💔 Next To Split

😬 Oh, no! Is Meta next?

One FAANG-giant hasn’t ever participated in stock split shenanigans, unlike its brothers like Alphabet and Amazon. But it seems like Zuck and Co are investigating the potential for a stock split and separating the Reality Labs division to maintain the revenue growth of the Meta Platforms.

While it means more lay-offs and budget cuts for us ordinary people, let’s check what’s going on in the rest of the tech-world.

Welcome to another edition of our AI-digest!

🌶️ Hot Take

AI Chatbots Still Can’t Say Who Won the 2020 Election

Well, this is awkward, to say the least. Imagine asking the AI who won the past US elections in 2024 and getting… nothing. “I’m still learning how to answer this question,” replied Google’s Gemini. Microsoft’s Copilot responded: “Looks like I can’t respond to this topic. Explore Bing Search results.” Investigate this wormhole at your own risk.

Apple to ‘Pay’ OpenAI for ChatGPT Through Distribution, Not Cash

Last week, we nominated Apple as the winner of another AI race. But it seems like Tim’s Cook team pulled the unbelievable stunt to get the technology from the top dog in the game completely for free. What’s the recipe for such success? Access to millions of users. Learn about the grand deal between David and Goliath in this article.

🛠️ Toolbox

QuizSolver

The moment that all students have been waiting for has come. Your browser can now have an AI extension to solve your quizzes and tests. But remember, you still need to study for your finals so you won’t embarrass yourself during the job interview!

Detangle

Reading Terms and Conditions? Nobody has time for that; let’s be real here. What about long contracts and license agreements? Detangle gives you the tools you need to understand legal documents. It doesn't replace your attorney, but rather augments it so you understand more while spending less.

💡 Insights

Nvidia Conquers Latest AI Tests

What happened: MLPerf released new AI benchmarks focusing on LLM fine-tuning and graph neural networks. Nvidia's system, powered by 11,616 H100 GPUs, topped the charts, significantly outpacing competitors. They achieved notable improvements in training times due to both hardware and innovative software techniques.

Why it's important: Nvidia’s success in these benchmarks highlights its leadership in AI hardware and software. The advancements demonstrate their ability to enhance performance without solely relying on hardware upgrades. This positions Nvidia strongly as the AI industry continues to grow and demand more efficient solutions.

What is the prospect: Nvidia is gearing up for even larger “AI factories” and the introduction of their new architecture, Blackwell, expected in 2025. These developments promise to push the boundaries of AI training further, setting the stage for future innovations and benchmarks.

DeepMind’s New AI Generates Soundtracks and Dialogue for Videos

What happened: AI development from DeepMind could revolutionize the way videos are produced by providing high-quality, context-aware audio. It democratizes video creation, allowing even small creators to produce professional-sounding videos. This could lead to a surge in video content as creators are empowered to focus more on the visual aspects of their work.

Why it's important: By using this tool, you could quickly generate soundtracks and dialogue that match your video’s tone and mood without needing to manually edit audio files. This would save time and allow you to produce more content faster. For businesses, leveraging this AI could enhance marketing videos, making them more engaging and professional without incurring high production costs.

What is the prospect: The future could see further advancements in AI-driven audio and video production, leading to even more sophisticated tools. We might also see this technology being integrated into popular video editing software, making it a standard feature for creators of all levels.

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👁️‍🗨️ User Experience

Overcoming AI Anxiety

People wanted AI — and they created it (sort of). Now, a recent EY survey of 1,000 employees who work a desk/office job and are at least somewhat familiar with AI sheds light on some anxieties surrounding AI. So what do we need to do about it? The answer is still yet to be found…

London Cinema Cancels Screening of AI-generated Film Following Backlash

The Prince Charles Cinema in Soho was due to host the world premiere of The Last Screenwriter, which was written by ChatGPT. Unfortunately for the “writer,” the event was canceled. What does it mean, and who is at fault? The dilemma is mind-boggling, to say the least.

🛍️ Marketplace

Spiral

Remember, once upon a time, you wanted to become a writer? But something happened, and you never found the right time to start. Well, now you can automate 80% of repeat writing, thinking, and creative tasks. Your voice and style included.

Mindmap Generator

Creating a mindmap can be a blessing and a curse. Luckily, we live in the era, where AI can help you with almost everything. Create, organize, and visualize your ideas effortlessly with this mindmap generator tool.

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