Anthropic and hybrid system models

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Anthropic is expected to make waves today - similar to OpenAI’s release plan shared last week, Anthropic is set to reveal a hybrid model that balances CoT reasoning and generation.

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In this issue:

• 🤝 In Partnership: Create stunning presentations in minutes

• 🤿Deep Dive: Anthropic to reveal new AI model

• 🖼️AI Art: Examples of great and trending AI art

• 🤿Deep Dive: Amazon delays Alexa upgrade due to accuracy concerns

• ⚒️Tool Snapshots: Tools for AI, no-code, and productivity

• 📰Top News: News on AI, no-code, and productivity

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🤿 DEEP DIVE

Anthropic Prepares to Launch New AI Model That Blends Reasoning and Speed

Intelligence: Anthropic is set to unveil a groundbreaking AI model designed to switch between in-depth reasoning and quick response capabilities, aiming to enhance its competitive edge in the AI market.

• Anthropic’s upcoming model will feature a “hybrid” system that balances deep reasoning with rapid outputs.

• A unique “sliding scale” pricing structure will be implemented, allowing developers to adjust costs based on the model's reasoning intensity, as deep reasoning requires more computing power.

• Reports indicate that the new model outperforms OpenAI’s o3-mini-high reasoning model in certain programming tasks and is particularly adept at analyzing extensive codebases.

• Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei expressed a commitment to differentiating their reasoning models from conventional models, highlighting an innovative approach to AI development.

• The anticipated release is expected within weeks, positioning Anthropic as a strong contender in the evolving AI landscape.

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🤿 DEEP DIVE

 Amazon Delays AI Upgrade for Alexa Due to Accuracy Issues

Intelligence: Amazon has postponed the launch of its AI-powered upgrade for Alexa, originally scheduled for later this month, due to concerns over the assistant providing incorrect answers during testing.

• The new AI upgrade for Alexa is now expected to be launched no earlier than March 31, 2024, following a showcase event on February 26.

• The delay is attributed to the assistant's performance issues, specifically its tendency to deliver inaccurate responses to test queries.

• Features of the upcoming update may include a subscription model that allows users to customize Alexa's personality, remember previous conversations, order food, and call rides.

• This follows ongoing challenges Amazon has faced in enhancing Alexa with generative AI, which had been projected to roll out over several months since their announcement in 2023.

• Previous deadlines were missed, with initial expectations set for late 2024 also being pushed back due to user feedback indicating responses were slow and unhelpful.

⚒️ TOOL SNAPSHOTS

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📰 TOP NEWS

News on AI, no-code, automation, and productivity

🛠️ AI Agents Put to the Test

A new Agent Leaderboard evaluates how well AI models handle real-world tool interactions, providing insights into their strengths, weaknesses, and business applications.

🧐 Perplexity Launches Free AI Research Tool

Perplexity’s new Deep Research feature delivers in-depth answers with real citations for professional use, offering free access with limited daily queries while paid users get unlimited searches. It generates detailed reports faster than OpenAI’s version and will soon be available on all major platforms.

🤝 UK Partners with Anthropic to Explore AI in Public Services

The UK government and Anthropic have signed an agreement to explore how AI can improve public services, enhance citizen experiences, and support responsible AI deployment. The collaboration will also focus on using Anthropic’s Claude AI for better access to government information.

💬 ChatGPT Eases Warning Messages for Smoother Conversations

OpenAI has removed certain warning messages in ChatGPT to reduce unnecessary denials while keeping safety measures in place, allowing for more natural discussions on sensitive topics.

🚀 South Korea Moves to Boost AI Power With 10,000 GPUs

South Korea plans to secure 10,000 high-performance GPUs this year through public-private collaboration, aiming to strengthen its AI capabilities amid global competition.

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