Inflection AI, the California-based startup founded by luminaries from DeepMind and LinkedIn, has unveiled the latest iteration of its personal AI assistant, Pi chatbot. Dubbed Inflection-2.5, this upgraded language model boasts enhanced emotional intelligence, promising deeper and more meaningful interactions with users. Launched just days after Anthropic’s Claude 3 made waves in the AI community, Inflection 2.5 emerges as a formidable competitor to OpenAI’s GPT-4.

Pi chatbot, introduced by Inflection AI in May 2023, was initially celebrated for its empathetic and supportive nature. With the release of Inflection-2.5, the company aims to further elevate Pi's capabilities, equipping it with the prowess to tackle a diverse array of tasks, from offering local restaurant recommendations to assisting with coding and even engaging in fun hobby discussions. Notably, the new model achieves 94% of GPT-4's performance on IQ-oriented tasks while consuming 40% less computational power for training.

Backed by industry giants like Microsoft, NVIDIA, and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, Inflection AI has been at the forefront of democratizing personal AI. With Inflection-2.5, the company continues its mission of making advanced AI accessible to all, maintaining Pi chatbot's distinct personality while ensuring unparalleled safety standards. As AI technology evolves rapidly, Inflection AI remains committed to empowering users with a companion that is not just helpful but genuinely understanding and supportive.