The Daily Index — Monday, March 11, 2024 · TLDR Index

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DEEPSPEED FP6 MODELS

The powerful DeepSpeed training library from Microsoft has an update that allows models to use 6 bits per parameter. This can speed up inference well over 2x.

github.com · 18 min

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MULTI-VIEW IMAGE GENERATION

ViewFusion is a new algorithm designed to improve how diffusion models generate images from new perspectives, ensuring that the images remain consistent across different views.

wi-sc.github.io · 3 min

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YOU CAN NOW TRAIN A 70B LANGUAGE MODEL AT HOME

Answer.AI has released an open-source system capable of training 70b large language models on regular desktop computers with standard gaming GPUs to make advanced AI model training accessible to a wider community.

answer.ai · 8 min

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WINNING STRATEGIES FOR APPLIED AI COMPANIES

We are currently experiencing the third wave of AI. The first wave was research-driven AI. This was followed by the development of ML infrastructure. We are now in the era of applied AI. Applied AI refers to SaaS companies that are utilizing AI to significantly enhance their products. This article delves into more than 70 applied AI companies that have raised over $7 million in VC funding, highlighting how they are growing and why.

medium.com · 8 min

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AI STARTUPS REQUIRE NEW STRATEGIES

Startups in the AI era face unique challenges as incumbents leverage their extensive data, established customer bases, and ability to attract top talent, diminishing the traditional startup advantages of agility and innovation.

longform.asmartbear.com · 9 min

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KOPIA (PRODUCT LAUNCH)

Kopia is building AI virtual try-ons for clothing brands. Customers can visualize themselves in different items and get a size recommendation by clicking one button.

trykopia.com

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THE GPT-4 BARRIER HAS FINALLY BEEN BROKEN

GPT-4's long-held position as the top large language model has been challenged by four new models from different vendors, showcasing advancements in capabilities and application, though none are openly licensed or transparent about their training data.

simonwillison.net · 2 min

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MICROSOFT MAY DEBUT ITS FIRST 'AI PCS' LATER THIS MONTH

Microsoft's Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6, which will be revealed on March 21, will be equipped with the latest neural processing units to boost AI capabilities.

engadget.com · 2 min