Matthias Bastian
Matthias is the co-founder and publisher of THE DECODER, exploring how AI is fundamentally changing the relationship between humans and computers.
Read full article about: Microsoft's "next-gen AI PCs" could rival Apple Silicon in performance and battery life
Microsoft is planning "next-generation AI PCs" that will feature a neural processing unit (NPU), according to Windows Central. The devices will be available in Intel and Arm versions, the latter powered by a custom version of Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X-series chips. Codenamed "CADMUS," the PCs are designed for the upcoming version of Windows, Hudson Valley, due in 2024, and will "utilize many of the upcoming next-gen AI experiences Microsoft is building into the 2024 release of Windows." Microsoft claims that these PCs will be competitive with Apple Silicon in terms of battery life, performance, and security. The next Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, expected to ship next year, will be among the first CADMUS PCs to be released.
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Source: Windows Central
Read full article about: Baidu's ChatGPT competitor Ernie-Bot reaches 100 million users
Baidu's AI chatbot Ernie Bot has reached more than 100 million users since its launch in August, according to Baidu CTO Wang Haifeng. In the first three months after its launch, the bot reached 70 million users. Baidu CEO Robin Li emphasized the potential of Ernie Bot to increase Baidu's market share in its core businesses such as search engine, cloud and smart cars. Baidu released version 4.0 of the chatbot at the end of October, which Li said would be on par with GPT-4. According to Reuters, Ernie scored 79.02 points on the SuperCLUE benchmark, putting it at the top of Chinese chatbots, but ten points behind ChatGPT. ChatGPT is also clearly ahead in terms of user numbers, with 150 to 200 million (!) monthly users.
Read full article about: Half of parents think school is ready for AI, but only 16% know what it's all about
A survey conducted by Echelon Insights on behalf of the National Parents Union sheds light on parents' views on the role of AI in K-12 education. The survey found that 49% of parents believe their children's schools are prepared to use AI tools, and 53% believe their schools are preparing students for a future where AI could impact jobs and the global economy. The survey also found that 56% of parents see a positive impact from using AI-powered online tutoring programs for their child. However, only 36% of parents believe AI tools would have a positive impact on essay writing, and only 16% of parents said they have a detailed understanding of how AI works and how it is used. The survey was conducted online from October 3-6 among 1,515 parents of public school students.
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Source: National Parents Union
