The Friday AI Dive

Top News Of The Week!!!

Is Claude 3.7 Sonnet The Future of AI in Coding and Beyond?

Anthropic launched Claude 3.7 Sonnet, a hybrid AI model for real-world tasks like coding and legal documentation, this week. It offers quick or considered responses and has a knowledge cutoff of October 2024. It excels in user interaction and reduces unnecessary refusals. Anthropic also introduced Claude Code, an agentic coding tool for a simplified user experience Read more

This Week On The Friday AI Dive

1. Tech titans shuffle: Microsoft retreats as Apple and Alibaba advance.

2. Is OpenAI GPT-4.5 a leap or just a step forward? 

3. Canada investigates X: a closer look at data privacy in AI training.

4. Trending AI tools of the week

5. Prompt of the week

6. How to get into AI: weekly free courses for beginners—Google AI essentials course Here

7. This week’s Video: Are we doing enough to stay safe from Deepfakes?

   We’re just wondering: Do you have a topic you'd like us to cover? Send an email to [email protected], and we will publish it.

Tech Titans Shuffle: Microsoft Retreats as Apple and Alibaba Advance

Microsoft cancels data center leases while Apple and Alibaba invest in AI infrastructure

• Microsoft has canceled multiple data center leases, potentially indicating reduced AI demand.

• Apple and Alibaba are investing heavily in AI infrastructure, with Apple pledging $500 billion and Alibaba $53 billion.

• Microsoft's lease cancellations may be linked to delays in facility construction and power delivery.

Why it may be important to you: 

The shifting strategies of tech giants like Microsoft, Apple, and Alibaba could reshape the tech landscape. As Microsoft scales back, others are doubling down on AI, which could impact everything from job markets to technological advancements. This news raises questions about the future of AI investments and how these changes might affect consumers and businesses alike. Read more

Is OpenAI GPT-4.5 a Leap or Just a Step Forward?

Reasoning models are a specialised type of AI designed to handle complex, multi-step tasks, and that is the future of LLMs like ChatGPT and Claude. Outlined below are key main approaches to building them.

• GPT-4.5 is OpenAI's largest language model, offering improved writing and world knowledge.

• The model is designed to feel more natural in interactions, with better pattern recognition.

• OpenAI warns that GPT-4.5 is not a frontier model and may not outperform previous versions in all areas.

Why it may be important to you:

The release of GPT-4.5 highlights the rapid advancements in language models, which could transform how we interact with technology. As these models become more sophisticated, they could revolutionise fields like writing, programming, and problem-solving. However, OpenAI's caution about its limitations raises questions about the future direction and capabilities of such models. Read more

Canada Investigates X: A Closer Look at Data Privacy in AI Training.

Canada's privacy watchdog is investigating X's use of personal data in AI model training.

• The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has launched a probe into X's compliance with privacy laws.

• The investigation follows a complaint about the use of Canadians' personal data to train AI models.

• Lawmaker Brian Masse called for the investigation, emphasising the need for transparency in AI algorithms.

Why it may be important to you:

This investigation highlights growing concerns over data privacy and the ethical use of personal information in AI training. As AI becomes more integrated into our daily lives, understanding how our data is used and protected is crucial. The outcome of this probe could set precedents for future regulations and practices in the tech industry. Read more

Trending AI Tools of The Week

• Meco: is a distraction-free space for reading and discovering newsletters, separate from the inbox

• Msty: simplifies the use of AI models in a single interface

• Trendtracker: Evaluate a trend’s growth, impact, and relevance instantly, with real-time personalised insights.

Prompt of the Week

A prompt to boost your productivity today!

Type this prompt into ChatGPT:

"What are three small, actionable steps I can take today to improve my productivity? Consider my current tasks, schedule, and any challenges I'm facing."

Enjoying the ride? Bring someone along with this link

Recommended Resources

Ensure you visit our YouTube channel for more thought-provoking insights about Artificial Intelligence.

Thank you for your time

To ensure you get everything we offer, if this email lands in your Promotion or Spam folder, drag it into your Inbox to notify Google that it is not spam so you can receive the next edition. See you on Friday!

-The Friday AI Dive Team

PS: We will deliver! If you don’t find our newsletter in your inbox by 9 pm every Friday, please check your “Promotion folder” if you use Gmail. Kindly move it into your “Inbox” to alert Google’s algorithm that this is not junk mail.

PS: Was this email forwarded to you? Sign Up

PS: What was the #1 reason you wanted to check out this newsletter? Could you reply and let us know? We read every reply.