Each week, we bring you 5 stories that resonated the most in our internal Slack channel #AI-news. We write the newsletter using various AI tools because we're an AI company and our marketing wants to move with the times too. π
Today you're reading the 44th issue in a row.
#1
Microsoft Agents π€: Autonomous AI helpers are saving Fortune 500 companies millions πΈπ°.
Microsoft's Copilot system improves to deliver autonomous AI agents that handle a variety of business tasks, relieve workload π and save time and money π°. Today, 60% of Fortune 500 companies are using Copilot to boost productivity. For example, Lumen Technologies expects to save up to $50 million πΈ, Honeywell has achieved productivity as if it hired 187 more people, and Finastra has reduced project duration from seven months to just seven weeks ποΈ.
Microsoft is now adding ten new AI helpers π€ to Dynamics 365 to improve areas like sales, finance and supply chains π¦. These helpers tackle important tasks on their own - from evaluating the best sales offers πΌ to communicating with suppliers π - freeing up more time for teams to work strategically. What's more, the new Copilot Studio will allow any business to create their own AI helpers, tailored to ποΈ, whether it's for customer support, IT help π₯οΈ, or onboarding new colleagues π.
With thorough data management and privacy protection π‘οΈ, these helpers are equipped with high security standards π, making them a reliable and secure solution for businesses looking to improve their processes for the future π. What do you think?
Official press release at blogs.microsoft.com
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#2
IBM opens the door π€: Granite 3.0 as open-source AI for businesses π!Β
IBM has unveiled "Granite 3.0", a new set of AI models designed for companies π’ that want to explore generative AI π€. IBM is taking a different approach and offering these models as open-source, which is different from companies like Microsoft that usually charge fees for similar models πΈ.
IBM's revenue, however, comes from a paid tool called Watsonx 𧩠that allows companies to use and modify these models in their own data centers π₯οΈ. Some Granite models, available starting this week π , will be commercially available on the Watsonx platform and Nvidia's π software stack, enabling easy integration with common workflows π οΈ.
Granite 3.0, built on powerful Nvidia H100 GPUs πͺ, shows IBM's commitment to making advanced AI tools π§ available for enterprise use as interest in AIΒ
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#3
Mochi 1 by Genmoπ¨βπ»: Open-source AI model for generating realistic videos π₯π§ !
Genmo has introduced Mochi 1, an open-source π§ AI model that enables high-quality, text-based π₯ video generation.
Rivaling more expensive models like Runway's Gen-3 Alpha, Mochi 1 offers detailed and customizable generation completely free of charge. Unlike closed models, which can cost up to π²95 per month, Mochi 1 is available to download π₯ on Hugging Face for free.
The π Mochi 1 produces realistic videos that match the instructions exactly, even in challenging scenes with people π₯ and environments. Their goal? With this move, Genmo wants to enable more users, such as researchers π and developers π¨βπ», an easier and affordable approach to creating videos using AI.
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#4
Computer Use π: AI can now perform multi-step tasks directly through the screen, much like a human would π¨βπ»π€!
Anthropic brings a new feature that can help developers complete many tedious processes faster π.
Now, with the "computer use" public beta, Claude 3.5 Sonnet can handle tasks by visually navigating screens, moving the cursor, clicking and typing π¨βπ». This means developers can automate complex, multi-step workflows right through the screen π€. Companies like Replit and Canva are already testing these new capabilities π§.
While this feature is still in the testing phase and sometimes has its flies π , it points the way to a future where AI can handle even complex software tasks. The first results look promising and have great potential to handle laborious tasks βοΈ.
Official press release on anthropic.com
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#5
Forerunner K2 from Kepler Robotics π€: Competition for Tesla Optimus in manufacturing and logistics πͺπ!Β
At GITEX GLOBAL 2024, Kepler Robotics unveiled the Forerunner K2 π€, a robot that is ready to help in industry and handle real-world tasks.Β
With 52 degrees of motion, a 15 kg per arm ποΈββοΈ carrying capacity and an 8-hour battery π , it is designed to handle tough tasks in areas such as manufacturing and logistics. Each arm has 11 "joints" π€², giving it precision and dexterity. Its pulling capacity reaches 8,000 newtons πͺ, which is enough to handle industrial parts and heavy work. It also boasts advanced sensors and artificial intelligence π€ for autonomous navigation and learning, so it can meet even the most demanding requirements.
Kepler is looking to deploy these AI robots into the mainstream world π, and thanks to K2, we could see robots in manufacturing and logistics much sooner than expected. What do you think, does Tesla have competition with its Optimus π§?
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