Meta Unveils AR x Glasses, New AI Models, and More

At Meta Connect 2024, Meta announced a slew of new AI announcements, including its new Orion AR x AI glasses, Llama 3.2, AI features for Reels, and major updates to Meta AI—including a new Voice mode.

OpenAI CTO Exits Amid Rumors of Non-Profit Removal

Mira Murati, (previously) CTO at OpenAI, announced her decision to leave the company after six and a half years amid rumors that the company is removing its non-profit control and giving CEO Sam Altman equity.

AI Breakthrough in Treating Rare Diseases

Harvard Medical School researchers recently developed an AI model called TxGNN that can identify existing drugs for repurposing to treat rare and neglected diseases.

New Tools and Jobs

Explore new tools and AI job opportunities and apply AI tools like Notion AI, Rows AI Analyst 3.0, Magnific Mystics V2, Magic Patterns, and OpenMusic to maximize your productivity.

Quick Hits

Stay updated with the latest in AI with these quick hit news:

• OpenAI is reportedly developing an improved version of its Sora AI video generation model, aiming for higher quality and longer clips than previously demonstrated.
• Meta announced it will not immediately join the European Union’s voluntary AI Pact, instead focusing on compliance with the upcoming AI Act regulations.
• Nvidia analysts predicted the company will produce around 450,000 Blackwell AI GPUs in Q4 2024, potentially generating over $10 billion in revenue despite initial production challenges.
• Nebius Group revealed plans to invest over $1 billion in AI infrastructure across Europe by mid-2025, including GPU clusters and data centers.
• The Federal Trade Commission announced enforcement actions against multiple companies for deceptive or unfair use of artificial intelligence in their practices.
• OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the Advanced Voice Mode rollout for ChatGPT has been completed early, except in jurisdictions requiring additional external review.