Today, we dive into massive moves in the AI space. We'll discuss Elon Musk's xAI reportedly seeking $20B in funding, potentially one of the largest private raises ever, underscoring the intense competition in the AI sector. These funds are expected to support the expansion of xAI’s “Colossus” supercomputer and help alleviate debt from X. We'll also touch on xAI's Grok AI models and Grok Studio. Google is upgrading the Gmail app with Gemini AI image generation and a Material Design 3 refresh, integrating AI tools directly into your email workflow for enhanced functionality and user experience. Plus, hear about Liquid AI's new "Hyena Edge" model, a novel convolution-based LLM designed specifically for edge devices like smartphones. Hyena Edge aims to outperform traditional Transformer architectures in efficiency and language understanding, potentially paving the way for more responsive on-device AI applications. Developed using Liquid AI's STAR framework, testing showed faster prefill and decode latencies and lower memory usage compared to a parameter-matched Transformer++ model. We also cover other fascinating AI and science updates, from a claimed new color discovery and interactive holograms you can manipulate to AI recreating music using brain organoids and a revolutionary new memory device potentially 10,000x faster than current technology. Stick around as we highlight today's trending AI tools to boost your productivity. Tune in for the latest in AI!
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