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🤖 Anthropic unveils Claude 3, surpassing GPT-4 and Gemini Ultra in benchmark tests
💸 Apple fined $2B by EU in Spotify case
💰 Bitcoin tops $66,000 as it nears 2021 all-time high
🚀 Blue Origin is getting serious about developing a human spacecraft
🤔 India now requires government approval for model launches
🎁 + 5 other news you might like
🔮 + 3 handpicked research papers and tools
🤖 Anthropic unveils Claude 3, surpassing GPT-4 and Gemini Ultra in benchmark testsLINK
Anthropic introduces Claude 3, a new large language model family that includes three versions. The most capable version, 'Opus', is said to be at least on par with OpenAI's GPT-4. The models offer improved analysis and prediction capabilities, nuanced content creation, code generation, and conversation in non-English languages. They can also handle a variety of visual formats, including photos, diagrams, and technical drawings. According to Anthropic, Claude 3 models outperform competitors on common AI benchmarks, can follow complex instructions, and generate structured output in formats such as JSON.
💸 Apple fined $2B by EU in Spotify caseLINK
Apple has been fined €1.84 billion by the European Union for abusing its dominant market position, influenced by a complaint from Spotify regarding the App Store's rules and restrictions.
The EU's fine is a response to Apple's practices that limited developers from informing users about alternative, cheaper subscription services outside of the Apple ecosystem.
Apple plans to appeal the decision, arguing that the Commission did not find credible evidence of consumer harm or anti-competitive behavior, while Spotify and other companies see the ruling as a necessary step against Apple's restrictive policies.
💰 Bitcoin tops $66,000 as it nears 2021 all-time highLINK
Bitcoin's price increased by 5% to $66,042.60, nearing its all-time high after a weekend pause, with speculation around new U.S. ETFs driving demand.
Both Bitcoin and Ether saw significant gains the previous week, with bitcoin rising about 21% and ether by 16%, amid the introduction of nine new ETFs.
Analysts speculate that Bitcoin's price may face short-term volatility, but long-term prospects look promising due to increased demand and upcoming supply constraints from the April halving event.
🚀 Blue Origin is getting serious about developing a human spacecraftLINK
Blue Origin, under new CEO Dave Limp and founder Jeff Bezos, is planning to develop a human spacecraft for space station Orbital Reef, challenging SpaceX's dominance in US crew transportation. The company's history includes preliminary studies for a 'next-generation' spacecraft aimed at transporting astronauts to low-Earth orbit, and recent job postings indicate a serious commitment to developing a crewed space vehicle. Despite previous setbacks and competition, Blue Origin is gearing up to become a significant player in human spaceflight, with developments such as the New Glenn rocket launch and potential discussions on crew capsules with India.
🤔 India now requires government approval for model launchesLINK
India has introduced an advisory requiring "significant" tech firms to seek government approval before launching new AI models, a departure from its previous laissez-faire stance on AI regulation.
The advisory, though not legally binding, expects tech firms to eliminate bias, prevent electoral integrity threats, and mandates immediate compliance, including a report submission within 15 days.
This regulatory shift has sparked concern among Indian startups and global tech leaders, fearing it will hinder India's competitiveness in the global AI industry.
Other news you might like
Google trims jobs in trust and safety while others work 'around the clock'.LINK
Apple announces new MacBook Airs with its latest M3 chip.LINK
WhatsApp to allow sending messages to Signal, Telegram users soon.LINK
Researchers teach a robot to walk around San Francisco using AI's word prediction techniques.LINK
Protein design pioneer David Baker on why sharing code is key to building biotech startups.LINK
Latest research and tools
Organic Maps: a free, open-source offline maps app for Android and iOS that prioritizes privacy by not tracking users, using crowd-sourced OpenStreetMap data for detailed, up-to-date navigation for travellers, hikers, and cyclists, without ads or data collection.LINK
Research Findings: separating a particle's mass from its momentum reveals new physics insights.LINK
Rust for Embedded Systems: current state, challenges, and open problems are outlined, highlighting Rust's potential and difficulties in embedded systems development.LINK
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