Baidu has released two new AI models, ERNIE 4.5 and ERNIE X1, claiming they outperform competitors like DeepSeek and OpenAI on various benchmarks while offering significantly lower pricing. Carl Franzen, writing for VentureBeat, reports that ERNIE 4.5 is a multimodal language model while X1 focuses on reasoning capabilities. The models are notably cheaper than competitors, … Read more
Alibaba’s Qwen Team has introduced QwQ-32B, a new open-source language model that matches the performance of much larger models like DeepSeek-R1 despite having significantly fewer parameters. The 32-billion-parameter model, released under the Apache 2.0 license, leverages reinforcement learning (RL) to enhance reasoning capabilities for complex problem-solving tasks. Key features and capabilities QwQ-32B demonstrates impressive performance … Read more
In a comprehensive analysis for Bloomberg, Azeem Azhar explores how artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing our economic model by making expertise abundant and affordable. Azhar, who writes the Exponential View newsletter, argues that AI is the next major step in the historical progression of lowering intelligence costs, following innovations like the printing press and the … Read more
IBM has released its Granite 3.2 large language model family featuring a new approach called conditional reasoning. According to Sean Michael Kerner of VentureBeat, this update embeds reasoning capabilities directly into core models rather than creating separate reasoning models. The system allows users to activate reasoning only when needed, improving efficiency for complex tasks. Granite … Read more
Microsoft is now providing unlimited access to Voice and Think Deeper features for all Copilot users at no cost. The Copilot Team announced these advanced capabilities as part of their effort to build “the ultimate AI companion.” Voice allows for extended voice conversations with the AI, while Think Deeper, powered by OpenAI’s o1 model, handles … Read more
Recent developments in AI reasoning capabilities reveal a complex picture of artificial intelligence that excels at certain complex tasks while failing at seemingly simple problems, according to an analysis by Sigal Samuel published in Vox. The article examines claims by leading AI companies about their models’ ability to perform genuine reasoning. OpenAI and other companies … Read more
Anthropic has introduced Claude 3.7 Sonnet, positioning it as the first hybrid AI reasoning model that combines quick responses with extended thinking capabilities. The model allows users to choose between immediate answers and more thorough analysis, with API users having precise control over the model’s thinking time up to 128,000 tokens. Key Features and Capabilities … Read more
XAI, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, has launched its latest AI model Grok 3, marking a significant development in the competitive AI landscape. The new model family was unveiled during a livestreamed presentation, with Musk claiming it represents a major advancement over its predecessor, Grok 2. Technical Infrastructure and Capabilities The model’s development relied on … Read more
Nous Research has released DeepHermes-3, a new AI language model that allows users to switch between detailed reasoning and quick responses. As reported by Carl Franzen for VentureBeat, this 8-billion parameter model builds on Meta’s Llama technology. Users can activate a special reasoning mode that makes the AI show its thought process before providing answers. … Read more
Anthropic is preparing to launch a new AI model that combines language processing with reasoning abilities. According to an article by Matthias Bastian citing The Information, the model features variable resource allocation through a slider control. Users can adjust computing power for specific tasks, with the lowest setting operating as a standard language model. Early … Read more