AI Developments From January 29 to February 4, 2024
A Slower Week: Llama 70b, Mistral Leak and Google Imagen
This week in AI news has been relatively quiet, but there have still been some noteworthy developments in the field.
Here’s a roundup of the latest AI advancements and updates:
January 29, 2024: Meta’s Code Llama 70B Enhances AI Programming Tools
Meta announced the launch of Code Llama 70B, a new AI code generator that boasts improved performance and the ability to handle more data. This large language model is designed to assist developers with coding tasks, offering better accuracy and efficiency.
Meta's free Code Llama AI programming tool closes the gap with GPT-4
Meta announced a new AI code generator, Code Llama 70B. This large language model performs better and handles more…www.theverge.com
January 31, 2024: Mistral’s Open Source AI Model Leak
Mistral CEO confirmed a leak of a new open-source AI model that is said to be nearing the performance of GPT-4. This leak, caused by an over-enthusiastic employee, has sparked interest in the AI community as it could represent a significant step forward for open-source generative AI.
Mistral CEO confirms 'leak' of new open source AI model nearing GPT-4 performance
An anonymous user on 4chan posted a link to the miqu-1-70b files on 4chan. The open source model approaches GPT-4…venturebeat.com
February 1, 2024: Google’s AI Image Generator Goes Public
Google has finally released its AI image generator, ImageFX, to the public. This tool allows users to generate images from text prompts, similar to other AI models. Google has taken steps to ensure that the tool prevents the generation of offensive content
Google's AI image generator finally rolls out to the public - how to try it
The tech giant is entering the image generator scene in full swing with two new releases.www.zdnet.com
February 1, 2024: Google Bard Gemini Pro Update Goes Global
Google announced that its Bard chatbot is now powered by the Gemini Pro model globally, with support for over 40 languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.
This update aims to improve the chatbot’s reasoning, brainstorming, writing, and planning capabilities. Bard is now available in more than 230 countries
Google's Bard chatbot gets the Gemini Pro update globally | TechCrunch
Google announced today that its Bard chatbot is now powered by the Gemini Pro model globally with support for over 40…techcrunch.com
February 2, 2024: Apple Vision Pro Pre-Order Arrival
The Apple Vision Pro, a groundbreaking spatial computer, officially became available to the public in the United States on February 2, 2024. This innovative device, which Apple has positioned as the next big leap in computing, aims to transform how individuals work, collaborate, connect, relive memories, and enjoy entertainment. Here’s a detailed look at the Vision Pro’s launch, features, and what it signifies for the future of technology.
Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2
Apple Vision Pro will be available beginning Friday, February 2, at all U.S. Apple Store locations and the U.S. Apple…www.apple.com
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