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OpenAI is expanding, creating custom LLMs for different industries. One of them is law - check out the story below.

Also, Amazon is reportedly launching a new model that can input video. Currently, LLMs can work with text and images - videos are obviously next.

Let’s get right into it.

In this issue:

• 🤝In Partnership: Experience AI-powered, data-driven forms with Portals by Ply

• 🤿Deep Dive: Thomson Reuters tests OpenAI’s custom LLM for legal AI

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

• 🤿Deep Dive: Amazon’s new video analysis model

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

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

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🤿 DEEP DIVE

Thomson Reuters Tests Custom LLM from OpenAI to Enhance Legal AI Assistant

Intelligence: Thomson Reuters is currently testing a new version of its CoCounsel GenAI assistant, utilizing a custom model based on OpenAI's o1-mini to deliver improved analytical performance for legal professionals.

• The CoCounsel team is collaborating with OpenAI to implement a custom version of the o1-mini model, which features enhanced reasoning capabilities that prioritize detailed and accurate responses.

• CoCounsel was the first legal tech tool to use OpenAI's GPT-4 upon its launch in March 2023, establishing a precedent for integrating advanced LLMs in legal solutions.

• CoCounsel has seen a remarkable 1,400% increase in users in under a year, highlighting its growing demand as a viable AI tool for legal workflows.

• The company’s strategy involves testing multiple LLMs from various AI providers to identify the best combinations that meet real-world customer needs while improving technology effectively.

• The integration of CoCounsel with Microsoft M365 aims to streamline workflows for users, making the technology not only efficient but also transformative for professionals.

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🤿 DEEP DIVE

Amazon's New AI Model Olympus Aims to Revolutionize Video Analysis

Intelligence: Amazon is expected to announce its new AI model, Olympus, which focuses on advanced video and image processing, during the upcoming AWS re:Invent conference

• Olympus is designed to differentiate itself from competitors by specializing in video and image processing, alongside text.

• The new model aims to lessen Amazon's reliance on Anthropic's Claude chatbot, which is integrated within Amazon Web Services (AWS).

• Olympus boasts strong video analysis capabilities, including tracking sports trajectories (like basketball) and diagnosing technical issues (such as underwater drilling).

• This initiative aligns with Amazon's recent $8 billion investment in Anthropic, suggesting a dual approach of leveraging both partnerships and internal technology development.

• By focusing on video analytics, Amazon is poised to target sectors like sports analytics and media, which remain underserved.

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📰 TOP NEWS

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

🎵 Spotify Joins Gemini Extensions with Play & Search on Android

Spotify is rolling out as the second third-party Gemini Extension, enabling users to play, search, and browse music directly through the Gemini app, but only on Android and in English. Spotify Premium is required for specific song requests.

🤖 Runner H Simplifies Web Automation for Developers

Runner H, a new AI-powered web agent, uses natural language commands to create adaptable, production-grade automation pipelines. Available in private beta through the Studio platform, it streamlines complex workflows like web testing and e-commerce tasks, enabling efficient and scalable automation.

🔬 Student Builds DIY Fusion Reactor with AI and $2,000

A University of Waterloo student, Hudhayfa Nazoordeen, built a functioning fusion reactor in just four weeks using AI assistance and affordable materials, showcasing the accessibility of advanced nuclear tech.

🐾 Simulated AI Pets Gain Traction in China

AI-driven robotic pets, like the popular "Boo Boo," are gaining popularity in China, offering companionship without the upkeep of real pets. With emotional support features, these AI pets appeal to a wide range of consumers, boosting demand in the growing tech market.

⚖️ Canadian News Companies Sue OpenAI Over Copyright Claims

A group of Canadian media outlets, including the Toronto Star and CBC, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the company of using their copyrighted content without permission to train its models, seeking monetary damages and a ban on further use.

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