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📦 Gemini's hype fades, Grok arrives on X, Betelgeuse's spectacle
Gemini's launch left us with mixed feelings. The initial excitement for Google’s groundbreaking AI model took a hit when users found out the demo was fake. On a brighter note, Grok is finally here for Premium Plus users in the US. What's the first thing you wanna ask this rebel chatbot? And by the way, if you're into stargazing, mark December 11 on your calendar because Betelgeuse is about to put on a show in the skies!
Sthefania
December 08, 2023
AI 🤖
It was fun while it lasted (6 min)
Google's Gemini has been the talk of the week, but now the excitement is turning into skepticism as users realize that one of its impressive demos was completely staged. What a turn of events!
The truth behind Q* (17 min)
Following OpenAI's whirlwind, media outlets reported on Q*, a potential breakthrough hinting at general reasoning abilities. The lingering question: is this the leap we've been anticipating?
Introducing: Zephyr 3B (3 min)
StabilityAI has announced StableLM Zephyr 3B, a compact yet powerful 3 billion-parameter language model purpose-built for chat applications, enhancing text generation and enabling rapid responses.
Say hello to Grok! (4 min)
Grok is finally landing on X today, starting with Premium Plus subscribers in the US. xAI's witty chatbot revolutionizes AI interaction through real-time data integration.
Science ⚗️
In search of a superconductor (4 min)
This year, we were shocked by the news of a room-temperature superconductor discovery. Though it was later debunked, researchers persist in the hunt for this revolutionary material.
Calling all stargazers (4 min)
We're in for a cosmic show. On December 11, asteroid Leona will pass in front of Betelgeuse, momentarily eclipsing this prominent star in the Orion constellation for about 10 seconds.
Working on it (2 min)
A glitch halted Hubble's operations on November 23. NASA is making progress in resolving the problem; currently, adjustments to a gyro are underway to bring the telescope back online.
Rocket science 🚀
On a secret mission (2 min)
The enigmatic X-37B is set for its seventh launch on Sunday evening. The U.S. Space Force is sending the space plane on another classified journey with the assistance of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy.
Electric cars 🚗
From fuel to electricity (2 min)
e-Revolt, a German startup, is challenging the status quo in the EV industry with its sustainable approach, aiming to convert a fuel-run car into a fully electric vehicle in just 24 hours.
The journey continues (2 min)
Tesla's next stop is Thailand. After recently entering the country's market, it has been reported that the automaker is in talks with the PM about a potential new factory.