December 2024: Top AI news you need to know! :)
This month, the world of Artificial Intelligence delivered groundbreaking advancements, essential debates, and transformative tools.
Key Highlights of the Month
OpenAI Unveils GPT-5
The much-anticipated GPT-5 is here, delivering greater efficiency and personalization. With a focus on productivity and enterprise applications, OpenAI continues to push the boundaries of AI adoption.
@michxlai says on X: “OpenAI releases Sora Long awaited OpenAI's video generation mode is now available for ChatGPT Plus and Pro users. The new Sora Turbo version allows users to generate 20s-long videos up to 1080p.”Meta Unveils Llama 3.3 70B
Meta's new Llama 3.3 delivers performance comparable to the much larger Llama 3.1 405B at a significantly lower cost. It outperforms competitors like Google’s Gemini 1.5 Pro and OpenAI’s GPT-4o on multiple industry benchmarks, making it a strong contender in enterprise AI solutions.
Meta's Llama 3.3 70B offers performance on par with the larger Llama 3.1 405B, but at significantly lower computational costs. It excels in key benchmarks like MMLU and HumanEval, showcasing its efficiency in reasoning and text-based tasks.
With support for up to 128,000 tokens and multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Hindi, Llama 3.3 70B positions itself as a versatile and accessible solution for developers and enterprises.
Reddit Answers
Reddit has introduced an AI-powered feature that provides concise summaries of discussions from public, safe-for-work subreddits. This tool is designed to deliver relevant information directly on the platform, reducing users' reliance on external search engines like Google.
Currently in beta, Reddit Answers allows users to input questions and receive curated summaries of pertinent conversations, complete with links to related communities and posts. This enhancement aims to streamline information retrieval, making it more efficient for users to find answers within Reddit's extensive content.
Initially, Reddit Answers is available to a select group of users in the U.S., with plans for broader accessibility in the future. This initiative is part of Reddit's strategy to enhance user engagement and compete with AI-driven platforms like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Perplexity.
By leveraging its vast repository of user-generated content, Reddit aims to offer a more integrated and efficient search experience, keeping users within the platform and providing them with the information they seek without the need to navigate away.
AI Trends to Watch in 2025
As we move into 2025, here are the most exciting trends that will shape the AI landscape:
Multimodal AI: Seamlessly integrating text, visuals, and sound into unified experiences.
The term "Multimodal AI" refers to AI systems that can process and combine multiple types of data, like text, images, video, and audio to perform tasks more efficiently.
Examples of multimodal AI include:
Google's Gemini Ultra: Processes text, images, and sound seamlessly.
OpenAI's GPT-4o: Combines text, voice, and vision capabilities.
According to MultimodalAI, three key trends are reshaping the AI industry:
Specialized Foundation Models: AI models designed for specific tasks are becoming the norm.
Complex Tooling Layers: New tools simplify AI deployment and integration.
Shift to Application-Layer Platforms: The focus is moving from building AI from scratch to using pre-built, ready-to-deploy solutions.
The Big Shift: By 2025, the industry will see a split between:
⚙️ Horizontal Platforms addressing general-use cases.
📈 Vertical Platforms tailored for specific industries like finance, insurance, and healthcare.
This signals a move toward fully-developed, specialized AI solutions, making it easier for businesses to adopt AI without building from the ground up.
AI Tools to Explore
MidJourney v6
Create stunning, hyper-realistic images with unprecedented flexibility. Perfect for designers, creators, and storytellers.
MidJourney V6 is pushing creative boundaries by replicating iconic animation styles with impressive accuracy and ease.
Examples include:
The Simpsons
Finding Nemo
Demon Slayer
Toy Story
By using specific prompts like --ar 16:9 and --style raw, creators can generate scenes resembling popular animations in seconds, making this version a game-changer for artists and content creators.
Runway
Simplify video editing with AI-powered features; ideal for marketers and content creators looking to level up their visuals.Perplexity AI
Revolutionize how you search. Structured, clear, and fast answers powered by advanced AI technology.
Final Thought
As we close out 2024, it’s clear that AI is no longer just a tool, it’s a driving force shaping industries, creativity, and everyday life. From OpenAI’s GPT-5 and Sora to Meta’s Llama 3.3 and Reddit’s Answers, the rapid advancements are opening doors we couldn’t have imagined just a year ago. For creators, businesses, and innovators, the opportunities are endless, if we’re ready to adapt and explore.
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