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🧠 Amazon Bets Big on Anthropic with $4 billion Investment
PLUS: Google’s Pixel 8 to include huge AI updates for camera
Alan Buxbaum & Alex Valaitis
September 25, 2023
Happy Monday Big Brainers
The tech giants continue to duke it out for AI supremacy. Today we have updates from Amazon, Google AND Meta. Buckle up!
Today's AI spotlights:
Amazon bets big on Anthropic with $4 billion investment💸
Google’s Pixel 8 to include huge AI updates for camera 📸
Meta’s making a ‘sassy robot’ for younger users 🤖
MIT expert says prompt engineering is the way ⌨️
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NEWS
Looks like Amazon is starting the week off with a bang, folks!
The tech giant is dropping $4 billion into Anthropic AI. In return, they'll receive a minority stake in the company and deeper AWS integration.
Anthropic has committed to using AWS as their “primary” cloud provider for AI research and development. Amazon's also getting special access to some customized Anthropic models. Sounds like a sweet deal to us.
This move underscores a classic tech-play: leverage cloud computing → gain a larger foothold in AI.
Anthropic assures, governance remains unchanged; commitment to responsible AI stands.
NEWS
It looks like Pixel 8's dropping some camera heat...
Recent leaks have revealed major AI moves. The biggest flex seems to be Magic Editor, reworking shots for that perfect vibe. For instance, you’ll be able to move subjects, swap skies at a whim (in this case, the sky’s not the limit) - and a whole lot more.
For the true photography-nerds among us, this is sure to get you excited: DSLR-like capabilities are on the way! Shutter speeds, ISO, focus sliders…sounds like Google’s really going for it.
So how exactly did this get leaked and who do we have to thank? Kamila Wojciechowska, via 91mobiles, is your answer. And with only a couple of weeks to spare prior to the phone’s release!
Sure, Google might not be so happy about the leak…or are they? Either way, the company continues to add AI-features into their products and we’re absolutely here for it.
NEWS
Meta’s got a whole new take on how to bring in the youth – AI chatbots with personality! Think Bender (from-Futurama) vibes.
Launching at Meta Connect, it’s Gen AI Personas’ time to shine. More than just sass, they're bringing celebrities into the chatbot game. Not to mention, fans of customizable chatbots are gonna have a field day.
Don’t worry though, it’s not all fun and games. There will also be some serious bots, aiding in coding and tasks. After all, Meta’s not just playing around; they’re looking to rival OpenAI’s GPT-4.
It’s all about keeping Gen Z hooked. More engagement, more ads – classic Meta move.
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💡AI CAREER INSIGHT
MIT expert Anant Agarwal has a tip for those diving into AI: master prompt engineering. He says it’s a skill you can start learning in as little as two hours.
As many know, prompt engineering refines text commands for AIs, maximizing their utility. And as you’ve undoubtedly seen in news articles and job postings alike, the demand is high – we’re talking six-figure salaries in some cases!
A survey reveals 87% of US CEOs struggle to find employees with essential AI skills. By 2025, today’s skills may not cut it…
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