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šŸ§  Amazon Announces New LLM for Alexa

PLUS: Google goes big on Bard with new integrations

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Alan Buxbaum & Alex Valaitis
September 20, 2023

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Happy Hump Day Big Brainers!

This is one of our most jam-packed editions in recent memory, so letā€™s dive straight into it!

Today's AI spotlights:

  • Amazon announces new LLM for Alexa šŸ¤–

  • Google goes big on Bard with new integrations šŸ’»

  • Does Digimarc have the answer to AIā€™s copyright woes? šŸ’”

  • Hot AI startup: Character.ai šŸ”„

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NEWS

Breaking news here folksā€¦ Amazonā€™s Alexa just got a MAJOR upgrade!

Unveiled at their swanky "HQ2" in Virginia, this new version is powered by a fresh large language model (LLM) promising hyper-realistic conversations.

Not just stopping at information delivery, Alexa can now offer poems, travel ideas, and more. Taking a jab at OpenAI's ChatGPT, Amazon claims Alexa surpasses with more "real-world" applications.

With key focuses on large language models, real-world integration, personal context, and responsible AI, developers are already hopping on board to enhance experiences.

Bottom line: Alexa isnā€™t just a voice in the room; she's becoming part of the family.

NEWS

It's no secret that Google has been playing catch-up ever since OpenAI's release of ChatGPT.

Well, it looks like they're finally making some headway on this...

Google just unveiled Bard Extensions, which allows the chatbot to interface with major platforms like Gmail, YouTube, and Docs. This comes months after Bard's release back March.

Though initially less polished, the ChatGPT-competitor ended up garnering 200 million visits by August. Fast forward to present day and Bard seems ready to plow ahead, with this latest update emphasizing personalized assistance and search.

Additionally, a "Google It" button will verify Bard's answers so as to counter misinformation. But even with its expected traction, Google is still labeling Bard as an "experiment."

NEWS

Copyright law and AI: not the greatest combo in the world...but perhaps that's about to change!

Enter Digimarc Validate, a digital watermark signaling copyright info for AI. It's supposed to help AI avoid copyrighted stuff during learning.

The question you're probably asking right now: but how? Simply put, theyā€™re implementing a machine-readable Ā© symbol. This is supported by their SAFE software, which AI companies need to purchase.

CEO Riley McCormack says that protecting copyright is harder than ever these days. In fact, he claims that most AI training sets include unlabeled data under copyright.

So what's the pricetag for this new solution? Try starting at $399/month. šŸ˜± Perhaps weā€™ll have a more cost-effective solution someday.

šŸ”„HOT AI STARTUP

Overview:

Emerging fiercely in the AI arena, Character.ai has gained significant traction since its public debut in September 2022. And it hasnā€™t slowed down yet! Ever since, its user base skyrocketed, marking its territory alongside giants like ChatGPT.

Founded by Noam Shazeer and Daniel De Freitas, the startup has secured a formidable $150 million in Series A funding, indicating a promising future.

What They Offer:

Character.ai isn't just another chatbot service in this oh-so-saturated market; it offers users an unparalleled degree of customization, enabling them to design their very own AI characters.

Drawing upon advanced deep learning and expansive language models, the platform gives users the power to tailor characters to specific personalities, behaviors, and almost any aspect you can think of. Be it fictional icons or celebrities, creative writing aids, or text-based adventure games ā€“ the boundaries are set only by the user's imagination.

Something that caught our eye is their unique rating system. Users directly give feedback so as to influence the AI's behavior, further cementing Character.aiā€™s position as a pioneering player in user-driven AI experiences.

The Challenge They Tackle:

Everyone wants a piece of the AI-pie, but not many know how to deliver to their end users. Character.ai addresses this by redefining how we perceive and interact with their customizable chatbots.

Instead of a one-size-fits-all model, the startupā€™s platform focuses on individual experiences, placing users at the heart of AI's evolution. Their philosophy isn't just about amassing users; it's about fostering a community where AI is crafted and nurtured by its users.

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