Llama 4 and Beyond: The Thriving Open Source Landscape

Published On Sun Apr 13 2025

AI Weekly: EU Act, Llama 4 & Energy Concerns

Welcome to Before AGI Weekly! Your essential AI briefing for April 6-13, 2025 is here. In this episode, we delve into AI's energy demands, regulatory shifts, open-source advancements, and intense competition.

AI's Energy Concerns

The projections for AI's energy usage are expected to quadruple by 2030, raising sustainability questions. It is crucial to address these concerns to ensure a greener future.

Energy intensity of the internet - Thunder Said Energy

EU AI Act and Regulatory Landscape

The EU has enacted the AI Act, imposing heavy fines. This move, along with potential regulations in the US, is shaping the future of AI governance and accountability.

Open Source Advancements

Open Source is on the rise, with Meta's Llama 4 making waves with its 10 million context capacity. Companies like Mistral are challenging industry giants, sparking innovation and competition.

Video AI Developments

Improvements in Video AI, such as those seen in Runway, are pushing boundaries. The ongoing competition between Google and OpenAI in model advancements is driving progress in the field.

AI in Business and Privacy

AI agents are becoming standard in businesses, with new privacy technologies like PAC Privacy and data rights probes from companies like X/Grok. Legal battles surrounding data privacy are intensifying, highlighting the importance of ethical AI use.

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