OpenAI's Inaugural Developer Conference Unveils GPT-4: 32k Context, New UI, xAI Beta Testing

GPT-4's Image Generation Capabilities Now Integrated into Custom GPTs

AI Daily: Baidu Unveils Wenxin Large Model X1Turbo and AI Open Program; OpenAI Offers Free Lightweight Deep Research; iDream Video 3.0 Internal Testing

Baidu released its new Wenxin large language model X1Turbo and an accompanying AI open program. OpenAI is offering a free, lightweight version of its Deep Research platform. iDream Video 3.0 is currently undergoing internal testing.

Elon Musk's xAI Sparks Pollution Controversy in Memphis

Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, has recently sparked controversy in Memphis, Tennessee. The company is building a massive supercomputer in the area to support its operations. However, since the supercomputer became operational last summer, community residents and environmental activists have stated that the facility has become one of the main sources of air pollution locally. Image Note: Image generated by AI, image licensing service Midjourney. In response to these concerns, the Memphis City Health Department has scheduled a first public hearing for Friday.

Baidu's Li Yanhong Unveils Ernie Bot's Twin Stars: X1 Turbo Directly Targets DeepSeek 4.5 Turbo, Surpassing GPT-4o

GPT-4.1 Model Faces Scrutiny: Alignment and Stability Concerns Raised

OpenAI's New GPT-4.1 Model Faces Challenges in Alignment

OpenAI recently released its latest AI model, GPT-4.1, claiming superior instruction following. However, independent tests suggest a decline in alignment, i.e., reliability, compared to its predecessor, GPT-4. OpenAI typically releases detailed technical reports including safety evaluations with new models, but hasn't done so this time, explaining that GPT-4.1 is not considered a 'cutting-edge' model.

xAI Launches Grok Vision: A New Chapter in Visual and Multilingual Intelligent Interaction

Grok Major Update: Enhanced Visual Capabilities, Multi-lingual Audio Processing, and Real-time Search!

Musk's xAI Plans $25 Billion Colossus 2 Supercomputer

Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, has announced an ambitious new project to expand on its existing Colossus supercomputer. xAI reportedly plans to raise up to $25 billion in upcoming funding to support the development of its next-generation supercomputer, Colossus 2. Image caption: Image generated by AI, image licensing provider Midjourney. In a conference call with existing investors, Musk stated that the company will conduct a reasonable valuation.

xAI Releases Grok3Mini: A Cost-Effective AI Model for Developers

xAI recently unveiled its new language model, Grok3Mini, further advancing efficient AI technology. Designed for speed and affordability, Grok3Mini, despite its smaller size, outperforms many more expensive AI models across various domains, particularly excelling in math, coding, and scientific benchmarks. Grok3Mini: The perfect balance of high performance and low cost. Grok3Mini is part of the Grok3 series, which includes six variants, including the standard Grok3.