Zoom AI Platform Will Replace Interns
Plus: Stability AI launches instruction-tuned LLM, Stability AI CEO resigns
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In today’s edition:
🔥 Zoom launches all-in-one modern AI collab platform
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🤖 Stability AI launches instruction-tuned LLM
🚨 Stability AI CEO resigns to focus on decentralized AI
📚 Knowledge Nugget: Stability's fast-growing list of models by
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Zoom launches all-in-one modern AI collab platform
Zoom launched Zoom Workplace, an AI collaboration platform that integrates many tools to improve teamwork and productivity. With over 40 new features, including AI Companion updates for Zoom Phone, Team Chat, Events, and Contact Center, as well as the introduction of Ask AI Companion, Zoom Workplace simplifies workflows within a familiar interface.
The platform offers customization options, meeting features, and improved collaboration tools across Zoom's ecosystem. Zoom Business Services, integrated with Zoom Workplace, offers AI-driven marketing, customer service, and sales solutions. It expands digital communication channels and provides real-time insights for better agent management.
Why does this matter?
This intelligent platform will increase productivity by automating tasks, summarizing interactions, and personalizing user experiences. This move positions Zoom as a frontrunner in the race to integrate AI into everyday work tools, which will reshape how teams communicate and collaborate.
Stability AI launches instruction-tuned LLM
Stability AI has introduced Stable Code Instruct 3B, a new instruction-tuned large language model. It can handle various software development tasks, such as code completion, generation, translation, and explanation, as well as creating database queries with simple instructions.
Stable Code Instruct 3B claims to outperform rival models like CodeLlama 7B Instruct and DeepSeek-Coder Instruct 1.3B in terms of accuracy, understanding natural language instructions, and handling diverse programming languages. The model is accessible for commercial use with a Stability AI Membership, while its weights are freely available on Hugging Face for non-commercial projects.
Why does this matter?
This model simplifies development workflows and complex tasks by providing contextual code completion, translation, and explanations. Businesses can prototype, iterate and ship software products faster thanks to its high performance and low hardware requirements.
Stability AI CEO resigns to focus on decentralized AI
Emad Mostaque, the founder and CEO of Stability AI, has resigned from his role and the company's board of directors to pursue decentralized AI. Mostaque believes that centralized AI cannot be beaten with more centralized AI and highlights the need for more transparent and distributed governance in the industry.
The AI startup has appointed COO Shan Shan Wong and CTO Christian Laforte as interim co-CEOs while searching for a permanent replacement. Mostaque's departure comes amid a chaotic period for Stability AI, with reports of senior executive departures and investor disputes throughout 2023.
Why does this matter?
Only last week, the company's key researchers left, and now Mostaque has resigned to focus on decentralized AI. This leadership change and internal turmoil raise further questions about Stability AI's future and its ability to maintain its position as one of the leaders in open-source AI.
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Knowledge Nugget: Stability's fast-growing list of models
and dived into Stability AI's impressive AI models released in the past six months. From the state-of-the-art Stable Diffusion 3 for high-quality images to the super-efficient Stable Cascade and the real-time SDXL Turbo, Stability AI offers various options for different use cases and hardware setups. The company has also ventured into video (Stable Video Diffusion), language (Stable LM 2), coding (Stable Code 3B), and 3D modeling (Stable Zero123 and TripoSR) - all while maintaining a solid commitment to open-source development. However, the company faces challenges in sustaining this approach financially and is exploring new monetization strategies like paid memberships and hosting services.
Why does this matter?
With Stability AI's rapid release of cutting-edge models, businesses of all sizes can access powerful AI tools. Without massive AI investments, they can improve their products, services, and internal processes. However, businesses must stay informed about licensing and pricing changes as Stability AI balances open-source ideals with financial sustainability.
What Else Is Happening❗
💬 The Financial Times has introduced Ask FT, a new GenAI chatbot
It provides curated, natural-language responses to queries about recent events and broader topics covered by the FT. Ask FT is powered by Anthropic's Claude and is available to a selected group of subscribers as it is under testing. (Link)
🔍 WhatsApp to integrate Meta AI directly into its search bar
The latest Android WhatsApp beta update will embed Meta AI directly into the search bar. This feature will allow users to type queries into the search bar and receive instant AI-powered responses without creating a separate Meta AI chat. The update will also allow users to interact with Meta AI even if they choose to hide the shortcut. (Link)
🥊 Google, Intel, and Qualcomm challenge Nvidia's dominance in AI
Qualcomm, Google, and Intel are targeting NVIDIA's software platforms like CUDA. They plan to create open-source tools compatible with multiple AI accelerator chips through the UXL Foundation. Companies are investing over $4 billion in startups developing AI software to loosen NVIDIA's grip on the field. (Link)
🤖 Apple takes a multi-vendor approach for generative AI in iOS 18
Apple is reportedly in talks with Alphabet, OpenAI, and Anthropic to integrate generative AI capabilities from multiple vendors into iOS 18. This multi-vendor approach aligns with Apple's efforts to balance advanced AI features with privacy considerations, which are expected to be detailed at WWDC 2024 during the iOS 18 launch. (Link)
🎬 OpenAI pitches Sora to Hollywood studios
OpenAI is actively engaging with Hollywood studios, directors, and talent agencies to integrate Sora into the entertainment industry. The startup has scheduled meetings in Los Angeles to showcase Sora's capabilities and encourage partnerships, with CEO Sam Altman attending events during the Oscars weekend. (Link)
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