AI News – Jul 17, 2023

Summary of Recent News

1. Claude 2: Anthropic released Claude 2, an improved conversational AI assistant that features longer responses, better reasoning abilities, and increased safety measures. It has a 100k token limit and is currently available in the US and UK.

Anthropic, a Google-backed company, has released Claude 2, an improved conversational AI assistant. Compared to the previous version, Claude 2 offers longer responses, better reasoning abilities, and increased safety measures. One notable feature is its 100k token limit, allowing for a combined input/output of roughly 75,000 words. Although currently available only in the US and UK, Claude 2 shows promise in surpassing other AI assistants in performance.

2. ChatGPT W/ Code Interpreter: ChatGPT introduced Code Interpreter to its Plus Plan subscribers, enabling them to upload and analyze various types of files, write new code, and execute it. The browsing feature was temporarily removed but is expected to return soon.

ChatGPT has released Code Interpreter as part of its Plus Plan, offering subscribers the ability to upload images, videos, code, pdfs, text documents, and more for analysis. The tool can also generate new code and execute it on behalf of users. While the browsing feature is currently unavailable, it is slated to make a comeback in the near future, expanding users’ capabilities.

3. BeeHiiv AI: BeeHiiv, an email platform, added new AI features such as a writing assistant, spell-checker, language translator, tone editor, and image generation. The platform aims to simplify the email writing process for users.

BeeHiiv, an email platform, has incorporated new AI features to enhance the user experience. It now functions as a writing assistant, spell-checker, language translator, tone editor, and image generator within its editor. These AI-powered tools aim to streamline the email writing process, offering users a range of writing and editing features in one place.

4. Pika Labs: Currently in private beta, Pika Labs is a tool that allows users to upload images, add prompts, and convert them into animated videos. It offers a fun and creative way to bring images to life using AI technology.

Pika Labs, currently in private beta, offers a unique tool for users to upload images, add prompts, and transform them into animated videos. This AI-powered platform allows for creative expression and presents an entertaining way to bring images to life through animation.

5. Epidemic Sound Soundmatch: Shutterstock expanded its partnership with OpenAI, providing increased access to its content libraries. In return, Shutterstock gains priority access to OpenAI’s latest generative AI tech, aiming to bring creative AI capabilities to professionals and everyday users.

Shutterstock has expanded its partnership with OpenAI, granting the latter increased access to Shutterstock’s extensive content libraries. In exchange, Shutterstock gains priority access to OpenAI’s latest generative AI technology, including DALL-E image generation. This collaboration aims to merge creative AI capabilities into the professional and everyday user experience, offering innovative and engaging features.

6. Elon Musk and top AI researchers form xAI to explore the use of AI in understanding the universe. The company will collaborate with Twitter and Tesla and is recruiting engineers and researchers in the Bay Area.

Elon Musk, in collaboration with AI researchers from organizations like DeepMind, Google Research, and OpenAI, has founded a new company called xAI. Its goal is to utilize AI technology in understanding the true nature of the universe. xAI is separate from Musk’s X Corp but plans to collaborate with companies such as Twitter and Tesla. The company is currently recruiting engineers and researchers to join the team in the Bay Area.

7. Stable Diffusion XL 1.0: Stable Diffusion has made their new SDXL 1.0 model available for testing in their Discord community. This updated model follows the release of SDXL 0.9 and offers improved performance and functionality.

Stable Diffusion has released the SDXL 1.0 model as part of their Discord community testing. Following the release of SDXL 0.9, this new version provides even better performance and enhanced functionality. Users are invited to join the Discord community for free and participate in testing the new model by voting on their favorite images.