Good Morning,

Google has just introduced Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental, a new AI model that pauses to "think" through complex problems, similar to OpenAI's o1 model.

TODAY IN MORNING AI

• Google Unveils Experimental AI with Enhanced 'Reasoning' Capabilities

• Anthropic released new best practices for building AI agents

• Meta teased upcoming advancements in Llama 4

• Perplexity acquired Carbon, a data connectivity startup

• AI fun fact

  and more…

Read Time: 4 Minutes 55 Seconds

AI HEADLINES
TOP AI STORIES

• OpenAI's Alec Radford, the lead author behind GPT and other key technologies, announced his departure to pursue independent research, following the recent exit of several senior research leaders from the company.

• Anthropic released new best practices for building AI agents, advocating for simple, composable patterns rather than complex frameworks, and sharing insights from real-world customer implementations across various industries.

• Meta teased upcoming advancements in Llama 4, including enhanced speech capabilities and advanced reasoning, along with plans for business-focused AI agents targeting customer support and commerce, set for release in 2025.

• Perplexity acquired Carbon, a data connectivity startup, to enable users to directly integrate apps like Notion and Google Docs with its AI search platform.

• Microsoft AI announced that Copilot Vision, its AI companion capable of seeing and interacting with your browser in real-time, is now rolling out to U.S. Copilot Pro users on Windows.

AI DEVELOPMENT
Google Unveils Experimental AI with Enhanced 'Reasoning' Capabilities

Google has just introduced Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental, a new AI model that pauses to "think" through complex problems, similar to OpenAI's o1 model. However, it is free to use and offers faster performance.

Key Details:

• The model displays its reasoning process as it solves problems, akin to reasoning models like OpenAI's o1.

• Built on Gemini 2.0 Flash, early users report noticeably faster performance compared to other reasoning models.

• To improve its reasoning, the model takes extra computation time, resulting in longer but potentially more accurate responses.

• Currently ranked #1 on the Chatbot Arena across all categories, it is available for free via AI Studio, the Gemini API, and Vertex AI.

Why It Matters:

The competition for superior AI reasoning is heating up, with Google entering the fray alongside OpenAI and others who are exploring innovative approaches beyond just scaling model size. While OpenAI continues to raise prices for its top-tier models, Google is taking the opposite route, offering its advanced AI at no cost.

TOOLBOX
SOME USEFUL AI TOOLS

• Kling AI v1.6 – An update to the popular AI video generator, featuring improved prompt adherence, professional modes, and more.

• Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking – Google DeepMind’s latest free-to-try reasoning model, designed to compete with ChatGPT o1.

• Backflip AI – Transforms text descriptions into 3D AI-generated designs.

• tldraw Computer – An infinite canvas for natural language computing.

• ModernBERT – A family of state-of-the-art encoder-only models with significant improvements over previous generations.

PROMPT OF THE DAY
Craft Targeted Ads with ChatGPT

PROMPT👇

Assist me in creating policies and procedures for managing intellectual property and copyright concerns.

By using this prompt, you will receive a comprehensive set of policies and procedures to effectively address IP and copyright matters.

AI DESIGNS

 pen and ink line drawing of sisyphus rolling large boulder uphill uphill 

AI FUN FACT
DID YOU KNOW?

AI has been used to create virtual dancers that can learn and replicate human dance moves! Researchers have trained machine learning models to analyze video footage of dancers and then generate new, original choreography. One notable example is an AI system developed by Sony that can generate dance moves in sync with music, allowing it to create unique routines for virtual avatars or even assist real-life dancers in brainstorming new choreography!

It’s a wrap!

Thank you for taking the time to read this. Your engagement and support mean the world to us. We hope you found this newsletter both informative and inspiring. Stay tuned for more exciting news and stories in our next edition.

P.S. Don't forget to share this newsletter with your friends & colleagues for real-time updates and exclusive content. We love hearing from you, so feel free to share your thoughts and feedback!