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GenAI Daily Report 2024-03-14

News Express

  • OpenAI and Figure AI Collaborate on Humanoid Robots

  • Google Limits Gemini AI on Election Information Globally

  • Amazon Enhances Seller Experience with URL-Based AI Listings

  • Google DeepMind's SIMA AI Masters Multiple Video Games

  • Cerebras Debuts Wafer-Scale AI Chip with 4 Trillion Transistors

  • Elaia Launches €120 Million Deep Tech Seed Fund DTS3

  • Elon Musk's Grok Chatbot: A Witty, Rebellious AI

  • Volley Launches AI-Enabled Sports Training Machine

  • a16z Announces Top 100 Consumer GenAI Apps

  • House Passes Bill That May Ban or Sell TikTok

  • SXSW 2024 Highlights Anti-AI Sentiment with Applause

  • Runway Studios Empowers Filmmakers with AI and Financial Support

  • IO River Simplifies CDN Switching with $5.4M Seed Funding

  • Locus Robotics: Software Power Behind Leading AMRs

Industry

European Parliament Approves Groundbreaking AI Act

The European Parliament has overwhelmingly voted to adopt the world's first comprehensive AI law, marking a significant step in AI regulation.

Detail:

  • The AI Act received 523 votes in favor, 46 against, and 49 abstentions, demonstrating strong support.
  • This legislation introduces a risk-based framework, categorizing AI applications by their level of risk and applying corresponding rules.
  • Prohibited AI use-cases include social scoring and subliminal manipulation, while high-risk applications must meet strict requirements.
  • The Act also specifies light transparency obligations for certain AI applications, including chatbots and generative AI tools.
  • Penalties for non-compliance can reach up to 7% of global annual turnover for prohibited uses, and up to 3% for breaches of other provisions.
  • Implementation is phased, with full enforcement expected by mid-2027.
  • The Act aims to ensure AI development aligns with EU values, promoting a human-centric approach to technology.

URL: https://twitter.com/robhof/status/1767960663308251212 From: twitter robhof

OpenAI and Figure AI Collaborate on Humanoid Robots

OpenAI and Figure AI have partnered to enhance humanoid robots with advanced AI, pushing the boundaries of robot learning.

Detail:

  • Two weeks ago, Figure AI and OpenAI announced a collaboration to develop next-gen AI models for humanoid robots.
  • The partnership aims to enable robots to have full conversations, describe their environment, and make decisions using common sense reasoning.
  • Technologies include large pre-trained multimodal models that understand both images and text, enabling robots to plan actions and reflect on memories.
  • All robot behaviors are learned (not remote-controlled) and operate at human-like speeds, with actions driven by neural network visual-motor transformers.
  • Figure AI raised $675 million at a $2.6 billion valuation, with investments from notable entities like Jeff Bezos, NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Intel.

URL: https://twitter.com/FinanceYF5/status/1768076988798152993 From: twitter FinanceYF5

Google Limits Gemini AI on Election Information Globally

Google's Gemini AI chatbot restricts election-related queries worldwide to prevent misinformation.

Detail:

  • Alphabet's Google implements global restrictions on its Gemini AI chatbot for election-related queries to combat misinformation.
  • This measure is active in the US and is rolling out in India and other countries with upcoming elections.
  • Google collaborates with the Election Commission of India for authoritative information dissemination.
  • The restrictions come amid concerns over AI's potential misuse and the accuracy of generated content.
  • Google's response to queries about political parties or candidates is now a generic message encouraging users to try Google Search.

URL: https://twitter.com/chiefaioffice/status/1767709686013284736 From: twitter chiefaioffice

Amazon Enhances Seller Experience with URL-Based AI Listings

Amazon introduces a new AI feature allowing sellers to create listings directly from a URL, simplifying the process and enhancing efficiency.

Detail:

  • Amazon's AI now enables sellers to generate listings by providing a URL of the item listed on another website.
  • This new tool complements existing AI features, further reducing the barrier to entry for sellers on Amazon.
  • Over 100,000 sellers have utilized Amazon's generative AI tools for listing creation, with 80% accepting AI-generated suggestions.
  • Amazon's continuous innovation in AI tools for sellers aims to streamline the listing process and improve product visibility.

URL: https://twitter.com/DrJimFan/status/1768004544976564635 From: twitter DrJimFan

Recent Developments and Collaborations in AI

A summary of recent AI developments, including new tools, collaborations, and innovations.

Detail:

  • Cognition AI introduces Devin, an autonomous coding agent capable of writing entire applications.
  • DragAnything, a tool for controlling motion paths in videos, is released by Kuaishou.
  • ComfyUI, a user interface element for AI applications, is now available on Hugging Face.
  • Figure and OpenAI collaborate to enhance robot learning and capabilities.
  • Anthropic releases Claude 3 Haiku, a cost-effective AI model for developers.
  • OpenAI CTO discusses training data for Sora, with a release planned for later this year.
  • Oracle CEO Larry Ellison and Elon Musk collaborate on an AI application for agriculture.
  • Google DeepMind introduces SIMA, an AI agent for interactive gaming.

URL: https://twitter.com/Gorden_Sun/status/1767928253145330048 From: twitter Gorden_Sun

Google DeepMind's SIMA AI Masters Multiple Video Games

Google DeepMind has developed SIMA, an AI that can play and learn multiple video games it has never encountered, aiming for a more natural gaming companion.

Detail:

  • DeepMind's SIMA (scalable instructable multiworld agent) can play various 3D games without prior exposure, learning from human gameplay videos.
  • Unlike traditional game AIs, SIMA does not rely on the game's internal code or rules but learns actions and interactions through visual representations.
  • The AI was trained using videos from several games, including Valheim and Goat Simulator 3, to understand and execute verbal instructions from players.
  • Researchers aim to test SIMA's ability to generalize gaming skills to new games, showing promising results with some limitations due to unique game mechanics.
  • SIMA recognizes a spectrum of actions, enabling it to perform or combine these actions in-game, showcasing the potential for adaptive and emergent behaviors.
  • DeepMind prioritizes creating cooperative AI companions over competitive ones, enhancing the gaming experience with agents that respond to open-ended textual instructions.

URL: https://twitter.com/robhof/status/1768082890414531036 From: twitter robhof

Cerebras Debuts Wafer-Scale AI Chip with 4 Trillion Transistors

Cerebras Systems has introduced a groundbreaking AI training chip featuring 4 trillion transistors.

Detail:

  • Cerebras Systems announced the launch of a new wafer-scale AI training chip.
  • The chip boasts an unprecedented 4 trillion transistors.
  • This development marks a significant milestone in AI hardware innovation.

URL: https://twitter.com/robhof/status/1768041145790333194 From: twitter robhof

Meta Unveils Two New 24K GPU Clusters for AI Development

Meta announces the launch of two 24K GPU clusters aimed at advancing generative AI technology.

Detail:

  • Meta has introduced two new GPU clusters, each with 24,000 GPUs.
  • The clusters are dedicated to the development of more sophisticated generative AI models.
  • This move signifies Meta's significant investment in enhancing AI capabilities.

URL: https://twitter.com/robhof/status/1767717239841751084 From: twitter robhof

Elaia Launches €120 Million Deep Tech Seed Fund DTS3

Elaia's new €120 million deep tech seed fund, DTS3, emphasizes European innovation in AI, computing, and life sciences, benefiting from strong research partnerships.

Detail:

  • Elaia's DTS3 fund aims for a €120 million final close by early 2025, already doubling previous funds in size.
  • The fund focuses on investing in B2B deep tech startups across computing, industry, and life sciences, with plans to fund approximately 40 startups.
  • Elaia leverages long-term relationships with research institutions for deal flow, gaining priority access to projects.
  • The fund reflects a growing trend of European dynamism, a concept promoted through initiatives like The European Dynamism 50 report and tech tour.
  • Public policy and support, particularly from Bpifrance and the Tibi initiative, play a significant role in bolstering the French tech ecosystem's growth.

URL: https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/13/elaia-deep-tech-european-dynamism/ From: techcrunch Anna Heim

OpenAI Expands ChatGPT with New Features and Partnerships

OpenAI's ChatGPT evolves with new features, partnerships, and a focus on monetization, despite facing legal and ethical challenges.

Detail:

  • OpenAI announced partnerships with news publishers Le Monde and Prisa Media, enhancing ChatGPT with French and Spanish news content.
  • ChatGPT hits 100 million weekly active users and introduces new features including Read Aloud, Temporary Chat, and internet browsing capabilities.
  • OpenAI faces legal challenges from The New York Times over copyright infringement and deals with privacy investigations by the EU.
  • Despite controversies, OpenAI continues to innovate, with plans for GPT-5 and a focus on monetization through partnerships and a GPT Store.

URL: https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/13/are-openais-deals-with-publishers-edging-out-the-competition/ From: techcrunch Kyle Wiggers

Elon Musk's Grok Chatbot: A Witty, Rebellious AI

Grok, developed by xAI, is a chatbot with real-time data access, offering unique, sometimes controversial responses.

Detail:

  • Grok is Elon Musk's AI startup xAI's answer to ChatGPT, designed to be witty and willing to discuss off-limit topics.
  • It utilizes Grok-1, a generative AI model, trained on web data and human feedback, surpassing GPT-3.5 in capabilities.
  • Grok has internet-browsing abilities for real-time information, unlike other chatbots restricted by their training data.
  • Future updates, including Grok-1.5, promise features like summarizing threads and aiding in content creation on X.
  • Access to Grok requires an X account and a subscription to X Premium+, costing $16 per month.
  • Grok's responses vary by mode: 'fun mode' offers edgier, more humorous replies, while 'regular mode' provides more grounded answers.
  • Despite aiming for truth, Grok's political biases have been noted, with Musk promising adjustments towards neutrality.

URL: https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/13/what-is-elon-musks-grok-chatbot-and-how-does-it-work/ From: techcrunch Kyle Wiggers

Volley Launches AI-Enabled Sports Training Machine

Volley introduces an AI-powered ball machine for racquet sports, aiming to revolutionize player training with live gameplay simulation.

Detail:

  • Volley's AI-enabled machine collects data, learns player's skill level, and simulates live gameplay for solo training in racquet sports.
  • Features include three cameras for tracking and maintenance, speaker and LED screen for group instruction, and customizable drills via a mobile app.
  • Launched in September 2023, Volley sold out 110 trainers to 45 clubs across the U.S. within four months, demonstrating significant demand.
  • The machine allows for a wide variety of shot angles and stores player data for continuous improvement, with a leasing fee of $1,500 to $3,000 per month for clubs.
  • Volley differentiates itself by combining video recording, ball dispensing, and AI-driven live play simulation into one device.

URL: https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/13/volley-ai-powered-tennis-training-machine/ From: techcrunch Lauren Forristal

Reddit's IPO Success Linked to AI Boom

Reddit's upcoming IPO might revive the market, relying on its AI-driven growth potential and significant revenue despite unprofitability.

Detail:

  • Reddit is preparing for an IPO, potentially revitalizing the IPO market.
  • Despite unprofitability, Reddit's valuation increased during the pandemic, with over $800 million in revenue last year.
  • Reddit's user-generated content is valuable for AI companies needing data, contributing to its growth story.
  • A successful IPO could encourage more public offerings, though failure remains a possibility.

URL: https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/12/techcrunch-minute-reddits-ipo-success-may-hinge-on-ai-boom/ From: techcrunch Alex Wilhelm,Yashad Kulkarni

Deepgram Launches Real-Time Text-to-Speech API Aura

Deepgram introduces Aura, a real-time text-to-speech API for developing conversational AI agents with realistic voice models and low latency.

Detail:

  • Deepgram is recognized for its expertise in voice recognition technology.
  • Aura, the new API, offers highly realistic voice models combined with low-latency performance aimed at enhancing customer service experiences.
  • Supported by large language models, Aura aims to replace customer service agents with AI in real-time interactions.
  • Scott Stephenson, CEO of Deepgram, emphasizes the balance between accuracy, speed, and cost-efficiency in Aura's development.
  • Aura's pricing is competitive, positioned at $0.015 per 1,000 characters, undercutting similar offerings from Google and Amazon.
  • The API features about a dozen voice models, all trained in-house using a dataset created with voice actors.

URL: https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/12/deepgrams-aura-gives-ai-agents-a-voice/ From: techcrunch Frederic Lardinois,@fredericl

DoorDash Introduces 'SafeChat+' to Combat Verbal Abuse

DoorDash launches 'SafeChat+', an AI tool to detect and mitigate verbal abuse in in-app interactions, enhancing safety for consumers and delivery personnel.

Detail:

  • SafeChat+ uses AI to identify offensive language in messages between customers and Dashers.
  • Affected parties can report incidents, with options for support or order cancellation.
  • The AI operates in multiple languages and screens over 1,400 messages per minute.
  • Incidents detected by AI are investigated by DoorDash's team.
  • This feature aims to significantly reduce the number of safety incidents on the platform.
  • DoorDash emphasizes its commitment to safety, noting over 99.99% of deliveries occur without safety issues.

URL: https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/12/doordashs-new-ai-powered-safechat-tool-automatically-detects-verbal-abuse/ From: techcrunch Lauren Forristal

Launch of Physical Intelligence Company by AI Experts

A group of AI experts has founded Physical Intelligence, aiming to integrate general-purpose AI with the physical world.

Detail:

  • Physical Intelligence (π.com) is co-founded by AI professionals including @saranormous, @brian_ichter, @chelseabfinn, @svlevine, @hausman_k, @QuanVng, and @SurajNair_1.
  • The company aims to bring general-purpose AI applications into the physical world, marking a significant move in robotics and AI integration.
  • Despite concerns over AI leading to mass unemployment, the founding of Physical Intelligence suggests an opposite trend, attracting top talents back into building and innovation.
  • @saranormous expresses a renewed positive outlook on robotics, signifying a significant shift in perception towards the potential of AI and robotics.

URL: https://twitter.com/saranormous/status/1767635944210141654 From: twitter saranormous

a16z Announces Top 100 Consumer GenAI Apps

A16z has released an updated ranking of the top 100 consumer GenAI apps, showcasing rapid advancements and new entrants in the field.

Detail:

  • The top 100 GenAI consumer apps were ranked by usage, including both web and mobile platforms.
  • ChatGPT leads the web rankings, with 8 out of the top 10 unchanged from the last list, and 44% new entrants in the top 50.
  • New categories have emerged, including music with Prompt by Suno.ai, and productivity tools with AI-integrated Chrome extensions.
  • Mobile platforms have unlocked new use cases such as ChatGPT "mimickers", avatar generators, messaging keyboards, and edtech applications.
  • Particular mobile apps like Character.ai have shown exceptionally high user engagement, with nearly 300 sessions per user per month.

URL: https://twitter.com/FinanceYF5/status/1768079784272416849 From: twitter FinanceYF5

House Passes Bill That May Ban or Sell TikTok

The House of Representatives has passed a bill potentially leading to TikTok's ban or sale.

Detail:

  • The bill passed by the House could either ban TikTok or force its sale.
  • This legislative action raises significant implications for TikTok's operation in the U.S.
  • The bill's passing is reported by SiliconANGLE, reflecting a critical development in U.S. tech policy.

URL: https://twitter.com/robhof/status/1768004781048775112 From: twitter robhof

SXSW 2024 Highlights Anti-AI Sentiment with Applause

At SXSW 2024, filmmakers expressed concerns about AI, emphasizing its potential risks and impacts on society.

Detail:

  • Filmmakers Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, known as 'DANIELS', spoke on AI at SXSW 2024, drawing significant audience support.
  • Kwan critiqued modern capitalism and its valuation of individuals based on their jobs, suggesting AI could exacerbate these issues.
  • Despite acknowledging AI's potential benefits, such as solving cancer and climate issues, Kwan expressed fear over the societal changes it may bring.
  • Scheinert encouraged thoughtful AI use, questioning whether it serves to improve lives or merely increase billionaires' wealth.
  • They emphasized the need for careful consideration in AI deployment, warning against unchecked adoption.

URL: https://twitter.com/FinanceYF5/status/1768160315618017397 From: twitter FinanceYF5

Runway Studios Empowers Filmmakers with AI and Financial Support

Runway Studios enhances creative filmmaking through AI tools, financial aid, and a focus on diverse media content including music videos and documentaries.

Detail:

  • Runway Studios aims to help filmmakers worldwide utilize AI for creative visions, established in 2018 to invent next-gen AI narrative tools.
  • Target users include filmmakers, aiming to boost creative efficiency and impact audiences through technological advancements.
  • OpenDocs, a collaboration between Runway Studios and Artefacto Films, supports documentarians with production and access to creative AI tools.
  • Runway Studios categorizes its engagement across various visual media: films, documentaries, music videos, and programs.
  • Music videos are highlighted as a significant category, with Runway Studios providing opportunities for AI integration and creative grants.
  • The studio offers a 'toolbox' approach, combining benchmark cases, tools (primarily Runway), and sources for filmmakers.
  • Runway Studios provides $2,500 USD and an Unlimited Runway plan for selected projects, with Artefacto managing executive production over a 3-month guidance period.

URL: https://twitter.com/FinanceYF5/status/1768147788184133939 From: twitter FinanceYF5

IO River Simplifies CDN Switching with $5.4M Seed Funding

IO River is launching a platform to ease the process of switching between CDNs, promising increased resiliency, performance, and cost efficiency.

Detail:

  • IO River, coming out of stealth, announces a $5.4 million seed funding round led by S Capital.
  • The platform is designed to simplify switching between CDN providers by offering a unified management console and optimization tools.
  • Co-founders Edward Tsinovoi and Michael Hakimi aim to address the complexities of adopting multi-CDN, multi-edge platforms.
  • IO River's service includes traffic splitting, a unified edge computing platform, and a deep set of analytics for performance optimization.
  • The enterprise platform supports major CDN providers, with a free version available for up to 1 billion hits per month.

URL: https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/13/io-river-lets-you-mix-and-match-cdns-without-the-hassle/ From: techcrunch Frederic Lardinois,@fredericl

UK Joins EU's Semiconductor Funding Initiative with $44M Contribution

The UK government commits $44 million to join the EU's semiconductor R&D funding pool, aiming to boost its tech development post-Brexit.

Detail:

  • UK partners with the EU's Chips Joint Undertaking, contributing £35 million ($44 million) towards semiconductor research and development.
  • This move allows UK organizations to access a €1.3 billion ($1.4 billion) fund, enhancing the country's semiconductor industry's global competitiveness.
  • The funding aims to support tens of thousands of UK companies with grants averaging up to £450,000, with a deadline for applications on May 14.
  • UK's involvement highlights its strategy to collaborate internationally in technology post-Brexit, linking with initiatives like Horizon Europe for broader R&D engagement.
  • UK Technology Minister emphasizes the country's strong R&D capabilities as a key contribution to the partnership, aiming to foster innovation in semiconductor technology.

URL: https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/13/uk-europe-semiconductors-chips/ From: techcrunch Ingrid Lunden,@ingridlunden

Locus Robotics: Software Power Behind Leading AMRs

Locus Robotics emphasizes its software's role in differentiating its AMRs in the competitive warehouse automation industry.

Detail:

  • Locus Robotics, known for its autonomous mobile robots, highlights its software as a key differentiator.
  • The company introduced LocusHub Engine at the Modex show, leveraging AI for predictive analytics in warehouse management.
  • Predictive modeling in Locus' software aims to improve staff and robot distribution, identify bottlenecks, and enhance route efficiency.
  • Locus' success, including steady growth and market leadership, is attributed to focusing on client needs and continuous product iteration.
  • Despite the pandemic-driven surge in warehouse automation interest, Locus faced staff adjustments in 2023 but remains focused on innovation.

URL: https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/12/locus-robotics-success-is-a-tale-of-focusing-on-what-works/ From: techcrunch Brian Heater,@bheater

Empathy Secures $47M to Enhance Bereavement Support with AI

Empathy, a startup leveraging AI for bereavement support, raised $47 million in Series B funding to expand its platform and services.

Detail:

  • Empathy has raised $47 million in a Series B funding round led by Index Ventures, with participation from major insurance companies.
  • The startup provides a platform that combines AI and human guidance to assist in both practical and emotional aspects of the bereavement process.
  • Empathy's services are primarily offered through B2B2C channels, accounting for 99% of its business, targeting employers and insurers.
  • The new funding will be used to further develop its tools and to pursue a broader mission of redefining bereavement care.
  • Empathy's platform offers a range of services, from counseling and automated obituary writing to financial affairs management and cloud service account closures.
  • Since its launch, Empathy has attracted 40 million users and plans to incorporate more AI tools to streamline the bereavement process.
  • The company, founded in Israel, focuses on the U.S. market and has raised a total of $90 million to date, with a valuation approaching $400 million.

URL: https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/12/empathy-berevement-death-ai/ From: techcrunch Ingrid Lunden,@ingridlunden

Investment

Together AI

Description: Together AI, founded in 2022, offers cloud-based access to Nvidia's GPUs for advanced generative AI models. The company provides AI development tools, models, and services at lower costs than popular cloud providers. It also aids in AI research and offers consulting services for customized AI models.
Amount: $1.25B, Round: Series B
URL: https://siliconangle.com/2024/03/13/together-ai-closes-another-bumper-funding-round-value-soars-1-25b/

Alice & Bob

Description: Alice & Bob is a start-up based in Paris and Boston focused on realizing the first universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer. Specializing in cat qubits, the company has raised €30M in funding, hired over 90 employees, and demonstrated experimental results surpassing technological giants like Google or IBM.
Amount: €500M, Round: Not specified
URL: https://www.8newsnow.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/695637854/french-government-taps-alice-bob-to-deliver-scalable-fault-tolerant-systems-with-e500m-in-funding

Luminary Cloud

Description: Luminary Cloud is a pioneer in cloud-native, computer-aided engineering software that accelerates design cycles and time to market. Their platform democratizes engineering through high-fidelity simulations, empowering R&D teams to innovate faster and optimize product design.
Amount: $115M, Round: Series undisclosed
URL: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/luminary-cloud-emerges-from-stealth-empowering-rd-with-realtime-engineering-302087593.html

Nozomi Networks

Description: Nozomi Networks protects critical infrastructure from cyber threats with network and endpoint visibility, threat detection, and AI-powered analysis. They have a broad industry support and have experienced significant growth in installations and certified engineers worldwide.
Amount: $100M, Round: Series E
URL: https://www.nozominetworks.com/press-release/nozomi-networks-secures-100-million-investment-to-accelerate-critical-infrastructure-defense

Physical Intelligence

Description: Physical Intelligence (Pi) aims to create a universal model for AI-powered robots and physically-actuated devices across various applications. Founded by robotics and AI experts, the company merges language model techniques with machine control methods to advance AI in robotics.
Amount: $70M, Round: seed
URL: https://www.maginative.com/article/physical-intelligence-raises-70m-to-build-ai-powered-robots-for-any-application/

Empathy

Description: Empathy is a technology company revolutionizing grief support and end-of-life assistance. Founded in 2020, it offers comprehensive services to families through insurance benefits or employer bereavement leave. Empathy's innovative app and Care Team provide personalized plans, automated workflows, and extensive resources, helping 5 million employees and 35 million policyholders in the US.
Amount: $47M, Round: Series B
URL: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/03/12/2844600/0/en/Empathy-Announces-47M-Series-B-Solidifying-Its-Position-as-a-Leader-in-the-Emerging-Compassionate-Economy.html

CodaMetrix

Description: CodaMetrix provides an AI-powered platform for medical coding, partnering with leading healthcare systems to achieve autonomous coding, reduce costs, improve claims denials, accelerate cash flow, and enhance provider satisfaction, quality, and compliance.
Amount: $40M, Round: Series B
URL: https://www.codametrix.com/codametrix-announces-40m-series-b-financing/

Nanonets

Description: Nanonets is an AI-based workflow automation platform that automates mundane office work such as finance, accounting, and operations. The company aims to streamline tasks like accounts payable and reconciliation, reducing processing time significantly for businesses.
Amount: $29M, Round: Series B
URL: https://www.pymnts.com/news/investment-tracker/2024/nanonets-raises-29-million-to-automate-mundane-office-work/

Cognition AI

Description: Cognition AI is an AI company that offers a Copilot-like coding assistant to finish whole projects. The company recently acquired its .AI domain after raising $21M in funding.
Amount: $21M, Round: Series Unknown
URL: https://domaininvesting.com/cognition-ai-acquires-its-ai-after-raising-21m/

Tavus

Description: Tavus is a leading generative AI video research company revolutionizing hyper-personalized video at scale. Their advanced AI models enable digital replicas, lip syncing, dubbing, and text-to-video capabilities for sales, marketing, product, education, and entertainment industries.
Amount: $18M, Round: Series A
URL: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240311638385/en/Generative-AI-Video-Pioneer-Tavus-Raises-18-Million-to-Introduce-the-Future-of-Personalized-Digital-Engagement

Axion Ray

Description: Axion Ray is a NYC-based provider of an AI-powered observability command center used by global manufacturing companies like Baxter, Cummins, Boeing to detect and solve quality issues early. Led by CEO Daniel First, the company empowers field engineers with AI for better cross-functional investigations.
Amount: $12.5M, Round: Series A
URL: https://www.finsmes.com/2024/03/axion-ray-announces-17-5m-in-series-a-funding.html

IO River

Description: IO River provides Virtual Edge solutions for online services, offering unified security, traffic control, and serverless compute services. Their technology aims to improve reliability, performance, and affordability by optimizing dynamic traffic distribution across multiple vendors.
Amount: Not provided, Round: Not provided
URL: https://www.ioriver.io

Products

Peaka Modernizing the "modern" data stack with Zero-ETL
Innovates data integration, eliminating ETL complexity; high impact for data-driven businesses.

Source: https://www.producthunt.com/r/SPND2HXSSXHMB6?utm_campaign=producthunt-api&utm_medium=api-v2&utm_source=Application%3A+info.ai+%28ID%3A+116042%29

Fine AI-powered devs
Transforms software development with AI, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

Source: https://www.producthunt.com/r/MPHX54RERSBRT3?utm_campaign=producthunt-api&utm_medium=api-v2&utm_source=Application%3A+info.ai+%28ID%3A+116042%29

Synthflow Create human-like AI voice agents with no-code
Revolutionizes customer service with human-like AI voice agents; significant for customer engagement.

Source: https://www.producthunt.com/r/3LI45GF5HZRSGK?utm_campaign=producthunt-api&utm_medium=api-v2&utm_source=Application%3A+info.ai+%28ID%3A+116042%29

Cerebras Wafer Scale Engine (WSE-3) World’s Fastest AI Chip with Whopping 4 Trillion Transistors
Represents a leap in AI processing power, offering unparalleled compute capabilities.

Source: https://www.producthunt.com/r/5IL3O2FYBEOBQK?utm_campaign=producthunt-api&utm_medium=api-v2&utm_source=Application%3A+info.ai+%28ID%3A+116042%29

Research

MoAI: Mixture of All Intelligence for Large Language and Vision Models

Authors: Byung-Kwan Lee, Beomchan Park, Chae Won Kim, Yong Man Ro
Institution: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
The research introduces Mixture of All Intelligence (MoAI), a new model that enhances understanding in language and vision tasks by integrating extra visual information from specialized computer vision models. MoAI combines visual, auxiliary, and language features to excel in tasks like recognizing objects and their relations, without increasing its size or needing additional data. It outperforms existing models in zero-shot visual tasks, showcasing superior real-world scene understanding.
Link: https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.07508

Chronos: Learning the Language of Time Series

Authors: Abdul Fatir Ansari, Lorenzo Stella, Caner Turkmen, Xiyuan Zhang, Pedro Mercado, Huibin Shen, Oleksandr Shchur, Syama Sundar Rangapuram, Sebastian Pineda Arango, Shubham Kapoor, Jasper Zschiegner, Danielle C. Maddix, Michael W. Mahoney, Kari Torkkola, Andrew Gordon Wilson, Michael Bohlke-Schneider, Yuyang Wang
Institution: Amazon Web Services, UC San Diego, University of Freiburg, Amazon Supply Chain Optimization Technologies
Chronos is a framework designed to improve time series forecasting. It turns time series data into a format that can be understood by machine learning models, and then trains these models on a variety of datasets. The results show that Chronos performs better than existing methods on known datasets and is also effective on new, unseen datasets. This suggests that Chronos can make forecasting more accurate and simpler.
Link: https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.07815

Branch-Train-MiX: Mixing Expert LLMs into a Mixture-of-Experts LLM

Authors: Sainbayar Sukhbaatar, Olga Golovneva, Vasu Sharma, Hu Xu, Xi Victoria Lin, Baptiste Rozière, Jacob Kahn, Daniel Li, Wen-tau Yih, Jason Weston, Xian Li
Institution: FAIR at Meta
This paper introduces Branch-Train-MiX (BTX), a method for training Large Language Models to specialize in multiple areas like coding and math by training expert models separately and then combining them efficiently. BTX shows better accuracy and efficiency compared to other methods, making it a promising approach for creating versatile AI systems.
Link: https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.07816