Your weekly briefing on all things AI

The multimodal party is here and here to stay. Data models beyond just OpenAI & Google, have evolved to comprehend and generate text, images, and sounds. In laymen’s terms it means that while AI has been able to read & write, now it can “see”, “hear”, and “speak”.

Let’s dive in:

📰 OpenAI's GPT-4o: The Future of Multimodal AI Assistance Is Here

📈 Microsoft's $4.3B Boost: Supercharging France's AI and Cloud

💡 Meet G1: Unitree’s Game-Changing Humanoid Partner

🛠️ AI-Powered Tools for Calendar Automation 

📰 AI in the News

OpenAI Unveils GPT-4o: A Multimodal Gamechanger 

Forget everything you thought you knew about AI assistants. OpenAI has unveiled GPT-4o, a multimodal AI model that breaks new ground in human-computer interaction. This innovative technology goes beyond traditional AI limitations by seamlessly processing and generating text, images, and audio. Rowan Cheung recently posted some insane use-cases:

• Generate a computer game from a screenshot

• Real-time sight assistance

• Real-time translation

• Meeting participation and transcription

• Transcribing old hand-written documents

• Adding paragraphs of text to images

• Comprehending facial expressions with human level empathy

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THE BIGGEST BREAKTHROUGH: GPT-4o Breaks the Text Barrier

No need for lengthy explanations. Simply show GPT-4o what you're working on through your webcam or grant it access to your desktop. GPT-4o can analyze visual information like images or your current tasks for a deeper understanding. Whether you prefer voice, text, or visual aids, it seamlessly adapts to your style, delivering quicker and more relevant responses tailored to your needs. (Read Full Article)

Watch here: Introducing GPT-4o 

Multimodal Models & More Debuted at Google I/O 2024

This year's Google I/O developer conference highlighted a surge in artificial intelligence integration across its product range. Familiar applications like Search and Android received significant updates, with advancements also showcased for Wear OS and Google Photos. 

The focus of these advancements? Enhancing user experience through features that prioritize security, functionality, and a more intuitive interaction with technology. (Read More)

More Stories

• LanceDB, serving Midjourney, develops databases for multimodal AI. (Link)

• Instagram co-founder joins Anthropic as chief product officer against OpenAI. (Link)

• Microsoft's major investment in France aims to boost AI, skilling, and innovation. (Link)

• Senators advocate $32 billion emergency AI spending post yearlong review. (Link)

• Dell stocks soar 11% on securing significant AI server orders. (Link)

• Meta's AI Assistant is engaging but lacks trustworthiness. (Link)

• AI safety seems to be taking a back-seat to growth at OpenAI (Link)

• Veon collaborates to bridge the online AI language gap. (Link)

• Google DeepMind introduces new Gemini models. (Link)

• Reddit & OpenAI partner up to enhance each others’ platforms. (Link)

📈 Venture Deals 

Microsoft invests $4.3 billion in France for AI and cloud infrastructure boost

Microsoft announced a 4 billion euro investment in France to boost the country's adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technologies. The investment will focus on three areas: infrastructure, skills development, and startup support. Microsoft plans to expand its cloud and AI infrastructure in France, train 1 million people in AI skills by 2027, and support 2,500 French AI startups by 2027. This investment is aligned with France's National Strategy for AI and aims to position France as a leader in the development and usage of artificial intelligence. (Link)

More Venture Deals

• Weka secures $140M to enhance AI capabilities for dynamic data pipelines. (Link)

• LanceDB secures $11M for building an open-source multimodal AI database. (Link)

• Sona raises $27.5M for frontline workforce management, eyes US expansion. (Link)

• Trawa secures €10M to simplify renewable energy purchases for SMEs using AI. (Link)

• Numra lands €1.5M to launch AI assistant for finance operations streamlining. (Link)

💡 Industry Impacts

🤖 Tech

Unitree G1: Your New Collaborative Partner in Industrial Efficiency: Unitree's G1 robot is an agile humanoid, designed to enhance industrial efficiency. Capable of swift movement and equipped with an optional three-fingered hand for impressive dexterity, the G1 is a versatile solution for automating repetitive tasks in construction, agriculture, and more. Starting at $16,000, its affordability combined with advanced sensors positions the G1 as a game-changer in productivity, making it an invaluable collaborator alongside human workers. (Link)

NVIDIA's Tech Speeds Up Breakthroughs with New Supercomputers: Imagine supercomputers that can do 200 quintillion calculations - that's 200 followed by 18 zeros - every second! That's the kind of brainpower nine new supercomputers will boast, thanks to NVIDIA's latest tech. These super-powered machines are built for speed and efficiency, tackling scientific challenges like climate change and creating new medicines. The key to this upgrade? NVIDIA Grace Hopper™ Superchips, which are like super-efficient engines for these supercomputers. This is a game-changer for science, letting researchers find answers much faster than ever before. (Link)

🛠️ Tool of the Week

Introducing Clockwise AI: Redefining calendar management with its conversational interface powered by GPT technology. Say goodbye to scheduling headaches as Clockwise AI intuitively understands your preferences and navigates complex scenarios effortlessly. From prioritizing tasks to coordinating meetings, it streamlines your day with precision. Seamlessly manage your calendar via chat, Slack integration, or voice-to-text, ensuring productivity on the go.

More AI Calendar Automation Tools

• ClaraLabs: Your virtual, human-like employee that schedules your meetings.

• Motion: Automatically plan your day based on your tasks and priorities.

• Kronologic: Your automated scheduling solution for calls and emails.