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1. SoftBank Invests $960 Million to Expand Computing Power for Generative AI Development

SoftBank is allocating $960 million to bolster its computing facilities, aiming to enhance generative artificial intelligence capabilities, particularly focusing on developing a Japanese-language-specific model. The investment includes purchasing graphics processing units from Nvidia, with plans to develop a high-performance model with 1 trillion parameters, reflecting a significant push to establish world-class AI infrastructure in Japan. [Read More]

2. Microsoft Introduces Phi-3 Mini, Its Compact AI Model Trained on Bedtime Stories

Microsoft unveils Phi-3 Mini, its smallest AI model yet, with 3.8 billion parameters, trained on simplified language and designed for cost-effective and efficient performance. The model, part of the Phi-3 family, aims to offer robust capabilities for personal devices and custom applications, leveraging a "curriculum" approach inspired by childhood learning methods. [Read More]

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