In this episode of 5 Minutes AI, hosts Victor and Sheila cover:

- Amazon's Project Metis: Amazon is developing a multimodal AI model designed to rival OpenAI’s ChatGPT, integrating text, audio, and visual inputs. Expected to launch by September, this project could be a game-changer in the AI landscape.

- Apple's Long-Term AI Game Plan: Apple is integrating AI into their ecosystem with plans for a paid subscription for advanced features. They are negotiating with Alphabet and Anthropic for potential model incorporation and adapting AI features for their augmented reality headset, Apple Vision Pro.

- Anthropic's AI Benchmarks Initiative: Anthropic is creating better AI benchmarks to reflect real-world usage, focusing on practicality and safety. They plan to involve third-party groups and large-scale trials to ensure comprehensive evaluations of AI models.

- Moshi, the Real-Time Voice Assistant: A French startup, Kyutai, has launched Moshi, a voice assistant capable of simultaneous listening and speaking with 70 different emotions and speaking styles. With a 160ms latency, Moshi aims to set new standards in the industry.

Join Victor and Sheila as they delve into these exciting developments, highlighting the advancements and future possibilities in the world of artificial intelligence.