SunBrief#10: The Best of 2024

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We’re starting the new year with a bang! This week, our special editions of WedVault, FriTorial, SunBrief, and MonDives celebrate the very best of 2024.

In these Special Editions, We’ll call back the whole of 2024 to spotlight the highlights that made an impact.

In today’s SunBrief, we bring you a curated collection of the Best of 2024 — the most Significant AI News of 2024 and AI Predictions for 2025.

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Look Back 2024

2024 was a whirlwind year for AI — packed with groundbreaking innovations, surprise launches, and heated debates.

From powerful AI models and new tools to rules and debates about safety, there was always something happening that kept everyone talking.

Let’s take a look at the key moments that made 2024 such an important year for the AI world.

OpenAI

• OpenAI Releases o1 Model with 'Reasoning' Abilities: OpenAI introduced the o1 model, enhancing AI's reasoning capabilities for complex tasks.

• OpenAI Introduces Sora Text-to-Video Model: OpenAI released Sora, a text-to-video model enabling users to create videos from text inputs.

• OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Search Feature: OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Search, offering faster and more accurate web search experiences.

• OpenAI Enhances Voice Mode for AI Assistants: OpenAI improved voice mode, making AI assistants more natural in speech interactions.

• OpenAI Announce o3 & o3-mini Models: OpenAI announced O3, an advanced reasoning model for coding, math, and science, and O3-mini, allowing users to adjust reasoning time for efficiency.

Google

• Google's Gemini 2.0 Advances Multimodal AI: Google unveiled Gemini 2.0, a multimodal AI capable of generating human-like speech, images, and videos.

• Google's Veo 2 Enhances Text-to-Video Generation: Google introduced Veo 2, a text-to-video model producing high-definition, realistic videos.

• Google Introduces SynthID for AI-Generated Image Identification: Google launched SynthID, a watermarking tool to identify AI-generated images.

• Google Launches LearnLM AI Tutoring Tool: Google introduced LearnLM, an AI tutoring tool offering personalized education experiences.

• DeepMind's AI Achieves Breakthroughs in Healthcare: DeepMind's AI made significant advancements in diagnostics and pharmaceutical development.

Meta

• Meta Introduces Llama 3.2 with Vision LLMs: Meta released Llama 3.2, featuring new vision large language models and mobile-friendly text models.

• Meta Launches Orion AR Glasses: Meta unveiled Orion AR Glasses with holographic projection and advanced tracking features.

• Meta Releases Ray-Ban Meta Glasses with Multimodal AI: Meta launched Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, smart glasses featuring real-time translation and accessibility features powered by multimodal AI.

Tesla:

• Tesla Unveils Cybercab and Robovan: Tesla announced the Cybercab, a self-driving electric vehicle without a steering wheel, and the Robovan, an autonomous van for transporting passengers or cargo.

• Tesla Reveals Optimus Personal Assistant Robots: Tesla announced Optimus robots, personal assistants capable of various household tasks.

Anthropic:

• Anthropic Launches Claude 3 and Claude 3.5 Models: Anthropic introduced the Claude 3 model family, designed for various needs, followed by Claude 3.5 with enhanced capabilities.

• Anthropic Develops Constitution-Based AI Models: Anthropic introduced constitution-based AI models to enhance safety and alignment with human values.

Others:

• Apple Debuts Apple Intelligence and Enhanced Siri: Apple launched Apple Intelligence, a generative AI platform, and enhanced Siri with more natural conversational abilities.

• NVIDIA Announces AI-Generated Avatars: NVIDIA unveiled AI-generated avatars for gaming and virtual interactions.

• Alibaba Releases Qwen 2.5 Open-Source Models: Alibaba unveiled Qwen 2.5, open-source AI models excelling in math, coding, and multilingual tasks.

• Microsoft Integrates Copilot Across Office Suite: Microsoft rolled out Copilot, integrating AI-powered tools across its Office 365 suite.

AI Prediction of the Year 2025

• Europe Will Regulate AI Heavily – The EU will introduce strict AI regulations, focusing on transparency, data privacy, and ethical development, slowing down AI deployment.

• Vast Context Windows – Top AI models will handle millions of tokens with near-infinite memory and near-perfect recall.

• Photorealistic AI Video – AI-generated videos will become indistinguishable from reality, with a full-length AI movie likely to emerge.

• Near-Infinite AI Memory – Leading models will retain vast amounts of context, offering more personalized and coherent interactions.

• AI Learns to Reason – Large language models will begin showing early signs of reasoning and problem-solving abilities in complex, multi-step tasks.

• Specialized AI Models Dominate – Companies will increasingly rely on industry-specific AI models tailored for healthcare, finance, and law instead of general-purpose AI.

• Web Agents Go Mainstream – Personalized AI agents will automate online tasks and transform web interactions.

• GenAI Finds Its Footing – Businesses will shift from experimentation to practical GenAI applications like customer service and content creation.

• AI Video Games Evolve – Expect more immersive AI-powered games with dynamic, fully AI-generated worlds and storylines.

• AI-Powered Health Assistants – AI will become a trusted partner in healthcare, offering personalized diagnoses, treatments, and mental health support.

• AI in Education – AI tutors will revolutionize education, offering personalized learning paths and adaptive content for students at all levels.

• Deepfake Crisis Intensifies – Highly realistic AI-generated fakes will make distinguishing truth from fiction harder

• Anti-AI Backlash Grows – Public anxiety about job displacement, misinformation, and privacy risks will fuel protests and calls for regulation.

• Self-Driving Cars Surpass Human Drivers – Autonomous vehicles will outperform human drivers in safety within controlled environments, though widespread adoption will face regulatory hurdles.

• Quantum-AI Breakthroughs – Quantum computing will begin to impact AI, solving previously impossible problems in optimization, cryptography, and drug discovery.

• AI-Powered Content Creation Booms – Marketing, journalism, and entertainment industries will see a massive shift toward AI-driven content production.

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AI Predictions for 2025 by Company

Google & Alphabet

• Google Will Lead in AI Video and Image Understanding – With vast datasets from YouTube and Google Images, Google will dominate AI video search, editing, and real-time generation.

• DeepMind Will Launch Healthcare AI Solutions – DeepMind will release advanced AI tools for medical diagnosis, personalized treatments, and predictive healthcare systems.

• Google Assistant Will Become a True AI Concierge – Google will upgrade its assistant with advanced memory and context, capable of handling complex, multi-step tasks across apps.

OpenAI

• OpenAI will Launch Web Agents – OpenAI will release web-based agents that handle tasks like research, email, and shopping, becoming a key consumer AI application.

• GPT Models with Infinite Memory – OpenAI will release models with near-infinite token limits, allowing seamless recall of months of interaction history.

Elon Musk (Tesla & xAI)

• Tesla Will Launch Fully Autonomous Cars in Select Regions – Tesla will roll out fully autonomous vehicles in specific regions with regulatory approval, surpassing human driving accuracy.

• xAI Will Launch a Truth-Seeking AI – Musk’s xAI will focus on creating a “truth-seeking” AI capable of analyzing complex geopolitical and societal issues without bias.

Meta (Facebook)

• Meta Will Pioneer AI-Generated Virtual Worlds – Meta will lead in AI-generated VR/AR environments, allowing users to create dynamic, personalized virtual spaces in real-time.

• AI-Powered Avatars in the Metaverse – Meta will introduce AI avatars capable of realistic, human-like interactions in its metaverse platforms.

Microsoft

• Microsoft Expands AI Copilots in Enterprise – Microsoft will integrate AI copilots across its entire product suite (Word, Excel, Teams), allowing real-time task automation for businesses.

• Microsoft Will Pioneer AI in Cybersecurity – Microsoft will release advanced AI tools for cybersecurity, detecting and mitigating threats in real-time.

Anthropic (Claude)

• Anthropic Will Lead in Long-Term AI Memory – Claude will focus on developing AI models with long-term memory, capable of recalling interactions from months or even years.

Apple

• Apple Will Integrate AI into Health and Fitness – Apple’s AI will offer personalized health and fitness advice through Apple Watch and Health app, using real-time data for predictions.

• Apple Will Revolutionize AR with AI-Powered Glasses – Apple will integrate AI into its AR glasses, enabling users to interact with the world through contextual, real-time information overlays.

• Apple Will Launch a Privacy-Focused AI Assistant – Apple will introduce a privacy-centric AI assistant that works across all Apple devices, emphasizing secure, on-device processing.

Amazon

• Amazon Will Launch AI Shopping Agents – Amazon will introduce AI shopping agents that negotiate prices, compare products, and automate purchases based on user preferences.

• Amazon Alexa Will Evolve into a Household Manager – Alexa will move beyond basic commands to handle complex household management, from grocery shopping to appliance maintenance.

China

• China Will Lead in Surveillance AI – Chinese tech giants like Baidu and Tencent will make advancements in AI surveillance, including facial recognition and predictive policing.

• AI-Driven Autonomous Drones Will Emerge – Chinese companies will lead in deploying autonomous drones for logistics, agriculture, and military applications.

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