Google creates new proteins and Apple preps their AI for release
what to know for now
🍎 Apple's 'Glowtime' event promises AI updates and hardware upgrades. Apple Intelligence platform to bring generative AI capabilities to iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. iPhone 16 line to feature new A18 processors, larger displays for Pro models, and innovative "Capture" buttons. Apple Watch celebrates 10th anniversary with significant redesign. Read more
🚀 OpenAI co-founder's new AI safety startup SSI raises $1 billion. Safe Superintelligence (SSI), co-founded by Ilya Sutskever, aims to develop safe AI surpassing human capabilities. Valued at $5 billion, SSI plans to acquire computing power and top talent, focusing on a small, trusted team in Palo Alto and Tel Aviv. Read more
🤖 Replit Agent builds apps from scratch with natural language prompts. Replit's new AI tool automates entire app development process, from coding to deployment. Early access granted to subscribers. Tool demonstrates potential for AI-driven software creation, sparking discussions about approaching artificial general intelligence (AGI). Read more
🖊️ Claude Artifacts update enables line-by-line code editing and explanation. Anthropic's Claude AI now allows users to highlight specific code sections within artifacts for targeted improvements or explanations. This inpainting-like feature enhances code iteration, complementing existing artifact sharing and project management capabilities. Read more
🧪 AI Research of the Week
De novo design of high-affinity protein binders with AlphaProteo
From Google DeepMindJake’s Take: AlphaProteo, a new AI system developed by Google DeepMind, can design small proteins that bind tightly to specific target proteins with high success rates. This could accelerate drug discovery and enable the creation of new tools for biological research.
This is an impressive advancement that demonstrates how AI can continue revolutionize protein engineering, potentially leading to faster development of therapeutics and diagnostic tools.
what to know for later
🍓 OpenAI exec hints at 'GPT Next', sparking successor speculation. OpenAI's Japan lead Tadao Nagasaki teased "GPT Next" at a conference, suggesting a model 100 times more advanced than predecessors. Timeline slide hinted at 2024 release, contradicting CEO Sam Altman's earlier caution on GPT-5 development timelines. Read more
🤝 Amazon's Alexa revamp to integrate Anthropic's Claude AI in October. Amazon plans to introduce a paid "Remarkable" tier for Alexa, priced at $5-$10, featuring advanced AI capabilities powered by Claude. This move follows Amazon's $4 billion investment in Anthropic and aims to address Alexa's longstanding profitability challenges. Read more
🔍 UK signs AI treaty, but efficacy and enforcement remain questionable. The UK joined Council of Europe's AI convention, aiming to protect rights and democracy. However, the treaty lacks concrete enforcement mechanisms and may struggle to keep pace with rapidly evolving AI technology. Critics argue it's more symbolic than practical, potentially hindering innovation while offering limited real-world protection. Read more
🧠 OpenAI eyes custom AI chips on TSMC's cutting-edge 1.6nm node. OpenAI reportedly books production slots for TSMC's future A16 process, bypassing current nodes. Possible collaboration with Apple, though Broadcom or Marvell may design. Move aims to reduce reliance on costly Nvidia AI servers. Read more