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Quick Takes ⚡

1. Meta debuts next-gen Llama

2. US Air Force successfully tests AI-controlled fighter jets in simulated dogfights

3. Microsoft's VASA-1 creates realistic speaking avatars from still images and audio

4. Slack rolls out its AI tools to all paying customers

5. Revamped OpenAI Assistants API: New features for optimized file search and processing

6. Boston Dynamics advances humanoid robotics with electric-powered Atlas

Deep Dive 🔍

• Meta debuts next-gen Llama 3 🐏
  
  Meta has launched Llama 3, the latest iteration of its open-source large language model (LLM), which includes advanced 8B and 70B parameter versions. These new models have shown superior performance over competitors in multiple benchmarks. Notably, Llama 3's versions outshine Google's Gemma, Mistral 7B, and Anthropic's Claude 3 Sonnet in tests. The models are trained on a dataset that is seven times larger than its predecessor, featuring 15 trillion tokens and quadruple the code. Meta plans to roll out an even larger 400B+ parameter version soon, which is poised to rival GPT-4. Llama 3 is also integrated across Meta’s platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and is featured on the new meta.ai website, expanding its reach to over three billion users.
  
  

  

• US Air Force successfully tests AI-controlled fighter jets in simulated dogfights 🛩️
  
  In a groundbreaking development, the U.S. Air Force, in collaboration with DARPA, has successfully tested the AI-controlled X-62A VISTA in simulated dogfight scenarios against manned F-16 fighter jets during Q4 2023. This milestone in aviation AI was part of the ACE program, which since 2019 has evolved from early prototypes to live simulated combats. In September 2023, the X-62A demonstrated its capabilities by engaging with real F-16s at speeds of up to 1200 mph and proximities as close as 2000 feet. The ACE program aims to foster human-machine synergy, empowering pilots to command AI-driven drones. The Air Force is set to channel about $5.8 billion into autonomous drones in the coming five years.

• Microsoft's VASA-1 creates realistic speaking avatars from still images and audio 🎥🗣️
  
  Microsoft's research team has introduced VASA-1, a cutting-edge technique that generates realistic videos of speaking faces from just one photo and an audio file. This method produces videos featuring natural lip-sync, facial expressions, and head movements, all in real-time. Trained on extensive facial video data, VASA-1 substantially surpasses previous models in audio-video synchronization and overall video quality. Operating on an Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU, it achieves video resolutions of 512x512 pixels at up to 40 frames per second, with a minimal latency of 170ms. While recognizing VASA-1's potential for diverse applications, Microsoft also cautions against its misuse and has opted not to release the model publicly, focusing instead on further refinements.
  

  

• Slack rolls out its AI tools to all paying customers 🤖
  
  Slack has launched new AI capabilities that offer channel recaps, summarizing key discussion points for users who were offline. This feature condenses conversations into digestible paragraphs, facilitating a quick catch-up. Additionally, Slack has introduced a conversational search feature, allowing users to locate specific conversations using natural language queries, making search more intuitive. The platform has also expanded language support to include Japanese and Spanish, broadening its accessibility. Plans are underway to integrate major third-party applications like Salesforce’s Einstein Copilot. The real-world effectiveness of these AI tools, however, will determine their adoption, as preferences for communication styles vary among users.
  
  

  

  
  

  
  

• Revamped OpenAI Assistants API: New features for optimized file search and processing 📁 
  
  OpenAI has revitalized its Assistants API with an array of enhancements designed to facilitate and optimize developer workflows. The update introduces a new file search functionality with the capacity to manage up to 10,000 files per Assistant, enhancing data ingestion by 500 times. New vector store objects are now available to automate and improve the efficiency of file processing. This version also allows developers to control token usage and adjust model parameters like temperature and peak P-value more precisely. Additionally, the API now accommodates fine-tuned models and offers data streaming capabilities, supported by helper functions in OpenAI’s Node.js and Python SDKs.

• Boston Dynamics advances humanoid robotics with electric-powered Atlas 🤖
  
  Boston Dynamics has introduced Atlas, its latest humanoid robot that boasts all-electric propulsion, replacing the traditional hydraulic system. This new model features 360-degree electric joints, greatly enhancing its agility and functionality. The transition to a more compact electric design marks a significant technological leap in humanoid robotics, allowing for unparalleled mobility free from the constraints of hydraulic lines. However, maintaining stability and addressing safety concerns in this electric model pose ongoing challenges.
  
  

  

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