AI Weekly Summary

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Jaume Boix
November 26, 2023

Hi everyone!

Welcome to another edition of your favourite AI Weekly Summary!

This week was also tainted mainly in OpenAI's colours. It looks like the storm has settled, but we're still unclear on what really happened or triggered their CEO Sam Altman getting fired.

However, two of the big players have taken this opportunity to release new chats and models that compete directly with OpenAI's ChatGPT. It seems like a clever strategy but... will it work?

Let's dive right into this week's events!

Here’s what’s in store for you today:

  • OpenAI's Turbulent Week Ends with Resolution

  • Anthropic launches Claude 2.1 Rivaling ChatGPt Again

  • Inflection AI Steps Up with A New Powerful Model

  • Promp of the week: How to become an amazing public speaker

  • Quick Fixes – must-read AI news in bite-sized portion

  • Image of the week

OpenAI's Turbulent Week Ends with Resolution

This week, OpenAI’s saga seems to have come to an end. Just in case you’ve missed some of the action, here’s a quick summary of what has happened until now:

  • Last week on Saturday: OpenAI's investors influenced a reconsideration of Altman's dismissal, but no deal was finalized.

  • Last week on Sunday: Altman's brief return to OpenAI and the appointment of Emmet Shear as new CEO, ending Altman's CEO prospects.

  • Monday: Microsoft announced Altman and Brockman's new AI team, amid OpenAI's internal unrest and Nadella's ambiguous interview.

  • Tuesday and Wednesday: OpenAI confirmed Altman's return as CEO and introduced a new board with Bret Taylor (Chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D'Angelo.

As speculation continues, OpenAI researchers reportedly informed their board about a breakthrough AI, Q-Star, which poses potential risks to humanity and was linked to CEO Sam Altman's firing, though its actual reception by the board is uncertain.

Q-Star, an advanced algorithm capable of solving math problems beyond its training, marks progress toward Artificial General Intelligence, raising concerns about its implications and OpenAI's safety protocols.

So, where does this leave us? The only thing we know for certain is that Sam Altman is back as OpenAI's CEO with a new board, which he's also part of.

This has restored the faith of the many loyal employees who took a firm stance and requested Altman's return... but will this restore the faith of its users? Only time will tell.

Anthropic launches Claude 2.1 Rivaling ChatGPt Again

Amidst the chaos and confusion at OpenAI's HQ, Anthropic strategically launched Claude 2.1. With a colossal 200K token window capacity (150,000 words), it's transforming the way businesses and users can interact with the chatbot by uploading larger documents.

This version is not just bigger than ChatGPT's 128K token window; it's smarter and safer, slashing error rates and false info, and instilling new trust in AI​​​.

Its innovative 'tool use' feature seamlessly blends with daily tools and apps, making it much more efficient.

With a user-friendly design for developers and adaptable system prompts, Claude 2.1 is here to redefine AI usage and once more claim the top spot in handling larger documents and conversations.

Inflection AI Steps Up with A New Powerful Model

In a bold move, Inflection AI, creators of the savvy chatbot Pi, has rolled out Inflection-2.

This AI marvel is edging out Google and Meta's Large Language Models (LLMs) and is hot on the heels of OpenAI's GPT-4.

Inflection-2 shines when its performance is tested against LLM benchmarks, hinting at its superior intellect in handling complex tasks.

Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO, is jazzed about pushing AI's limits. Inflection-2 will soon power Pi, enhancing its knack for tackling tricky topics with accuracy and sensitivity.

Amidst OpenAI's executive shuffle, Inflection AI's leap forward is a reminder: the AI race is heating up, and it's really exciting to watch.

Prompt of the week

How to become an amazing public speaker

Prompt

I want you to act as my public speaking coach. I want to get improve my skills at speaking in front of people in my [organisation/company/team]. I get nervous talking to both small and big groups, and it makes it hard to get my point across. Your task is to provide me with simple ways to be more confident and clear when I speak and help me deliver my message effectively. Please provide exercises and activities that I can do every day to become more confident and assertive when I speak in public.


Quick Fixes

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Image of the week

And that’s all for this week!

I hope you enjoyed this new improved edition of the AI Weekly Summary.

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Have a great week!

Jaume