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Chinese Startup DeepSeek Launches Advanced Language Model
- DeepSeek has released a new artificial intelligence model called DeepSeek-V3, built using a specialized architecture that incorporates 671 billion parameters.
- The company completed the training process in just two months, with an estimated cost of $5.57 million.
- The model demonstrates particular strength in mathematical problem-solving and Chinese language processing capabilities.
- For businesses working in international markets, this technology could enhance translation services and cross-cultural communication, particularly useful for companies expanding into Asian markets.
OpenAI Announces Major Corporate Structure Changes
- OpenAI is planning to restructure by converting its for-profit division into a Delaware-based public benefit corporation.
- The reorganization follows a substantial funding round that valued the company at $157 billion, with $6.6 billion in new investment.
- Under the new structure, the original nonprofit organization will receive shares in the new entity and focus on charitable work in healthcare, education, and scientific research.
- This restructuring could benefit businesses partnering with OpenAI by providing clearer governance and accountability frameworks while maintaining the company’s commitment to responsible artificial intelligence development.
Stanford Research Creates More Natural Digital Avatar Movements
- Stanford researchers have developed an artificial intelligence system that generates natural gestures for digital avatars using audio and text inputs.
- The technology was trained using 1,000 hours of audiobook content combined with 60 hours of motion capture data.
- The system uses an innovative pre-training approach that requires less training data while maintaining high-quality gesture generation.
- This technology could enhance virtual presentations and remote meetings for business professionals, making digital communications more engaging and natural for client interactions and team collaborations.
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AI Jobs
👨💻 Meta – Software Engineering Manager – FAIR – Lead engineering teams in Meta’s fundamental AI research division.
📢 Shield AI – Product Marketing Manager Consultant – Drive marketing strategy for AI-powered defense technology solutions.
🚗 Waymo – Senior Program Manager, Commercial Operations – Lead operational programs for autonomous vehicle deployment.
🔬 Scale AI – SEAL Research Scientist, Scalable Oversight – Develop novel approaches to AI safety and oversight at Scale AI.
💻 Metropolis – Principal Software Engineer – Lead technical architecture and development of AI-powered urban mobility solutions.
