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In today’s AI world:

• OpenAI Co-Founder Quits
• Microsoft AI announcements
• More AI startup news

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RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

😱 Ilya Sutskever and Jan Leike leave OpenAI​

​Ilya Sutskever, a co-founder and the chief scientist of OpenAI, has announced his departure from the company. This follows months of speculation about his role after Sam Altman was removed from the company in November 2023.

Key Points:

• Sutskever expressed confidence that OpenAI will continue to develop safe and beneficial AI under its current leadership
• Jan Leike, who co-led the super alignment group with Sutskever, also resigned, posting a cryptic message about his departure
• Their exits come after a series of departures from OpenAI’s super alignment and safety teams, raising concerns and speculation
• OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has appointed Jakub Pachocki, a significant contributor to GPT-4, as the new chief scientist

Our take: The departure of these key figures ends speculation about Sutskever's future at OpenAI. However, it also highlights ongoing concerns about the company's safety teams. The AI community is now watching closely to see where Sutskever and Leike will go next, as they are two of the field's top experts.

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🚀 Microsoft announces AI-first PC​

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Microsoft has revealed several new AI advancements just before its BUILD conference, including the first 'AI-first' PCs. These updates include a talking Copilot, a 'Recall' feature to remember everything on your screen, and more.

Key Points:

• Copilot+ PCs: These new computers can run AI tasks up to 20 times faster and 100 times more efficiently than regular PCs
• Windows 11 Update: The operating system has been redesigned for AI, with the Copilot assistant built directly into it
• Recall Feature: This new tool lets users search for anything they've seen on their screen using natural language
• Screen-Sharing Copilot: Copilot can now watch, listen, and understand what you're doing on your computer to answer questions in real-time
• Pricing and Availability: Copilot+ PCs will start at $999 and come with the latest GPT-4o models from OpenAI

Our take: These updates bring us closer to having an AI assistant like Tony Stark's JARVIS. As AI like Copilot and ChatGPT become more capable of performing tasks on their own, we could see a major shift in how technology is used in everyday work.

​Watch the announcement here​

MORE AI NEWS

🤝 Scale AI raises $1B as valuation doubles to $13.8B

​Scale AI, a data-labeling startup, raised $1 billion in a Series F round, doubling its valuation to $13.8 billion. The company, which helps train machine learning models by providing annotated data, attracted investments from big names like Amazon, Meta, Cisco, Intel, and others. The new funding will help Scale AI accelerate its efforts in managing large volumes of data for AI systems across various industries.

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💰 LabGenius cements £35M to advance AI-powered antibody discovery platform

​LabGenius, a company using machine learning for antibody discovery, raised £35 million in a Series B funding round led by M Ventures to develop their platform and advance their multispecific antibody pipeline. The funds will help enhance their AI-driven platform, EVA, which optimizes antibodies for cancer treatment by overcoming challenges like off-tumor toxicity. The investment highlights the potential of LabGenius' technology to revolutionize antibody design and improve cancer therapies.

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🛡️ Overland AI drives forward with $10M boost for high-risk mission autonomous tech

​Overland AI, a Seattle-based company specializing in autonomous off-road vehicles for the defense sector, raised $10 million in seed funding led by Point72 Ventures. The funds will help expand their team and develop their OverDrive software, which enables vehicles to navigate difficult terrains autonomously. Overland AI has also secured a significant contract with the U.S. Army and is participating in DARPA's program to enhance their technology for military use.

​Read more here​

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