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March 28, 2024
Episode 17: Microsoft's New Acquisition, GPT-5's Summer Debut, and NVIDIA's Game-Changer Blackwell

Microsoft's New Acquisition, GPT-5's Summer Debut, and NVIDIA's Game-Changer Blackwell

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About the Episode

About the Episode: In this action-packed episode we discuss the implications of Apple and Google's potential AI partnership for on-device capabilities, Microsoft's strategic acquisition of Inflection AI to bolster their AI offerings, the upcoming release of GPT-5 and its potential impact, Elon Musk's decision to open-source Grok, and NVIDIA's powerful new Blackwell GPU. 

Apple & Google's AI Partnership

* Apple licensing Google's Gemini models for iPhones
* Implications for privacy and on-device AI capabilities
* Potential impact on consumer AI experiences

Microsoft's Strategic Acquisition of Inflection AI

* Microsoft hires Inflection AI founder Mustafa Suleiman and team
* Strengthening Microsoft's AI capabilities beyond OpenAI partnership
* Integrating Inflection AI's technology into Microsoft's AI ecosystem

GPT-5 & OpenAI's Upcoming Releases

* Leaks suggest GPT-5 arriving this summer with significant improvements
* Sam Altman teases GPT-5's capabilities and future OpenAI releases
* Implications for AI-powered products and services

Open Source Developments: Grok & Beyond

* Elon Musk's xAI releases Grok as open source
* Importance of open source models in democratizing AI
* Potential impact on competition and innovation in the AI space

NVIDIA's AI Infrastructure Breakthroughs

* NVIDIA announces Blackwell GPU series for AI workloads
* Project GRoot: AI platform for robotics and humanoid machines
* The critical role of AI hardware in enabling generative AI advancements

AI Assistants Expanding to New Platforms

* Meta introduces AI assistant for WhatsApp
* Potential applications for enhanced user experiences and productivity
* The growing prevalence of AI assistants across various platforms and industries

Connect With Our Co-Hosts:
Ardis Kadiu

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/
https://twitter.com/ardis

 Dr. JC Bonilla

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/
https://twitter.com/jbonillx

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include The EduData Podcast and Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook. 

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com

 Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:
Exciting news — Ardis will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. 

Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $99! This early bird pricing lasts until March 31. 

Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

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Dr. JeanCarlo (J.C.) Bonilla serves as the Global Chief Analytics Officer at VaynerMedia and hosts GenerationAI.

Ardis Kadiu is the Founder and CEO of Element451 and hosts GenerationAI.

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