The Latest Developments on AI (new)
Welcome to AI Noobletter “Latest Developments” edition, where we bring you the most exciting and recent advancements in the world of artificial intelligence.
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So, in the news
1. OpenAI Launches GPT Store: OpenAI has launched a marketplace called the GPT Store, where users can find and use AI-powered chatbots customized for specific use cases. The store features a range of GPTs developed by OpenAI's partners and the wider developer community[1].
2. Quora Raises $75M for Poe: Quora, a questions and answers website, has raised $75 million from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) to power the growth of Poe, its AI chat platform. Poe has seen over 18.4 million installs and nearly 1.22 million monthly active users[2].
3. AI Advancements in 2024: AI is set to advance at a rapid rate in 2024, becoming more powerful and spreading into the physical world. Companies like OpenAI and Google are working on AI-powered chatbots and tools that will improve customers' shopping experiences[10].
4. Walmart's AI-powered Technologies: Walmart has unveiled several new technologies at CES 2024, including a generative AI-powered search tool and an AI-powered receipt check system at Sam's Club[4].
5. New Computer Keyboards with AI Keys: Starting this month, some new personal computers running Windows 11 will have a special "AI key" on their keyboards, which will be used for generative AI technology[5].
6. Nvidia Introduces New AI PC Chips: Nvidia has announced new graphics processors and software for running generative AI applications on PCs. The new chips, including the GeForce RTX 4080 Super, will be available starting January 31[8].
I hope you find these updates informative and engaging. Stay tuned for our next newsletter, where we'll continue to bring you the latest news and developments in the world of AI.
Best regards,
Georgios
Sources:
[1] https://openai.com/blog/introducing-the-gpt-store
[2] https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/09/quora-75m-funding-a16z-poe-ai-chat/
[3] https://www.ibm.com/blog/top-6-predictions-for-ai-advancements-and-trends-in-2024/
[4] https://tech.walmart.com/content/walmart-global-tech/en_us/news/articles/walmarts-ai-powered-inventory-system-brightens-the-holidays.html
[5] https://www.reuters.com/technology/openai-launches-gpt-store-capitalize-chatgpts-consumer-success-2024-01-10/
[6] https://www.coinspeaker.com/quora-75m-funding-ai-poe/
[7] https://www.forbes.com/sites/robtoews/2023/12/21/10-ai-predictions-for-2024/
[8] https://www.forbes.com/sites/mollybohannon/2024/01/10/openai-launches-gpt-store-where-creators-can-share-and-possibly-make-money-from-their-chatbots/
[9] https://www.globalvillagespace.com/tech/quora-secures-75m-funding-from-a16z-to-expand-poe-its-ai-chat-bot-platform-gvs/
[10] https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/08/technology/ai-robots-chatbots-2024.html
[11] https://openai.com/blog/introducing-gpts
[12] https://digitalmediawire.com/2024/01/10/quora-raised-75m-from-a16z-to-grow-poe-its-ai-chat-bot-platform/
[13] https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/tip/9-top-AI-and-machine-learning-trends
[14] https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/openai-launches-gpt-store-5607233/
[15] https://mpost.io/quora-raises-75m-funding-from-a16z-to-bolster-poe-generative-ai-chats-development
[16] https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20240104-ai-in-2024-five-trends-workers-need-to-know
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[19] https://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/3-scary-breakthroughs-ai-will-make-in-2024
[20] https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/jan/10/openai-launches-gpt-store-customized-chatbots
[21] https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/quora-ai-chatbot-platform-poe-a16z-andreessen-horowitz
[22] https://www.scmagazine.com/news/2024-tech-predictions-defenders-adversaries-will-fine-tune-artificial-intelligence-to-their-advantage
[23] https://qz.com/openai-gpt-store-ai-chatbots-sam-altman-1851156488
[24] https://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/inno/stories/fundings/2024/01/10/quora-lands-75m-fresh-capital.html
[25] https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2024/01/09/advancements-in-ai