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OpenAI revealed a new five-level scale to measure progress towards Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), with Level 2 "Reasoners" already within reach. This milestone hints at a future where AI might solve complex problems independently, much like a PhD. Let’s unpack...

Today’s Summary:

• OpenAI nears Level-2 AI

• “COPIED” AI Act would make removing watermarks illegal

• Amazon's Rufus AI shopping assistant

• Gemini 1.5 Pro powers robot navigation

• Marc Andreessen funds AI agent

• Flash Attention 3 boosts Nvidia H100

• Copilot analyzes handwritten notes

• 2 new tools

TOP STORY

OpenAI reveals roadmap to AGI, Level 2 is Near

The Summary: OpenAI has defined a five-level scale to measure progress towards Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The company believes it's nearing the second level, called "Reasoners."

This scale ranges from current chatbots to AI capable of running entire organizations, offering a glimpse into OpenAI's vision for the future of AI.

Key details:

• Five levels of AI:

  • Level 1. Chatbots: Today’s chatbots, like ChatGPT

  • Level 2. Reasoners: Solve basic problems like a PhD

  • Level 3. Agents: Take action on user’s behalf

  • Level 4. Innovators: Create new innovations

  • Level 5. Organizations: Perform the work of entire organizations

• OpenAI shared this new classification with employees and plans to present it to investors

• OpenAI believes to be close to level 2 "Reasoners"

Why it matters: This scale provides a clear framework for tracking AI advancements. It helps set expectations and benchmarks for the industry. As OpenAI advances through these levels, we may see rapid changes in AI capabilities. This could impact jobs, education, and daily life. The scale also raises questions about AI safety and ethics as we approach more advanced levels.

Source: Bloomberg

AI LAW

The AI-focused COPIED Act would make removing digital watermarks illegal

The Summary: A group of senators introduced the COPIED Act to combat unauthorized use of content by AI models. The bill aims to create standards for content authentication and detection of AI-generated material.

It would make removing digital watermarks illegal and allow content owners to sue companies for unauthorized use. The act is part of a broader push to regulate AI technology.

Key details:

• NIST to create standards for content origin proof and synthetic content detection

• AI tools must allow users to attach origin information

• Prohibits use of protected content to train AI models

• Content owners can sue for unauthorized use or tampering with authentication markers

Why it matters: The COPIED Act addresses growing concerns about AI's impact on creative industries. By providing legal protections for content creators, the bill could reshape how AI models are trained and how copyrighted material is managed.

Read the full text of the COPIED Act

AMAZON

Amazon Rolls Out AI Shopping Assistant Rufus to US customers

The Summary: Amazon has rolled out Rufus, its AI-powered shopping assistant, to all US customers in the Amazon Shopping app. Rufus answers questions about products, compares options, and offers recommendations based on Amazon's catalog and web data.

The AI chatbot aims to help customers make informed decisions and streamline their shopping experience.

Key details:

• Rufus is available in the US Amazon Shopping app

• Has answered tens of millions of questions during beta testing

• Can answer product questions, compare options, and provide recommendations

• Powered by an internal LLM specialized for shopping

Why it matters: Amazon’s launch of Rufus marks a major step in AI-assisted e-commerce. As one of the world's largest retailers integrates AI into its core shopping experience, it could set new standards for online retail. This move may push other e-commerce platforms to develop similar AIs, potentially changing how consumers interact with online stores and make purchasing decisions.

Source: Amazon

QUICK NEWS

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TOOLS

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• SuperGPT - Use ChatGPT on Google Sheets

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