Code Llama is Here 🤖

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As was speculated and much-awaited, Meta released Code Llama potentially addressing the gap in coding that other state-of-the-art LLMs have not been able to bridge. On another hand, a company is stepping up to combat gun violence head-on using AI with real-time firearm detection via security cameras – and they're backed by some seriously impressive funding and contracts. That's not all! OpenAI is teaming up with Scale to provide the ultimate fine-tuning experience, bringing together the best of data and cutting-edge AI models. And last but not least, the race is on with Modular's quest to simplify the AI world and let developers shine.

This issue covers:

• Latest Developments 🌍

• Tools of the Trade ⚒️

• Hot Takes 🔥

• AI Meme of the Day 🤡

Read time: 3 mins

Latest Developments 🌍

Code Llama by Meta AI 🧑‍💻

Meta AI just introduced Code Llama, a sophisticated opensource large language model designed specifically for coding tasks. Built on the robust Llama 2 architecture, it comes in three variations to serve different coding needs, including a Python-specialized model. Free for both research & commercial use, it has demonstrated superior performance in benchmark tests compared to publicly available stat-of-the-art.

ZeroEyes High-Tech Answer to a High-Stake Problem 🔫

In a world desperate for solutions to gun violence, ZeroEyes is catching everyone's attention. This AI-driven startup just secured $23 million to amplify its mission: spotting firearms in real-time via security cameras. With a staggering 300% growth and contracts from the U.S. Department of Defense, ZeroEyes is scaling fast. Their AI alerts law enforcement in seconds, blending high tech with human analysis.

OpenAI Partners with Scale AI for Smooth Fine-tuning Experience 🤝

OpenAI and Scale are teaming up to supercharge how companies use AI. Want to customize your AI just how you like it? With their new fine-tuning capabilities, you can do just that—safely and securely. Scale's expertise in data and AI complements OpenAI's cutting-edge models, giving you the best of both worlds. Plus, your data stays yours, period.

Race to make Alternative GPU a Reality 🏃‍♂️

In just a year, Modular, co-founded by ex-Googlers Chris Lattner and Tim Davis, has raised $100 million. Modular is all about simplifying the messy world of AI, with tools that make AI models run faster and a new programming language called Mojo. Their goal? To let developers focus on innovation, not on wrestling with complicated tech.

Tools of the Trade ⚒️

• Jambot by Figma: Create visual mindmaps, take a multi-threaded approach to brainstorming, and generate ideas with teammates and ChatGPT in the same canvas.

• FaceFusion: Opensource face swapper/enhancer for any video, all locally on your MacBook.

• Zentask: Create articles, visuals, and marketing content, with customizable settings and task organization.

• SafeCoder: Enterprise AI code assistant enabling self-hosted, secure, and customized development with proprietary Code LLMs.

• Kaleido: AI product manager for dev teams that collects user feedback, understands the pain points, generates task specifications.

Hot Takes 🔥

• If you believe open source models are far behind the current leading LLMs you are about to be VERY surprised ~ Yam Peleg

• The biggest misconception about the cloud is that it's cheap. ~ Alex Xu

Meme of the Day 🤡

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