Google Drops The Banger With This AI Powerhouse!

xAI secures $6B, Genesis is revolutionizing AI, & more in today's issue

December 25, 2024

As we celebrate the holiday season and look ahead, it’s remarkable to reflect on how this year has been shaped by groundbreaking advancements in AI. From innovative tools enhancing our workflows to technologies redefining entire industries, AI has become an integral part of our lives.

Looking to the year ahead, it’s clear that AI will continue to weave itself further into our daily routines and reshape the way we work, live, and connect. Here’s to embracing the future together with curiosity and optimism!

In today’s issue:

  • Google's Gemini 2.0: A Free AI Powerhouse

  • xAI Secures $6B, Doubling Down on AI Growth

  • Genesis: Revolutionizing AI with Ultra-Fast Physics

  • ChatGPT Goes Retro with 1-800 Hotline and WhatsApp

Google’s new Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking AI model solves complex problems with unmatched speed and transparency, rivaling OpenAI’s o1. Offering longer but more accurate outputs, it’s now ranked #1 in the Chatbot Arena.

Unlike OpenAI’s premium pricing, Google’s free access through AI Studio and Vertex AI is a game-changer. This bold move intensifies the AI competition, prioritizing accessibility and innovation in advanced reasoning models.

Source: Google

Elon Musk’s xAI has raised $6 billion in new funding, doubling its total to $12 billion. High-profile investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Nvidia, and Fidelity participated, with previous backers granted exclusive access.

With a projected $50 billion valuation, xAI’s ambitions are soaring. The funds will fuel Musk’s push to dominate the AI space, as the company continues to attract top-tier support.

Source: TechCrunch

Researchers have unveiled Genesis, an open-source physics engine combining generative AI with record-breaking simulation speeds of 43 million FPS. Built in Python, it’s up to 80x faster than competitors, training robot locomotion policies in just 26 seconds.

By enabling millions of simulations at lightning speed, Genesis promises to transform AI’s interaction with the physical world. Its open-source nature and upcoming 4D environment generation could ignite a new era of innovation in robotics and physical AI.

Source: Genesis

OpenAI has launched a 1-800 hotline, letting U.S. users have 15 minutes of free monthly voice chats with ChatGPT — even on vintage rotary phones. A new WhatsApp integration also allows global users to text with the AI, albeit with limited features.

These innovations make AI more accessible, bridging the gap for non-tech-savvy users. By embracing both old-school and modern platforms, OpenAI is expanding AI’s reach to a broader audience worldwide.

Source: OpenAI on YouTube

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