StarCoder 2: The Next Generation of Open Source Code Generators

Introducing StarCoder 2, an open source code generator developed by AI startup Hugging Face in collaboration with ServiceNow and Nvidia. With improved performance and a less restrictive license, StarCoder 2 offers a more ethical and legally compliant alternative to other code generators. Join us as we explore its features and potential impact on the developer community.

Sources:
https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/28/starcoder-2-is-a-code-generating-ai-that-runs-on-most-gpus/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/28/sambanova-now-offers-a-bundle-of-generative-ai-models/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/28/yolk-app/
https://www.theverge.com/24046669/4k-blu-ray-streaming-physical-media-bitrate-picture-audio-quality-collector

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:39) StarCoder 2 is a code-generating AI that runs on most GPUs
(00:04:11) SambaNova now offers a bundle of generative AI models
(00:07:19) Yolk is a social app where users swap custom live stickers -- no text allowed
(00:10:10) The case for 4K Blu-ray in a world of streaming