AIR#120 - July 02, 2024
Good morning, AI enthusiasts! Grab your coffee and get ready to dive into today's edition of AIR: The AI Recon. Leading the headlines is a jaw-dropping revelation: ShaShekhar’s AAIELA on GitHub lets you edit images using just audio commands! Imagine transforming your visuals with a simple voice prompt—this is a must-read for developers eager to explore the latest in AI-driven creativity. Meanwhile, Gábor Nyéki's deep dive into turning Python code into neural networks is making waves, promising to outperform traditional algorithms and revolutionize how we approach coding efficiency.
But that's not all! Tyler Neylon's visionary article on digital consciousness pushes the boundaries of what we thought possible in AI. His model aims to mimic human agency, learning, and introspection, opening up a fascinating debate on the future of digital minds. And for the business-savvy among us, consulting firms are emerging as the surprising winners in the AI boom. Major players like BCG and IBM are raking in significant revenue from AI-related projects, proving that the consultancy sector is cashing in big on AI advancements.
And for a touch of the uncanny, Chinese scientists have developed a robot with a brain made from human stem cells. This groundbreaking innovation can learn tasks like gripping objects and avoiding obstacles, making it a captivating read for anyone interested in the intersection of biology and robotics. Whether you're here for the latest tech updates, ethical debates, or the hottest 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
What is 'AI Washing' and Why is it a Problem?
AI washing: Companies falsely claim advanced AI use, misleading investors and consumers. Regulators are cracking down on these deceptive practices.
The A.I. Boom’s Surprising Winner: Consulting Firms
Consulting firms are cashing in on the AI boom, with major players like BCG and IBM seeing significant revenue growth from AI-related projects.
AI-mediated Debates: Win Money by Proving People Wrong on Credos.ai
Prove people wrong and win money with AI-mediated debates on Credos.ai, where logic and reasoning prevail!
Big Tech’s Playbook for Dominating the AI Industry
Amazon hires 66% of Adept AI's team, using a reverse acquihire strategy to dominate AI and sidestep antitrust scrutiny.
Morgan Freeman Calls Out Unauthorized AI Voice Replication on TikTok
Morgan Freeman condemns a TikTok video using AI to mimic his voice, stressing authenticity and integrity.
South Korea's First Administrative Robot Dies in Apparent Suicide
South Korea's first administrative robot found defunct after apparent suicide, raising questions about robot mental health.
EU: Apple's AI Pullback Shows Anticompetitive Behavior
EU accuses Apple of anticompetitive behavior after it pulls AI features, citing Digital Markets Act compliance concerns.
Turkey Turns to AI to Combat Tax Evasion
Turkey deploys AI to combat tax evasion, enhancing audits and reducing fraud, says Finance Minister Simsek.
AI Counsellor & Life Coach with Empathy and Context Memory
Meet Chatleh: Your 24/7 AI life coach offering personalized, non-judgmental support and progress tracking right on Telegram.
Japanese Deal for AI Leader Graphcore Faces National Security Review
Japan's SoftBank's $500M bid for UK AI firm Graphcore faces a national security review due to concerns over sensitive tech acquisitions.
Engineering
[GitHub] AI Image Editing with Audio Commands by ShaShekhar
Edit images using just audio commands with ShaShekhar's AAIELA on GitHub. Transform visuals seamlessly! 🌠
🔥 My Python Code is a Neural Network: A Deep Dive by Gábor Nyéki
Turn your Python code into a neural network for better performance! Gábor Nyéki explains how RNNs can outperform hand-written algorithms.
🔥 My Finetuned Models Outperform OpenAI's GPT-4
My finetuned models outperform OpenAI's GPT-4 in structured data extraction, showing higher accuracy across multiple evaluation metrics. 🚀
Why Copilots and Chatbots are Ruining Modern Web Development
Copilots and chatbots are hindering modern web development by reinforcing outdated practices, leading to slower, fragile apps and a skills gap.
Ritza Handbook: Using GPT and GenAI for Technical Writing
Ritza Handbook: Use GPT for learning and idea generation, not for final articles, to avoid style clashes and maintain content originality.
Linear Algebra 101 for AI/ML – Dot Product, Embeddings
Learn dot product & embeddings in Linear Algebra 101 for AI/ML! Understand vectors, visualize concepts, and explore interactive tools.
Leveraging Codebase Knowledge Graphs for Intelligent Code Generation
Leveraging Codebase Knowledge Graphs enhances AI code generation by providing complete context, ensuring accurate, efficient, and aligned code.
[GitHub] Palico AI: Rapid Iteration Framework for LLM Development
Palico AI on GitHub: A framework for rapid LLM development, enabling easy experimentation and quick iteration to boost app accuracy.
Chinese AI Models Dominate Hugging Face's LLM Leaderboard
Chinese AI models, led by Alibaba's Qwen, dominate Hugging Face's new LLM leaderboard, outperforming major US competitors.
Subject-Object-Verb: How We Use AI
AI interactions can be seen as subject-object-verb: human as subject, AI as verb, and artifact as object. This frames AI's role and UX evolution.
Academic
🔥 [Article] A Model of a Mind: Tyler Neylon's Vision for Digital Consciousness
Tyler Neylon envisions a future where digital minds can mimic human agency, learning, thinking, and introspection, pushing the boundaries of AI.
AI Reveals What Makes a Perfect Tree for Birds
AI helps design bird-friendly artificial trees by analyzing bird preferences, aiming to replace lost natural habitats in urban areas.
Chinese Scientists Develop Robot with Human Stem Cell Brain
Chinese scientists create a robot with a brain made from human stem cells, capable of learning tasks like gripping objects and avoiding obstacles.
Analyzing 16,625 Papers to Predict AI's Future Trends
MIT analyzed 16,625 AI papers, revealing trends: shift to machine learning in 2000s, neural networks in 2010s, and recent rise of reinforcement learning.
ChatGPT Beats Undergrads in Intro Courses, Struggles in Advanced Ones
ChatGPT excels in intro courses but struggles with advanced ones, outperforming undergrads initially but falling short later.