Thu Nov 02 2023

Open source vs closed AI:

• Open source can win if there is an incentive system for people to contribute their niche data.
• The Equinix Startup Program provides hybrid infrastructure solutions for startups, including up to $100,000 in credits and personalized consultations and guidance from the Equinix team.

Generative AI in creative industries:

• Generative AI has had a massive impact on creative industries such as writing, image generation, and video editing.
• It allows for brainstorming, creating dialogue, generating images from text, and editing videos with captions or different languages.

AI-powered NPCs in gaming:

• Convai is a platform that enables game developers to create AI-powered non-playing characters (NPCs) in games.
• NPCs are typically repetitive and boring, but Convai aims to make them more human-like and engaging by adding personality traits, emotions, memories, voices, avatars, and actions.
• The goal is to make NPCs interact with players in a more dynamic and realistic way.

The potential of open-source models:

• Open-source models have the potential to collect niche data from various sources and contribute to the development of better AI systems.
• Incentive systems could encourage individuals or organizations to contribute their data for training AI models.

Concerns about AI regulation:

• There are concerns about government regulations stifling innovation in the AI industry.
• Early-stage startups may face challenges complying with new regulations compared to established incumbents who have more resources.