AIR#100 - June 12, 2024
Good morning, AI enthusiasts! As you sip your morning coffee, get ready to dive into today's edition of AIR: The AI Recon. Leading the headlines is the jaw-dropping news that Pgvector now outperforms Pinecone with a staggering 28x lower latency and 75% lower cost. This makes PostgreSQL a top contender for AI applications, offering a powerful and cost-effective solution that's sure to catch the eye of developers everywhere. If you're in the tech world, this is a game-changer you won't want to miss.
But that's not all! The term "slop" has emerged to describe the influx of low-quality, AI-generated content cluttering our digital spaces. From search results to social media, this so-called "slop" is causing quite a stir, raising questions about the future of content quality and the role of AI in our online experiences. It's a fascinating read for anyone concerned about the digital landscape and the balance between innovation and quality.
And for those with a competitive spirit, the $1M+ ARC Prize has been announced, aiming to accelerate open AGI progress. This competition seeks groundbreaking ideas to overcome current AI limitations, making it an exciting opportunity for scholars and innovators to make their mark. Whether you're here for the cutting-edge tech updates, the latest industry buzz, or the thrilling competitions, today's edition is packed with stories that will both intrigue and challenge you. So, sit back, sip your coffee, and let's delve into the dynamic world of artificial intelligence together!
Business
🔥 A new term, ‘slop’, has emerged to describe dubious A.I.-generated material
"Slop" is the new term for low-quality, unwanted AI content cluttering search results, social media, and digital books.
The Rise and Fall of BNN Breaking, an AI-Generated News Outlet
AI news site BNN Breaking collapses after spreading false info, including defaming DJ Dave Fanning. Legal battles ensue.
🔥 Elon Musk Drops Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman
Elon Musk drops lawsuit against OpenAI and its co-founders, citing a lack of formal written agreement. Case dismissed without prejudice.
OpenAI Partners with Oracle to Enhance Microsoft Azure AI Platform
OpenAI partners with Oracle to boost Microsoft Azure AI with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, enhancing capacity and scaling capabilities.
Mistral AI Raises $640M at $6B Valuation
Mistral AI raises $640M at a $6B valuation to drive AI innovation and resilience, solidifying Europe’s role in the global AI Renaissance.
Apple's AI Strategy Revealed
Apple reveals its AI strategy: best on-device model, new data centers, and Siri upgrades. OpenAI partnership limited. Indie apps affected.
Meta: European Data Crucial for Culturally Relevant AI
Meta uses European data for AI without explicit consent, raising privacy concerns while aiming for culturally relevant AI.
Spam, Junk, Slop? The AI Behind the 'Zombie Internet'
AI-generated "slop" clutters the web with low-quality content, misleading users and impacting social media and advertising industries.
Restaurants Bet Big on Cooking Robots
Restaurants are betting on cooking robots to tackle worker shortages and boost efficiency, despite some early tech hiccups.
IMF Warns AI Could Turn Downturn into Economic Crisis
IMF warns AI could worsen downturns into severe economic crises, urging global efforts to mitigate risks and safeguard economies.
AI to Drive 160% Surge in Data Center Power Demand
AI will drive a 160% surge in data center power demand by 2030, significantly impacting global electricity consumption and carbon emissions.
Musk Threatens Apple Device Ban Over OpenAI Integration
Musk threatens to ban Apple devices at his companies if OpenAI is integrated into their OS, citing security concerns.
Engineering
🔥 Pgvector Now Faster and 75% Cheaper Than Pinecone
Pgvector now outperforms Pinecone with 28x lower latency and 75% lower cost, making PostgreSQL a top choice for AI applications.
🔥 [GitHub] Coqui.ai TTS: Advanced Deep Learning Toolkit for Text-to-Speech 🚀
Coqui.ai's TTS toolkit offers advanced, production-ready deep learning models for high-quality, multi-language text-to-speech synthesis. 🚀
🔥 Meta Open-Sources MEGALODON LLM for Unlimited Context Length
Meta open-sources MEGALODON LLM for efficient long-sequence modeling, outperforming Llama 2 with unlimited context length.
[GitHub] karpathy/nanoGPT: Fastest Repo for Training Medium-Sized GPTs
Karpathy's nanoGPT is the fastest, simplest repo for training/finetuning medium-sized GPTs, boasting 33.5k stars on GitHub.
[GitHub] Yuyz0112's Relia: E2E Testing to Find the Best LLM for Your Needs
Find the best LLM for your needs with Relia's E2E testing framework. Optimize, test, and prevent regressions seamlessly.
Federighi: Apple Eyes Google Gemini for iOS 18 AI Integration
Apple may integrate Google Gemini AI in iOS 18, offering users multiple AI model choices, says Craig Federighi.
[GitHub] Plandex 1.1.0: LLM-Driven Terminal Development Now Multi-Modal
Plandex 1.1.0: Now supports image loading with GPT-4o, non-OpenAI models for roles, improved verification, and better context handling.
Pgvectorscale: Supercharge PostgreSQL for AI Workloads, 75% Cheaper than Pinecone
Boost your AI with PostgreSQL! New pgvectorscale extension: 75% cheaper than Pinecone, 28x lower latency, and 16x higher throughput. 🚀
[GitHub] Yandex's YaFSDP Boosts LLM Training by 26%
Yandex's YaFSDP boosts LLM training speed by 26%, outperforming traditional FSDP in high memory conditions.
Pgvector Now Faster and Cheaper Than Pinecone with Pgvectorscale Extension
Pgvectorscale makes PGVector 28x faster and 75% cheaper than Pinecone for AI applications, enhancing PostgreSQL's performance and scalability.
Academic
🔥 ARC Prize: $1M+ Competition to Accelerate Open AGI Progress
$1M+ ARC Prize announced to accelerate open AGI progress, seeking new ideas to overcome current AI limitations. Join the competition!
Francois Chollet: OpenAI Delays AGI by 5-10 Years
Francois Chollet claims OpenAI has delayed AGI by 5-10 years due to lack of published research and reliance on LLMs.
AI: Mathematicians' New 'Co-Pilot'
AI is revolutionizing math by acting as a 'co-pilot', enabling collaboration and automating proof verification, says Terence Tao.