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Shake off the sleep—it’s Thursday. The AI world was busy today! This is the latest issue of /Imagine, your go-to source for the freshest news and developments in AI. Here’s EVERYTHING you need to know. Let’s dive in…

🚀 Google Drops GEMMA Models

The Bytes:

✣ Google’s GEMMA is the new kid on the AI block. It is a new fleet of “lightweight” AI models, designed for efficiency and accessibility.

✣ Gemma is available in two sizes, 2B and a more robust 7B and they are both impressive.

✣ Unlike Google’s larger LLMs like Gemini, GEMMA aims to democratize AI, offering free open-source access via platforms like Kaggle, Hugging Face, and others.

✣ GEMMA represents a strategic pivot towards SLMs (Small Language Models), focusing on practical applications for a broader developer market. Here’s the best quick start guide if you want to give it a try for yourself.

Why you should care: GEMMA isn’t just another AI model; it’s a shift towards a more sustainable and open-source offering from Google. By focusing on SLMs, Google is acknowledging the need for AI that doesn’t require massive computational resources. This move could empower more developers to innovate with AI, potentially leading to a surge in AI-driven applications across various industries. It’s a step towards an AI future that’s open to all, not just those with the most powerful hardware.

🧠 Magic Dev AI Reported Breakthrough: New Era of Reasoning

The Bytes:

✣ Magic.dev claims a significant AI reasoning breakthrough, potentially rivaling OpenAI’s Q* capabilities. Apparently, what they are working on is so impressive they recently secured $100M+ in funding, led by industry heavyweights Nat Friedman and Daniel Gross.

✣ Magic.dev’s AI coding assistant boasts a larger context window than its competitors, yes even Gemini 1.5, with a reported 3.5 million word context according to The Information. 🤯

✣ This advancement could redefine AI’s role in software development, promising more intuitive and complex code generation “coworkers”.

Why you should care: If you’re not familiar with Magic.dev, it’s time to pay attention. Their claimed breakthrough in AI reasoning could shift the landscape of AI-assisted coding, challenging established players like OpenAI and others. For developers and tech enthusiasts, this means a future where AI could provide even more profound insights and support, potentially transforming how we approach software engineering. It’s a bold step into a future where AI is not just a tool, but a true collaborator.

🔧 Microsoft Teams Up with Intel for Chip Manufacturing Milestone

The Bytes:

✣ Microsoft has chosen Intel’s 18A manufacturing technology to produce its in-house designed processor.

✣ This collaboration marks a HUGE win for Intel’s custom chip business and a slick move by CEO Pat Gelsinger in his master plan to turn things back around and get back in the lead by 2025.

✣ The move allows Microsoft to secure a reliable supply of advanced semiconductors, crucial for powering AI-driven data-center operations.

✣ By designing its own chips, Microsoft aims to tailor the hardware to better meet its specific needs, boosting performance and usability.

Why you should care: Microsoft’s partnership with Intel is a strategic play that could reshape the semiconductor landscape. Certainly for those companies not on TSMC’s high priority list. As AI demands grow, having control over chip design and manufacturing could give Microsoft a competitive edge. This alliance not only underscores the importance of innovation in chip technology but also highlights the growing trend of tech giants investing in custom silicon to power the future of AI.

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