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From groundbreaking tools to healthcare miracles, here's everything you need to know.
Hello readers! Todayās edition is packed with exciting developments that showcase how AI is reshaping our world. From OpenAIās innovative new feature to Nvidiaās ambitious healthcare projects, thereās plenty to spark your curiosity. Letās dive in!
š A New Era for ChatGPT
OpenAI's "Tasks" takes scheduling to the next level
Today weāre rolling out a beta version of tasksāa new way to ask ChatGPT to do things for you at a future time.
Whether it's one-time reminders or recurring actions, tell ChatGPT what you need and when, and it will automatically take care of it.
ā OpenAI (@OpenAI)
8:40 PM ⢠Jan 14, 2025
OpenAI is rolling out Tasks, a beta feature in ChatGPT designed to help users automate reminders and recurring actions. This marks OpenAIās first step into the realm of agentic AI capabilities.
The Details:
Users can set one-time or recurring reminders for things like daily weather updates or news briefings.
Tasks are manageable through chat or a dedicated web interface, with notifications across desktop, mobile, and web platforms.
ChatGPTās smart suggestions for tasks will always require user approval to activate.
Available to Plus, Team, and Pro users, the "4o with scheduled tasks" model allows up to 10 active tasks at a time.
Why It Matters: While reminders themselves aren't groundbreaking, Tasks lays the groundwork for deeper AI agent integrations. With the rumored "Operator" feature also on the horizon, 2025 is shaping up to be the year AI agents become mainstream.
š MiniMaxās Ultra-Long Context LLMs
Lightning-fast AI models with unparalleled memory
Chinese AI lab MiniMax has unveiled open-source AI models that push the boundaries of context processing. Say hello to the future of memory-intensive AI applications!
The Details:
The models include MiniMax-Text-01 (456B parameters) and MiniMax-VL-01 (multimodal).
Both support sequences up to a jaw-dropping 4M tokens, far outpacing industry standards.
Competitive pricing: Input tokens cost $0.2/million, output tokens $1.1/million.
Why It Matters: As the demand for autonomous agents with vast memory capabilities grows, MiniMaxās models offer a revolutionary leap forward. Open-sourcing these innovations ensures broader access and accelerates industry progress.
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Knowledge Graph integration for intelligent data retrieval and AI-powered interactions.
Streamlined full-stack platform eliminates complex setups for scalable, accurate AI workflows.
š§ Microsoftās Multi-Agent Breakthrough
AutoGenās Magnetic-One takes AI collaboration to new heights
Microsoftās AutoGen v0.4 introduces Magnetic-One, a system where specialized AI agents team up to tackle complex tasks.
The Details:
Four core agents: WebSurfer for browsing, FileSurfer for file handling, Coder, and ComputerTerminal for coding.
Enhanced workflows via event-driven async messaging.
New tools include AutoGen Studio (low-code dev), AutoGen Bench (testing), and better monitoring.
Why It Matters: Multi-agent systems represent the next frontier in AI, enabling personal teams of specialized agents to manage complex workflows. Human productivity will never look the same again.
š„ Nvidia's Healthcare Revolution
AI partnerships aim to supercharge medical innovation
Nvidia has partnered with healthcare leaders to integrate AI into genomics, drug discovery, and clinical research.
The Details:
Collaborating with Arc Institute to create open-source models for DNA, RNA, and protein analysis.
IQVIA uses Nvidiaās AI Foundry to streamline clinical trials with 64+ petabytes of data.
Mayo Clinic deploys DGX Blackwell systems for analyzing 20M pathology slides.
Illumina combines Nvidiaās platforms with genomics tools for faster drug development.
Why It Matters: By embedding AI across healthcare workflows, Nvidia is driving exponential growth in medical research and treatment advancements. The pace of breakthroughs is set to accelerate like never before.
š Other News
š Appleās Big Alliance: Apple joins tech giants like AMD, Intel, and Microsoft to challenge Nvidiaās AI dominance.
š Google NotebookLM Update: Googleās NotebookLM now features an Interactive Mode, teaching AI to handle interruptions smoothly.
š¢ Bidenās AI Push: A new executive order accelerates AI data center construction by unlocking federal land and streamlining permits.
š§Ø Microsoft & OpenAI vs. NYT: Microsoft and OpenAI contest The NYTās lawsuit over training data, citing untimely filing.
š” Amazon Alexa Revamp: Amazonās efforts to upgrade Alexa into an AI-powered agent face challenges like hallucinations and sluggishness.
š AI for Personalized Medicine: The Mayo Clinic, Microsoft, and Cerebras are crafting AI models to revolutionize diagnostics and treatment predictions.
š¼ OpenAIās Board Addition: Adebayo Ogunlesi, GIP chairman, joins OpenAIās board, bringing expertise in global finance.
š AI Education Leap: Microsoft and Pearsonās multiyear partnership aims to deliver global AI-powered skilling solutions.
š„ Paying Creators for AI Training: AI firms are offering content creators up to $4/min for exclusive footage to train models.
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Reachy - Automates LinkedIn outreach by rotating between team members' accounts to safely message prospects + store all data locally
Blurdata -Scans your screenshots locally on your Mac and instantly redacts sensitive info without ever sending data to the cloud
Shapen - Turns your regular photos into detailed 3D models in minutes - whether you're creating game characters, product designs, or objects for 3D printing
Jumper- Lets you instantly search through your video footage for specific words, scenes, or dialogueālike having Ctrl+F for your video editing software
MemenomeLM - Turns your PDFs into ābrainrot videosā to help you study better
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