SearchGPT, Project Strawberry, Perplexity bold move and more!

🍓 OpenAI Introduces “Project Strawberry”

• OpenAI has unveiled a new AI initiative called "Project Strawberry," previously known as Q*, aimed at significantly improving the reasoning abilities of AI models.

• The project focuses on enabling AI to autonomously plan, navigate the internet, and conduct in-depth research, with demonstrations showcasing human-like reasoning skills and advanced problem-solving abilities in math and science.

• Reports indicate that an internal model related to Project Strawberry achieved a 90% score on a challenging AI math skills test, although it remains unconfirmed if this is directly linked to the project.

🔍 OpenAI Announces SearchGPT

• OpenAI has announced SearchGPT, a new AI-driven search tool that could disrupt traditional search engines like Google, Microsoft, and Perplexity, leading to a notable drop in Google's stock prices by over 2% following the announcement.

• SearchGPT is powered by the GPT-4 family of models and is designed to provide real-time search results by pulling the latest information from the internet, rather than relying solely on pre-indexed pages like conventional search engines.

• The interface of SearchGPT is minimalistic, featuring just a search field and a submit button, which simplifies the user experience compared to more complex search engine homepages.

🎬 Kling AI Video Generator Is Now Available To Everyone

• Kling, an AI video generator developed by Kuaishou, is now available to anyone globally, moving beyond its previous restriction to users with Chinese phone numbers. Users can sign up with an email and generate up to six 5-second videos for free.

• Kling allows the creation of videos up to 120 seconds long, with a frame rate of 30 frames per second, 1080P resolution, and a flexible aspect ratio. Its AI model is noted for its proficiency in understanding physics and modeling complex motions.

• Unlike OpenAI's Sora, which requires significant computational resources (eight NVIDIA A100 GPUs for a one-minute clip), Kling offers a more accessible solution for video generation, although it still demands substantial computing power for longer videos.

💰 Perplexity will soon start selling ads within AI search

• Perplexity AI is launching a new advertising model that integrates ads into its search results, aiming to monetize its platform while maintaining user experience.

• The company emphasizes that the ads will be designed to be relevant and non-intrusive, ensuring that they enhance rather than detract from the search experience.

• This move positions Perplexity AI to compete more effectively in the AI-driven search market, where monetization strategies are becoming increasingly important for sustainability and growth.

🍏 Apple says its AI models were trained on Google’s custom chips

• Apple disclosed that its AI models, foundational to its Apple Intelligence initiative, were pre-trained using Google's Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) in the cloud, indicating a shift away from reliance on Nvidia's GPUs for AI training.

• This decision reflects a broader trend among major tech firms exploring alternatives to Nvidia's offerings, as demand for high-end GPUs has made them difficult to acquire. Apple's choice of TPUs suggests a strategic move to enhance its AI capabilities while managing supply chain challenges.

• Alongside this announcement, Apple previewed upcoming features for its AI, including an updated Siri interface and generative AI capabilities for image and emoji generation, signalling its commitment to integrating advanced AI functionalities into its products.