AIR#113 - June 25, 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 OpenAI's latest acquisition of Multi, which will sunset its app by July 2024. This strategic move signifies OpenAI's continued expansion and consolidation in the AI landscape, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the business maneuvers shaping the industry. Meanwhile, the music industry is striking back, with Sony, Warner, and Universal suing AI startups Suno and Udio for using copyrighted music to train their models. This high-stakes legal battle is set to redefine the boundaries of AI and intellectual property, offering a gripping read for those keen on the intersection of technology and law.

But that's not all! AlphaFold 3's recent results have the scientific community buzzing with excitement and skepticism alike. While the breakthrough in predicting drug-protein interactions is impressive, questions about data redundancy and accuracy are stirring up a lively debate among scholars. This story is essential for anyone fascinated by the cutting-edge advancements and challenges in AI-driven biology. And in a surprising twist, Apple has rejected an AI partnership with Meta over privacy concerns, opting instead to integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT into its upcoming iOS 18. This decision underscores the ongoing tension between innovation and privacy, making it a compelling read for tech enthusiasts and privacy advocates alike.

On a more practical note, developers will find Cloudflare's new machine learning model for detecting bot attacks using residential proxies particularly intriguing. This advancement promises to enhance security without compromising legitimate user access, highlighting the relentless push for smarter, more efficient AI solutions. Whether you're here for the groundbreaking tech updates, ethical debates, or the latest industry buzz, 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 Multi, Sunsets App
OpenAI acquires Multi, sunsetting the app on July 24, 2024. Export your data or request extensions via alexander@multi.app.

Record Labels Sue AI Startups for Using Copyrighted Music
Sony, Warner, and Universal sue AI startups Suno and Udio for using copyrighted music to train their models, seeking up to $150K per infringement.

Apple Rejected AI Partnership with Meta Over Privacy Concerns
Apple rejected an AI partnership with Meta over privacy concerns, opting instead to integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT into iOS 18.

WWDC 2024: Apple Intelligence Unveiled
Apple unveils AI-powered features for core apps at WWDC 2024, enhancing Safari, Messages, Siri, and more with generative AI. No chatbot.

Self-Driving Cars Safer Than Humans, Except When Turning, Study Finds
Study: Self-driving cars are generally safer than human drivers, except when turning or during dawn/dusk. Improvements needed. 🚗💡

Is AI Making Big Tech Too Powerful?
AI is boosting big tech power, with Nvidia and Microsoft vying for top spot, sparking antitrust concerns. Is regulation keeping pace?

AI’s Energy Hunger Strains Global Power Grids
AI's skyrocketing energy demands are overloading global power grids, causing delays, outages, and rising electricity prices worldwide.

Music Giants Sue AI Startup Suno Over Song Usage
Music giants sue AI startup Suno for using copyrighted songs to train its generative AI, seeking damages and an immediate halt.

AI Designs Magnet Free of Rare-Earth Metals in 3 Months
AI designs rare-earth-free magnet in 3 months, cutting costs by 80% and emissions by 70%, promising a greener tech future.

RIAA Sues AI Music Firms Suno and Udio for Massive Copyright Infringement
RIAA sues AI music firms Suno and Udio for massive copyright infringement, seeking damages and injunctions against unlicensed copying.

Music Giants Sue AI Firms for Mass Copyright Infringement
Music giants sue AI firms Udio & Suno for copyright infringement, claiming AI-generated songs devalue human artistry.

A.I. Is Getting Better Fast. Can You Tell What's Real?
AI-generated images are becoming so realistic that it's hard to tell them apart from real ones. Can you spot the difference? 🤔

Major Labels Sue AI Music Services Suno and Udio for Copyright Infringement
Major labels sue AI music services Suno and Udio for mass copyright infringement of sound recordings to train their AI models.

Engineering

[GitHub] Bodhi App: Run Open Source HuggingFace LLMs Locally with OpenAI-Compatible APIs
Run Open Source LLMs locally with Bodhi App, using OpenAI-compatible APIs. Save on remote API costs and leverage your GPU/CPU!

Detecting Bot Attacks Using Residential Proxies with Machine Learning
Cloudflare's new ML model detects bot attacks using residential proxies, improving security without blocking legitimate users.

I Made an App That Turns Images into Prompts
Turn your images into AI prompts with PromptBase! Upload, get prompts, and start earning. Creative, easy, and rewarding!

OpenAI's GPT-5 Delayed to Late 2025, Promises PhD-Level Abilities
OpenAI's GPT-5 delayed to late 2025, promises PhD-level abilities for specific tasks, marking a significant leap from GPT-4.

GitHub Copilot Extensions: The Future of AI in Development
GitHub Copilot Extensions revolutionize VS Code with AI-driven APIs, enhancing developer productivity and creating seamless interactions.

Stable Diffusion 3: Large vs. Medium Prompt Challenge
Stable Diffusion 3 Medium matches Large in handling basic to complex prompts, showing nearly equal performance across various challenges.

Academic

Are AlphaFold 3's Results a Miracle?
AlphaFold 3's results impress but raise skepticism about data redundancy and prediction accuracy in drug-protein interactions.

Six Things to Watch for in Biology ML Papers
Key tips for reading biology ML papers: beware of benchmarks, baseline comparisons, curiosity-driven research, assay limitations, and evaluation clarity.

What does 'open source AI' mean, anyway?
Debate heats up as OSI seeks to define "open source AI," challenging Meta's claims and highlighting AI's unique complexities.

François Chollet on Deep Learning and Intelligence
François Chollet argues LLMs like ChatGPT mimic human responses but lack true intelligence. They excel at memorization, not understanding or creativity.

Researchers Coin Vulgar but Accurate Term for AI Hallucinations
Researchers propose a blunt term for AI hallucinations, aiming for clarity in describing AI errors.

Worried About Sentient AI? Look to the Octopus
AI fears? Look to the octopus. Despite its evolved intelligence, robotics can't replicate it. AI remains far from sentient. 🌊🦑