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Salesforce launches Einstein GPT, TikTok ships paywalled content, Meta's LLaMA model leaks online

Good morning! Meta's LLaMA model has leaked online, and is now able to be torrented by anyone on 4chan. It's a huge screw up for Meta, considering how much investment has gone into building the LLM. What a convenient way for new competitors to solve the cold start problem...

Highlight of the day

Salesforce launches a generative AI, Einstein GPT, across its suite of products. Leveraging Open AI's models, Einstein GPT uses Salesforce data to generate personalized sales emails and support responses, while Slack is also getting AI-powered 'draft reply' functionality. Everything is now a front-end for Open AI...

Features & products hot off the press

Big tech

  • Meta tests adding Messenger back into the Facebook app 

  • Reddit announces a TikTok style video feed, with a separate text feed

  • TikTok unveils a Series feature enabling paywalled 20 minute videos

  • Uber ships new pickup directions and walking ETAs for airports 

  • Apple releases a yellow iPhone 14 and 14 Plus

  • Amazon announces a free exclusive Black Friday NFL game for all

General and early-stage

  • Uno launches a design-centric password manager 

  • GM unveils hands-free driving with radar, camera, and lidar 

  • reMarkable launches a new e-paper tablet for distraction-free writing 

  • Sonos to add spatial audio support for Apple Music 

  • Upway launches an online marketplace for refurbished e-bikes

Other good finds

  • Us too. Reddit's CPO on how it's simplifying to deal with TikTok

  • Taking over. Daily Mirror parent starts to publish AI-written articles

  • Cash-free. Skeptical investors question generative-AI investability

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- Amol