145 | Reasoning models competition intensifies, When will we achieve AGI? Grok access not through X, Microsoft Co-pilot Custom GPTs are back! and many more AI news for the week ending on November 30th 2024

Is AI truly slowing down, or are we witnessing its next evolution?

For business leaders, the debate around scaling laws, reasoning models, and AGI isn't just academic—it's a matter of future-proofing your business strategy. Are the days of GPU-heavy training behind us, or are we on the cusp of a revolution in AI thinking?

In this week's News episode of Leveraging AI, Isar Meitis breaks down the buzz surrounding "thinking models," test-time compute, and the escalating rivalry among AI powerhouses like OpenAI, Google, and Alibaba. From the rise of reasoning models to the implications for enterprise AI adoption, you'll gain actionable insights to position your organization ahead of the curve.

In this session, you’ll discover:

• Why the latest "thinking models" may redefine how AI solves problems.
• The truth behind claims of diminishing returns in scaling laws.
• How companies like Alibaba and startups like Fireworks AI are disrupting OpenAI's dominance.
• The business implications of AI's test-time compute innovations.
• What C-Suite leaders must do to adapt as enterprises outpace smaller firms in AI adoption.
• Understand the nuanced debate on AGI timelines and what it means for your business.
• How reasoning models are reshaping AI without relying on massive GPUs.

Let’s keep exploring, implementing, and leading in AI together. See you next week!

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