5 big AI events happening this week: OpenAI announces new AI model, Google I/O 2024 reveals AI features, etc.
AI Summary: This week was full of AI-related announcements as OpenAI announced the faster GPT-4o model during its “Sprint Update” event. While the GPT-4o demo attracted a lot of attention, Google took it a step further with several AI announcements. The Google I/O event was held this year with CEO Sundar Pichai taking the stage on the first day. The company has revealed the new upgraded Gemini 1.5 Pro, new Gemini 1.5 Flash, Project Astra, etc.
- OpenAI launches GPT-4o, a new AI model
On Monday, May 13, OpenAI CTO Mira Murati announced a new flagship AI model, GPT-4o. The new AI model has several advanced capabilities such as voice, text and image recognition, and provides human-like conversation with emotions. According to the press, GPT-4o is 2 times faster, 50% cheaper and has a speed limit 5 times higher than the current GPT-4 Turbo liberate, release, free.
2. Google I/O keynote dedicated to AI
Google held its annual Developer Conference on May 14 with Sundar Pichai kicking off the keynote on day one. During the keynote, the company revealed several AI initiatives with the capabilities of the Gemini 1.5 Pro. In addition, the company also announced Gemini for Workspace, Android, Photos and several other services. Google also launched Gemini 1.5 Flash, a new lightweight AI model, and Project Aster with the future of virtual assistants.
3. OpenAI and Reddit cooperate to train AI models
OpenAI and Reddit announced that they will collaborate to train artificial intelligence models using Reddit data. “Reddit has become one of the Internet’s largest open repositories of authentic, relevant, and always-up-to-date human conversations,” Reddit CEO Steve Huffman said in a joint statement. about anything and everything. Its inclusion in ChatGPT will strengthen our belief in a connected internet, help people find more of what they are looking for, and help new audiences find community on Reddit,” according to AFP report.
4. NASA appoints AI director
NASA has announced David Salvagnini as its first Director of Artificial Intelligence. Previously, Salvagnini served as chief data officer at the space agency, and now his role has expanded to include strategic vision and planning for AI. In addition, Salvagnini will also be responsible for NASA’s collaboration with government agencies, academic institutions, industry partners and other experts, according to Moneycontrol. report.
5. Microsoft gives cloud customers flexibility with AMD processors that replace Nvidia AI processors
Microsoft claims to allow customers to choose between AMD artificial intelligence chips and Nvidia processors that best suit their needs or budget. The company also introduced the new Cobalt 100 custom processor and the flagship MI300X AI chip. According to Reuters, these chips will provide customers with alternatives to Nvidia’s H100 graphics processing unit (GPU). report.
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