AI Edition - It's AI Time - 294 [03-02-2025]

 AI Edition - It's AI Time - 294

OpenAI Releasing o3-mini and o3-mini-high

OpenAI has released two variants of the o3 model, o3-mini and o3-mini-high. The newest, most cost-efficient models in the reasoning series, they are available in both ChatGPT and the API.

Inside the "Virtual Lab" where AIs and humans collaborate

Stanford's "Virtual Lab" uses AI agents as collaborators in scientific research, aiming to tackle complex problems through interdisciplinary efforts. Researchers demonstrate its potential in projects like developing COVID-19 treatments by simulating expert interactions between AI agents. The framework allows scientists to create AI-based expertise, offering a new approach to collaborative research and discovery.

Alibaba's Qwen team releases AI models that can control PCs and phones

Alibaba's Qwen team has unveiled Qwen2.5-VL, a new AI model rivaling OpenAI's and Google's offerings that excels in text, image analysis, and software interaction. The model is available on Alibaba's Qwen Chat app and Hugging Face, but has restrictions that align it with Chinese regulatory standards. The flagship Qwen2.5-VL-72B requires Alibaba's permission for commercial use by large entities.

Generating Presentations

PPTAgent offers presentation generation through a two-stage, edit-based approach inspired by human workflows.

Top AI Investor Says Goal Is to Crash Human Wages

Marc Andreessen suggests AI should "crash" wages to achieve an economic utopia, emphasizing productivity gains and reduced consumer prices. His views reflect a broader tech industry logic prioritizing economic transformation over mitigating job market disruptions. Critics highlight the disconnect in tech leaders' visions, which often lack immediate solutions for affected workers.

Will DeepSeek Burst VC's AI Bubble?

The announcement of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI app that claims superior performance at lower costs, caused significant drops in tech stocks, including Nvidia. This development raises concerns about the U.S. falling behind in AI, impacting investors and VCs heavily invested in AI startups. As DeepSeek's model challenges existing AI giants, questions about future funding and competitiveness in the global AI race arise.

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