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In today’s edition:

• OpenAI o1 Pro API Now Available for Developers

• NVIDIA Launches Llama Nemotron AI Models

• WhatsApp Users in UK & EU Can Now Chat with Meta AI

• Meta Plans to Launch Llama 4 Later This Year

• And more AI news….

Top Developments

OpenAI

OpenAI o1 Pro API Now Available for Developers

The Gist: OpenAI has released the o1 Pro API, a more powerful version of its o1 model, designed for better accuracy in complex tasks like math, science, and coding. However, it comes with a hefty price tag, making it a premium option for developers.

Key Details:

• o1 Pro mode offers enhanced reasoning and accuracy over previous OpenAI models.

• Supports vision, function calling, and structured outputs, plus the new Responses and Batch APIs.

• Features a 200,000-token context window and a 100,000-token max output limit.

• Costs $150 per million input tokens and $600 per million output tokens, with discounts for batch processing.

Nvidia

NVIDIA Launches Llama Nemotron AI Models

The Gist: NVIDIA has introduced the Llama Nemotron reasoning model family, designed to power AI agents that can tackle complex decision-making and automate business tasks. Major companies are already integrating these models to enhance productivity.

Key Details:

• Built on Llama models with enhanced reasoning, math, and coding skills.

• Post-training boosts accuracy by 20% and makes inference 5x faster than competitors.

• Available in Nano, Super, and Ultra versions for different deployment needs.

• Companies like Microsoft, SAP, and Deloitte are using it for enterprise AI solutions.

Meta

WhatsApp Users in UK & EU Can Now Chat with Meta AI

The Gist: Meta AI has started rolling out in WhatsApp for UK users, allowing them to ask questions and get AI-powered responses directly in their chats. This expands Meta’s push to make its AI assistant widely available.

Key Details:

• Users can activate Meta AI by typing "@MetaAI" in chats and groups.

• Works similarly to ChatGPT, answering general questions and providing recommendations.

• Meta AI is powered by the company’s Llama models and aims to be the world’s most-used AI assistant.

• The rollout is gradual, with full availability expected in the coming weeks.

Quick Gist

Meta plans to launch Llama 4 later this year with enhanced reasoning and autonomous AI agent capabilities, part of its $65 billion AI investment. (Read More)

Google is moving the Gmail account switcher back to its original position on Android, improving usability and consistency with other Google apps. (Read More)

Microsoft introduced Phone Connection in the Windows Copilot app, enabling users to control Android devices from their PC for texting, timers, and more. (Read More)

Disney, in collaboration with Nvidia and Google DeepMind, is developing an open-source physics engine, Newton, to enhance realism in entertainment robots. (Read More)

OpenAI faces a second GDPR complaint from an Austrian advocacy group after ChatGPT falsely accused a Norwegian man of murder, raising concerns over AI hallucinations. (Read More)

THAT’S IT FOR TODAY!