【AI Daily Report】2024-12-17

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Temu is the most-downloaded app on the U.S. App Store in 2024

Main points: - Temu is the most downloaded free app in the U.S. - Instagram Threads and TikTok follow at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively. - ChatGPT ranks 4th, surpassing Google's Search app in downloads. Supporting details: - Apple releases annual lists of top apps and games, showcasing consumer downloads. - Meta's apps, including Instagram and WhatsApp, have dropped in rankings. - The top 20 list includes various social media, entertainment, and utility apps. Technical specifics: - The rankings are based on App Store data, with the full lists available on the App Store's Today page.

Published: 2024-12-16 16:13:36 UTC

Skims co-founder Jens Grede addresses those IPO rumors

Skims co-founder Jens Grede has confirmed that plans for an initial public offering (IPO) are currently on hold. Despite previous reports of a potential IPO, Grede stated that the company never made a decision to go public and is enjoying its current journey with supportive long-term investors. He noted that while the company may consider an IPO in the future to offer optionality to institutional investors, it is not a current priority.

Published: 2024-12-16 16:13:36 UTC

Tesla offers free Supercharging for Model S with a catch

Published: 2024-12-16 19:14:42 UTC

YouTube creators can now allow third-party companies to train AI models on their content

Published: 2024-12-16 19:14:43 UTC

TuSimple drama heats up ahead of pivotal shareholder meeting

Main points: - TuSimple co-founder Xiaodi Hou is pushing for a change in the company's board of directors. - Hou has sued TuSimple for control of his voting rights and demands the company liquidate and return cash to shareholders. - He plans to launch a written consent process to remove current board directors, allowing shareholders to try again even if they are re-elected. Supporting details: - TuSimple is shifting focus to AI animation and gaming, using US funds, which Hou and other shareholders oppose. - Hou estimates liquidation could return $1.93 per share to stockholders, based on TuSimple's $450 million in remaining US cash.

Published: 2024-12-16 22:15:33 UTC

TechCrunch Space: Sayonara

Main points: - Expect significant progress in space tech in 2025, including SpaceX's Starship and NASA changes under Jared Isaacman. - Notable events include Rocket Lab's Neutron debut and potential sale of Boeing's space business. - Venture financing is expected to recover, with potential regulatory loosening under Elon Musk's proposals. - Blue Origin's New Glenn launch may still occur in 2024, pending regulatory approvals. - Fleet Space Technologies closed a $100 million Series D for mineral prospecting from space.

Published: 2024-12-16 22:15:33 UTC

OpenAI brings its AI-powered web search tool to more ChatGPT users

Main points: - ChatGPT Search, an AI-powered web search, is now available to all ChatGPT users. - It provides summarized answers, rich content, and links to sources. - New features include a "Search the web" icon, improved mobile experience, and Advanced Voice Mode integration. Supporting details: - Powered by GPT-4o model, ChatGPT Search offers sports scores, news, and stock quotes. - OpenAI has refined the feature based on partner feedback, addressing concerns about traffic cannibalization.

Published: 2024-12-17 01:16:23 UTC

Instagram now lets you schedule DMs

Main points: - Instagram has rolled out a feature to schedule direct messages globally. - The feature is useful for creators, brands, and users to send messages at optimal times or across different time zones. Supporting details: - Schedule DMs by typing a message, holding the send button, and selecting a date/time. - Messages can be scheduled up to 29 days in advance. - Instagram has been adding new DM capabilities, including location sharing and customizable names.

Published: 2024-12-17 01:16:23 UTC

网易手游《逆水寒》与百度文心大模型合作推出AI大模型竞技场

主打手游《逆水寒》与百度文心大模型合作，推出全球首个游戏内AI大模型竞技场。玩家可与AI角色实时互动，体验更加沉浸和自由的游戏。AI大模型赋予NPC真实和鲜活的特质，能够实时生成回答，与玩家进行即时互动交流。玩家可自由输入问题，与AI NPC畅聊，体验高自由度的互动。文心人设大模型的优化能力支持了《逆水寒》的开放世界观。

Published: 2024-12-17 02:16:50 UTC

OpenAI宣布ChatGPT搜索升级支持地图、高级语音等功能

OpenAI 更新了 ChatGPT 平台，引入实时搜索和高级语音交互模式。新功能包括： - 深度优化的搜索算法，提供快速获取实时信息 - 支持视频内容直接播放和源链接一键直达 - 高级语音模式，支持多轮搜索对话和10种语音风格 - 移动端优化，提升搜索效率40%以上 - 新增地图集成功能，支持路线规划和地点探索。这些更新提升了 ChatGPT 的功能性和用户体验，巩固了其在人工智能搜索领域的领先地位。

Published: 2024-12-17 02:16:50 UTC

Waymo robotaxis are coming to Tokyo in 2025

Main points: - Waymo to test autonomous vehicles in Tokyo, Japan in 2025, its first public road test outside the US. - The test is part of Waymo's "road trips" development program, which involves testing in various cities with unique challenges. Supporting details: - Waymo will partner with GO and Nihon Kotsu, with Nihon Kotsu managing vehicle servicing and initial manual operation. - The test will help Waymo navigate left-hand driving and dense urban environments in Tokyo.

Published: 2024-12-17 03:16:53 UTC

Cohere is quietly working with Palantir to deploy its AI models

Main points: - Cohere, a $5.5 billion AI startup, partners with Palantir to sell AI to enterprise customers. - Cohere's models are used by unnamed Palantir customers, with deployments including Arabic language support. - Palantir customers access Cohere's AI via "compute modules" within Foundry, a platform geared towards commercial customers. Supporting details: - Cohere's partnership with Palantir was revealed in a video from Palantir's DevCon1 conference. - Cohere has stayed quiet about the deal, declining to comment on potential military or intelligence-related use cases.

Published: 2024-12-17 03:16:53 UTC

软银宣布将在美国投资1000亿美元，聚焦人工智能项目

软银宣布将在未来四年内对美国投资1000亿美元，主要集中在人工智能领域。特朗普称此投资是对美国未来的信心示范，将创造更多就业机会。软银CEO孙正义表示，此投资是2016年承诺的两倍，显示对特朗普当选的支持。

Published: 2024-12-17 05:17:22 UTC

欧盟委员会呼吁对英伟达收购 Run.ai 进行深入调查

主要点： - 欧盟民间组织呼吁调查英伟达收购Run.ai，担心其巩固市场主导地位。 - 英伟达在全球GPU市场份额高达88%，利用CUDA限制竞争。 - Run.ai的资源优化服务可能提升英伟达GPU性能，降低AI开发成本。 - 欧盟委员会将在12月20日前作出决定。

Published: 2024-12-17 05:17:22 UTC

Mark Zuckerberg says Threads now has 100M daily active users

Main points: - Threads has 100M+ daily active users and 300M monthly active users. - Daily active user figures were revealed for the first time by Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Supporting details: - Threads saw a 25M increase in monthly active users since November. - The platform has 1M daily sign-ups, with features like custom feeds and starter packs.

Published: 2024-12-17 06:17:25 UTC

智谱再获4.12亿美元融资，本土化策略或成突围关键

主要点： - 中国AI初创公司智谱完成最新一轮融资，去年获得阿里巴巴和腾讯投资。 - 公司商业收入今年增长了一倍以上，估值约30亿美元。支持细节： - 智谱获得沙特阿美风险投资部门的4亿美元融资。 - 企业将在2025年加大对AI的投资，重点在于微调模型和构建推理模型。技术细节： - AI开发已成为资本密集型的竞争，公司如Meta和微软大量投资英伟达硬件。

AI 数据中心构成监管挑战，危及气候目标

主要内容：数据中心的环境影响日益严重，研究报告呼吁改进政策，设定可再生能源和能效目标。支持细节：报告提出12项措施，强调政府、行业和研究机构合作，推动数据中心可持续发展。技术细节：数据中心的冷却系统消耗大量水，设定能效目标可以减少环境影响。

Agave, the startup behind Find the Cat, finds $18M

Main points: - Agave Games, a Turkish startup, raised $18 million in Series A funding for its casual mobile game "Find the Cat". - The game has crossed 10 million downloads and $10 million in revenue on Android alone. - The funding will be used to build out the team and develop future titles, with at least two more games planned for the next year. Supporting details: - Agave Games has now raised $25.5 million and has a post-money valuation of around $100 million. - The company uses AI in the creative process to generate initial pictures, which are then polished by humans. - Investors include Felix Capital, Balderton Capital, and E2VC, with Balderton's partner Rob Moffat believing Agave has the potential to be a $100 million revenue company.

Alphabet-backed Indian lender files for $171M IPO

Main points: - Aye Finance, an Indian lender, seeks to raise $171 million in its IPO. - Proceeds will expand loan portfolio and strengthen capital base. Supporting details: - The lender targets small- and medium-sized businesses, using proprietary technology to assess credit-worthiness. - Aye Finance is valued at $400 million, with $588 million in assets under management. - The IPO filing comes amidst a record year for Indian IPOs, addressing India's substantial credit gaps.

Slip Robotics snags $28M for its bots that can load a truck in five minutes

Main points: - Slip Robotics developed a robot that loads truck trailers in 5 minutes, reducing idle time for drivers. - The robot, called SlipBot, is a floor-like platform that can hold 10 palettes and 12,000 pounds. - SlipBots navigate routes from warehouses to truck trailers and can handle uneven ground. Supporting details: - Slip Robotics launched its commercial service in 2023, with hundreds of SlipBots used in over 25 sites. - Customers include John Deere, GE Appliances, and Nissan, paying a subscription license fee for use. - The company raised $28 million in Series B funding, totaling $45 million to date, to hire employees and enhance products.

SoundCloud introduces a cheaper plan for artists

**Main points:** - SoundCloud introduces a new, cheaper paid plan called "Artist" for $39/year. - The plan includes 3 hours of uploads, track amplification, distribution, and monetization with some limits. - Artists earn 100% royalties from SoundCloud plays and keep earnings from other platforms. **Supporting details:** - The plan allows two tracks per month for distribution and monetization, and three track replacements. - A $99/year "Artist Pro" plan offers higher limits and additional features like unlimited uploads and AI mastering credits.