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Here’s what happened this week:
AI agents from OpenAI: rumors or reality
New humanoid robot in the city
China unveils the ChatGPT competitor
Let's dive in.
AI agents from OpenAI
OpenAI is rumored to be preparing a significant AI development called "autonomous agents," which are like smart computer helpers that can talk to other programs and do tasks on their own.
Example Scenario: Imagine you want an office party organized. An autonomous agent could:
Check your email and calendar to make a guest list.
Create an invitation and send it to everyone.
Order snacks from a food delivery app.
Make a playlist on YouTube and connect to the office speakers.
Highlights:
Varied Uses: Autonomous agents can be used in different ways, and this is a new area of AI. They have the potential to make computer tasks more efficient and automated.
Previous Examples: There have been similar AI efforts, like MetaGPT simulating a company and Google and Stanford creating a virtual town with AI agents.
Accuracy of Predictions: Recent AI predictions, like GPT-4 and Dall-E 3, have been quite accurate. However, it's essential to be cautious with rumors and predictions.
Why it's important: This news hints at a new way AI can assist us in our daily tasks, making our digital lives easier and more efficient. If OpenAI succeeds, it could mark a significant advancement in how we interact with technology.
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New humanoid robot in the city
AI robotics startup Figure has revealed a prototype of a walking humanoid robot, marking significant progress in AI-driven robotics.
Highlights:
Video Confirmation: Figure shared a video of its walking humanoid robot, confirming earlier reports of its existence.
Figure's Mission: The company aims to create versatile humanoid robots that can boost productivity, fill labor gaps, and make dangerous jobs safer.
Target Markets: Figure plans to focus on three main markets: physical labor, consumer households, and space exploration.
Why it's important: This development shows how AI-driven robots are advancing, which could have a big impact on industries like labor and space exploration. These robots might make our lives easier and safer in the future.
China unveils the ChatGPT competitor
Chinese tech giant Baidu has introduced its latest AI model, Ernie 4.0, with claims that it rivals leading models like GPT-4.
Highlights:
Impressive Demos: In live demonstrations, Ernie 4.0 showcased its ability to understand complex instructions, apply logic, and generate lengthy creative content on demand.
Matching Top Models: Baidu asserts that Ernie's comprehension, reasoning, memory, and content generation are on par with renowned models such as GPT-4 and Google's LaMDA.
Integration Plans: Baidu intends to integrate Ernie 4.0 into various products like search, maps, and cloud services to enhance user experiences.
Why it's important: This highlights the fierce competition in AI development between the U.S. and China. Baidu's claims, if proven, could significantly impact various industries, but further verification is necessary to confirm its capabilities.
Top-5 AI tools this week
Autolab - Build boring AI agents for real world tasks (link)
Pitch Your Idea - Practice your pitch by chatting with AI assistants like your rich uncle or a VC (link)
BrowserBear AI - Get started with AI web scraping in seconds, no coding required (link)
Martin - Your personal voice AI (link)
Riffusion - Create music based on your images (link)
Weekly animation
AI breaking it badly! (source)
Weekly AI image
For the Kids (source)
Time for fishing (source)
Is this AI or not? (source)
Weekly Thread
Weekly Midjourney Prompt
Woman jogger , long exposure and deep distance move blur, Rational lines of light and shadow, --ar 3:2 --c 22
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