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Google is reportedly developing a ‘computer-using agent’ AI system

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Escaping AI POC purgatory: Techniques for enterprise AI engineers

Many companies struggle to move generative AI from experimentation to production.

Join us Oct. 29 at 9am PT. Sam Julien, Writer's Director of Developer Relations, will share practical strategies to overcome enterprise AI engineering challenges using a full-stack approach.

Topics include:

  • Managing project scope

  • Improving accuracy with domain-specific models & graph-based RAG

  • Navigating AI application development

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Good morning! In today’s newsletter, we delve into Google's next big AI project, an important appointment at OpenAI, and new developments in AI leadership from the White House. You'll also find out how enterprises can overcome AI project roadblocks and learn about Malaysia’s plans to expand its AI footprint. Plus, we’ve got updates on the latest AI tools, venture capital insights, and more. Dive in for a snapshot of how AI is shaping industries and economies around the world.

Sliced just for you:

  • 🤖 Google is reportedly developing a ‘computer-using agent’ AI system

  • 🏛️ Dr. Ronnie Chatterji named OpenAI’s first Chief Economist

  • 🇺🇸 White House issues National Security Memorandum on Advancing AI Leadership

  • 🔗 Escaping AI POC purgatory with graph-based RAG

  • 🇲🇾 Malaysian PM to inaugurate National AI Office in December

Google is reportedly working on a new AI system, codenamed Project Jarvis, designed to autonomously handle tasks within a web browser. This "computer-using agent" would assist users by performing actions such as gathering research, making purchases, or booking flights. The system is being developed to work specifically with Chrome and will rely on a future version of Google’s Gemini AI model. Project Jarvis will automate various web-based tasks by interpreting screenshots and interacting with web elements, providing an advanced level of automation for daily activities.

OpenAI has appointed Dr. Ronnie Chatterji as its first Chief Economist, a role designed to explore the economic impacts of AI on global growth and job creation. Dr. Chatterji, a professor at Duke University and former White House CHIPS coordinator, will lead research efforts aimed at understanding how AI can drive productivity, innovation, and long-term prosperity. His work will help inform policymakers, businesses, and communities on how to harness AI's potential while addressing challenges related to labor markets and economic transformation.

On October 24, 2024, President Biden issued a national security memorandum aimed at advancing the U.S. leadership in AI, highlighting its critical role in national security. The memorandum focuses on three key objectives: ensuring global leadership in safe and trustworthy AI development, integrating AI into national security frameworks, and promoting international AI governance. It emphasizes the need for ethical AI use while safeguarding civil rights, privacy, and transparency. Additionally, it calls for collaboration with the private sector and academia, investments in AI infrastructure, and global partnerships to develop AI standards and mitigate misuse risks, including cyber and biosecurity threats.

Many enterprises struggle to scale AI projects beyond the POC stage, often due to LLMs lacking the specialized knowledge required for business applications. Writer's graph-based Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) offers a solution by combining the generative power of LLMs with precise data retrieval from enterprise sources. This approach addresses common AI project pitfalls like hallucination and low accuracy, providing a scalable, flexible system for real-world applications. By integrating targeted data retrieval with deep learning, graph-based RAG helps enterprises move beyond POC, improving decision-making, reducing costs, and driving impactful AI deployments across sectors such as healthcare, sales, and investor relations.

Malaysia's Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, is set to inaugurate the National AI Office (NAIO) on December 12 in Kuala Lumpur. This office, according to Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo, will focus on four key areas: digital investment, innovation, policy, and governance in the AI sector. The NAIO will assist the government in structuring policies to promote AI advancements while addressing associated risks and governance needs, including the potential for new laws. This initiative aims to prepare Malaysia for growth in AI, leveraging digital investment and innovation.

🛠️ AI tools updates

Writer has introduced Palmyra X 004, a new LLM that enables AI to take actions in external systems such as software, databases, and other applications. This powerful model includes features like automatic data integration, tool calling for executing workflows, and code generation. With a 128k context window and support for multilingual inputs, Palmyra X 004 is designed to enhance enterprise workflows by automating tasks such as data retrieval, product development, and claim processing. The model has also ranked highly on benchmarks for its tool-calling capabilities, making it a leader in enterprise AI solutions.

Writer has integrated its AI capabilities with Slack, enabling users to leverage powerful generative AI within their daily workflows. This integration allows teams to create custom AI apps tailored to their business needs without requiring coding, bringing advanced capabilities like automated content creation, data analysis, and decision-making directly into Slack. Using Writer's graph-based Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) technology, teams can access company data and insights, streamlining workflows in areas such as sales enablement, customer support, and marketing. This collaboration empowers teams to boost productivity and innovation across the enterprise.

Napkin, an AI-powered tool, is revolutionizing content creation by converting text into visuals with minimal effort. Users can simply input text, and the tool generates relevant visual options such as diagrams or flowcharts, which can then be customized with icons, connectors, and color schemes. This feature set is designed to enhance presentations, social media, blog posts, and documentation, making complex ideas easier to grasp. Napkin aims to democratize visual communication, emphasizing its efficiency in capturing attention and increasing engagement. Currently in beta, it offers a free plan for users to explore its capabilities.

💵 Venture Capital updates

London-based Genie AI has raised €16 million in Series A funding, led by GV (Google Ventures) and joined by Khosla Ventures, to enhance its AI-driven legal drafting capabilities. Genie AI offers personalized, comprehensive legal document generation across global jurisdictions, reducing the time to create 50+ page agreements from weeks to minutes. The platform has already been adopted by over 100,000 companies, including major law firms and corporations, and has garnered high accuracy ratings from legal professionals. With this funding, Genie aims to further reduce legal friction and improve economic efficiency globally.

Venture capital megadeals are experiencing a boom in 2024, but surprisingly, AI is not the leading category. According to Crunchbase, biotech and healthcare startups have outpaced AI in terms of large funding rounds, with 87 megadeals compared to AI's 26. Notable deals in biotech include Xaira Therapeutics, which raised $1 billion, and Superluminal Medicines with $120 million. Despite AI's prominence, sectors like biotech, health tech, and cybersecurity are attracting significant investment, showcasing a diverse interest in innovation beyond AI.

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