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Welcome to AI Entrepreneurs
This issue highlights groundbreaking advancements in AI: DeepSeek's Janus-Pro-7B, a multimodal AI surpassing competitors in image generation; Convergence AI's Proxy, challenging OpenAI with its affordable AI assistant; discussions on AI efficiency and Jevons Paradox; health tech innovations with AIHealthTech Insider; productivity tools like Fyxer AI; and new models like Moonshot AI's Kimi k1.5, Alibaba's Qwen2.5-VL, Tencent's Hunyuan3D 2.0, and Pika Labs AI 2.1 redefining their respective fields.

DEEPSEEK
Janus-Pro-7B: The Multimodal AI Shaking Up the Industry
DeepSeek has taken another giant leap in the AI race with the release of Janus-Pro-7B, an open-source multimodal model that excels in tasks like image generation and understanding. Outperforming competitors such as OpenAIās DALL-E 3 and Stable Diffusion, Janus-Pro-7B uses a novel autoregressive framework to unify multimodal processing, enabling it to create stunningly realistic images and process visual data with unmatched efficiency. This release cements DeepSeekās commitment to accessible, high-performing AI tools.

What truly sets Janus-Pro-7B apart is its efficiency and innovation. By decoupling visual encoding while maintaining a single transformer architecture, DeepSeek has addressed previous limitations in multimodal AI. From generating detailed portraits to interpreting complex visual cues, this model is setting new benchmarks.
Want to dive deeper into Janus-Pro-7B and DeepSeekās trailblazing journey in AI? Read the full blog here to explore how this Chinese startup is redefining the global AI landscape.

CONVERGENCE AI
Proxy by Convergence AI: Europeās Bold Move to Outpace OpenAI
Convergence AI has unveiled Proxy, a new AI assistant set to rival OpenAI's Operator. With its global availability, competitive pricing, and advanced capabilities, Proxy is poised to redefine the AI assistant landscape, making automation more affordable and accessible.
Key Highlights:
Affordable Pricing: Proxy offers a free basic tier and an unlimited session plan for just $20/month, undercutting competitors.
Advanced Features: Automates web navigation, form filling, job searches, and marketing using natural language commands.
High Performance: Achieved an impressive 88% score on the WebVoyager test, showcasing exceptional efficiency.
Global Accessibility: Available worldwide, making it an inclusive tool for users across regions.
Self-Learning AI: Proxy continuously improves by learning from tasks over time.
Proxy is a web-based AI assistant that executes complex tasks from natural language commands and allows task scheduling. Its affordability and advanced features could democratize AI tool access, challenge market leaders, and drive innovation by setting new standards for accessibility and performance.

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AI HEALTHTECH INSIDER - Issue #33
AI Breakthroughs in Cancer Drug Trials
Issue #33 highlights how AI is revolutionizing healthcare, featuring President Trumpās $500 billion Project Stargate to transform diagnostics and treatments, Insilico Medicineās AI-designed cancer drug entering human trials, and an AI tool with 93% accuracy in diagnosing Long Covid in children. Stay ahead with the latest insights shaping the future of medicineāsubscribe now!
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AI BYTES
Kimi k1.5: Redefining AI Reasoning with Multimodal Power
Moonshot AI has launched Kimi k1.5, a groundbreaking multimodal reasoning model designed to rival leading AI systems. Available in two versionsālong-CoT for detailed reasoning and short-CoT for concise responsesāKimi k1.5 surpasses models like OpenAI's o1 and DeepSeek-R1 in key benchmarks. Its advanced capabilities include processing text and images, real-time web searches, and analyzing long videos of up to an hour, making it a versatile tool for complex tasks.
Developed using a mix of large-scale pre-training, rejection sampling, and a unique reinforcement learning approach, Kimi k1.5 focuses on final outcomes rather than intermediate steps for greater efficiency. Backed by $1 billion in funding and rapid growth, Moonshot AI positions Kimi k1.5 as a competitor in the ChatGPT landscape, setting new standards in reasoning and multimodal performance.
Qwen2.5-VL: Alibabaās Advanced Vision-Language Model Debuts
Alibabaās Qwen team celebrates the Chinese New Year with the launch of Qwen2.5-VL, a cutting-edge vision-language model designed for unparalleled performance. Available in 3B, 7B, and 72B parameter sizes, it offers advanced visual understanding, agentic functionalities for device interactions, and the ability to analyze long videos up to an hour. With features like precise object localization, structured output in formats like JSON, and superior document parsing, the 72B model surpasses GPT-4o and Gemini in benchmarks. Its release has generated excitement for its potential applications in AI-driven solutions.
Hunyuan3D 2.0: Tencent's Leap in AI-Powered 3D Creation
Tencent has launched Hunyuan3D 2.0, an open-source AI system that transforms 2D images into detailed 3D models with unparalleled precision. The system combines two key components: Hunyuan3D-DiT, a diffusion transformer model for generating 3D shapes, and Hunyuan3D-Paint, which applies realistic textures based on geometric conditions. Boasting improved shape recognition, texturing, and surface detail, Hunyuan3D 2.0 outperforms similar tools in generating clean, high-quality 3D models. Accompanied by the web-based Hunyuan3D-Studio toolkit, Tencent is setting a new standard in accessible and innovative 3D creation.

AI CREATIVITY
Pika Labs AI 2.1: Redefining Video Creation
The latest update from Pika Labs, Pika 2.1, elevates video creation with enhanced realism and upgraded video-to-video generation capabilities. Designed for content creators, it simplifies the production of high-quality, professional videos with ease.
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