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January 21, 2025
The world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is developing rapidly. New models, applications, and debates about regulation shape the landscape. This article offers a compact overview of the most important developments, from advancements in the field of machine thinking to new AI-powered tools for image editing and language learning.
The Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has introduced two new models for machine reasoning: DeepSeek-R1 and DeepSeek-R1-Zero. Particularly impressive: In benchmark tests, they achieve performance comparable to OpenAI's o1 model. DeepSeek-R1-Zero was trained exclusively with Reinforcement Learning, meaning without human feedback, but rather through a reward system. DeepSeek-R1, on the other hand, combines Reinforcement Learning with classic fine-tuning, which tailors the responses better to human expectations. Additionally, DeepSeek has released six smaller open-source models trained with data generated by DeepSeek-R1, some of which achieve the performance of OpenAI's o1-mini.
Krea AI has introduced a new feature in its AI image editor that can convert images into simple 3D objects. These 3D models can be positioned and rotated within a scene, after which a new image can be generated with a text prompt. The tool thus enables intuitive and creative image editing with AI support.
Character AI has released two new games for its AI chatbots: "Speakeasy" and "War of Words". In Speakeasy, the user has to get a chatbot to say a specific word without using forbidden words. War of Words is a verbal duel where an AI determines the winner. Both games are currently only available for paying subscribers.
Duolingo has now made its video call feature with the AI character "Lilli" available for Android users with a "Duolingo Max" or "Duolingo Super" subscription. The feature allows users to speak with Lilli and thus improve their language skills. Duolingo also promises improvements to Lilli's reactions and emotions, as well as new features such as conversation summaries.
Meta is developing a new mobile video editing app called "Edits", which is initially planned for iOS and later for Android. The app specifically targets the needs of social media videos and offers features such as AI animations, greenscreen, automatic subtitle generation, and sound enhancement. "Edits" could be a reaction to the possible ban of ByteDance apps (including CapCut) in the USA.
A recent survey shows that more and more US teenagers are using ChatGPT for schoolwork. The proportion of users has doubled within a year. However, acceptance varies depending on the use case: While the use for research finds more approval, the use for math problems or essays is less common.
Donald Trump revoked numerous decrees of his predecessor Joe Biden on his first day in office, including the decree on security measures surrounding Artificial Intelligence. This decree stipulated, among other things, that AI companies invest more in testing their systems for potential dangers and that AI-generated content be labeled. The revocation raises questions about the future regulation of AI in the USA.
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