Welcome to our weekly AI news roundup. This week, we have seen some exciting developments in the field of artificial intelligence. Let’s dive in!

1. Odyssey’s Text-to-Video Model
Odyssey is developing a Hollywood-grade AI text-to-video model that promises to revolutionize video creation. Unlike existing models, Odyssey’s approach allows for fine-tuned control over every element in a scene, including geometry, materials, lighting, and motion. This model aims to produce high-quality, glitch-free visuals suitable for movies, TV shows, and video games.
2. Groq Unveils Lightning-Fast LLM Engine
Groq has introduced the LPU™ Inference Engine, a new type of processing system designed for high-performance AI inference. This engine, known as the Language Processing Unit™ (LPU), offers exceptional compute speed and efficiency, capable of running large language models like Llama-2 70B at over 300 tokens per second
3. Microsoft and Apple Ditch OpenAI Board Seats
Microsoft and Apple have relinquished their seats on OpenAI’s board amid regulatory scrutiny. This move is seen as a response to antitrust concerns and aims to maintain transparency and independence in OpenAI’s operations. Both companies will continue to engage with OpenAI through regular stakeholder meetings.
4. Google’s Release of Gemini 1.5
Google has launched Gemini 1.5, its next-generation AI model. This model features a breakthrough in long-context understanding, capable of processing up to 1 million tokens. Gemini 1.5 is designed to be more efficient and scalable, offering enhanced performance for a wide range of AI applications.
5. Meta’s Upcoming LLaMA 3
Meta has released LLaMA 3, the latest iteration of its open-access language model. LLaMA 3 comes in two sizes, 8B and 70B parameters, and includes both base and instruction-tuned variants. This model is expected to significantly improve multilingual capabilities and efficiency.
6. Runway’s Gen 3 Alpha Video Model
Runway has introduced Gen-3 Alpha, a cutting-edge text-to-video AI model. This model offers high-fidelity, controllable video generation, enabling users to create detailed and consistent videos from simple text prompts. Gen-3 Alpha is a major improvement over previous versions, with enhanced motion and visual quality.
General Tips on Writing Effective AI Prompts for Sales and Marketing
I’ll also provide weekly tips on how to effectively use SI in Sales and Marketing through well-crafted prompts.
1. Be Specific and Clear
- Tip: Clearly define the objective of the prompt and the desired outcome.
- Example: “Generate a list of potential leads in the healthcare industry who are interested in telemedicine solutions.”
2. Use Contextual Information
- Tip: Provide relevant context to help the AI understand the scenario.
- Example: “Create a personalized email template for a customer who recently purchased a fitness tracker, encouraging them to join our online fitness community.”
3. Focus on Actionable Insights
- Tip: Ask for insights that can directly inform your sales and marketing strategies.
- Example: “Analyze the recent social media engagement data to identify the top three topics our audience is most interested in.
- Odyssey’s Text-to-Video Model : https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/meet-odyssey-ai-video-thats-fit-for-hollywood
- Groq Unveils Lightning-Fast LLM Engine: https://wow.groq.com/lpu-inference-engine/
- Microsoft and Apple Ditch OpenAI Board Seats : https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/meet-odyssey-ai-video-thats-fit-for-hollywood
- Last Week in AI | Substack. https://lastweekin.ai/
- Last Week in AI | Skynet Today. https://www.lastweekinai.com/
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