Perplexity MacOS App: Your New AI Search Buddy
Guess what? The Perplexity MacOS app is officially here! This isn’t just another search engine; it’s designed to give you deeper and more trustworthy information. Plus, if you want to unlock extra features, you can join Perplexity Pro with an in-app purchase. Right now, it’s rocking a 5-star rating!
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/perplexity-ask-anything/id6714467650
OmniParser: A Smart Way to Understand UIs
Microsoft has introduced OmniParser, which uses only visual info to understand user interfaces (UIs). It analyzes UI elements from screenshots, helping visual language models like GPT-4V interact better with UIs. This is a cool step towards improving user experiences!
https://microsoft.github.io/OmniParser
https://github.com/microsoft/OmniParser
Cerebras Inference: Super-Fast AI
Cerebras Inference is a game changer for AI applications. It runs huge models, like Llama3.1-70B, 16 times faster than traditional GPU solutions and 68 times quicker than hyperscale cloud systems. That’s incredibly fast!
https://cerebras.ai/blog/cerebras-inference-3x-faster
The Quantized Llama Model
Meta has rolled out a new version of its Llama language model. This version uses fewer bits to represent its parameters, which makes it smaller and less memory-hungry. There are also two new ways to make it perform even better.
https://ai.meta.com/blog/meta-llama-quantized-lightweight-models
https://www.llama.com/llama-downloads
ComfyUI-CogVideoXWrapper
If you’re looking to create more with ease, check out ComfyUI-CogVideoXWrapper. It’s a workflow tool designed for CogVideoX-Tora and is available on GitHub. You can join the development and make it even better!
https://github.com/kijai/ComfyUI-CogVideoXWrapper
Orion: The Next Big Thing
Orion, which is set to replace GPT-4, is expected to launch by the end of December. Training was finished in September, and it’s rumored to be 100 times more powerful than GPT-4. That’s a huge leap!
https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/24/24278999/openai-plans-orion-ai-model-release-december
Aya-Expanse: Multilingual Mastery
Aya-Expanse is a multilingual research model that combines data management and training. It supports 23 languages, making it a handy tool for communication around the globe.
https://huggingface.co/CohereForAI/aya-expanse-32b
Claude: Smarter Analytical Tools
Claude, an AI assistant from Anthropic, now comes with new tools for precise answers. You can even run JavaScript code and create interactive data visualizations!
https://claude.ai/login?returnTo=%2F%3F
Video Extend: Get Creative
KREA AI has introduced Video Extend, a feature that mixes real videos with AI-generated effects. This opens up new creative possibilities for video makers.
Nvidia RTX 5090 Rumors
There’s chatter about the Nvidia RTX 5090. It’s rumored to have a different memory layout compared to the RTX 4090, potentially featuring 48GB of VRAM. This could greatly enhance video generation AI performance.
ControlNet: Your Guide to Generative AI
Matcha Monaka has published a book titled Technology for Controlling Image and Video Generation AI: ControlNet Edition. It’s a technical guide for anyone interested in using image and video generation AI.
https://techbookfest.org/product/pb0MJnbm2uJLT863kgnsZy