AIR#115 - June 27, 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 the headlines is Figma AI, which is set to revolutionize the design world with its intelligent tools that boost creativity and productivity. From visual search to text generation and prototyping, Figma AI is a game-changer for designers looking to elevate their craft. This is a must-read for anyone keen on the intersection of design and AI innovation.
But that's not all! Anthropic is expanding access to its Claude AI for government services via AWS, marking a significant step towards more secure and transformative AI applications in the public sector. This move underscores the growing importance of responsible AI deployment in critical areas. And for those of you who thrive on networking, the launch of Find AI on Product Hunt is creating a buzz. This new AI-powered search engine is designed to connect tech professionals and companies, making it easier than ever to find opportunities and collaborations in the tech world.
And for a dose of excitement, don't miss the demo of the world's fastest voice bot, clocking in with a response time of just 500ms! This lightning-fast AI is sure to impress developers and tech enthusiasts alike. Whether you're here for 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
🔥 Anthropic Expands Claude AI Access for Government
Anthropic expands Claude AI to government via AWS, enhancing services and security. A step towards responsible, transformative AI.
Find AI – Perplexity Meets LinkedIn for Tech Networking
Find AI: A new AI-powered search engine launches on Product Hunt, connecting tech professionals and companies for networking and opportunities.
Sohu AI Chip Claims 20x Speed and Cost Efficiency Over Nvidia H100
Sohu AI chip claims to outperform Nvidia H100 by 20x in speed and cost efficiency, potentially revolutionizing AI data centers.
AI's Energy Apocalypse: Fact or Fiction?
AI's energy use is significant but not apocalyptic, with data centers' power needs largely predating AI's rise.
Onehouse Raises $35M to Capitalize on GenAI Revolution
Onehouse secures $35M to enhance its data lakehouse tech, aiming to streamline AI data management and boost GenAI advancements.
Engineering
🔥 Meet Figma AI: Empowering Designers with Intelligent Tools
Figma AI introduces intelligent tools to boost designer creativity and productivity with features like visual search, text generation, and prototyping.
The World's Fastest Voice Bot: 500ms Response Time Demo
Experience lightning-fast AI with the world's fastest voice bot, boasting a 500ms response time! 🚀🔊 #VoiceAI
Researchers Expose Rabbit AI Breach by Sending Admin Emails
Researchers exposed Rabbit AI's security flaw by sending admin emails, revealing access to all R1 responses due to hardcoded API keys.
[GitHub] Rust Library to Trigger Actions from Screen Activity Using LLMs
New Rust library "screen-pipe" uses LLMs to turn screen activity into actions. Inspired by adept.ai, rewind.ai, and Apple Shortcut.
Super AI Agent Hackathon at Stanford: Hosted by HuggingFace and Nexa AI
Join the Super AI Agent Hackathon by HuggingFace & Nexa AI at Stanford/Virtual! Win $7K and push AI boundaries. Register now! 🚀
Update on Advanced Voice Mode Rollout from OpenAI
OpenAI delays advanced Voice Mode alpha to July for improvements; full rollout for ChatGPT Plus users expected in fall.
[GitHub] Chrome Extension for Claude Artifacts in ChatGPT by MichaelYuhe
Preview and deploy ChatGPT artifacts instantly with MichaelYuhe's new Chrome extension. Check it out on GitHub!
[GitHub] Run Gemini Nano Locally on Chrome
Run Gemini Nano locally on Chrome Canary with simple setup. Test LLM without WiFi on Mac/Windows. 🌐🔧
Scene-AI: All-in-One Web Design Workspace
Scene-AI: All-in-one web design tool with AI assistant Muse. From brainstorming to publishing, streamline your entire design process. 🚀
Intel Unveils First Integrated Optical Compute Interconnect to Scale AI
Intel unveils first integrated optical compute interconnect, boosting AI workloads with faster data transfers and lower power consumption.
Tenstorrent’s New AI Workstations: A Game Changer for Developers
Tenstorrent's new Quiet Box AI workstation, featuring 8 Wormhole chips and silent liquid cooling, aims to revolutionize AI development.
Mitigating Skeleton Key: Microsoft's Defense Against New AI Jailbreak Technique
Microsoft defends against "Skeleton Key," a new AI jailbreak technique, by updating AI models and providing tools to enhance security.
Coding Structured Generation with LLMs: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to use structured generation with LLMs to generate realistic Washington State phone numbers, improving LLM output accuracy.
From Bare Metal to 70B Model: Imbue's Infrastructure Setup and Scripts
Imbue set up a 70B parameter model on their own infrastructure, outperforming GPT-4. They share scripts and a guide for similar projects.
Creative Coding with Claude 3.5 Sonnet and p5.js
Claude 3.5 Sonnet + p5.js enable real-time creative coding with web dev tools, making visualizations and animations easy.
Academic
AI Outsmarts University Students in Exams, Study Reveals
AI outperforms university students in exams, raising concerns about academic integrity and the need for evolving assessment methods.
[Paper] ELIZA Reinterpreted: The Accidental Birth of the First Chatbot
ELIZA, the first chatbot, was never meant to be one. It was a research tool that accidentally became famous.
RIAA of Six Years Ago Debunks Today's RIAA AI Lawsuit Claims
RIAA's current AI lawsuits contradict its own stance from six years ago, highlighting inconsistencies in copyright claims.
[Paper] How Far Can Transformers Reason? The Locality Barrier & Inductive Scratchpad
Transformers struggle with long-chain reasoning but can improve with an "inductive scratchpad" for better out-of-distribution generalization.