SEP : 2024 AI Year Review (Special Episode) by AI Brief
Nvidia's entry into the robotics market and its acquisition of a new company for GPU management, alongside advancements in AI education, Alibaba’s open-source AI models, and enhanced robot perception systems (ARMOR). Further discussion includes the increasing integration of AI in various sectors, such as logistics (Pallet), along with speculation about artificial superintelligence and substantial investments in AI technology. Finally, some advice on future-proofing careers in the face of AI advancements.
2024's Advancements in Artificial Intelligence
The year 2024 saw significant advancements in artificial intelligence, with increased competition from OpenAI, the rise of open-source models, breakthroughs in AI video and audio generation, and the integration of AI into various applications like coding, marketing, and search. Key players such as Anthropic, Alphabet, Meta, and xAI made significant contributions to the field. The report also features a list of top AI applications from 2024 across different domains, showcasing the widespread impact of AI technology.
OpenAI's o3 model surpassed human performance on a benchmark test, demonstrating the application of AI in marketing and sports (Coca-Cola, PetSmart, NASCAR). New AI tools for image manipulation and avatar creation emerged, alongside various AI-powered productivity tools. OpenAI announced a restructuring of its non-profit and for-profit activities, while Google prioritized the development of its Gemini artificial intelligence for 2025. Researchers also created NatureLM, an AI system designed to decode animal communication, and Nvidia launched a more powerful robotics kit, the Jetson Orin Nano Super. YouTube is working on tools to detect AI-generated content using celebrity images.
OpenAI's profit-based definition of AGI, the anticipated rise of AI agents by 2025, SoftBank's pursuit of AI chip development, energy-efficient AI hardware advancements, and the significant growth of AI startups in Europe were also notable developments in the AI landscape. Recent advancements and vulnerabilities in AI were highlighted through the release of the powerful open-source DeepSeek V3 model and Elon Musk's xAI securing $6 billion in funding. A study revealed the surprising ease of jailbreaking large language models (LLMs) using a simple algorithm, underscoring ongoing challenges in AI safety.
Instagram's planned integration of AI video editing, along with various other AI tools and developments, such as an AI-powered private jet booking service and an AI artist generating millions in auction sales, were also notable mentions. Several recent AI-related outages and acquisitions were highlighted, showcasing both the advancements and challenges in the AI industry.
This week, Google released Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental, a free model that 'thinks' about complex problems, similar to OpenAI's o1 model but faster. It currently ranks #1 on Chatbot Arena in all categories. OpenAI unveiled o3, a model that outperforms o1 while far surpassing other state-of-the-art models. o3-mini will be available in early January, followed by the full version of o3.
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