AIR#119 - July 01, 2024
Good morning, AI aficionados! As you sip your morning coffee, get ready to dive into today's edition of AIR: The AI Recon. First up, Chrome is turning heads with its integration of window.ai featuring the Gemini Nano AI model, bringing powerful in-browser AI capabilities that promise to make your web experience smarter and more intuitive. This is a must-read for anyone excited about the seamless blending of AI and everyday tech tools.
But that's not all! The legendary Rodney Brooks is back in the spotlight, arguing that the hype surrounding generative AI is vastly overblown. He cautions against attributing human-like capabilities to these models, sparking a thought-provoking debate on the real limits of AI. If you're a scholar or just someone who loves a good intellectual challenge, this story will definitely get your gears turning.
And for a touch of the uncanny, researchers have developed self-healing 'living skin' for robots, making them more humanlike—and just a bit creepy. This innovation binds seamlessly to robot frames and can repair itself, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotics. 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
Goldman Sachs: AI ROI May Disappoint
Goldman Sachs warns AI investments may not yield quick or significant returns, despite over $1 trillion in planned spending.
Figma Defaults AI Model Training to Personal Data
Figma introduces admin controls for AI features and content training, ensuring data privacy and customizable AI usage for all plans.
The Government's Shockingly Honest Ad on AI's Existential Threat
The Government releases a shockingly honest ad about AI's existential threat, sparking surprise and discussion. 🤖
Slack AI: Revolutionizing Team Efficiency
Boost team productivity with Slack AI: instant answers, conversation summaries, and secure data—all within Slack. Save time, work smarter.
The Center for Investigative Reporting Sues OpenAI and Microsoft for Copyright Infringement
CIR sues OpenAI & Microsoft for copyright infringement, alleging unauthorized use of their content to enhance AI products.
Figma to Use User Content for AI Training
Figma to train its AI using user content, but users can opt-out. New AI features include design generation, background removal, and more.
Ari Emanuel Calls OpenAI's Sam Altman a "Con Man" Who Can't Be Trusted with AI
Ari Emanuel calls OpenAI's Sam Altman a "con man" and urges government regulation on AI, questioning Altman's trustworthiness.
Financial Services Shun AI Over Job and Regulatory Fears
Financial services avoid AI due to job loss and regulatory concerns.
I Built an AI Website Builder with GPT-4 to Create Sites in Seconds
Build custom websites in seconds with GPT-4. No code, no drag-and-drop. Just describe, and it's done. Try NoCodeSites.ai for free!
Engineering
🔥 Chrome Adds window.ai with Gemini Nano AI Model
Chrome integrates window.ai with Gemini Nano AI model for in-browser AI capabilities.
Analog Resistor Network Enables Processor-Free Machine Learning
Researchers develop processor-free machine learning using an analog resistor network, promising faster, low-power computing for edge devices.
Self-Healing 'Living Skin' Makes Robots More Humanlike and Creepy
Self-healing 'living skin' makes robots more humanlike and creepy, binding seamlessly to robot frames and repairing itself.
[GitHub] Omniplex: Open-Source Perplexity AI
Omniplex: Open-source AI for perplexity analysis now on GitHub! 🚀 589 stars, 92 forks. Get involved and contribute! 🌐
WhatsApp Beta for Android to Feature Meta AI Llama 3-405B Model
WhatsApp's latest beta update will let users choose between Meta AI Llama models, including the advanced Llama 3-405B, for AI conversations.
Grumpy AI Roasts Your Startup Idea: Ultimate MakerList of Launch Sites & Tools
Discover the ultimate list of launch sites & tools to turn your startup idea into reality with MakerList! 🚀
Andrej Karpathy: "100% Software 2.0 Computer—Just a Single Neural Net"
Andrej Karpathy unveils a 100% Software 2.0 computer using a single neural net, eliminating classical software entirely.
VecRank: AI-Powered Vector Search and Reranking API
VecRank offers AI-powered vector search and reranking with zero infrastructure, supporting multiple languages for seamless integration.
Show HN: Free Image-to-Prompt Tool for Effortless Image Generation
Effortlessly turn images into text prompts with free, user-friendly AI tools. Enhance creativity and save time without technical skills.
AI Rapper Online – Create Custom Rap Songs with AI
Create custom rap songs with AI Rapper Music: generate, download, and listen to unique tracks. Revolutionizing rap creation!
When to Expect Domain-Specific AI Chips
Domain-specific AI chips face delays due to rapid AI evolution, challenging hardware design timelines and forcing architectural changes.
Academic
🔥 Rodney Brooks: Generative AI Hype is Overblown
Rodney Brooks argues generative AI is overhyped, stressing its limitations and warning against assigning human-like capabilities to it.
At Least 10% of Research Now Co-Authored by AI
10% of research papers are now co-authored by AI, enhancing speed and prose but risking biases and errors.
Google's Gemini Overhyped: Data-Analyzing Abilities Fall Short
Google's Gemini AI models fail to live up to data-analyzing claims, with accuracy rates often below 50% in tests.
A New Lab and Paper Reignite AI Debate
Sam Altman and Ilya Sutskever's new AI lab, SSI, reignites debate on superhuman AI after Altman's brief ouster from OpenAI.
[Paper] Computational Life: Emergence of Self-Replicating Programs from Simple Interactions
New research shows self-replicating programs can emerge from simple interactions in computational environments without explicit fitness landscapes.