• AI Unleashed: Exploring DeepMind's Gemini Ultra, Meta's Open-Source Impact, and Neuralink's Brain Chip Breakthrough

  • Feb 6 2024
  • Length: 4 mins
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AI Unleashed: Exploring DeepMind's Gemini Ultra, Meta's Open-Source Impact, and Neuralink's Brain Chip Breakthrough

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  • Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world. Today, we have an exciting lineup of news to share with you.## In our first news, we delve into the world of artificial intelligence. Google DeepMind is set to release its highly anticipated Gemini Ultra, and we can't wait to see what it has in store for us. Deepfakes have been a growing concern, with their increasing complexity and realism. However, a new study suggests that GPT-4, an AI model, can help level the playing field in law-related tasks. It's fascinating how AI continues to shape our society.## Moving on, let's talk about Meta, formerly known as Facebook. Meta is benefitting greatly from open-source AI, and it's interesting to see how this is impacting the banking and technology sectors. Additionally, Google DeepMind has developed the impressive Imagen 2 image generator. This new tool is expected to make waves in the industry.## Shifting gears, Microsoft and OpenAI have announced plans to fund Figure, a startup focusing on humanoid robots. This collaboration will surely bring exciting advancements in robotics. Lastly, we explore the concept of the "trust flip" and how generative AI is reshaping our belief systems. It's truly remarkable to witness the impact of AI on various industries.## Our next news takes us to Meta's oversight board. They have upheld Facebook's decision to allow a manipulated video of President Joe Biden to remain on the platform, despite acknowledging its misleading nature. The board calls for expanded policies on manipulated media and suggests labeling significantly altered content. These discussions raise questions about the effectiveness of oversight boards and their recommendations.## In other news, the UK has abandoned plans for a voluntary code on copyrighted material in AI training due to disagreements among industry executives. The opposition Labour Party plans to replace it with a statutory code to enforce transparency in AI systems. Huawei is facing a chip dilemma, forcing it to prioritize its ascend AI chips over its kirin chips for smartphones. Snap has announced layoffs affecting around 10% of its workforce, and Yandex is rebranding after selling its remaining Russian operations.## Now let's talk about the demand for fintech company Stripe shares. Investors are showing increased interest, and prices are on the rise. While there's no clear reason for this surge, experts speculate it could be due to an upcoming fundraise, acquisition interest, or even a potential IPO. Whatever the reason may be, it's clear that something is happening behind the scenes.## Moving on to Elon Musk's Neuralink, they have implanted their first brain chip in a human. This development sparks discussions about the implications of this technology. While there are concerns about potential misuse and hacking, there are also possibilities for transformative power in assisting people with disabilities. Microsoft's chief accessibility officer emphasizes the link between disability, accessibility, and innovation. Additionally, AI-generated models in the fashion industry are being explored, but there are concerns about job displacement and biases.## In other news, there are questions about whether Elon Musk should remain as Tesla CEO after recent controversies. Western sanctions on Russia's aviation sector are starting to impact safety incidents with Russian airlines. Deloitte's travel outlook reveals that the industry remains resilient despite economic uncertainty.## Lastly, we have a newsletter from Michael Spencer, an emerging technology analyst. He discusses his work on AI trends and introduces several newly launched publications focused on major technology firms integrating AI, progres

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