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Good morning! It is October 25, 2024, today. We have an exciting array of AI news, from OpenAI's upcoming model to new AI capabilities in coding and cybersecurity. Let's dive in!

1. OpenAI Teases Launch of Powerful New Model, "Orion," by December

OpenAI is preparing to release "Orion," its next powerful AI model, potentially 100 times stronger than GPT-4, by the end of the year. Initially, Orion will be available only to select partners, including Microsoft, which aims to host it on Azure as early as November. Speculated to be a step toward artificial general intelligence, Orion’s development aligns with OpenAI’s major restructuring and a recent $6.6 billion funding boost.

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2. Anthropic’s Claude AI Now Capable of Coding with JavaScript and Data Analysis

Anthropic has introduced a new tool for its Claude AI chatbot, enabling it to write and execute JavaScript code to provide precise, reproducible answers. Users can now ask Claude to analyze data from spreadsheets and PDFs and receive interactive visualizations. This tool, similar to features in Google’s Gemini and OpenAI’s models, allows Claude to verify its calculations, improving accuracy for tasks such as trend analysis and data cleaning. The tool is available to all Claude users online.

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3. Google Photos Adds AI Edit Info for Transparency on Image Manipulations

Google Photos will soon show an “AI info” section to identify images edited with AI tools like Magic Editor and Magic Eraser, adding transparency to manipulated photos. Visible in Android, iOS, and web versions, the update uses IPTC metadata standards to display labels like “Edited with Google AI” or “Composite of captured elements” under image details. This feature launches next week, as Google aims to responsibly expand AI capabilities in line with its AI Principles.

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4. Perplexity Launches Native Mac App to Compete in AI Search

AI search startup Perplexity has released a free native Mac app featuring quick search, voice mode, file upload, and Pro subscriptions ($20/month or $200/year) for more in-depth queries. This app rivals ChatGPT and Poe by adding seamless access through keyboard shortcuts and expanded interaction features. Users can view conversation history and ask follow-up questions, enhancing search continuity. Recently, Perplexity faced both a potential $500 million valuation boost and legal challenges from the New York Times over content usage.

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5. Siemens Expands AI-Powered Industrial Copilot with Microsoft to Boost Automation Efficiency

Siemens and Microsoft have enhanced the Siemens Industrial Copilot with Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service, enabling it to handle complex manufacturing tasks and streamline engineering processes. Now used by over 100 companies, including thyssenkrupp, the AI-powered tool helps tackle labor shortages and improve productivity. Thyssenkrupp plans a global rollout in 2025 to enhance automation, including advanced battery quality assurance. The Copilot, accessible via Siemens Xcelerator, reduces manual engineering tasks, making operations faster and more efficient.

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6. Blackwire Labs Unveils AI-Blockchain Platform to Enhance Cybersecurity Responses

Blackwire Labs has launched a platform combining generative AI with blockchain, empowering cybersecurity teams with validated recommendations to improve threat response. By hosting best practices vetted by industry experts on a blockchain-backed platform, Blackwire AI ensures compliance and trust in AI-driven insights. CEO Josh Ray highlights its role in democratizing cybersecurity by easing expertise demands and providing AI-augmented support, as the industry increasingly adopts AI to handle sophisticated cyber threats.

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Stay tuned for more updates, and have a fantastic day!

Best,

Zephyr