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Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet wows AI power users: ‘this is wild’

Anthropic’s latest AI model, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, has quickly become a favorite among AI power users, surpassing OpenAI’s GPT-4o in performance just a month after its release. According to Anthropic, Claude 3.5 Sonnet excels in key benchmark tests, offering faster and more cost-effective performance compared to its predecessors. Users have shared impressive results, such as enterprise AI expert Allie K. Miller, who reported that Claude 3.5 Sonnet created a playable game in under 30 seconds based on a screenshot. The model’s new "Artifacts" playground feature also enables users to execute code and build interactive outputs seamlessly.

Many AI enthusiasts and influencers have praised Claude 3.5 Sonnet's capabilities, highlighting its advanced coding skills and potential in product creation. Pietro Schirano of EverArt noted its combination with another tool, Maestro, exhibited "sparks of AGI." Anthropic’s own team members, like developer relations leader Alex Albert, emphasized the model’s growing proficiency in coding and autonomously fixing pull requests, suggesting a significant shift towards AI-driven coding in the near future. Technical staffer Maggie Vo humorously mentioned that Claude 3.5 Sonnet could perform half of her job, underscoring its practical utility.

Despite the accolades, some users pointed out that Claude 3.5 Sonnet still has limitations, such as struggling with basic cognitive tasks like tic-tac-toe or simple math problems. Tech journalist Timothy B. Lee shared an instance where the model incorrectly answered a basic question about the value of pennies versus quarters. Nonetheless, Claude 3.5 Sonnet represents a significant advancement in AI technology, pushing the boundaries of what large language models can achieve and putting pressure on competitors like OpenAI to keep innovating.

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Dell is building an AI factory with NVIDIA AI GPUs to train Grok for xAI and Elon Musk

Dell has officially announced a partnership with NVIDIA to construct an AI factory aimed at significantly enhancing the training of Grok, the AI model created by Elon Musk's company, xAI. Dell CEO Michael Dell shared this news on X, emphasizing the collaborative effort to boost Grok's capabilities. Grok is a generative AI chatbot by xAI, designed to process visual information such as documents, diagrams, charts, screenshots, and text.

Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI, also posted about the AI factory, specifying that Dell is assembling half of the racks for the supercomputer being built by xAI. In response to inquiries about other collaborators, Musk revealed that xAI is also working with Super Micro Computer (SMC). SMC confirmed this partnership with Reuters, indicating a joint effort in the AI development process.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang highlighted Dell's long-standing partnership in a statement from May 2024. He elaborated on the concept of the AI factory, describing it as a facility equipped with both CPUs and GPUs to support advanced AI training. This collaboration between Dell, NVIDIA, and xAI marks a significant step forward in the field of artificial intelligence.

AI Video Startup HeyGen Valued at $500 Million in Funding Round

HeyGen, an AI startup that creates photorealistic avatars, has raised $60 million in a funding round led by Benchmark, valuing the company at $500 million. Founded in 2020, HeyGen allows users to generate avatars that can speak in their own voice and translate their words into various languages, making it easier to create videos. The company, which has attracted over 40,000 paying customers and achieved $35 million in annual recurring revenue, has been profitable since Q2 2023.

HeyGen's technology is used by businesses for internal training videos, ad campaigns, and interactive visual chatbots. However, the rise of AI video generation tools has also sparked concerns about deepfakes and potential misuse for fraud and disinformation. To mitigate these risks, HeyGen requires verbal consent and spoken passwords for avatar creation and employs human moderators to prevent inappropriate content.

Despite its success, HeyGen faces scrutiny due to its founders' Chinese heritage and early connections to China, especially given the current US-China tensions over AI development. The company, now based in Los Angeles, emphasizes its limited ties to China, with data hosted in Ohio and services unavailable in China. Co-founder Joshua Xu stresses that their heritage should not overshadow their achievements and the company's commitment to ethical use of its technology.

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