the health strategist
institute for strategic health transformation
& digital technology
Joaquim Cardoso MSc.
Chief Research and Strategy Officer (CRSO),
Chief Editor and Senior Advisor
November 17, 2023
One page summary
What is the message?
The week of November 11, 2023, marked a pivotal moment for artificial intelligence (AI), with significant developments in technology, regulation, and market dynamics.
OpenAI’s unveilings, Elon Musk’s Grok, a Senate subcommittee hearing on AI in healthcare, and the introduction of Humane’s Ai Pin all underscore the rapid evolution of the AI landscape.
What are the key points?
1. OpenAI’s Advancements:
- OpenAI hosted its first developer conference, introducing updates to ChatGPT’s underlying technology.
- GPTs, custom versions of ChatGPT, were revealed, allowing developers to create AI tools with diverse applications.
- The GPT Store launch and emphasis on developers aim to address commercial challenges and build a robust ecosystem.
2. Humane’s Ai Pin:
- Humane, a startup founded by former Apple employees, unveiled the Ai Pin, an AI wearable device aiming to replace smartphones.
- The device features AI-powered tools, a Snapdragon processor, depth sensors, an ultra-wide camera, and a laser ink display.
- Questions arise about adoption, battery life, and societal acceptance of always-on AI collecting and processing data.
3. Elon Musk’s Grok:
- Elon Musk’s xAI introduced Grok, a chatbot with a sarcastic sense of humor, inspired by The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.
- Grok is in early testing and will be available on X’s Premium+ service, offering real-time access to platform information.
4. OpenAI’s Targeted Attack:
- Two days after the developer conference, OpenAI faced large-scale outages attributed to potential targeted DDoS attacks.
- No user information was compromised, highlighting the vulnerabilities and challenges in safeguarding AI infrastructure.
5. Industry Trends:
- Amazon invests in training an AI codenamed “Olympus” with double the parameters of OpenAI’s GPT-4 model.
- YouTube experiments with AI tools for content-related interactions in video comment sections.
- Analysts note that while not all companies pursue large AI models, many focus on building specific AI applications for product improvement and competitive advantages.
Examples
- OpenAI’s GPT-4 Turbo supports input equivalent to about 300 pages of a standard book.
- Humane’s Ai Pin, priced at $699, boasts features like phone call answering and task performance without holding a smartphone.
- Elon Musk’s xAI introduces Grok, a chatbot with a rebellious and humorous personality.
Statistics
- OpenAI reports 2 million developers, 90% of Fortune 500 companies, and 100 million active users on its platform.
- Humane’s Ai Pin to go on sale in the US on Thursday, November 16, starting at $699.
- Amazon invests millions in training an AI codenamed “Olympus” with double the parameters of OpenAI’s GPT-4 model.
Conclusion
The events of this week underscore the dynamic nature of the AI industry, with advancements in technology, market strategies, and regulatory considerations.
OpenAI’s initiatives, Humane’s innovative wearable, Elon Musk’s Grok, and industry-wide investments signal the accelerating pace of AI development and adoption.
However, challenges such as targeted attacks on AI infrastructure and societal acceptance of always-on AI remain critical aspects for consideration.
The week serves as a testament to the industry’s commitment to balancing innovation with responsible deployment.
DEEP DIVE
This summary was written based on the article “This was a massive week for AI”, published by CNN Business and written by Samantha Murphy Kelly, on November 11, 2023.
To read the original publication, access https://edition.cnn.com/2023/11/11/tech/ai-announcements-big-week/index.html
