AIR#110 - June 22, 2024
Good morning, AI aficionados! As you sip your morning coffee, get ready to dive into today's edition of AIR: The AI Recon. Leading our headlines is OpenAI's strategic acquisition of Rockset, aiming to supercharge AI data retrieval with real-time analytics. This move promises smarter applications and better data leverage, making it a must-read for anyone intrigued by the business maneuvers shaping the AI landscape. Meanwhile, Apple's decision to halt the rollout of its AI tech in the EU due to regulatory concerns over the Digital Markets Act has sparked a lively debate about the balance between innovation and compliance. If you're keen on understanding the regulatory hurdles tech giants face, this story is a goldmine.
But that's not all! The power-hungry nature of AI is draining the grid, and tech giants are scrambling for sustainable solutions. This piece sheds light on the urgent need for clean energy alternatives as fossil fuel reliance surges, making it a compelling read for those concerned about the environmental impact of AI. And for the creatives out there, MeshAnything is revolutionizing 3D mesh generation with autoregressive transformers, offering artist-quality results that enhance storage, rendering, and simulation. This breakthrough is already making waves on GitHub and is a must-see for developers and digital artists alike.
In other news, Waymo's self-driving cars have been cleared for expansion beyond San Francisco, despite local protests. This development marks a significant milestone in autonomous vehicle deployment and raises questions about urban adaptation to new technologies. And don't miss the latest from Meta, where real photos are being mistakenly tagged as "Made with AI," frustrating photographers and sparking discussions about the accuracy of AI tagging systems. Whether you're here for the groundbreaking tech updates, the ethical debates, or the innovative business moves, 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
🔥 OpenAI Acquires Rockset to Supercharge AI Data Retrieval
OpenAI acquires Rockset to boost AI data retrieval, integrating real-time analytics for smarter applications and better data leverage.
AI is Draining the Power Grid: Tech Giants Scramble for Solutions
AI's power demands are straining the grid, forcing tech giants to seek elusive clean energy solutions while fossil fuel use surges.
Apple Won't Launch AI Tech in EU Due to Regulatory Issues
Apple halts EU AI rollout due to regulatory concerns over the Digital Markets Act, citing security downgrades.
🔥 Self-driving Waymos Cleared for Expansion Beyond S.F.
Waymo gets green light to expand self-driving cars beyond San Francisco, moving into San Mateo and Los Angeles despite local protests.
Meta is tagging real photos as 'Made with AI'
Meta mislabels real photos as "Made with AI," frustrating photographers who claim their non-AI images are wrongly tagged.
Multiple AI Companies Bypassing Web Standards to Scrape Publisher Sites
AI companies bypassing web standards to scrape publisher content, risking media industry revenue and sparking legal disputes.
Engineering
🔥 [Paper] MeshAnything: Artist-Created Mesh Generation with Autoregressive Transformers
MeshAnything uses autoregressive transformers to create efficient, artist-quality 3D meshes, enhancing storage, rendering, and simulation.
[GitHub] Karpathy/LLM101n: Build a Storyteller AI from Scratch
Karpathy's LLM101n course on GitHub teaches building a Storyteller AI from scratch using Python, C, and CUDA.
Anthropic Unveils Claudette: Elevating Claude 3.5 Sonnet's SDK
Anthropic launches Claudette, enhancing Claude 3.5 Sonnet's SDK for easier automation, image support, and tool integration. 🚀
Academic
[Paper] Q*: Enhancing Multi-Step Reasoning for LLMs with Deliberative Planning
Q* framework enhances LLMs' multi-step reasoning with deliberative planning, reducing errors and improving performance without fine-tuning.
Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach, 4th Edition by Russell & Norvig
"Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach, 4th Edition by Russell & Norvig remains the leading AI textbook, adopted by 1500+ schools."