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  2. ✨ Google DeepMind Unveils 2B Parameter Gemma 2 Model

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Google DeepMind Unveils 2B Parameter Gemma 2 Model

Google DeepMind has released the new 2 billion (2B) parameter version of its Gemma 2 AI model, expanding its family of lightweight, text-to-text models designed for developers and researchers. The Gemma series, initially launched in February and built on Google Gemini technology, now includes models of various sizes, with the 2B model offering impressive performance in a compact form.

Key Points

  • This model, launched alongside larger 9B and 27B versions, learns from its bigger counterparts and delivers superior results. It outperforms all GPT-3.5 models on the LMSYS Chatbot Arena leaderboard.

  • Gemma 2 2B can operate on various hardware, including laptops and edge devices, and runs efficiently on NVIDIA T4’s free tier.

  • DeepMind introduced ShieldGemma, for moderating harmful content, and Gemma Scope, which enhances transparency by unpacking the model's inner workings with sparse autoencoders.

  • Developers and researchers can access Gemma 2 2B on platforms like Kaggle, Hugging Face, and Vertex AI Model Garden, while ShieldGemma and Gemma Scope are also available for use.

The launch of the 2B parameter Gemma 2 model, along with ShieldGemma and Gemma Scope, highlights DeepMind's commitment to advancing AI technology with enhanced performance, accessibility, and transparency.

Taco Bell to Expand AI Drive-Thru Technology to Hundreds of Locations

Taco Bell plans to extend its use of artificial intelligence voice technology to hundreds of U.S. locations by year’s end, potentially replacing human employees with AI at the drive-thru. This expansion follows Taco Bell’s successful trial at 100 locations, which has reportedly improved order accuracy and reduced wait times. Despite this progress, Taco Bell's move contrasts with McDonald’s recent decision to suspend its AI drive-thru technology after customer complaints about order inaccuracies. Yum! Brands' Chief Innovation Officer, Lawrence Kim, expressed confidence that Taco Bell's AI system, refined over two years of testing, will enhance service without replacing human jobs.

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  • Meta’s Strong Earnings Boost Stock: Meta’s shares jumped 5% in after-hours trading on Wednesday following a strong earnings report that exceeded analysts' expectations, driven by the company’s significant investments in AI tools. The company reported $39.07 billion in revenue and $5.16 earnings per share, surpassing predictions, while capital expenditures came in lower than anticipated.

  • Video Game Performers Protest Over AI Protections: Hollywood's video game performers are staging a picket at Warner Bros. Studios Today, protesting against gaming companies' failure to safeguard voice actors and motion capture workers from unregulated AI use. This action follows a vote to strike after protracted negotiations over AI protections failed to secure a new agreement.

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