This Week in AI: OpenAI's $300B Valuation, New Models, & Alibaba Beats Deepseek!

📰 AI News & Updates

Stay informed with the latest advancements and trends in artificial intelligence. This section covers major developments, groundbreaking research, and noteworthy events that are shaping the AI landscape. From new technologies to regulatory changes, we've got you covered with the most relevant updates.

• OpenAI in talks for massive $40 billion funding round at $300 billion valuation OpenAI might snag a massive $40B investment, rocketing its value to a staggering $300B! The AI giant is eyeing a major cash infusion.

• OpenAI launches new reasoning model o3-mini for free ChatGPT and API OpenAI just dropped o3-mini, a free, faster reasoning model, boosting free ChatGPT & API, especially in STEM fields like science and coding.

• Allen AI claims its new Tülu 3 405B open source model rivals top performers like Deepseek V3 Allen AI just dropped Tülu 3 405B, an open-source model they say rivals Deepseek V3 and GPT-4o, thanks to a novel training method.

• OpenAI updates ChatGPT with new feature and new GPT-4o model ChatGPT just got smarter! OpenAI updated it with a new GPT-4o model (knowledge thru June '24) and a memory feature that recalls past chats for better, personalized responses.

• Alibaba's new AI model outperforms DeepSeek-V3 Alibaba's new AI, Qwen2.5-Max, powered by a massive 20 trillion token dataset, has surpassed DeepSeek-V3, setting a new benchmark in language model performance.

• New Mistral Small 3 does more with less under Apache license Mistral AI's new Small 3 model, with only 24B parameters, rivals larger models & is now under the open Apache 2.0 license, empowering more users.

• SoftBank plans billion-dollar investment in OpenAI, Microsoft hosts Deepseek SoftBank eyes a massive $25B OpenAI stake, rivaling Microsoft's investment, while Microsoft hosts AI startup Deepseek.

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✨ Tool Spotlight: GitGab!

GitGab is an AI-powered tool that connects your GitHub repositories to ChatGPT and Claude. It helps developers implement features, find bugs, write documentation, and optimize code by leveraging context from multiple repositories. It offers a free trial and an $8/month unlimited subscription.

🔨 Featured AI Tools of the Week

Discover the latest and greatest in AI tools! Each week, we spotlight a selection of innovative tools that can help streamline your workflows, enhance productivity, or spark creativity. Whether you're a developer, a business leader, or just an AI enthusiast, you'll find something valuable here.

• Pocket Factory: AI-driven predictive maintenance solution for bottling plants.

• AI for SEO: Automate your SEO process with AI-driven tools to improve rankings and drive traffic to your website.

• XJoy.ai: AI photo editing tools with features including clothing removal, face swapping, and AI-generated poses. NSFW content.

• PollyTalks: Learn a language quickly by practicing speaking with AI, available in 36 different languages.

• Boon: No code AI chatbots to engage visitors and capture leads for your business.

• Nookly: Quickly create personalized learning stories with AI for children's social-emotional growth.

• Growfol: All-in-one tool for LinkedIn creators to generate and schedule content effortlessly with AI.

• Empaithy: AI for Mental Wellness: Your AI companion for mental wellbeing, offering personalized journaling and meaningful insights.

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💼  Remote AI Jobs & Opportunities

Looking for your next career move in the AI sector? This section highlights the most exciting remote job openings and career opportunities in the field of artificial intelligence. From tech giants to promising startups, explore positions that match your skills and interests.

Engineering

• Full Stack Developer @ ThroughPut: AI-powered supply chain decision intelligence platform for de-bottlenecking industrial operations and improving inventory availability.

• Senior Data Analytics Engineer @ Paddle: Paddle is an all-in-one payment solution for SaaS businesses handling payments, taxes, and subscriptions.

Sales

• Partnerships Manager @ Siena AI: AI-powered customer service platform for commerce, offering empathetic, efficient, and personalized support across multiple channels.

• Enterprise Account Executive @ SchoolAI: SchoolAI uses AI to personalize learning for every student, save teachers time, and improve student outcomes. It's free for teachers and offers paid plans for schools and districts.

Operations

• Senior Partner Alliance Manager, GSIs @ Clipdrop: AI-powered image editing tools for background removal, upscaling, and generative tasks. Offers free and pro plans.

• COO - Upcoming role in March @ Shufti Pro: AI-powered identity verification platform offering KYC, KYB, AML screening, and more, with global coverage and high accuracy.

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