Shrouded in Mystery: What Really Happened with OpenAI’s Converge 2 Program?

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Here's your curated dose of the most significant events in the AI ecosystem this week:

1. Google's GameNGen: AI Powers Real-Time Doom Gameplay with Innovative Tech.

2. OpenAI to unveil next-gen AI model ‘Strawberry’ with enhanced logical reasoning.

3. What Really Happened with OpenAI’s Converge 2 Program?

Google Research has unveiled GameNGen, an impressive AI project that creates its own version of Doom using a neural network and Stable Diffusion. This new game engine can generate levels in real-time, making the gameplay feel surprisingly authentic. You can shoot, dodge, and navigate through dynamically built levels, all while the game keeps track of your ammo and damage like the original.

GameNGen’s big achievement is maintaining visual consistency between frames, a common challenge with Stable Diffusion. By training the AI on extensive gameplay data and using a clever technique to ensure frames stay cohesive, Google has managed to create a more stable and visually coherent game experience.

Though it's not perfect—some enemies turn into blurry blobs, and the levels can be inconsistent—GameNGen offers a fascinating glimpse into the future of AI in gaming. Keep an eye on this space; AI-driven game engines might soon be a reality!

OpenAI is on the brink of launching a new AI model named "Strawberry," and here’s how it could be a big deal. Expected this fall, Strawberry promises to handle tough math and reasoning tasks way better than current models like GPT-4. The exciting part? It might solve problems it’s never seen before, making it a significant upgrade.

But there’s more—Strawberry, once called Q*, stirred some internal drama at OpenAI last year. Concerns about its potential risks even led to CEO Sam Altman’s temporary exit before his return. Why the worry? This model could be a step toward AI that thinks and learns like a human which is both exciting and a bit daunting.

Stay tuned—Strawberry could be here soon!

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Let's talk about a bit of a mystery in the AI world. Remember last year when OpenAI opened applications for its Converge 2 accelerator program? Well, after that, things got super quiet—no updates, no announcements, nothing. It left everyone, from tech enthusiasts to applicants, wondering if the program even happened.

Turns out, it did! But here’s the kicker: OpenAI hasn’t shared much about it. Some startups did get funding, but the details are still hush-hush, possibly due to strict non-disclosure agreements. It’s pretty unusual for such a big name in tech to keep things so under wraps, and it’s got everyone curious.

So, what’s the deal with Converge 2? We might not know all the details, but it’s certainly keeping the AI world on its toes!

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