AI Edition - It's AI Time - 211 [12-11-2024]

AI Edition - It's AI Time - 211

Qwen 2.5 Coder 32B Instruct is here!:

The Qwen 2.5 Coder family is a series of language models trained specifically for code. The newest 32B parameter model is better than GPT-4o while being small enough to run locally for many folks. It is on par with Claude Sonnet 3.5 in many benchmarks as well.

X Prepares to Open AI Chatbot 'Grok' to Free Users:

X's AI chatbot Grok, initially available only to paying subscribers, may soon be accessible to everyone.

Google's Flood Forecasting AI to Reach 700 Million People:

Google's AI-based flood forecasting is expanding to over 100 countries, covering 700 million people.

AlphaFold 3:

DeepMind has open sourced the code and weights of AlphaFold 3 for research use. It is a substantial improvement over previous state-of-the-art and could accelerate AI for science applications.

The case for targeted regulation:

AI advancements are rapidly improving capabilities in fields like mathematics, coding, and science, increasing both opportunities and risks. Controlled regulation is essential for managing potential misuse in areas like cybersecurity and CBRN. Anthropic's Responsible Scaling Policy calls for transparency and a careful legislative approach that balances safety with innovation.

AI leads Python to top language as the number of global developers surges:

Python has ascended to the top language on GitHub due to a surge in AI and machine learning projects.

Google accidentally leaked a preview of its Jarvis AI that can take over computers:

Google's new AI prototype, Jarvis, briefly appeared on the Chrome Web Store.

AI-powered parenting is here and a16z is ready to back it:

Andreessen Horowitz is investing in AI-powered "parenting co-pilots" that use LLMs, such as Cradlewise and Nanit.

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