Elon Drops Suit

Elon Musk has dropped his lawsuit against OpenAI and its co-founders over alleged breach of contract. This decision comes just a day after Musk slammed OpenAI’s partnership with Apple.

It’s been a whirlwind of a week in the world of AI, and I’m here to break it all down for you in our “Weekly Sums” edition.

From Apple’s big AI announcement to Elon Musk’s bold threats, there’s no shortage of exciting developments to dive into.

But that’s not all—we’ve got some serious competition brewing in the AI chip market, with Huawei’s latest offering giving Nvidia a run for its money. Meanwhile, ByteDance is making moves in Malaysia, and Stability AI is shaking things up with its new Stable Diffusion Medium model.

So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and let’s take a closer look at the week’s most compelling AI stories. There’s a lot to unpack, but don’t worry—I’ll make sure it’s both informative and entertaining.

Let’s see if it all adds up!

Daily Additions

Elon Musk Drops Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Co-Founders
Elon Musk has abandoned his legal action against OpenAI, Sam Altman, and Greg Brockman, a day after criticizing the company’s partnership with Apple. The lawsuit, alleging breach of contract and fiduciary duty, was dismissed without prejudice in a California court.

Google’s Gemini AI Outperforms Human Health Experts
Google’s Gemini-based Personal Health Large Language Model (PH-LLM) uses wearable data to provide personalized health insights and recommendations. In tests, PH-LLM outperformed professional sleep and fitness experts on their respective certification exams.

OpenAI Appoints Ex-NSA Head to Bolster Cybersecurity
OpenAI has named retired US Army General Paul Nakasone to its board of directors to strengthen cybersecurity as AI advances. Nakasone, former head of the NSA (National Security Agency) and US Cyber Command, joins the board’s Safety and Security Committee.

Dream Machine: A Free OpenAI Sora Alternative for AI-Generated Videos
Dream Machine, a new text-to-video AI tool, offers a free tier for users to generate 5-second clips from text prompts. While currently experiencing high demand and technical limitations, it provides a glimpse into the future of mainstream AI video generation.

Apple Integrates ChatGPT into iOS 18 Without Paying OpenAI
Apple is integrating ChatGPT into iOS 18’s Siri, but reportedly isn’t paying OpenAI for the partnership. Instead, Apple believes exposure to its vast user base of over 1 billion iPhones is more valuable than monetary compensation.

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Tallied Up

Apple Introduces ‘Apple Intelligence’ AI at WWDC
Apple announced its new AI system, dubbed “Apple Intelligence”, at its developer conference. The company plans to integrate AI across its apps and services, while emphasizing security and privacy measures.

Musk Threatens Apple Device Ban Over OpenAI Partnership
Elon Musk has threatened to ban Apple devices from his companies, citing security concerns over Apple’s partnership with OpenAI. The move follows Apple’s announcement to integrate ChatGPT into Siri, which Musk deems an “unacceptable security violation”.

Huawei’s Ascend 910B Chip Challenges Nvidia’s AI Dominance
Huawei’s new Ascend 910B AI chip claims to match or surpass Nvidia’s A100 in some tests, despite US export restrictions. The chip has gained traction among major Chinese tech firms, presenting substantial competition to Nvidia within China’s $7 billion AI chip market.

ByteDance to Invest $2.1B in Malaysian AI Hub
ByteDance plans a $2.1 billion investment to establish an AI hub in Malaysia, aiming to boost the country’s digital economy. The TikTok parent will also expand its data center in Johor with an additional $300 million, as announced by Malaysia’s trade minister.

Stability AI Introduces SD3 Medium for Efficient Image Generation
Stability AI has released Stable Diffusion 3 Medium, a smaller version of its text-to-image model with 2 billion parameters. The new model delivers high-quality results while running efficiently on consumer-grade hardware with just 5GB of GPU VRAM.

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