAI co-founder raises $1B for AI safety
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The Rundown: Safe Superintelligence (SSI), a new AI startup co-founded by former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, just raised $1 billion in funding to develop safe AI systems that surpass human intelligence.
The details:
SSI plans to focus on AI safety, aiming to create superintelligent AI systems that are safe for humans and will spend years on R&D before bringing any product to market.
Sutskever, Daniel Gross, and Daniel Levy founded SSI just three months ago, and the company is now valued at $5 billion.
The startup, which only has ten employees, plans to use the funds to acquire computing power and hire top talent.
Investors include major venture capital firms like Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital.
Why it matters: This is the first time a startup — that only came into existence three months ago — raised a whopping $1 billion dollars for a seed round. But it doesn’t come without reason, as Ilya Sutskever was one of the main reasons OpenAI is what it is today, and SSI is bound to attract some incredible talent.
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GROQ
🔥 The fastest AI model goes multimodal
Image source: Groq
The Rundown: Groq just launched LLaVA v1.5 7B, a powerful, new multimodal AI model that can understand both images and text and reportedly runs 4x faster than OpenAI’s GPT-4o.
The details:
LLaVA v1.5 7B can answer questions about images, generate captions, and engage in conversations involving text, voice, and pictures.
The model can also be used for various tasks like visual product inspection, inventory management, and creating image descriptions for visually impaired users.
This is Groq’s first venture into multimodal models and faster processing times on image, audio, and text inputs could lead to better AI assistants.
Groq is currently offering this model for free in “Preview Mode” for developers to experiment with.
Why it matters: Groq went viral earlier this year for its blazing-fast AI speeds — and now it’s pairing those capabilities with powerful multimodal models. When it comes to AI apps, faster is always better, and the insane speeds paired with advanced models open the door for an endless supply of new applications.
AI TRAINING
🎧 Turn any text into speech in seconds
The Rundown: ElevenLabs' free mobile app (for both iOS and Android) allows users to convert any text into high-quality audio using AI voiceovers, across multiple languages.
Step-by-step:
Download the ElevenLabs app from their website and create a free account.
Tap the "+" icon and choose "Submit File" to upload your text.
Tap "Generate" to create your audio file, then find it in your library to listen.
Pro tip: You can truly customize your audio by selecting from hundreds of AI voice options.
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AI RESEARCH
📚 AI gets smarter by re-reading questions
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The Rundown: Researchers have discovered that making AI systems ‘re-read‘ questions twice, mimicking human behavior, significantly improves their reasoning and problem-solving abilities across various tasks.
The details:
The technique, called RE2 (Re-Reading), improves AI performance in math, common sense, and symbolic reasoning by simply repeating the question before answering.
It works with different AI models and can be combined with other AI reasoning techniques.
The method is most effective when repeating the question twice — more repetitions can decrease performance.
RE2 even improved non-instruction-tuned AI models, showing broad applicability.
Why it matters: RE2 adds to the growing list of research showing the potential of mimicking the way humans think and process to improve AI. The simplicity of this research also suggests that many AI companies may be overlooking basic, human-inspired prompting techniques in the quest towards the highest performing model.
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Anthropic launched Claude Enterprise, competing with ChatGPT Enterprise by offering larger context windows and GitHub integration for businesses.
Google committed $10 million to improve AI literacy among young people in 17 countries and across 13 different languages.
Sakana AI raised $100M in Series A funding and announced a collaboration with Nvidia to advance AI research and infrastructure in Japan.
Salesforce agreed to acquire AI voice agent firm Tenyx to enhance its AI offerings, joining tech giants in the race for AI talent and technology.
A Samsung executive reportedly revealed GPT-5 specs, 3.5 trillion parameters and 7000 B100 GPUs for compute, at SEMICON Taiwan.
Microsoft announced Copilot+ AI features will expand to new laptops starting in November, broadening its AI capabilities beyond ARM-based devices.
You.com raised $50M to focus on AI productivity agents for complex queries, moving away from general AI search.
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OpenAI Japan reveals 'GPT-Next'
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Welcome, AI enthusiasts.
OpenAI Japan’s CEO just unveiled details for ‘GPT-Next’, a new AI model reported to be 100 times more powerful than GPT-4.
Will this model finally deliver the level of AI intelligence Sam Altman has been hinting at for months? Let’s get into it…
In today’s AI rundown:
OpenAI Japan reveals ‘GPT-Next’ details
Nvidia hit with antitrust subpoena
How to run Phi-3.5 on your phone
Autonomous AI agents form civilizations
6 new AI tools & 4 new AI jobs
More AI & tech news
Read time: 4 minutes
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
OPENAI
🇯🇵 OpenAI Japan reveals ‘GPT-Next’ details
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The Rundown: OpenAI Japan’s CEO just stated (article is in Japanese) that ‘GPT-Next’, OpenAI’s upcoming AI model, is expected to be 100 times more powerful than GPT-4, while also confirming a more advanced model named Orion is slated for 2025.
The details:
GPT-Next is expected to achieve a 100x performance increase without wasting significantly more computing resources.
The improvement comes from better architecture and learning efficiency, not just raw computing power.
GPT-Next will use a smaller version of “Strawberry”, an advanced AI system OpenAI is currently developing.
The slide mentions GPT Next 2024, which while unconfirmed, hints that the model may be released by the end of 2024.
Why it matters: OpenAI is still the undisputed leader in AI model usage, and if translations are accurate, GPT-Next will be the next huge leap that developers have been waiting for. Most impressively, it makes that leap without using much more compute, a major bonus for apps that require speed + efficiency.
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ALTERA
🏛️ Autonomous AI agents form civilizations
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The Rundown: Altera’s Project Sid just created the first simulation of over 1,000 autonomous AI agents collaborating in a Minecraft world, developing their own economy, culture, religion, and government.
The details:
The AI agents in Altera are truly autonomous, operating for hours or days without human intervention.
They can collaborate to achieve goals that are impossible for individual agents, like forming merchant hubs, democracies, and religions.
The agents are programmed with motivations to support humans and can express their thoughts and feelings, even searching for a lost agent in one simulation.
Minecraft is just the start — Altera’s agents are game-agnostic and capable of using other apps and platforms.
Why it matters: If you’re not paying attention to AI agents yet, you probably should be. Altera’s latest breakthrough could revolutionize how we approach complex societal issues by allowing us to simulate and test solutions in virtual environments before implementing them in the real world.
AI TRAINING
📱 How to run Phi-3.5 on your phone
The Rundown: PocketPal AI is a phone application available on the Apple App Store that lets you run the powerful Phi-3.5 language model by Microsoft directly on your phone, completely offline.
Step-by-step:
Download PocketPal AI from the App Store.
Get the Phi-3.5 model file from Hugging Face.
In PocketPal AI, tap "Add Local Model" and select the downloaded file.
Set the model template to "phi chat" in its settings.
Start a new chat with Phi-3.5 and enjoy talking to AI on your phone!
Pro tip: Choose a "q4" model version for better performance on most iPhones.
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NVIDIA
📜 Nvidia hit with antitrust subpoena
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The Rundown: The U.S. Department of Justice reportedly issued a subpoena (legal order) to Nvidia, escalating its antitrust investigation into the company’s practices in the AI chip market.
The details:
The DoJ has moved from sending questionnaires to issuing legally binding subpoenas to Nvidia and other companies.
Investigators are concerned Nvidia may be making it difficult for customers to switch to other chip suppliers, including allegations that Nvidia penalizes buyers who don’t exclusively use its AI chips.
This probe comes after a softer-than-expected revenue forecast for Nvidia and could force the AI chip-making giant to embrace competition in the space.
Why it matters: While it is unlikely that Nvidia will lose its large lead in the AI chip market, this investigation could open the doors for new competitors like Sam Altman’s secret chip venture. The AI giant’s company shares fell over 11% on Tuesday, slashing market cap by $279 billion — an all-time record one-day loss for any company.
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QUICK HITS
Anthropic launched a Quickstarts repository to help developers build applications with their API, starting with a Claude-powered customer support agent app.
Google announced the release of Function Calling in Google AI Studio, allowing users to test model capabilities directly within the user interface.
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin suggested that using AI and prediction markets could accelerate X’s Community Notes feature for quicker fact-checking.
The FDA approved Rebrain’s OptimMRI software update, which includes a new AI model to help target brain regions for treating Parkinson’s disease.
Dutch regulators fined Clearview AI more than $30 million for GDPR violations, including building a database of biometric data without consent.
Ligo released an open-source implementation of DeepMind’s AlphaFold3 protein structure prediction model.
A new benchmark of 80+ large language models found Anthropic’s Sonnet 3.5 performed best overall, while top models varied significantly by programming language.
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Elon Musk and xAI announce 'Colossus'
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Welcome, AI enthusiasts.
Elon Musk’s xAI just launched “Colossus,” a massive AI training cluster with 100,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs — built in a mere 122 days.
With xAI moving at breakneck speed and shipping over a holiday weekend, can other AI giants keep up, or will Musk's rapid pace and drive win the race? Let’s get into it…
In today’s AI rundown:
xAI builds the world’s top AI cluster
OpenAI to develop AI chips with TSMC, Apple
Create ultra-realistic AI images with Mystic
Generative AI meets CRISPR gene editing
6 new AI tools & 4 new AI jobs
More AI & tech news
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XAI
🤖 xAI builds the world’s top AI cluster
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The Rundown: Elon Musk’s xAI just launched “Colossus“, the world’s most powerful AI cluster powered by a whopping 100,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs, which was built in just 122 days and is planned to double in size soon.
The details:
Colossus consists of 100k liquid-cooled Nvidia H100 GPUs connected on a single network fabric and is considered the “most powerful” in the world, according to Musk.
The system was built and launched in just 122 days, an incredibly quick accomplishment that was brought online over a holiday weekend in the United States.
xAI plans to expand Colossus to 200,000 GPUs (50,000 H200s) in the coming months.
In a recent podcast, Elon Musk (founder of xAI) said Grok 2 was trained on only around 15,000 GPUs.
Why it matters: xAI’s Grok 2 recently caught up to OpenAI’s GPT-4 in record time, and was trained on only around 15,000 GPUs. With now more than six times that amount in production, the xAI team and future versions of Grok are going to put a significant amount of pressure on OpenAI, Google, and others to deliver.
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OPENAI
📱 OpenAI to develop AI chips with TSMC, Apple
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The Rundown: OpenAI is reportedly planning to develop its first in-house AI chips using TSMC’s advanced 1.6mm A16 process node, potentially partnering with Broadcom, Marvell, or Apple for the chip design.
The details:
The chip will reportedly be built on TSMC's A16 Angstrom process, not expected for mass production until 2026.
Partnering with Broadcom, Marvell, or Apple for chip design expertise, OpenAI could significantly reduce its dependence on expensive Nvidia AI servers.
The A16 process node will use advanced gate-all-around transistors and backside power delivery to significantly improve chip performance and energy efficiency.
Why it matters: By developing its own chips, OpenAI could break free from the GPU shortage bottleneck, potentially supercharging its mission towards AGI. If successful, this could spark a trend of AI companies developing their own specialized hardware instead of relying so heavily on the current industry giant, Nvidia.
AI TRAINING
🎨 Create ultra-realistic AI images with Mystic
The Rundown: Freepik recently launched a new AI image generator called Mystic, which excels in creating ultra-realistic AI images from prompts and competes with top tools like Midjourney and FLUX.
Step-by-step:
Visit Freepik's website ( You’ll need a Premium account for today’s tutorial).
Select "AI Image Generator" section in the main menu.
Choose “Mystic” in the Model dropdown menu.
Add a prompt describing your desired image and fine-tune your creation using style, aspect ratio, color palette, and lighting options.
Click "Generate" and iterate until you achieve your perfect image.
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AI RESEARCH
🧬 Generative AI meets CRISPR gene editing
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The Rundown: Researchers at Profluent Bio used AI to successfully create OpenCRISPR-1, a novel gene-editing tool that matches or surpasses the performance and safety of current CRISPR systems.
The details:
Researchers used Large Language Models (LLMs) trained on over a million CRISPR operons to understand and generate novel protein structures.
The LLMs designed a new gene-editing tool called OpenCRISPR-1, capable of various tasks including base editing.
In tests, OpenCRISPR-1 showed a similar efficiency in cutting DNA to the current models while making fewer mistakes.
Researchers made OpenCRISPR-1’s sequence publicly available to encourage broader use in research.
Why it matters: OpenCRISPR-1 helps to treat genetic diseases in the safest, fastest, and most personalized way possible. While still years away from practical applications, AI tools like this opens doors for custom gene-editors tailored to individual DNA, potentially accelerating cures for previously untreatable conditions.
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California Assembly passed AB 3211, requiring AI image watermarking that could effectively ban most AI image generation in the state.
Researchers developed an AI tool that accurately models cellular metabolic states by combining different types of data to create kinetic models.
UK’s first “teacherless” classroom will open at David Game College in London, using AI platforms to provide personalized GCSE instruction.
Tesla is reportedly planning to reveal its highly-anticipated Robotaxi self-driving cars on Oct. 10 at California Warner Bros. Studio.
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OpenAI-backed robot can clean your home
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Welcome, AI enthusiasts.
OpenAI-backed 1X Technologies just unveiled NEO Beta, the most realistic AI-powered robot yet, designed for everyday home assistance.
With the humanoid preparing for commercial use next year, are we on the brink of having robot butlers in our homes? Let’s get into it…
In today’s AI rundown:
1X’s NEO robot acts just like a human
Amazon’s Alexa gets a Claude power-up
How to use Claude’s new ‘Explain‘ feature
Train AI with your home computer
5 new AI tools & 4 new AI jobs
More AI & tech news
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1X TECHNOLOGIES
🤖 1X’s NEO robot acts just like a human
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The Rundown: 1X Technologies just unveiled the most realistic AI-powered humanoid yet: NEO Beta, an advanced robot designed for everyday home assistance with human-like capabilities in movement, interaction, and task performance.
The details:
NEO Beta stands 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs 66 pounds, and can walk at 2.5 miles per hour and run at 7.5 miles per hour.
The robot has a carry capacity of 44 pounds and can operate for 2 to 4 hours on a single charge.
NEO Beta uses embodied artificial intelligence to understand its environment and learn from past interactions.
It’s designed to perform a wide range of tasks, from household chores to providing companionship and support for individuals with mobility challenges, and it can be remotely operated by a human if necessary.
Why it matters: The race to an affordable robot butler is officially underway and 1X Technologies just boosted itself into the same conversation as China’s AGIBOT fleet and Tesla’s Optimus. NEO is so realistic and smooth that thousands of people on X (Twitter) were debating if it was a person in a suit.
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AMAZON
📦 Amazon’s Alexa gets a Claude power-up
Image source: Midjourney
The Rundown: Amazon’s upcoming “Remarkable” version of Alexa is set for release next month and will reportedly use Anthropic’s Claude AI models rather than Amazon’s in-house technology.
The details:
Initial versions using Amazon’s in-house AI struggled with slow response times and poor performance.
Amazon turned to Anthropic’s Claude AI as it outperformed the company’s models, an unusual move for the giant which typically prefers to use its own tech.
The upgraded Alexa aims to offer more complex conversations, shopping advice, and improved home automation.
Amazon plans to charge $5 to $10 monthly for the new AI-powered Alexa version, with the “Classic” version remaining free.
Why it matters: This decision highlights the complexity and challenges that even tech giants face in developing advanced AI systems. Google is developing its own AI, but Apple turned to OpenAI and similarly, Amazon is now turning to Anthropic.
AI TRAINING
💡 How to use Claude’s new ‘Explain‘ feature
The Rundown: Claude's newest ‘Explain‘ feature allows users to instantly get an explanation on any highlighted text (or code) within an artifact — enabling a new way to learn and understand complex topics.
Step-by-step:
Access Claude AI and start a conversation that generates a code artifact.
Click on the artifact to enter the code view.
Highlight any portion of the code, then click "Explain" for instant clarification or "Improve" to suggest changes.
Check out the chat for the explanation or the Artifact for the updated version.
Pro tip: Try highlighting different parts of components to gain a deeper understanding of how they work!
AI RESEARCH
🌐 Train AI with your home computer
Image source: Midjourney
The Rundown: Nous Research recently introduced DisTrO, a new way to train large AI models that drastically reduces the need for super-fast internet connection, potentially allowing training on regular home computers and internet connections.
The details:
DisTrO cuts down the amount of data that needs to be shared between computers by 857 to 3000x during pre-training, and up to 10,000x during fine-tuning.
The method is architecture-agnostic and network-agnostic, working with various model types and network setups.
In tests, DisTrO successfully trained a 1.2B parameter language model with performance on par with traditional methods.
The researchers suggest this could enable decentralized AI training that could be done from home.
Why it matters: Right now, training state-of-the-art AI models is limited to big tech companies with massive computing resources. DisTrO could democratize AI training by allowing everyday people and smaller organizations to participate in AI development using regular computers and internet connections.
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Google partnered with Indian startup Salcit Technologies to develop AI that detects tuberculosis and other diseases from cough sounds.
Amazon hired Covariant AI robotics experts and licensed their foundation models to advance warehouse automation capabilities.
Oprah Winfrey announced a primetime ABC special exploring AI’s societal impact, featuring interviews with tech leaders like Sam Altman and Bill Gates.
Stanford Medicine researchers developed nuclei.io, an AI tool helping pathologists identify diseased cells more quickly and accurately.
Coinbase executed its first AI-to-AI cryptocurrency transaction, demonstrating AI agents’ ability to use digital wallets for autonomous trading.
Tom Hanks warned followers about fraudulent AI-generated ads using his likeness without consent to promote unauthorized products.
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China’s new AI tops GPT-4o
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Welcome, AI enthusiasts.
Alibaba just unveiled Qwen2-VL, a new vision-language AI that outperformed GPT-4o across several key benchmarks.
As China's AI developments continue to accelerate, is the gap between U.S. leaders closing faster than expected? Let’s get into it…
In today’s AI rundown:
China’s new Qwen2 beats GPT-4o
OpenAI and Anthropic partner with US gov
Add yourself to images with a custom LoRA
AI startup reaches 100M token context
5 new AI tools & 4 new AI jobs
More AI & tech news
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ALIBABA
🤖 China’s new Qwen2 beats GPT-4o
Image source: Midjourney
The Rundown: Alibaba just unveiled Qwen2-VL, a new vision-language AI model that outperforms GPT-4o in several benchmarks — particularly excelling in document comprehension and multilingual text-image understanding.
The details:
Qwen2-VL can understand images of various resolutions and ratios, as well as videos over 20 minutes long.
The model excels particularly at complex tasks such as college-level problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, and document analysis.
It also supports multilingual text understanding in images, including most European languages, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and Vietnamese.
You can try Qwen2-VL on Hugging Face, with more information on the official announcement blog.
Why it matters: There’s yet another new contender in the state-of-the-art AI model arena, and it comes from China’s Alibaba. Qwen2-VL’s ability to understand diverse visual inputs and multilingual requests could lead to more sophisticated, globally accessible AI applications.
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OPENAI & ANTHROPIC
🏛️ OpenAI and Anthropic partner with US gov
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The Rundown: OpenAI and Anthropic just signed a groundbreaking agreement with the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute to allow government access and testing of their AI models before public release.
The details:
The U.S. AI Safety Institute will have access to major new models from both companies prior to and after their public release.
This collaboration is a step toward AI regulation and safety efforts, with the U.S. government evaluating AI models’ capabilities and associated risks.
The institute will provide feedback to OpenAI and Anthropic on potential safety improvements that should be made.
These agreements come as AI companies face increasing regulatory scrutiny, with California legislators recently passing a broad AI regulation bill earlier today.
Why it matters: The two most popular AI companies in the world are granting the U.S. government access to unreleased models before release. This could reshape how AI is developed, tested, and deployed worldwide, with major implications around innovation, safety, and international competition in the AI space, for better or worse.
AI TRAINING
🖼️ Add yourself to images with a custom LoRA
The Rundown: Fal AI's Flux LoRA training tool helps you create a customized AI image generation model that can create images of you in any scenario or style from a few selfies.
Step-by-step:
Visit Fal AI's Flux LoRA training page and create an account (requires ~$10 in credits).
Upload 6-12 high-quality images of yourself with clear backgrounds.
Set training steps to 1000 and add a unique trigger word (e.g., "YourName").
Start the training process (takes about 20 minutes).
Generate images using prompts like "Portrait of [YourName] as a superhero" and explore!
Pro tip: To go one step further, import your images into Runway’s Gen-3 image-to-video feature and turn your generations into short clips.
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MAGIC
📈 AI startup reaches 100M token context
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The Rundown: Magic just developed LTM-2-mini, a model capable of processing 100 million tokens of context — equivalent to about 10 million lines of code or 750 novels — and partnered with Google Cloud to build advanced AI supercomputers.
The details:
LTM-2-mini can process and understand 100 million tokens of context given during inference, surpassing current models by 50x.
The model’s innovative algorithm processes long sequences of data 1000x more efficiently than the current top-performing AI models.
Magic is also partnering with Google Cloud to build supercomputers powered by Nvidia’s newest and most advanced GPUs.
The company has raised more than $450 million in total funding, including a recent $320 million investment round.
Why it matters: This breakthrough in context length allows AI agents to process and reason over dense and complicated codebases, vast databases, and years of conversation history in a single inference. It’s a significant step toward creating AI assistants with near-perfect recall and memory.
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New AI Job Opportunities
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QUICK HITS
Meta reported significant growth for its Llama AI models, with downloads approaching 350 million and usage increasing 10x since January.
Nous Research released the Hermes Function Calling V1 dataset for training AI models in function calling and structured output capabilities.
Nvidia and Apple reportedly discussed joining OpenAI’s funding round with Microsoft, potentially valuing the AI startup at over $100 billion.
California lawmakers approved a bill proposing sweeping AI regulations, including safety testing requirements and potential legal consequences for harmful AI systems.
Yale University announced a $150 million investment over 5 years to support AI research, development, and education across the institution.
Codeium raised $150 million in Series C funding, reaching a $1.25 billion valuation and unicorn status less than two years after launch.
Playground launched a new AI-powered graphic design tool allowing users to make logos, social media and t-shirt designs, and more for free.
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AI generates a video game in real-time!
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Welcome, AI enthusiasts.
A new AI system by Google just recreated the popular DOOM video game frame by frame in real-time.
With human testers barely able to distinguish the simulated game versus what was real, are AI-created games about to have its ‘moment’? Let’s get into it…
In today’s AI rundown:
AI creates DOOM video game in real-time
OpenAI raises at $100B valuation
Automate LinkedIn outreach with AI
AI spots cancer earlier than ever
5 new AI tools & 4 new AI jobs
More AI & tech news
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LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
🕹️ AI creates DOOM video game in real-time
Image source: Google DeepMind / GameNGen
The Rundown: Google researchers just developed GameNGen, an AI system that can simulate the classic game DOOM in real-time, running at over 20 frames per second and producing visuals nearly indistinguishable from the original game.
The details:
GameNGen produces playable gameplay at 20 frames per second on a single chip, with each frame predicted by a diffusion model.
The AI was trained on 900M frames of gameplay data, resulting in 3-second clips almost indistinguishable from the actual game by playtesters.
Running on a single TPU, GameNGen handles Doom's 3D environments and fast-paced action without traditional game engine components.
In tests, human raters could barely distinguish between short clips of the AI simulation and the actual game.
Why it matters: GameNGen is the first AI model that can generate a complex and playable video game in real-time without any underlying real game engine. We’re at the fascinating time where soon, AI will be able to create entire games on the fly, personalized to each player.
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OPENAI
💰 OpenAI raises at $100B valuation
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The Rundown: OpenAI is reportedly in talks to raise a new funding round at a valuation exceeding $100 billion, led by Thrive Capital, with Microsoft also expected to participate.
The details:
The potential valuation of over $100 billion would be significantly higher than OpenAI’s previous $86 billion valuation.
Thrive Capital is expected to invest around $1 billion in this round.
OpenAI’s annualized revenue reportedly surpassed $3.4 billion earlier this year.
The company is still, however, projected to lose nearly $5 billion by the end of the year and has already spent $8.5 billion on AI training and staffing.
Why it matters: Building AI is expensive, and raising billions of dollars at a $100B+ valuation would silence OpenAI’s critics who insist that the company is on its downfall. The increased valuation also suggests that the company has potential hidden breakthroughs behind the scenes, such as Project Strawberry and Orion.
AI TRAINING
✉️ Automate LinkedIn outreach with AI
The Rundown: Zapier Central allows users to create personalized email drafts based on LinkedIn profiles in seconds with AI, automating your outreach process.
Step-by-step:
Go to Zapier Central and create a new assistant.
Set up instructions for drafting emails based on LinkedIn profiles.
Install the Zapier Central Chrome extension.
On a LinkedIn profile, click the Zapier Central icon and select your assistant.
Type a brief instruction like "Create a draft about my product for this user", review the generated draft, and customize as needed.
Pro tip: Experiment with different instructions to refine your assistant's outputs to personalize it before sending.
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AI RESEARCH
🧪 AI spots cancer earlier than ever
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The Rundown: Researchers recently developed an AI tool called AINU that can differentiate cancer cells from normal cells and detect early stages of viral infection, by analyzing high-resolution images of cell nuclei.
The details:
AINU uses a convolutional neural network to analyze images captured by STORM microscopy, which offers nanoscale resolution.
The AI can detect structural changes in cells as small as 20 nanometers, 5,000 times smaller than a human hair's width.
AINU also detected viral infections (herpes simplex virus type-1) just one hour after infection by observing subtle changes in DNA packing.
The tool can accurately identify stem cells too, which could accelerate stem cell research without relying on animal testing.
Why it matters: Yesterday, researchers revealed an AI tool to help with early dementia detection, and now AI is detecting cancer cells at a nanoscale level. Clinical applications may be years away, but AI healthcare breakthroughs like AINU are only accelerating — and will dramatically revolutionize scientific research in the coming years.
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QUICK HITS
Free report: The state of AI proficiency. 93% of the modern workforce is still not getting max value from AI. Download the eBook to dig into the data.*
Google released Custom Gems for Gemini Advanced users and improved image generation with its Imagen 3 model across Gemini products.
SoundHound AI partnered with MUSC Health to deploy an AI agent for streamlining patient appointment management and access.
Cerebras Systems launched an AI inference tool, challenging Nvidia with claims of better performance and lower pricing.
Klarna reduced the number of employees it needs to handle customer queries and resolution time on those queries from 11 to 2 minutes with AI.
CoreWeave launched Nvidia H200 Tensor Core GPUs, becoming the first cloud provider to offer the advanced AI infrastructure.
Midjourney teased an upcoming hardware launch with “multiple efforts in flight”, but details are not yet available on the specifics of the launch.
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OpenAI's secret model coming this Fall...
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Welcome, AI enthusiasts.
OpenAI is reportedly set to reveal 'Project Strawberry' this fall, potentially marking its biggest leap yet in AI reasoning capabilities.
With promises of solving complex problems beyond any current LLM, are we finally about to find out what Ilya saw? Let’s get into it…
In today’s AI rundown:
OpenAI prepares ‘Project Strawberry’
Google launches trio of new models
Create an AI prompt optimizer GPT
AI tools help early dementia detection
6 new AI tools & 4 new AI jobs
More AI & tech news
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LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
OPENAI
🍓 OpenAI prepares ‘Project Strawberry’
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The Rundown: OpenAI researchers are preparing to launch a new AI model, code-named Strawberry (previously Q*), that demonstrates superior reasoning capabilities in solving complex problems, according to a new report via The Information.
The details:
Project Strawberry could be integrated into ChatGPT as soon as this fall, marking a significant leap in AI intelligence.
Given extra “thinking” time, Strawberry can tackle subjective topics and solve complex puzzles like the New York Times Connections.
OpenAI is using Strawberry to generate high-quality training data for another secretive upcoming LLM, reportedly code-named Orion.
The new AI model could enhance OpenAI’s development of AI agents, potentially automating multi-step tasks more effectively.
Why it matters: If Strawberry lives up to the leaks, it could mark a significant leap in AI reasoning capabilities, potentially advancing OpenAI towards Stage 2 of its five-level roadmap to AGI. With ChatGPT reported to gain these capabilities this fall, we’re likely on the verge of seeing the next major wave of AI disruption.
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✨ Google launches trio of new models
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The Rundown: Google just released three new experimental Gemini 1.5 models, including a compact 8B parameter version, an improved Pro model, and an enhanced Flash model — all available for developers on Google AI Studio.
The details:
Gemini 1.5 Flash-8B is a smaller, faster model that can handle text, images, and other data types efficiently for super quick responses while processing a lot of information.
The updated Gemini 1.5 Pro model is now better at writing code and understanding complex instructions.
An improved Gemini 1.5 Flash model offers overall enhancements, performing better on Google’s internal tests across various tasks.
The upgraded Gemini 1.5 Pro model now ranks as #2, and the new Gemini 1.5 Flash ranks as #6 on the Chatbot Arena leaderboard.
Why it matters: While OpenAI is leaving everyone waiting, Google has been shipping out constant upgrades and new features to its AI offerings. These new enhancements give Gemini 1.5 Flash big improvements overall and Gemini 1.5 Pro new upgrades in math, coding, and responding to longer prompts.
AI TRAINING
🤖 Create an AI prompt optimizer GPT
The Rundown: OpenAI’s Custom GPTs allow premium users to create AI assistants that can optimize prompts for other AI creative tools such as Midjourney for AI image generation or Gen-3 for AI video generation.
Step-by-step:
Log into your ChatGPT Plus account and click "Explore GPTs", then click "Create".
Name your GPT and add a brief description.
In the Instructions, paste: "User is using an AI video generator called [Tool Name]. You need to craft a perfect prompt for the topic they ask by following the prompting guide below. The prompt needs to follow the format provided in the guide."
Test your GPT in the preview panel, then click "Create" to finalize and choose sharing options.
Hot tip: Add a complete prompting guide for your chosen AI tool (e.g. Runway’s Gen-3 prompting guide)
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AI RESEARCH
💭 AI tools help early dementia detection
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The Rundown: Scientists from the Universities of Edinburgh and Dundee are launching a massive AI-driven study of over 1.6 million brain scans to develop tools for early dementia prediction and diagnosis.
The details:
The project, called NEURii, will use AI and machine learning to analyze CT and MRI scans from Scottish patients over the past decade.
Researchers aim to create digital tools for radiologists to assess dementia risk during routine scans.
The study will match image data with linked health records to identify patterns associated with dementia risk.
With global dementia cases projected to reach 153 million by 2050, this research could significantly impact early intervention and treatment development.
Why it matters: This week alone, we've seen AI developing new cancer drugs, 3D printing lifelike human organs, and now creating tools for early dementia detection. As AI rapidly advances in healthcare, we're accelerating into a new era of personalized medicine and preventative care.
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QUICK HITS
Apple announced a September 9 event where it’s expected to debut the iPhone 16 with new generative AI features.
Elon Musk endorsed California’s Senate Bill 1047, which would require safety testing for large AI models, breaking with other tech leaders who oppose the regulation.
Amazon plans to launch a delayed AI-powered Alexa subscription in October, featuring “Smart Briefing” AI-generated news summaries.
xAI released new Grok features for premium subscribers, including image generation suggestions and improved model selection in the iOS app.
Anthropic announced the full release of its Artifacts feature for all Claude users, including mobile apps, after millions were created in its test phase.
Fourier Intelligence unveiled GR-2, a next-gen humanoid robot with swappable batteries, advanced hand dexterity, and a sleek design, in a CGI teaser.
Nvidia released NIM Agent Blueprints, a catalog of customizable AI workflows to help enterprises build and deploy generative AI applications.
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ChatGPT goes to college
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Welcome, AI enthusiasts.
Arizona State University is opening its doors to AI, integrating ChatGPT into over 200 projects across its campus.
From AI writing coaches to virtual patient simulators, is this a glimpse into what the future of education might look like? Let’s get into it…
In today’s AI rundown:
ChatGPT teams up with ASU
Discovering new drugs with AI
How to use Midjourney ‘Erase‘
AI can 3D print lifelike human organs
6 new AI tools & 4 new AI jobs
More AI & tech news
Read time: 4 minutes
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
OPENAI
🎓 ChatGPT teams up with ASU
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The Rundown: OpenAI’s ChatGPT is headed to Arizona State University (ASU), where the university is integrating the AI assistant into over 200 projects across teaching, research, and operations.
The details:
ASU is using ChatGPT Edu, a version designed for universities with enhanced privacy and security features.
The university also launched an ‘AI Innovation Challenge’ for faculty and staff, receiving an overwhelming demand for using ChatGPT to maximize teaching, research, and ops.
Key projects include an AI writing companion for scholarly work, 'Sam' (a chatbot for med students to practice patient interactions), and AI-assisted research recruitment.
The partnership has inspired other institutions like Oxford and Wharton to pursue similar collaborations.
Why it matters: While some schools are attempting to resist AI, ASU is embracing ChatGPT to make learning more personalized and to prepare students for an increasingly AI-driven job market. As education continues to change in the age of AI, case studies like this will be instrumental in shaping the future of academia.
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🚀 Small models, big results with OctoAI
The Rundown: OctoAI empowers engineers to leverage small open-source models like Llama 3.1-8B, outperforming GPT-4o and dramatically reducing costs for enterprise tasks.
Learn how to:
Apply advanced prompt engineering techniques to slash expenses
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ACTFOUND
🧪 Discovering new drugs with AI
Image source: Midjourney
The Rundown: Scientists from China and the U.S. just developed ActFound, a new AI model that outperforms existing methods in predicting drug bioactivity, potentially accelerating and reducing costs in drug development.
The details:
ActFound combines meta-learning and pairwise learning to overcome common limitations in AI drug discovery, like small datasets and incompatible measurements.
The model was trained on 35,000+ assays (metal ore breakdowns) and 1.6 million experimentally measured bioactivities from a popular chemical database.
In tests, ActFound outperformed nine competing models and showed strong performance in predicting cancer drug bioactivity.
Why it matters: ActFound could significantly speed up drug development by accurately predicting compound properties with less data and lower costs than traditional methods. While still in early stages, AI breakthroughs like this are the lesser-talked about developments that could end up saving millions of lives.
AI TRAINING
🖼️ How to use Midjourney ‘Erase‘
The Rundown: Midjourney’s new web editor allows users to make targeted changes to AI-generated images using the ‘Erase’ tool — no Discord account required.
Step-by-step:
Visit Midjourney's website and log in.
Generate your initial image using the Imagine Bar.
Open the image you want to edit and click on the "Editor" button.
Make your edits: modify the prompt, use the erase tool to remove areas, and adjust the canvas size if needed.
Click "Submit" to generate your edited image variations.
Pro tip: When erasing, always remove more rather than less. This gives Midjourney more flexibility to generate new elements in your image!
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🧠 Learn from OpenAI and Meta AI experts
The Rundown: The AI Conference is bringing together industry leaders with speakers from Stability AI, OpenAI, Meta, and the Pentagon — offering expert insights into AI’s impact across different industries.
At the conference, you’ll experience:
2 days of content with more than 75 speakers across 3 different tracks
An expo showcasing top AI companies’ innovations
AI applications in healthcare, enterprise, defense, and more
A live AI startup competition judged by VCs
Register now to secure your spot, discount codes expire this week.
AI RESEARCH
🖨️ AI can 3D print lifelike human organs
Image source: Midjourney
The Rundown: Researchers at Washington State University recently developed an AI technique called Bayesian Optimization that dramatically improves the speed and efficiency of 3D printing lifelike human organs.
The details:
The AI balances geometric precision, density, and printing time to create organ models that look and feel authentic.
In tests, it printed 60 continually improving versions of kidney and prostate organ models.
This approach significantly reduces the time and materials needed to find optimal 3D printing settings for complex objects.
The technology also has potential applications beyond medicine — for example, in the computer science, automotive, and aviation industries.
Why it matters: With cheaper, lifelike 3D-printed human organs, medical students could better practice for surgery before operating on actual patients. Beyond medicine, this AI technique could help reduce manufacturing costs for a variety of things like smartphones, car parts, and even airplane components.
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💡 Google AI Studio Prompt Gallery - Prompt ideas for chatting with AI efficiently
🎒 Gauth - AI homework helper with live tutor support
New AI Job Opportunities
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💼 Mistral AI - Enterprise Account Executive
📈 Writer - Data Analyst
QUICK HITS
Anthropic published system prompts for its Claude AI models, revealing instructions on behavior, capabilities, and personality traits.
Inflection AI partnered with Data Transfer Initiative, enabling Pi users to export conversations and announced plans to cap free usage while focusing on enterprise AI.
Pharia released Pharia-1-LLM-7B, an open-source model optimized for German, French, and Spanish that excels in domain-specific applications.
IBM previewed Spyre, a new AI accelerator chip for IBM Z mainframes, designed to scale enterprise AI workloads with clustering capabilties.
Hugging Face and Google Cloud just partnered up to release optimized Deep Learning Containers for building AI with open models on Google Cloud infrastructure.
OpenAI hired former Meta executive Irina Kofman to lead strategic initiatives, focusing initially on AI preparedness and safety.
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