Meta Unveils Llama 3.3, OpenAI’s AGI Claim Sparks Debate, and Elon Musk’s Grok Goes Free

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Meta has launched Llama 3.3, a 70-billion-parameter great at synthetic data generation. Meanwhile, OpenAI’s Vahid Kazemi stirs debate by claiming their o1 model has achieved AGI. Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot is now free for all users on X, signaling a major shift in accessibility for advanced AI tools.

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Meta Launches Llama 3.3 to Enhance Synthetic Data Generation

Meta has introduced Llama 3.3, an AI model with 70 billion parameters, aiming to improve synthetic data generation across multiple languages. The open-source model is designed to provide high-quality performance at a lower cost, aiding in the creation of customized datasets for AI models. Read more

Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas Shares Team-Building Advice for Startups

In a recent talk at Stanford, Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas emphasized the importance of hiring complementary team members and making fast decisions as startups grow. Read more

OpenAI Employee Claims Company Has Achieved AGI

Vahid Kazemi from OpenAI claims that their o1 model has reached artificial general intelligence, sparking debate about the definition and capabilities of AGI. Read more

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