Matthias Bastian

Matthias is the co-founder and publisher of THE DECODER, exploring how AI is fundamentally changing the relationship between humans and computers.

Matthias Bastian

Nov 22, 2023

Microsoft's Orca 2 can beat LLMs 5-10 times its size thanks to a unique training method

Wide, hand-drawn style illustration of two whimsical, non-specific cartoon orcas swimming in a vibrant blue ocean. They should be distinct from any known western characters, featuring unique designs. The orcas are waving cheerfully at the camera, with exaggerated, playful expressions. Around them, bubbles are floating up, each containing a different letter from the alphabet. The ocean should look inviting and lively, emphasizing a sense of joy and imagination in the scene.

Matthias Bastian

Nov 22, 2023

Sam Altman and Greg Brockman return to OpenAI after a one-day Microsoft detour

After an enormous waste of capital, time and trust, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman return to OpenAI. The Board of Directors is renewed.

Matthias Bastian

Nov 21, 2023

Anthropic releases its latest LLM Claude 2.1 as OpenAI self-destructs

Matthias Bastian

Nov 21, 2023

Baidu's Chinese ChatGPT "Ernie Bot" reaches 70 million users in three months

The Chinese search and Internet company Baidu presents the latest version of its chatbot Ernie, which is supposed to deliver significantly better results than before. It also gets support for plugins.

Matthias Bastian

Nov 21, 2023

"AI Ready" initiative: Amazon aims to train two million people in AI for free by 2025

Matthias Bastian

Nov 21, 2023

OpenAI board spoke with Anthropic about possible merger

Matthias Bastian

Nov 21, 2023

Update

OpenAI crumbles in just three days, leaving more than 700 employees wondering what went wrong

Sam Altman selfie

Matthias Bastian

Nov 20, 2023

Update

Sam Altman and Greg Brockman join Microsoft, Emmett Shear appointed CEO of OpenAI

The OpenAI drama takes another unexpected turn: Sam Altman is not returning as CEO, but is moving to Microsoft. His successor is former Twitch CEO Emmett Shear.

Matthias Bastian

Nov 19, 2023

France, Germany and Italy join forces to propose unified AI regulation in the EU

Widescreen photo of an advanced digital data stream, subtly integrating the flags of Germany, Italy, and France. The flags are blended into the stream of binary code and technological patterns. The German flag's colors are black, red, and gold; the Italian flag's green, white, and red; and the French flag's blue, white, and red. All are seamlessly merged together in a high-tech, clean aesthetic. The colors of the flags are muted to harmonize with the digital background, creating a sophisticated and unified digital environment.

Matthias Bastian

Nov 19, 2023

Open Empathic project aims to make AI more emotionally intelligent - and you can help

A widescreen, hand-drawn illustration in the style of 'The Verge', focusing on a machine showcasing emotional intelligence. The machine is designed with a humanoid face on a screen, displaying empathetic expressions. It interacts with human-like gestures, suggesting understanding and empathy. The environment includes subtle visual cues like gentle lighting and a calming color palette, enhancing the theme of emotional intelligence. The machine's design is sleek and modern, with an interface that appears to engage in a thoughtful, empathetic manner. The entire frame is filled with this scene, emphasizing the concept of emotional intelligence in technology.