Sam Altman teases ‘Project Strawberry‘ in Chatbot Arena
Sam Altman teases ‘Project Strawberry‘ in Chatbot Arena
Intel sees AI in enterprise on a 'three to five-year path’
Sam Altman teases ‘Project Strawberry‘ in Chatbot Arena
Intel sees AI in enterprise on a 'three to five-year path’
OpenAI tempers expectations with GPT-5-less DevDay this fall
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Sam Altman teases ‘Project Strawberry‘ in Chatbot Arena
In a recent social media post on X, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, sparked intrigue with a cryptic reference to a project dubbed "Project Strawberry." The post featured a picturesque image of strawberries in a garden, accompanied by the caption, "I love summer in the garden." This enigmatic message has ignited speculation within the AI community regarding a potential new development from OpenAI.
Adding to the buzz is the emergence of a new "anonymous-chatbot" in the LMSYS Chatbot Arena, which is reportedly surpassing existing models, including GPT-4o, in advanced reasoning tasks. Many industry insiders are connecting this anonymous model to Project Strawberry, heightening anticipation for what OpenAI may unveil.
The significance of the chatbot's presence in the arena cannot be overstated, as OpenAI previously tested GPT-4o in the same venue just two weeks prior to its public release, also under a vague moniker. Altman's earlier post about GPT-4o followed a similar cryptic pattern, suggesting that a forthcoming announcement regarding Project Strawberry could be imminent.
Early users of the new anonymous chatbot have reported that it demonstrates superior reasoning capabilities compared to GPT-4o and other leading models, indicating it may possess enhanced power. One user even noted that the image of strawberries contained five fruits, leading to speculation about a potential release of GPT-5. However, the prevailing consensus among users is that Altman's post hints at a Project Strawberry launch this summer.
For those eager for advancements in AI, attention will also turn to Google, which is set to unveil its Gemini improvements at the upcoming Made By Google event on august 13th. With OpenAI's potential announcement timed to steal Google’s thunder….
Originally by Carl Franzen of VentureBeat
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Intel sees AI in enterprise on a 'three to five-year path’
As enterprises increasingly explore the potential of generative artificial intelligence (gen AI), many are still in the early stages of implementation, primarily focusing on "proofs of concept" within their data centers. However, according to Intel, a leading player in the semiconductor industry, it may take some time before these initiatives transition into fully operational production applications.
In an interview with ZDNET, Melissa Evers, vice president of the Software and Advanced Technology Group at Intel, acknowledged the widespread recognition of gen AI's potential but emphasized the challenges of moving from concept to production. "There are a lot of folks who agree that there's huge potential in gen AI," Evers stated. "But shifting that into production is really, really challenging."
Evers, along with her colleague Bill Pearson, who oversees Solution & Ecosystem Engineering and Data Center & AI Software, referenced data from consulting firm Ernst & Young that highlights the slow progress of gen AI adoption in enterprises. "Forty-three percent of enterprises are exploring proofs of concept on generative AI, but 0% of them have brought generative AI to production in terms of use cases," Evers summarized.
Evers noted that while generic use cases are currently being explored, more customized and integrated solutions are expected to emerge in the coming year. "Then you're going to see really much more sophisticated, complex systems, where you have pipelines of different types of generative AI feeding different types of things in another year or two after that," she explained. "My guess is we're on a three to five-year path for that whole vision to be realized, which is consistent with historical trends in new technology adoption."….
Originally by Tiernan Ray of ZDNET
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OpenAI tempers expectations with GPT-5-less DevDay this fall
Last year, OpenAI made headlines with a high-profile press event in San Francisco, unveiling a range of new products and tools, including the controversial App Store-like GPT Store. However, this year's DevDay conference will take a different approach.
On Monday, OpenAI announced that it will transform its DevDay format from a large-scale event into a series of smaller, on-the-road developer engagement sessions. The company also confirmed that it will not be unveiling its next major flagship model during these events, opting instead to focus on updates to its APIs and developer services.
“We’re not planning to announce our next model at DevDay,” an OpenAI spokesperson told TechCrunch. “We’ll be focused more on educating developers about what’s available and showcasing dev community stories.”
This year's DevDay events are scheduled to take place in San Francisco on October 1, London on October 30, and Singapore on November 21. Each session will include workshops, breakout discussions, demonstrations with OpenAI's product and engineering teams, and highlights from the developer community. Registration for the events will cost $450, although scholarships are available for eligible attendees, allowing them to attend for free. Applications for scholarships will close on August 15….