🤖 Google Mimic OpenAI’s GPTs

Plus: Musk's new supercomputer and AI safety collaborations

September 05, 2024

Hello AI Enthusiast,

This week in AI, OpenAI and Anthropic are collaborating with the U.S. government on AI safety, while Google is rolling out personalized AI assistants called Gems. Meanwhile, Elon Musk announced a massive supercomputer to train his AI model. Let's dive into what these changes might mean.

While many of us were enjoying summer vacations, AI didn't take a break. It continued shaping the way we work. Now, it's time to catch up. The new cohort of our GenAI Project Bootcamp is starting on September 16th. The course offers a chance to learn how to use AI, without coding, to manage repetitive tasks more efficiently. Whatever your industry gain the skills you need to adapt to the evolving professional landscape.

The Big Picture 🔊

Google Launches Customizable AI Assistants: Gems

Google’s new feature, Gems, now available for Gemini Advanced, Business, and Enterprise users, allows customization to create personal AI experts on any topic. Gems can be tailored with specific instructions to assist with projects, brainstorming, and repetitive tasks, and are rolling out in over 150 countries and languages.

Andrea Mattiello
Andrea MattielloCM and Outdoor Fanatic

Comparing Google's Gems with OpenAI's GPTs is inevitable, as these models are becoming increasingly similar in capabilities and intelligence.

Google, however, maintains two significant advantages: its extensive Android user base and the integration with its ecosystem. For Android users, Gems will offer particular value through their integration with tools like Gmail and Google Drive, for a more personalized service.

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Elon Musk's xAI Unveils Massive Supercomputer for AI Training

Elon Musk's xAI has launched the "Colossus" supercomputer with 100,000 Nvidia H100 processors to train its Grok model and plans to double its capacity soon. Musk is also proposing a $5 billion Tesla investment in xAI, potentially linking it to Tesla's AI projects like the Optimus robot.

Gioele Mottarlini
Gioele MottarliniCOO and Image Addict

The partnership between Nvidia and Musk is strong because Musk is a good client through Tesla, and he probably had an easier way to get the processors. Musk planning to make Tesla invest in xAI is something he has tried to do before with his companies, so it makes sense he's trying again.

We think other companies won't be far behind and will likely be able to keep up.

OpenAI and Anthropic Collaborate with U.S. AI Safety Institute

OpenAI and Anthropic have signed agreements with the U.S. AI Safety Institute to ensure safe and ethical use of their models before public release. This collaboration aims to test AI technologies, promote responsible development, and setting a framework for global standards.

Helin Yontar
Helin YontarCPO and Podcast Host

We're curious why only Anthropic and OpenAI have agreed to work with the institute. The U.S. AI Safety Institute was created by Joe Biden's executive order, which means it might change if a new president comes in. This makes the institute's work weaker, plus it looks like the institute is more about suggesting what to do rather than making strict rules.

We can clearly spot the difference between the U.S.'s relaxed approach and the EU's strict but vague rules.

Bits and Bobs 🗞️

  • OpenAI has improved its Assistants API with enhanced File Search controls, allowing developers to fine-tune how AI assistants use information from files when generating responses.

  • Meta released a report on the growth of its Llama models, highlighting how companies like Accenture and Goldman Sachs are utilizing their features.

  • Google Meet is introducing an AI-powered "take notes for me" feature for select Google Workspace customers, which automatically creates meeting notes.

  • Midjourney has announced on X that they are going to enter the hardware market, expanding beyond their software roots.

  • NVIDIA introduced NIM Agent Blueprints to help developers quickly build and deploy AI applications using business data across data centers and clouds.

Tribal News🫂

Last week, we held the demo day for our 7th GenAI Project Bootcamp. We even had an outside guest join us to give feedback to the students. It makes us really proud to see the amazing projects these talented people create. Below is the LinkedIn post Gianluca shared right after the event.

LOLgorithms 😂

Midjourney announced they are getting into hardware and expectations soared a bit too high.

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Catch you next week! 👋