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PLUS: Gemini reclaims top spot on LLM leaderboard
Rowan Cheung
November 22, 2024
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Welcome, AI enthusiasts.
The OpenAI vs. Google battle just escalated from AI models to total web dominance, with the AI giant plotting a browser move that could reshape how we access the web.
As the rivals trade blows across leaderboards and product launches, could this be the boldest move yet to dethrone Google's grip on the internet? Let’s get into it…
In today’s AI rundown:
OpenAI takes aim at Chrome with browser plans
Black Forest Labs launches AI image editing suite
Transform any text into audiobooks
Gemini reclaims top spot on LLM leaderboard
5 new AI tools & 5 new AI jobs
More AI & tech news
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LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
OPENAI
Image source: OpenAI / Google
The Rundown: OpenAI is reportedly considering developing a web browser that would integrate with ChatGPT and search features on partner websites, positioning the AI leader to compete directly with Google Chrome's browser and search market dominance.
The details:
OpenAI has attracted key Chrome browser talent to the project, including founding team member Ben Goodger.
OpenAI has been building partnerships with major publishers and platforms to own AI data training, which could also ensure content access and integration.
A search product called NLWeb is also being developed, allowing users to interact conversationally with partner websites like Condé Nast and Redfin.
Discussions with Samsung could also see OpenAI's tech integrated into the phone maker's devices, challenging Google's existing AI partnership.
OpenAI recently launched ChatGPT Search, directly integrating real-time information and web capabilities into the assistant.
Why it matters: OpenAI continues to take direct shots at its rival, with everything from product release dates to tech roadmaps seemingly calculated to disrupt Google’s business models. OpenAI’s integration into partner websites would provide a cohesive experience and help cement ChatGPT as the new gateway to the web.
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BLACK FOREST LABS
Image source: Black Forest Labs
The Rundown: BlackForestLabs just unveiled FLUX.1 Tools, four new AI image manipulation features that allow for seamless and precise editing and control of AI-generated images using the company’s FLUX models.
The details:
Fill enables state-of-the-art image inpainting, editing, and expansion capabilities surpassing Ideogram and open alternatives on benchmarks.
Depth preserves image structure through depth maps while allowing complete style transformation, outperforming Midjourney’s retexture.
Canny provides edge-based control for image editing, while Redux allows users to mix and recreate images using text prompts.
Each tool has two versions: open-access [Dev] that beat current paid solutions and [Pro] versions that set new heights across benchmarks.
Why it matters: Just as Photoshop transformed digital art decades ago, releases like FLUX.1 Tools could completely reshape creative workflows — but this time without the steep learning curve or price tag. With FLUX’s integration with xAI’s Grok, millions may soon have access to these easy-to-use, professional-grade image tools.
AI TRAINING
The Rundown: Reader by ElevenLabs lets you turn written content into high-quality audiobooks using AI voices that match your specific needs and preferences.
Step-by-step:
Download the Reader app and create an account.
Visit the Voices section and use filters (language, age, gender) to find your perfect voice.
Import your content through text, link, file, or scan.
Customize playback with speed controls and track progress.
Pro tip: Preview voices with a short text sample before converting your entire document to find the perfect match.
PRESENTED BY SECTION
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Image source: LM Arena AI
The Rundown: Google's latest Gemini experimental model (1121) just reclaimed the top spot in the LM Arena AI performance leaderboard, marking the third change between OpenAI and Google in just the past week.
The details:
Google's new Gemini-exp-1121 shows major gains across key metrics, taking first place in coding, math, creative writing, and hard prompts categories.
The rapid-fire releases began with Google's 1114 version taking the lead on Nov. 14th, followed by the ‘anonymous-chatbot’ (updated GPT-4o) days later.
Gemini's newest iteration improves by 20 points over its predecessor, solidifying its position in vision tasks while improving reasoning capabilities.
OpenAI’s update prioritized creative writing and file-use capabilities, though new analysis shows a speed boost in certain benchmarks.
Why it matters: Speaking of OpenAI and Google trading blows, the rivalry also carries over into the LLM leaderboards. OpenAI has previously maintained the top spots through constant updates, but Google seems to have upped the shipping pace as well. Iron sharpens iron, both on the battlefield and in the LM Arena.
NEW TOOLS & JOBS
❤️ Loveable - Full stack AI engineer to go from idea to app in seconds
🛠️ HumanLayer - An API and SDK that enables tool-calling AI agents to contact humans for help, feedback, and approvals
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⚡️ Boltic - AI-powered workflow and automation for enterprise operations
🖥️ The Rundown - Full Stack Developer
💼 OpenAI - Strategic Finance Senior Analyst
☁️ Dataiku - Site Reliability Engineer, Cloud
📈 Glean - Commercial Sales Manager
🤝 Mistral AI - User Care Expert
QUICK HITS
YouTube launched Dream Screen, an experimental AI tool enabling creators to generate custom video and image backgrounds for Shorts through text prompts.
Apple is reportedly developing a next-gen, AI-powered Siri to enable natural conversations and complex task handling, with plans to announce the overhaul in 2025 and roll it out to consumers in spring 2026.
Anthropic integrated Google Docs functionality into Claude's web interface, enabling Pro, Teams, and Enterprise users to incorporate their documents into conversations and projects seamlessly.
Samsung revealed Gauss2, its next-gen multimodal AI model featuring three versions — Compact, Balanced, and Supreme — with enhanced language processing capabilities and faster response times.
OpenAI engineers reportedly accidentally erased evidence collected by news organizations in their training data lawsuit against the AI giant, compromising over 150 hours of legal discovery work.
Salesforce unveiled Agentforce Testing Center, a new platform that enables enterprises to evaluate AI agents before deployment through synthetic interactions, sandbox environments, and comprehensive monitoring tools.
THAT’S A WRAP
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