1. OpenAI’s Guide to Enhancing AI Prompts
OpenAI has released a comprehensive guide on improving prompts for optimal results when using AI tools like ChatGPT. The six-step prompt engineering guide, quietly published on the company's website, provides users with tactics and tips to enhance their interactions with large language models, such as GPT-4. OpenAI emphasizes that combining some of these methods can yield even more effective outcomes. Users are encouraged to explore various prompt examples to maximize the potential of their inputs.
2. Mistral AI Introduces Mixtral 8x7B Language Model
French AI startup Mistral AI has unveiled its latest language model, Mixtral 8x7B, setting new standards for open-source performance. Outperforming Llama 2's 70 billion-parameter model and surpassing OpenAI’s GPT-3.5 on most metrics, Mixtral 8x7B boasts six times faster inference. The model employs a unique architectural approach known as Mixture of Experts (MoE), utilizing a limited number of specialists for specific tasks. This method aims to produce smooth, human-like responses, contrasting with the traditional single-expert approach.
3. Russia's AI Ambitions Amidst Global Tensions
Despite ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasizes the importance of AI for societal efficiency and well-being. Speaking at the Artificial Intelligence Journal conference in Moscow, Putin announced a forthcoming presidential bill approving a new national strategy for AI development. The strategy focuses on expanding research in generative AI and large language models, alongside scaling up Russian supercomputing capacity. Putin views this as crucial for the further advancement of generative AI across various sectors, including science, education, and public health.
4. OpenAI Expands Converge AI Startup Program
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is expanding its Converge AI startup program. Launched in December 2022, Converge is a six-week program providing business support and a $1 million fund to startup founders. OpenAI invites founders from diverse backgrounds and disciplines to apply, with or without utilizing OpenAI's APIs. The program, accommodating 10 to 15 companies, will run from March 11 to April 19, 2024. Travel costs for the first and last week are covered by OpenAI, with other weeks available for remote participation. Applications are accepted until January 26, 2024.
5. FICO’s Transition to an AI-Enabled Platform
Stephanie Covert, Executive Vice President of Software at FICO, discusses the credit-scoring giant's shift to an AI-enabled platform in the highly regulated financial services industry. In a podcast, she shares insights into FICO's unique women's leadership program, where 70% of participants have achieved expanded roles, with a third receiving promotions. Covert's approach to the program is explored in the podcast or available in transcript form.
