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📦 Altman is back, Anthropic's innovation, ChatGPT's upgrade alert

Phew! What a rollercoaster these past few days. But, hey, we're finally taking a break as Sam Altman returns to his position as OpenAI's CEO. Amidst all the buzz, there's a new version of Anthropic's powerful chatbot, Claude, and it's not shy about facing the competition. Oh, and for ChatGPT users, here's a little treat: free voice chat! (Just on mobile though.)

AI 🤖

Everything is now back to normal after five days filled with uncertainty. Sam Altman has been reinstated as OpenAI's CEO, following reforms that also include a new board.

Microsoft has recently extended access to the powerful capabilities of Copilot to Windows 10 users, enabling them to streamline work, ask queries, and more.

Claude 2.1 is the result of Anthropic's extended partnership with Google. It leverages advanced Tensor Processing Units for an extraordinary 200K-token context window, defying competition.

Despite the turmoil, there is good news for ChatGPT users! OpenAI is now offering "voice chat" for free on mobile. Get ready to experience another level of interaction with the chatbot.

Stability AI has introduced Stable Video Diffusion, a new tool that allows creatives to bring their art to life through animation from a single image, surpassing leading models in the field.

Startups 📈

Amid OpenAI's whirlwind, companies like Salesforce, Qualcomm, and Nvidia are investing in open source AI startups, diversifying generative AI strategies, and minimizing dependence on a single service.

Science ⚗️

A groundbreaking University of Texas study reveals that brainless bacteria like E. coli may have "memory" tied to iron levels, offering valuable insights into combating bacterial infections.

Rocket science 🚀

Artemis 2 could experience a small delay. NASA has stated that they're focused on resolving a heat shield issue with the Orion spacecraft, a key piece of the upcoming crewed mission.

NASA remains committed to continuous human presence in Low Earth Orbit, planning a shift from the ISS to commercial stations. However, a short-term gap is possible, and the agency accepts it.

Electric cars 🚗

Hyundai is synonymous with the future. The automaker is pushing its commitment to the development of customizable EVs with a new Innovation Center in Singapore, managed by robots and AI.