Here are the main points from "This Week in AI" newsletter:
AI News
- GPU prices drop: NVIDIA’s GPU prices have dropped, making it more affordable for developers to access high-performance computing.
- Open-source Sky-T1 AI model: Researchers open-sourced a reasoning AI model called Sky-T1 that can be trained for less than $450.
- Biden admin snubs Tesla’s charging funding request: The Biden administration rejected Tesla’s $100 million request for big-rig charging funding.
AI in Healthcare
- Machine learning detects heart disease: Researchers at Yale found that machine learning models can analyze ultrasounds of the heart to detect severe aortic stenosis.
- Microsoft’s AI for Good Research Lab: Microsoft’s lab is working on projects that use AI to analyze satellite images, motion-triggered photos, and other data to quantify environmental impact.
AI in China
- Baidu’s Ernie LLM: Reporters at ChinaTalk analyzed Baidu’s latest large language model (LLM), Ernie, which works primarily in Chinese. They found that it rejects "spicy" topics like Taiwanese sovereignty and makes moral assertions that reflect the current regime.
Other AI News
- NVIDIA’s top startup investments: A report highlighted NVIDIA’s significant investments in startups across various industries.
- Tesla’s Autopilot update: Tesla released an updated version of its Autopilot feature, which includes improved navigation and safety features.
Overall, this week’s newsletter covers a range of topics related to AI, including developments in GPU prices, open-source models, and applications in healthcare and China.
