OpenAI’s New "Super-Model" Is Here, Plus 5 Tools To Supercharge Productivity

Welcome to another edition of AI Horizons, where we bring you the latest AI news and trends, tailored for business leaders, AI engineers, researchers, developers, entrepreneurs, and creators.

Here's what we're covering today:

• OpenAI’s o1-preview (a.k.a “Strawberry”) release and what it means for the future of AI

• Mistral’s Pixtral 12B multimodal model

• Tools to supercharge your productivity

• Our brand-new AI Transformation Starter Guide

• GraphRAG: Combining Retrieval Augmented Generation and Query-Focused Summarization

Let’s dive in! 👇

FEATURED INSIGHT 💡

OpenAI’s o1-preview: A New Era in Reasoning Models

OpenAI’s latest release, o1-preview (a.k.a. “Strawberry”), is poised to reshape how AI handles complex reasoning tasks.

Unlike previous LLMs that rely on vast amounts of data and pattern recognition, o1 takes a step further by breaking down problems, experimenting with different solutions, and learning from its mistakes.

Key Highlights:

• Advanced Problem-Solving: o1 can tackle new challenges in science, coding, and math, scoring 83% on International Mathematics Olympiad tasks, compared to GPT-4o’s 13%.

• Real-Time Feedback: It simulates a step-by-step thought process, refining its responses as it goes, much like a PhD student.

• Applications: From coding video games to solving complex science queries, o1 offers new opportunities for developers and researchers.

• User Access: GPT Plus and Teams users can access two versions: o1-preview (50 messages/week) and o1-mini (50 messages/day). Non-subscribers will have access soon.

Early feedback shows o1 is excelling at complex coding tasks and difficult problems.

OpenAI has also emphasized the importance of learning how to prompt it effectively, advising users to simplify their input and allow the model to “think” for itself.

Why It Matters: This breakthrough paves the way for more robust, reasoning-focused AI applications, particularly in scientific and technical fields.

AI innovation is once again accelerating, and o1 could significantly impact how AI is used across industries.

ON THE HORIZON 🌅

Mistral’s Pixtral 12B: A New Player in the Multimodal Space

French AI startup Mistral has made waves with the release of Pixtral 12B, a powerful multimodal model capable of processing both text and images. With just over a year in the AI space, Mistral is already positioning itself as Europe’s answer to OpenAI.

Key Features:

• 12 Billion Parameters: Pixtral 12B is a robust model built on Mistral's Nemo 12B text foundation, enhanced with a 400M parameter vision adapter.

• Multimodal Capabilities: It can answer questions about images and text, making it versatile for a range of applications.

• Open-Source Access: Available under an Apache 2.0 license on GitHub and Hugging Face, with unrestricted use and fine-tuning options.

• Developer Access: The model weights are available on the Hugging Face Hub, and developers can easily run Pixtral 12B through the mistral_common Python package, which now supports both text and image inputs. To install the package, simply run:

pip install --upgrade mistral_common

Why It Matters: As the AI race heats up, Pixtral 12B’s open-source availability opens new possibilities for developers, especially those working on visual and text-based AI projects.

LEARN EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AI! 📘

Our AI Starter Guide is Out!

We're thrilled to announce the release of our latest book, The AI Transformation Starter Guide, and readers are loving it!

This comprehensive guide is designed to help you dive deeper into the world of AI, covering everything from fundamental concepts to practical applications and detailed prompts to get you started.

Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your AI skills, this guide is your go-to resource. Available now on Amazon in both Kindle eBook and paperback formats.

Why it matters: AI won’t replace you or your job, but someone using AI will! Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to elevate your AI journey and stay competitive.

Hurry though, we're temporarily offering it at a special discount, so get your copy today before prices go up and start transforming your skills and business!

FOR THE TECHNICALLY INCLINED 🛠️

GraphRAG: Combining RAG and Query-Focused Summarization

GraphRAG is an exciting new method combining Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and Query-Focused Summarization (QFS).

By integrating these two approaches, GraphRAG offers a powerful solution for complex queries over large text datasets.

Why It’s Important: This hybrid model can be useful for businesses or researchers managing vast amounts of data and needing precise, thematic insights from it.

For those interested in building it themselves, check out the step-by-step guide using LlamaIndex: Build GraphRAG.

AI TOOLS TO SUPERCHARGE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY 🚀

Discover these AI-powered tools to optimize your workflow:

• Quist: An AI-powered research assistant that delivers personalized reports, streamlining your workflow and freeing up time for innovation and strategic thinking.

• AI Blaze: Quickly create and apply AI prompt templates on any webpage to write, edit, and improve text.

• Saleshood: Organize sales pipelines with generative AI, empowering teams to focus on selling.

• DocDecoder: AI-generated summaries of legal policies for quicker understanding.

• Neolocus: AI-driven interior design tool to help you craft your dream space.

READER QUESTIONS 💬

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That's all for now!

We'll catch you in the next one.

Cheers,

The AI Horizons Team

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