MC.29: A Bet On The Future

Thrilled to introduce Alter + our weekly news summary: exploring how AI SaaS firms are boosting their earnings, the changing roles of Generative AI, the trend of businesses creating their own AI solutions, and AI's entry into healthcare.

A bet on the future

We are building Alter, a native app that brings AI capabilities to all your apps on Mac. We choose to build this product on the Apple platform, this post explains why.

MC.28: Will AI Really Shift Searches by 25% by 2026?

Plus Saudi Arabia's ambitious AI plan, Microsoft's strategic acquisition, Nvidia's entrance into humanoid robotics, Apple's stealthy move into generative AI, and the concept of self-operating computers by Open Interface

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MC.27: Extropic's New AI Chips Without Transistors & Covariant's Big Robot Advance with RFM-1

Dive into Extropic's new AI tech, see how Covariant's RFM-1 is changing the game, discover Deepgram's Aura's cool features, learn about Tavus's videos that look like a person made them, and check out Meta's huge GenAI setup.

MC.26: Reddit's Data Goldmine and Microsoft's 1-bit LLM Revolution

Reddit's new revenue stream, Microsoft's game-changing 1-bit LLM, Anthropic's Claude 3 Family, Klarna's leap in customer service, and the potential of email interfaces for LLMs.

MC.25: What's the future in a sea of AI-generated content?

A deep dive into AI's role in creating content, Google and Reddit's $60 million deal, Stable Diffusion 3, Gemini's superior handling of contexts, and Nvidia's AI chip market dominance.

MC.24: AI is like water

Explore transformative shifts: NFX's AI analogy with water, Google's Gemini 1.5 monumental context window, OpenAI's new text-to-video model, and massive investments in China and Spain.

MC.23: CEO Sam Altman Teases GPT-5 "Better at Everything"

Discover OpenAI's strategic move, the intriguing prospects of GPT-5, Ollama's compatibility with OpenAI, the unique capabilities of AI assistant Mindy, and the arrival of multilingual AI model Aya.

MC.22: Alibaba's Qwen-VL Model, Google's Generative AI for Maps, and Microsoft's Future of Work Insights

This week, Alibaba outperforms with Qwen-VL despite export controls, Google Maps introduces a new generative AI feature, and Microsoft's report highlights AI's role in workplace efficiency. Plus, a look at Whisper's audio transcription tool and Nat Bullard's comprehensive analysis on decarbonization.

MC.21: Publicis Invests €300 Million in AI, Arc Innovates in Search, and RWKV Releases Eagle 7B

This week, we delve into Publicis' significant AI investment, Arc's innovative UX experiment, and the multilingual prowess of Eagle 7B, while also exploring automated AI reports and Amazon's AI-driven imagery for e-commerce.

MC.20: Navigating the AI Impact on Economy - Insights from IMF Study and NFX's Guide About the AI Disruptive Qualities

This week, delve into the anticipated AI shift in global economy, the startup vs incumbent battle in the AI era, Google's innovative Circle to Search feature, and Lumiere's stunning video generation model.