AI and Tech Updates: Your Morning Brief from OWITH.ai

OWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and Tech

Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.The latest developments in AI have brought us new models like GPT-4 and Gemini 1.5, along with Mistral 8x22b and Command R+. Meta's Llama 3 is set to launch soon, impacting jobs and debunking false claims of being the first AI software engineer. A new era of AI-generated music is emerging, urging readers to upgrade to a paid subscription for more in-depth analyses.Reflecting on last year's AI-focused talks at TED, some discussions have held up over time, while others have fallen short due to technical limitations and ethical concerns. Realism is key in assessing AI's potential impact, eagerly waiting for this year's TED conference to see which ideas stand the test of time.The House's decision to renew Section 702 of FISA without amendments raises privacy concerns for Americans, impacting businesses and citizens alike. Other news includes Tesla layoffs, Google blocking news links, Samsung's chip cash act, and Apple's decline in iPhone shipments. The Fortune Brainstorm AI London conference discusses AI regulation and staying competitive in an era of generative AI.Bitcoin faced a sharp price drop following Iran's attack on Israel, challenging the narrative that crypto markets are a safe haven during times of war. Gold saw an increase in price as Bitcoin fell due to trader liquidations and broader market perceptions of risk. The episode serves as an early warning signal for future market movements in response to major news events.Human Ventures, led by Heather Hartnett and Joe Marchese, is close to reaching a $50 million mark for its second fund despite the challenges faced by emerging managers. With a focus on investing in growth potential categories, Human Ventures has built a successful portfolio of companies through collaboration and support for founders.As the writer prepares to stop writing a daily newsletter after almost a decade, final reflections touch on how technology transformation has shaped discussions around leadership and people. Quotes from CEOs emphasize the importance of insights from Fortune in driving business forward. The newsletter also covers news about The Boring Company, GE's leadership academy sale, Apple's smartphone sales slump, and Deloitte's digital media trends report.Thank you for tuning in to OWITH.ai for the latest updates in the AI and tech world.

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