Military training in the metaverse...

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OPENAI CONSIDERS PRODUCING THEIR OWN AI CHIPS 💾

AI “chips” < AI french fries 🍟

What’s up? OpenAI, one of the most well-funded and advanced companies in the AI industry, is delving into the possibility of producing its own AI chips.

Why? CEO Sam Altman has underlined the acquisition of more AI chips as a top priority for OpenAI. Presently, like many of its peers, OpenAI relies on GPU-based hardware for developing groundbreaking models such as ChatGPT and DALL-E 3. While GPUs have excelled in performing parallel computations vital for training advanced AI, their demand has outstripped supply, leading to critical shortages in the space. In order for OpenAI to maintain their innovative dominance, this proposed internal chip solution might be necessary.

WALMART TO INTRODUCE NEW AI TOOLS 🤖

Q: Why don't cats like online shopping?

A: They prefer a cat-alog. 😹

What’s up? Since the launch of their generative AI tool, “My Assistant” for employees in August, Walmart is now developing ways to utilize AI to enhance the shopping experience for customers.

What are the new features? Three exciting features are set to release in the coming weeks:

1. AI shopping assistant: This feature can provide answers to specific queries, offer personalized product recommendations, and share in-depth information about products. For instance, it can suggest Halloween costume ideas or recommend a suitable cellphone for a parent’s child.

2. AI-powered search capabilities: By understanding context and generating relevant product suggestions based on a single query, this feature aims to save customers valuable time. Imagine planning a unicorn-themed birthday party and receiving a comprehensive list of related products in one go.

3. Interior design tool: This feature, enriched by augmented reality (AR) technology, allows users to upload room photos and receive AI-driven design advice. The AI can even place items in the room for users to assess, taking budget constraints into account.

MILITARY TRAINING IN THE “METAVERSE” 🛩️

Will invisible airplanes ever be a thing? … I just can’t see them taking off. 🛫

What’s up? The U.S. military is exploring the creation of a military “metaverse”, a virtual space where soldiers can use AI and augmented reality (AR) to interact and train.

What will this look like? Former U.S. Air Force pilot Dan Robinson runs a company called Red 6 which builds AR training tech for pilots. He said, "Think of it as a massive multiplayer video game played over multiple days. That now allows us to do some campaign-level training, exercising national command authority from tactical operators on the ground or in the air all the way up through the government. That's what we're thinking about in terms of the metaverse.” He described it as "a persistent, continuous, synchronous environment in which we can go train."

Why the metaverse? Not only is this metaverse a way to more safely train in a variety of situations, but the financial benefits are also substantial. According to Department of Defense data gathered by RAND Corp, the cost to train fighter pilots ranges from $6 million to over $10 million. Further, the Air Force spends over $33,000/hr to operate a F-22 flight, $28,000 for an F-35, and $8,000 for an F-16. The military metaverse can save both time and money while significantly enhancing training effectiveness and versatility.

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