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The Ever More Powerful Large Language Model
Generally speaking, the more parameters that a Large Language Model (LLM) has, the faster it learns. There are exceptions. For example, Google's original PaLM LLM had fewer parameters than PaLM 2, however PaLM 2 learns more efficiently than its predecessor. LLMs are of great importance given that they underpin Gen AI applications and services. The … Continue reading The Ever More Powerful Large Language Model
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Apple’s VisionPro Provides A Defensible Edge In The Content Space
Amazon, Apple, Disney, Google, Meta, Microsoft and Netflix have an advantage over other content companies given their size. By size I am primarily referring to market cap and size of balance sheet. Apple (AAPL, $2.94 Trillion market cap) and Microsoft (MSFT, $2.43 Trillion market cap) are in a league of their own with their nose … Continue reading Apple’s VisionPro Provides A Defensible Edge In The Content Space
Llama 2: META’s Open Source Large Language Model
Llama 2 is META's open source Large Language Model (LLM) for which the company partners with Azure/Microsoft (ticker: MSFT). I'm writing about Llama 2 because I am curious about what kind of user uptake it may enjoy given that it is free. The best way to drive adoption of a new technology such as LLMs … Continue reading Llama 2: META’s Open Source Large Language Model
Share Buyback Activity for AMZN, AAPL, GOOGL, META and MSFT.
We reviewed share buyback activity for Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta and Microsoft. Generally speaking, share buyback activity is down versus a year ago given elevated share prices, higher interest rates/cost of capital and an uncertain macroeconomic environment. We reviewed share buyback activity for AMZN, AAPL, GOOGL, META and MSFT at 3, 6 and 12 month … Continue reading Share Buyback Activity for AMZN, AAPL, GOOGL, META and MSFT.
Google Search Has Yet To Lose Share To Bing
Old habits are difficult to break, especially when it comes to technology usage patterns. Microsoft's control of OpenAI / ChatGPT has yet to pay dividends on the Search front. Recall that Microsoft incorporated ChatGPT into Bing search several months ago. Google - the Search and AI King - has yet to lose share to Bing. … Continue reading Google Search Has Yet To Lose Share To Bing
Will Microsoft Copilot Succeed Where Cortana Failed?
Will MSFT Copilot succeed where the company's first AI-powered assistant - Cortana - failed? Microsoft recently released a Cortana update which winds down the app in Windows 11. If you recall, Cortana failed to compete with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. Copilot will be released across Windows 11 and will integrate with Bing Chat and … Continue reading Will Microsoft Copilot Succeed Where Cortana Failed?
Tech Companies & Strategic Glue
It is always a good idea for companies to add incremental products and services that customers value. These incremental products and services enhance the value of a given company's product and service portfolio. They act as "glue", which mitigates customer churn, drives usage and more. Amazon (ticker: AMZN), Prime: In the case of Amazon's Prime … Continue reading Tech Companies & Strategic Glue
YouTube Is A Bigger Business Than Netflix. Why Not Spin Out YouTube?
YouTube ought to carry a standalone Enterprise Value of approximately $300 billion. YouTube's Ad business: YouTube's advertising business is a $30 billion Revenue business (we annualized YouTube's June quarter Ad Revenue). YouTube's Subscription business: YouTube's subscription services (YouTube TV, YouTube Premium and YouTube music; I subscribe to all three) generate approximately $17 billion in annual … Continue reading YouTube Is A Bigger Business Than Netflix. Why Not Spin Out YouTube?
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