DeepSeek-V3 Crushes GPT-4 & Claude Sonnet

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AI breakthroughs: DeepSeek-V3 dominates benchmarks, ChatGPT may gain infinite memory, and xAI accelerates growth.

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High-Flyer

DeepSeek-V3 Beats Leading AI Models Including GPT-4o

DeepSeek V3 outperforms both open and closed models, including Llama 3.1, GPT-4, and even Claude Sonnet in some benchmarks.

Details:

• With 671 billion parameters and trained on 14.8 trillion tokens, this model outperforms GPT-4 and Qwen 2.5 in coding and integration tasks, being 1.6 times larger than Llama 3.1

• Despite requiring significant computational power, the model was developed in just two months using Nvidia H800 GPUs

• It was developed for just $5.5 million, offering competitive performance in coding, translation, and text generation at a fraction of typical AI development costs

Despite hardware limitations, DeepSeek V3 marks a major leap in open-source AI, proving competitive models can be developed efficiently under challenging conditions.

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OpenAI

ChatGPT May Get Infinite Memory to Remember All Past Conversations

Recent leaks suggest OpenAI may roll out an infinite memory feature for ChatGPT after the holidays. Official documentation hints this update could make interactions more natural and contextual.

Details:

• ChatGPT will reportedly be able to recall and reference all your previous conversations, using them to provide more personalized responses

• Users maintain full control with options to disable memory, delete specific memories, archive conversations, or use temporary chats for memory-free interactions

• While memory can be turned off and conversations deleted, some remembered information may persist - deleting chats doesn't automatically erase associated memories

If true, this update would significantly enhance AI interaction, making ChatGPT a more powerful and personalized assistant.

Elon Musk

xAI Raises $6B as Musk Expands AI Empire

Elon Musk's xAI has raised $6 billion in Series C funding, doubling its valuation to $45 billion, with backing from tech giants and financial powerhouses.

Details:

• xAI raised $12B, with investors like Andreessen Horowitz, BlackRock, Nvidia, and Kingdom Holdings (contributing $400M). Only previous investors participated, with Twitter backers allowed up to 25% of shares

• Grok, xAI’s flagship product, integrates into X with chatbot features, image generation, and content analysis, emphasizing a "rebellious" and "truth-seeking" approach

• xAI is expanding with an API, iOS app, and X data for training, amid legal disputes with OpenAI and Microsoft over anti-competitive practices

xAI will use the funding to boost infrastructure, launch new products, and advance R&D, aiming to become a major AI player within Musk's ecosystem.

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• Marky (Life-time Deal): AI tool that automates social media, content creation, and scheduling using GPT-4o, generating engaging text and visuals for your brand [AppSumo Tool of the Year 🏆] [175+ five-star reviews]

• PopShort: AI storytelling tool that transforms your ideas into captivating short films in minutes

• gleam: Create social cards and thumbnails for web pages and social media, perfect for creators and businesses [F-R-E-E]

• TwinMind: AI sidekick for real-time meeting suggestions, web searches, tab/PDF/YouTube insights, and effortless email/report writing [F-R-E-E]

• TRELLIS: Transform your images to high-quality 3D assets [F-R-E-E]

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Top AI & Tech News

• OpenAI had a major outage on Thursday for over four hours, affecting ChatGPT and Sora. This is the second outage in December

• Contractors improving Google's Gemini are comparing its outputs with those of Anthropic's Claude

• Microsoft and OpenAI define AGI as when OpenAI's AI systems generate $100 billion in profits, indicating AGI is still years away

• Apple is nearing a $4 trillion market valuation, fueled by investor optimism regarding its advancements in artificial intelligence

• OpenAI reportedly considered developing a humanoid robot after investing in robotics and AI firms, despite closing its robotics division in 2021

• New York Times was developing its own ChatGPT version and told developers to avoid other LLMs. The project's status is unclear

Interesting Uses of AI

AI Art Spotlight

Model: Midjourney

Prompt:

A cat dressed as a waiter works behind the cafe counter in a scene that exudes the distinctive style of Wes Anderson. The feline barista, with its human-like hands, is meticulously preparing coffee, embodying an air of elegance and precision. Every element within the frame is carefully composed with symmetry and vibrant pastel hues, characteristic of Anderson's aesthetic. The soft, warm lighting casts a gentle glow, enhancing the cozy, inviting atmosphere. This image evokes feelings of comfort, joy, and a touch of whimsy, capturing the unique charm and meticulous attention to detail for which Wes Anderson is known. --ar 2:3 --v 6.1

AI Prompt of the Day

Lead Magnet

This prompt is about designing a high-value lead magnet or downloadable resource tailored to attract and engage potential customers.

Prompt:

Design a lead magnet or downloadable resource to attract potential customers to our website [website URL]. Here is information about our product to help you: [product information].

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