AI tool to compare student test scores

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AI tool to compare student test scores

Zelma, a new AI-enabled online tool developed by Brown University in partnership with Novy, offers parents, researchers, and policymakers a straightforward way to access state assessment data in the U.S.

This free tool allows users to make conversational queries about academic performance across grades 3-8 in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, with plans to add high school data in the future. Users can request information about specific schools, districts, or states, breaking down results by various demographics.

(All you young folks looking for AI startup ideas…this is how you do it. Take large public datasets and make an easy to use interface to understand data.)

IBM, Meta + 50 others launch the AI Alliance

The AI Alliance, a newly launched collaborative group of industry leaders, startups, academic institutions, researchers, and government entities, aims to drive open innovation and open science in AI. This international initiative seeks to enhance the development and use of AI by fostering an open community, promoting responsible innovation, and ensuring scientific rigor, safety, and diversity.

The AI Alliance plans to develop benchmarks, evaluation standards, and tools for the responsible deployment of AI systems, focusing on safety, security, and trust. It also aims to advance an ecosystem of diverse AI models, including multilingual and multi-modal systems, and support the development of AI hardware accelerators.

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xAi / Musk looking to raise $1 billion

xAI Corp., an artificial intelligence startup linked to Elon Musk, is in the process of raising up to $1 billion through an equity securities offering, as per a recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing. Already, $134.7 million has been sold, with a remaining $865.3 million available.

The minimum investment accepted from external investors is set at $2 million. Elon Musk, now an executive officer and director of xAI, previously merged Twitter into X Corp and then established xAI.

Google says Gemini Ultra outperforms GPT-4

Google is gearing up to compete with OpenAI by unveiling details about its new AI model, Gemini. Currently, developers can access Gemini Nano, a smaller version for building AI apps on Android. The more powerful Gemini Pro is set to release soon, aiming to rival OpenAI's GPT-3.5, and has reportedly outperformed GPT-3.5 in most industry benchmarks.

However, the main Gemini model, designed to compete with OpenAI's advanced GPT-4, won't be ready until next year. This model, Gemini Ultra, is expected to excel in tasks like reading comprehension and code generation. Unlike OpenAI's models, Gemini initially won't have image generation capabilities, but Google plans to add this feature later.

Google's strategy also includes integrating Gemini into various products like search, ads, and its Workspace apps, and possibly bringing advanced AI features to mobile devices, starting with the Pixel 8 Pro.