Hey Folks, as my daughter say, just one more sleep before Christmas Evening 🎅. We hope you’ve all been on your best behavior this year and that you’ll be showered with AI- and data-themed gifts.

On Friday night, OpenAI dropped its final gift in a series of 12—the famous o3 model (no o2 model due to copyright issues…). Early tests and results are mind-blowing. François Chollet, co-founder of the ARC Prize, shared this reaction:

“OpenAI's new o3 system - trained on the ARC-AGI-1 Public Training set - has scored a breakthrough 75.7% on the Semi-Private Evaluation set at our stated public leaderboard $10k compute limit. A high-compute (172x) o3 configuration scored 87.5%.
This is a surprising and important step-function increase in AI capabilities, showing novel task adaptation ability never seen before in the GPT-family models. For context, ARC-AGI-1 took 4 years to go from 0% with GPT-3 in 2020 to 5% in 2024 with GPT-4o. All intuition about AI capabilities will need to get updated for o3.” .

Let’s hope real-world tests turn out better than Gemini’s disastrous debut 😅!

Top AI news

1. OpenAI's o3 Model Achieves 87.5% on ARC-AGI Benchmark
OpenAI's release a new model called o3. It has achieved a groundbreaking 87.5% score on the ARC-AGI-Pub benchmark, significantly surpassing previous records. This accomplishment highlights o3's enhanced ability to generalize and adapt to novel tasks without prior training, marking a substantial step toward artificial general intelligence (AGI). However, the model's high computational costs, estimated between $17 and $20 per task in efficient mode, pose economic challenges compared to human solvers. While o3's performance is a remarkable achievement, it underscores the need for continued innovation to address efficiency and task-specific limitations in AI development.

2. US Proposes Manhattan Project-Style Initiative for AGI Development
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) has proposed a significant initiative, comparable to the Manhattan Project, to advance artificial general intelligence (AGI). This recommendation arises amid escalating technological competition with China, emphasizing the necessity for substantial public-private collaboration to achieve AGI capabilities. The commission underscores the strategic importance of AGI in maintaining national security and economic leadership. While specific investment strategies are yet to be detailed, the proposal highlights the urgency of countering China's progress in AGI development. Additionally, experts caution about the potential risks of an AGI arms race without proper safeguards.

3. Google Integrates Gemini AI Mode into Main Search Page
Google is set to enhance its search experience by adding an "AI Mode" directly to its main search page. This feature will offer users an interface similar to a Gemini AI chat, facilitating more interactive and AI-driven search interactions. Reports indicate that the "AI Mode" button will be prominently displayed on the web results page and within the Google app, aiming to provide seamless access to AI-powered assistance. This move underscores Google's commitment to integrating advanced AI technologies into its core services, positioning Gemini as a central component of the user search experience.

Science Bonus. "Laser-Based Neuron Mimics Biological Functions at Unmatched Speed
Researchers have created a laser-based artificial neuron that fully emulates the functions of biological graded neurons. This laser neuron achieves a processing speed of 10 gigabauds, making it a billion times faster than its biological counterparts. By overcoming the speed limitations of current photonic spiking neurons, this innovation could lead to breakthroughs in advanced computing and artificial intelligence, particularly in tasks like pattern recognition and sequence prediction. The integration of this technology into edge computing devices promises faster, more efficient AI systems with reduced energy consumption.

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