Apple Releases OpenELM (5 minute read)
Apple has released OpenELM, a family of eight open-source LLMs designed to run efficiently on a single device for text generation tasks with parameter sizes ranging from 270 million to 3 billion.
Sakana releases Japanese image model (5 minute read)
Sakana AI's EvoSDXL-JP is a high-speed image generation model optimized for Japanese language prompts that utilizes an evolutionary model merging method. EvoSDXL-JP boasts tenfold faster inference speeds and superior performance compared to existing models. It is ideal for educational use in Japan to demonstrate the benefits of generative AI.
The Biggest Open-Source Week in the History of AI (9 minute read)
The last week of March 2024 marked a significant moment in open-source large language models (LLMs) with multiple notable releases, including DBRX by Databricks, Jamba by A21 Labs, and Samba-CoE by SambaNova Systems. These launches signify a pivotal moment in the diversification and proliferation of accessible and decentralized AI models. The trend reflects a narrowing performance gap between open-source LLMs and their closed-source counterparts, indicating a vibrant future for AI innovation and enterprise adoption.
Generative A.I. Arrives in the Gene Editing World of CRISPR (8 minute read)
Profluent, a Berkeley startup, has used generative AI technology to create new gene editors based on CRISPR. The company has used one of the AI-generated gene editors to edit human DNA, but it has yet to put any of them through clinical trials. While Profluent plans to open source the gene editors generated by its AI technology, it will not be open sourcing the AI technology itself. The project is part of a wider effort to build AI technologies that improve medical care.
FlexAI Launches to Deliver Universal AI Compute (5 minute read)
FlexAI launched with $30 million in seed funding led by Alpha Intelligence Capital, Elaia Partners, and Heartcore Capital. The company is rearchitecting compute infrastructure to deliver universal AI compute: effective and seamless infrastructure needed to propel advancements in artificial intelligence. FlexAI's cloud service, launching later this year, enables developers to utilize heterogeneous compute architectures to build and train AI applications reliably and efficiently.