AI Edition - It's AI Time - 178 [10-10-2024]

AI Edition - It's AI Time - 178

OpenAI reducing dependency on Microsoft data centers

OpenAI is reducing its dependence on Microsoft data centers by securing its own compute capacity. Microsoft is also decreasing its reliance on OpenAI as it competes in the AI product market.

This company is merging patented next-gen AI, compression & VR technology with the highest grossing character IP in history  and is offering investors a piece for a limited time

Elf Labs, known for winning historic trademark cases for iconic characters like Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and the Little Mermaid, is raising an investment round to bring them to life using AI, AR, and VR. With two projects funded and their goal surpassed, limited space remains. Invest before the round closes on Oct. 30 and earn up to 40% bonus shares and exclusive investor perks!

TikTok parent company ByteDance has a tool that's scraping the web 25 times faster than OpenAI

ByteDance is aggressively using its web crawler, Bytespider, to amass data, potentially for developing its own LLM. Bytespider's data consumption rate is significantly higher than its competitors, including OpenAI and Anthropic. The purpose of the collected data remains unclear, but TikTok has been integrating AI-powered features like AI-generated ads and avatars.

AI will use a lot of energy. That's good for the climate.

AI data centers are driving demand for clean, 24/7 energy, pushing tech giants to invest heavily in renewable and nuclear power solutions. This surge in demand could accelerate the cost reduction of clean energy technologies due to their learning rates. In the long run, AI's energy needs may spur policy changes and advancements in clean energy infrastructure.

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