Google vs OpenAI
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Google just flipped the AI script. In a single decisive day, it unleashed Gemini 2 – a multimodal powerhouse capable of processing images, video, and audio – leaving OpenAI’s ‘12 Days of OpenAI’ sprint in the dust. Even AI insiders like Jimmy Apples couldn’t resist the drama, describing the event as a “beat down” in a viral fashion.
OpenAI, however, isn’t retreating. Despite glitches and outages, whispers of a game-changing AGI reveal – potentially GPT-5 – have set the tech world abuzz. OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman’s cryptic tweets and a leaked ‘Super Secret AGI’ calendar hint at monumental announcements ahead.
On the sixth day of its holiday marathon, it rolled out real-time video and screen-sharing capabilities for ChatGPT’s advanced voice mode, a direct response to competitors like Google’s Project Mariner and Microsoft’s Copilot Vision. Adding a festive touch, Santa Mode lets users interact with a jolly AI Santa, blending holiday charm with functionality.
As OpenAI keeps fans engaged with humour and holiday spirit, Google is stacking accolades with products like Project Mariner, an AI agent with unprecedented web navigation capabilities, and Multimodal Live API, which processes real-time inputs with near-zero latency, alongside Project Astra, which looks to bring infinite memory to AI assistant, and Trillium, its sixth-gen TPU. The clash of titans is reshaping the AI landscape, with Amazon also vying for dominance.
With the stakes this high, all eyes are on OpenAI’s final days of announcements. Will they pull off an AGI coup, or is Google already crowned the AI king? Read to find out.
AI Agent Costs Surpass Junior Developers in India
Devin, the AI-powered software development tool from Cognition Labs, is creating waves with its promise to outperform junior developers, at a price of $500 per month. While it automates tasks like debugging, drafting pull requests, and code refactoring, Devin’s autonomous approach faces mixed reviews. Success stories from companies like Nubank and Ramp highlight its efficiency in cutting project timelines and eliminating repetitive work. Yet, sceptics point to limitations in trust, oversight, and handling complex tasks, echoing concerns about AI-generated code quality.
As Indian IT firms weigh generative AI adoption, Devin’s higher cost compared to junior developers sparks debate. Is this the future of programming or just a pricey alternative? Read to find out.
Automation Isn’t for Everyone
While automation has revolutionised manufacturing, industry leaders like 3M cautioned against adopting it indiscriminately. “Automation isn’t for everyone,” noted Hari Parthasarathi, 3M’s application engineering leader for India and beyond. The company emphasised tailoring automation solutions to real needs, avoiding costly over-engineering. India’s diverse manufacturing landscape poses unique challenges, with businesses often prioritising scalability and cost-effectiveness over high-tech systems.
With initiatives like ‘Make in India’ and shifting global dynamics, India is emerging as a manufacturing powerhouse, but challenges like skill shortages and high implementation costs slow automation’s adoption. 3M’s approach – balancing innovation with workforce upskilling – underscores the importance of strategic, inclusive automation for long-term growth. Read more here.
AI News Galore
NVIDIA recently hired 200 people in China amid an anti-monopoly probe, expanding AI R&D as US-China chip tensions deepen.
Apple partnered with Broadcom to develop its first AI server chip ‘Baltra’, while OpenAI is planning to collaborate with Broadcom and TSMC to launch its first in-house AI chip next year.
Warner Bros. Discovery appointed Anish Agarwal as VP of AI and Automation to lead innovation and data-driven transformation across the media giant.
Palantir’s Warp Speed OS drove manufacturing breakthroughs with partners like Anduril and Panasonic, boosting efficiency and scaling innovation.
Anthropic finally launched Claude 3.5 Haiku, its fastest model yet, with 60% faster speeds and lower costs but no image support.
Cohere for AI debuted Maya, an open-source multilingual model enhancing accessibility and bridging cultural gaps in low-resource languages.
RapidCanvas raised $16 million to scale AI agents that automate 75% of complex tasks, tackling the global technical talent shortage.
Eureka Robotics raised $10.5 million Series A to advance AI-driven industrial automation and expand into the US market.
Indian AI startup Haber raised $44 million to expand globally, offering real-time automation that boosts plant efficiency and sustainability.
Tata Communications launched Kaleyra AI, a no-code platform for building conversational AI agents, enhancing customer engagement and business insights.
Tech Mahindra recently partnered with ServiceNow to launch One E2E Platform, integrating GenAI to streamline operations and enhance enterprise efficiency.
Infosys partnered with RheinEnergie to boost enterprise energy efficiency by 40% and accelerate decarbonisation.