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Nvidia introduces next-generation AI chip

Plus: Disney is going all in on AI

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Wesley McKnight
August 11, 2023

Happy Friday! Here is what we got for you today:

  • 🖥️ Nvidia introduces next-generation AI chip, the GH200

  • 🐍 Google Unveils AI-Powered Browser-Based Development Tool: Project IDX

  • ✨ Is Disney going all in on AI?

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In a remarkable new announcement, Nvidia, the leader in AI processors, has taken the game to the next level. The GH200 super chip – the ultimate solution for intricate generative AI workloads.

Key Points:

  • The GH200 Revelation: Pegged to be a successor to the already popular H100, this chip comes with triple the memory capacity!

  • Spanning Broad AI Needs: From extensive language models to vector databases, GH200 is built to handle it.

  • Release Timeline: Get ready to experience the power of GH200 starting in the second quarter of 2024.

  • Price Point: While the pricing remains under wraps, its predecessor, the H100, retails at a hefty $40,000.

Google's newest addition to the developer world, Project IDX, promises an innovative, AI-enhanced approach to building full-stack web and multiplatform apps within your browser. Based on the beloved Visual Studio Code - Open Source, it's an intelligent fusion of AI and software engineering.

Key Points:

  • Frameworks and Languages: Initial support for Angular, Flutter, Next.js, React, Svelte, Vue, JavaScript, and Dart. More, like Python and Go, are in the pipeline.

  • Foundation: Google didn't reinvent the wheel; it built upon Visual Studio Code — Open Source, optimizing the integration with Codey, their AI model for coding.

  • Intelligent Features:

    • Smart code completion.

    • A ChatGPT/Bard-esque chatbot aiding in general coding questions and clarifying specific code sections.

    • Contextual code actions (e.g., "add comments").

  • Cloud Connection: Seamless integration with Google's Firebase Hosting and Google Cloud Functions. Pull in code from GitHub with ease.

  • Workspace Features: Every workspace comes with a Linux-based VM. Android and iOS simulators are coming soon.

  • Competitive Landscape: Google's IDX faces competitors like GitHub’s Copilot and Amazon’s CodeWhisperer. But Google’s focus on full-stack development offers a unique flavor.

Disney is stepping boldly into the world of artificial intelligence, the company is determined to sprinkle AI pixie dust across its vast realm of entertainment.

Key Points:

  • AI Everywhere: Disney's new task force aims to infuse AI into everything – from films to the enchanted pathways of their theme parks.

  • Talent Hunt & Partnerships: Disney's on the prowl for AI mavens! With 11 positions open and collaborations with universities, they're bridging fantasy with cutting-edge tech.

  • AI Controversy in Tinseltown: As AI's role in entertainment grows, there's rising concern among actors and writers about their future in the industry.

Quick Hits

There is lots of new going on this week in the world of AI check out the articles below to see what is happening in this industry.

  • Students use ChatGPT to boost productivity by 10x with instant access to information, effortless research, enhanced time management, and personalized learning.

  • The AI boom is increasing demand for GPUs, which could lead to a new shortage.

  • Due to security and privacy concerns, 75% of organizations worldwide are considering or implementing bans on ChatGPT and other generative AI apps on work devices.

  • Inspur Information's MetaEngine server now supports NVIDIA® L40 GPUs and Omniverse Enterprise software stack to help users build digital assets more efficiently.

Tools of the Week

Funding Friday

Friday is our favorite day of the week; the main reason is we get to look at all the money flowing into AI. Here is what we have for this week!

  • Deepset got $30 million to build AI-powered LLM business application

  • MindDB got $5 million to democratize access to AI

  • Dropzone AI got $3.5 million seed round to build AI tools to investigate security alerts

  • Chargeflow got $14 million seed round to fight chargeback fraud

  • Tractian got $45 million series B to expand AI machinery monitoring

  • One Model got $41 million to bring data science to HR

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