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This issue explores AI innovation with OpenAI's "Strawberry" for AI reasoning, Midjourney's hardware development, Cerebras' AI inference speeds, Meta's "Sapiens" models for image analysis, and Google's Gemini updates with Imagen 3 for image generation. Anthropic's Artifacts are also enhancing mobile productivity.

Don't miss these curated insights—dive into AIHealthTech Insider: Issue #12 for a closer look at how these advancements are setting the stage for the future of technology and healthcare.

GOOGLE

GameNGen: AI-Powered DOOM - A Gaming Revolution by Google DeepMind  

Google's GameNGen marks a pivotal moment in gaming with its AI-driven recreation of the classic game Doom, bypassing traditional game engines for a dynamic, AI-generated experience.

Key Features:

1. Real-Time Simulation: GameNGen simulates Doom at over 20 frames per second, offering smooth, interactive gameplay.

2. Generative Diffusion: Utilizes AI to "hallucinate" game visuals and mechanics, creating each frame on the fly.

3. Engine-Free Gaming: Eliminates the need for traditional game engines, potentially streamlining development processes.

4. Cost and Time Efficiency: Reduces development costs and time by automating much of the game creation process.

5. Interactive AI Media: Opens up new avenues for AI in generating and modifying media content in real-time.

This innovation could transform game development, making it more accessible and less resource-intensive. Beyond gaming, GameNGen's technology hints at a future where AI could dynamically create and adapt various forms of media, from movies to virtual reality experiences, heralding a new era of AI-driven content creation.

OPENAI

Strawberry: OpenAI’s Game-Changer in AI Reasoning

OpenAI is gearing up to launch its next AI model, code-named "Strawberry," this fall, aiming to elevate AI's ability to solve complex math and logic problems. According to reports from The Information, Strawberry is expected to be powerful enough to handle tasks it hasn’t been specifically trained on, which could mark a significant advancement in AI reasoning. The model might be integrated into ChatGPT instead of being released as a standalone, with further developments like the "Orion" model expected later.

MIDJOURNEY

Midjourney's New Plan: Creating New Devices, Hiring Hardware Engineers

Midjourney, known for its AI image-generation tools, is venturing into hardware development, signaling a significant new direction for the company. With a new hardware division in the works and recruitment underway, the company, led by founder David Holz—formerly of Leap Motion and Apple—is poised to explore innovative AI-driven hardware solutions. While details remain scarce, this move represents an exciting expansion of Midjourney's capabilities.

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OPENAI

OpenAI's $100B Valuation Quest: AI's New Funding Frontier

OpenAI, the trailblazer behind ChatGPT, is reportedly in discussions to secure a new funding round that could value the company at over $100 billion, signaling its ascent as one of the world's most valuable startups in AI technology.

Key Features:

1. Valuation Milestone: Aims for a valuation exceeding $100 billion, showcasing investor confidence in AI's future.

2. Strategic Investors: Talks involve key players like Thrive Capital and Microsoft, with potential involvement from G42 for a chip venture.

3. Market Impact: This funding could solidify OpenAI's position, potentially making it the second-most valuable U.S. startup after SpaceX.

4. Funding Details: While specifics are still fluid, the round could see significant investments, reflecting the high stakes in AI development.

This funding round not only underscores the tech industry's pivot towards AI but also highlights OpenAI's pivotal role in this shift. With such backing, OpenAI could accelerate its research, expand its ecosystem, and potentially redefine how AI technologies are integrated into everyday life, setting new benchmarks for AI startups globally.

AIHEALTHTECH INSIDER: ISSUE #12

AI Sees What Doctors Miss: Early Glaucoma Detection

Discover how AI is making big changes in healthcare! From early autism detection with 80% accuracy to AI tools approved by the FDA for heart imaging, and even decoding DNA. See how AI is helping with mental health, predicting metabolic health, and improving glaucoma care.

For more groundbreaking updates on AI in healthcare, be sure to check out Read AIHealthTech Insider Issue #12 ⬇️ to learn more about these exciting developments and how they could shape the future of personalized healthcare

META

Meta's Sapiens: Revolutionizing Human Image Analysis with AI

Meta has unveiled its latest AI advancement, the "Sapiens" model family, designed to analyze human images with unprecedented accuracy. These models promise significant improvements in tasks like 2D pose estimation, body segmentation, and depth estimation, setting a new standard in human-centric image analysis.

Key Points:

• Pre-trained on 300 Million Human Images: Sapiens models excel by leveraging a vast, curated dataset specifically focused on human images.

• High-Resolution Analysis: The largest model, Sapiens-2B, operates natively at 1024x1024 pixels, offering more detailed analysis than conventional models.

• Superior Performance: Sapiens-2B outperforms previous methods by over 17 percentage points in body segmentation tasks.

• Crucial 3D Structure Understanding: These models determine surface normals for accurate 3D reconstructions and realistic lighting effects.

• Open Access: Meta has made these models available to the research community on GitHub.

The Sapiens models advance human image interpretation by using specialized datasets, outperforming traditional models in real-world scenarios. They could revolutionize virtual reality, animation, and human-computer interaction with more accurate human image analysis. Meta's open access on GitHub promotes further research and development.

GEMINI

Gemini Unveils Custom Gems and Imagen 3: Elevating AI Experiences

Google's Gemini has introduced powerful new features, including custom Gems and the advanced Imagen 3 model for image generation. With Gems, users can create personalized AI experts tailored to their needs, while Imagen 3 enhances visual creativity with high-quality, style-diverse image generation. These updates are now available for Gemini Advanced, Business, and Enterprise users, offering a more personalized and visually rich AI experience

Prompt War: Test Your Eye! 

In an exciting experiment, the same prompt was used to generate images on three different platforms: Midjourney v6.1, Meta's Imagine , and Google's Imagen 3.

ANTHROPIC

AI Unleashed: Anthropic's Artifacts Revolutionize Mobile Productivity

Anthropic has taken a giant leap in AI accessibility with the general release of its Artifacts feature across all Claude user tiers, including mobile platforms. This groundbreaking update transforms AI conversations into tangible, interactive documents, allowing users to create and manipulate everything from code snippets to complex visualizations directly on their smartphones. The move signifies a shift towards more intuitive and practical AI interfaces, potentially reshaping how we interact with AI in our daily lives.

Key Points:

• Artifacts are now available on Free, Pro, and Team plans, including iOS and Android apps

• Users can create interactive elements like charts, games, and dashboards within chat interfaces

• Free and Pro users can publish and remix Artifacts, fostering a global collaborative community

• Team plan users can share Artifacts securely within Projects for enhanced workplace collaboration

• The feature has already generated tens of millions of Artifacts since its initial limited release

MIDJOURNEY V 6.1 PROMPT STYLES

Excited to give our newsletter readers a visual treat!

In this section we will feature a stunning art style generated with MidJourney v6.1, including the exact prompt used. From vibrant isometric scenes to serene watercolor landscapes and futuristic cityscapes, enjoy a new artistic journey in every edition.

Stay tuned for a fresh dose of AI-generated creativity!

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