Welcome to Get The Gist, where every weekday we share an easy-to-read summary of the latest and greatest developments in AI—news, innovations, and trends—all delivered in under 5 minutes! ⏱

In today’s edition:

• OpenAI Prepares to Launch o3 Mini AI Model

• Microsoft Adds AI-Powered Search to Copilot Plus PCs

• Runway Launches Frames, a Cinematic AI Image Generator

• Perplexity AI Submits Bid to Merge With TikTok US

• And more AI news….

Top Developments

OpenAI

OpenAI Prepares to Launch o3 Mini AI Model

The Gist: OpenAI, supported by Microsoft, is set to launch the o3 mini AI model in early 2025, promising advanced reasoning capabilities for tackling complex tasks in science, math, and coding.

Key Details:

• The o3 mini will be available as an API and through an updated ChatGPT version, following successful testing of the o3 series.

• Designed for enhanced reasoning, it builds on OpenAI’s o1 models, which focused on solving harder queries through extended processing.

• OpenAI is also training GPT-4b micro for protein re-engineering in collaboration with Retro Biosciences, targeting breakthroughs in longevity science.

• This launch highlights OpenAI’s push to stay ahead amid competition from Google and Apple in the evolving AI market.

Microsoft

Microsoft Adds AI-Powered Search to Copilot Plus PCs

The Gist: Microsoft has introduced an AI-powered Windows Search feature for Copilot Plus PCs, enhancing local file and settings searches with natural language understanding and on-device processing.

Key Details:

• The updated search uses semantic indexing to interpret phrases, allowing users to find files or settings with descriptive queries like "bridge at sunset" or "Europe trip budget."

• Runs entirely on-device using the Neural Processing Unit (NPU) in Copilot Plus PCs, with future support planned for cloud storage integration like OneDrive.

• Initially available to Windows Insiders on Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered devices, the feature will expand to Intel and AMD Copilot Plus PCs.

• Additional updates for Copilot Plus PCs include a "Refine" AI writing tool, new keyboard shortcuts, and system performance improvements.

Runway

Runway Launches Frames, a Cinematic AI Image Generator

The Gist: Runway has released Frames, its latest AI image generator, praised for its cinematic visuals and precision. Frames is designed for creative professionals seeking stylistic control and consistency.

Key Details:

• Frames supports advanced textures, natural lighting, and complex compositions, offering precise stylistic tools for artists, filmmakers, and designers.

• Includes 19 preset visual styles like Vivid, Nordic Minimal, and Anime, with options for further customization.

• Integrates with Runway’s image-to-video models for seamless project transitions.

• Prioritizes safety with content moderation, AI provenance watermarks, and efforts to reduce bias.

Quick Gist

Google unveiled its Titans architecture, an evolution of the Transformer model that introduces neural long-term memory and surprise-based learning, aiming to enhance AI's human-like cognition and performance across various tasks (Read More).

Google DeepMind unveiled 'Mind Evolution,' a new technique that enhances inference time compute by generating and refining trip planning solutions through a language model, achieving significantly higher success rates compared to traditional methods (Read More).

OpenAI launched a new custom instructions feature for ChatGPT, allowing users to personalize the chatbot's responses and behavior through an updated interface (Read More).

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is set to brief U.S. officials on advanced AI agents, potentially including "Ph.D.-level super-agents," that can perform complex tasks autonomously, with a new agent named "Operator" expected to launch soon (Read More).

Apple's macOS Sequoia will be available on iPad, expanding its accessibility to a wider audience (Read More).

Meta is expanding its Llama portfolio by introducing smaller, task-specific AI models designed for edge computing to compete in the growing AI market (Read More).

OpenAI is set to launch its new reasoning AI model, o3 mini, in the coming weeks, following user feedback and alongside a new API for ChatGPT (Read More).

Perplexity AI has submitted a bid to merge with TikTok US to create a new entity in response to impending US restrictions on TikTok (Read More).

THAT’S IT FOR TODAY!