This startup believes big AI models like GPT-4 aren’t for everyone

Monday, October 23, 2023

In today’s top story, we meet ZenML, a company that wants to be the connector between all of the open source AI tools. In fact, while tech companies play with OpenAI’s API, the startup believes small, in-house AI models will win. Get the scoop.

Meanwhile, speaking of AI, we spotted some recent job listings on Apple’s website that provide some proof that the consumer tech giant has plans to infuse multiple products with AI capabilities. See what those areas are.

And a new report says India-based Reliance is in the process of making a deal to acquire Disney’s India business. Learn what this could mean for the company.

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