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Is it feasible for an AI to be solely trained on data produced by another AI? While it may seem unconventional, this idea has gained traction as the availability of new, real data dwindles. Notably, Anthropic incorporated synthetic data to train its advanced model, Claude 3.5 Sonnet. Similarly, Meta enhanced its Llama 3.1 models with AI-generated data, and OpenAI is reportedly using synthetic data from its reasoning model, o1, for the upcoming Orion.

At first glance, Qodo—formerly known as CodiumAI—might seem like another AI tool for code generation. However, as the team announces a $40 million Series A funding round led by Susa Ventures and Square Peg, it's clear that their focus extends beyond just writing code; they are equally committed to enhancing code quality and generating tests.

Google is set to introduce significant updates to Google Search, aimed at clearly indicating which images in search results are either AI-generated or modified using AI tools.

The competition to develop advanced chips and expand data center capacity for AI workloads is intensifying. However, this surge in processing power generates significant heat, raising important concerns for server performance and environmental sustainability.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is stepping down from the internal commission established in May to oversee critical safety decisions for the company’s projects and operations.

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A Y Combinator startup named PearAI sparked immediate controversy upon its launch on Saturday, following an X post thread and a YouTube video. This incident has raised questions about Y Combinator's role in the affair.

ElevenLabs, an innovative startup specializing in AI audio applications, is attracting attention from both existing and new investors for its upcoming funding round, which could potentially elevate the company's valuation to an impressive $3 billion. Founded just two years ago, ElevenLabs focuses on creating AI-driven tools that generate synthetic voices for audiobook narrations and facilitate real-time video dubbing in multiple languages.

The California legislator behind the recently vetoed AI bill, SB 1047, is determined to continue the fight for effective AI regulation.

On Wednesday, Amazon unveiled its latest consumer-focused feature: AI Shopping Guides. Set to roll out on Thursday, these guides will encompass over 100 product categories on Amazon.com. They aim to streamline the shopping experience by consolidating essential information that consumers typically explore before making a purchase and presenting a curated list of trusted brands in each category.

AI often produces inaccurate information, which is a significant concern for regular users, particularly businesses, as misleading results can negatively impact profits. According to a recent Salesforce survey, half of employees expressed worries about the accuracy of responses generated by their company's AI systems.

Runway, a prominent player among AI startups focused on video generation technology, has launched an API designed to enable developers and organizations to integrate its generative AI models into a variety of third-party platforms, applications, and services. Currently, access to the Runway API is limited, with a waitlist in place. It currently offers one model, Gen-3 Alpha Turbo, a faster yet less advanced version compared to its flagship model, Gen-3 Alpha. Users can choose from two plans: Build, aimed at individuals and teams, and Enterprise. The pricing structure is set at one cent per credit, meaning one second of video costs five credits. Notably, "trusted strategic partners," including the marketing group Omnicom, are already leveraging this API.

Meta Unveils Its Most Advanced Open-Source AI Model Yet: Llama 3.1 405B

Amazon Web Services (AWS) recently announced a significant investment of $10 billion over the next five years to expand its data center presence in the U.K. This investment will result in the creation of over 14,000 full-time equivalent jobs annually, spanning various sectors such as construction, maintenance, engineering, and more, contributing to the local economy. Tanuja Randery, vice president of AWS for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, emphasized the importance of supporting the U.K.'s digital transformation by investing £8 billion in digital and AI infrastructure.

Salesforce AI Research has launched MINT-1T, an open-source dataset with one trillion text tokens and 3.4 billion images, greatly enhancing multimodal learning. It democratizes AI research while raising ethical concerns about privacy and bias, emphasizing the need for responsible use and data curation.