AIR#130 - July 15, 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 a literary revolution as Project Gutenberg now offers over 70,000 audiobooks generated with OpenAI's Text-to-Speech technology. From "Pride and Prejudice" to "Moby Dick," these classics are now more accessible than ever, making it a must-read for book lovers and tech enthusiasts alike.
But that's not all! OpenAI finds itself under scrutiny as whistleblowers urge the SEC to investigate restrictive NDAs that allegedly prevent employees from receiving whistleblower compensation. This development could have significant ramifications for corporate transparency and employee rights in the tech industry. Meanwhile, AI has uncovered a massive copper deposit in Zambia, a discovery set to transform the mining and tech industries while having a profound geopolitical impact.
And for a touch of the uncanny, "superhuman" Go AIs are still vulnerable to simple exploits, revealing that even the most advanced AI systems have their weaknesses. This story is a fascinating reminder of the ongoing challenges in AI development. 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
OpenAI Whistleblowers Urge SEC Probe into Restrictive NDAs
OpenAI whistleblowers ask SEC to investigate restrictive NDAs, alleging they prevent employees from whistleblower compensation.
A.I. Uncovers Massive Copper Deposit in Zambia
A.I. discovers a massive copper deposit in Zambia, set to transform mining and tech industries with significant geopolitical impact.
What if the A.I. Hype Is Wrong?
MIT's Daron Acemoglu argues AI will only modestly boost productivity, sparking debate on whether AI hype is overblown.
AI's 'Oppenheimer Moment': Autonomous Weapons on the Battlefield
AI-enabled autonomous weapons mark a pivotal moment in warfare, sparking ethical concerns and an AI arms race among global militaries.
Google Gemini Scans Google Drive Files Without Permission, Can't Be Disabled
Google's Gemini AI scans private Google Drive files without permission and can't be disabled, raising serious privacy concerns.
Generative AI's Source Problem
Generative AI can't cite sources, posing a threat to journalism despite licensing deals with major media companies.
AMD Expands AI Stack with $665M Silo AI Acquisition
AMD acquires Silo AI for $665M to enhance its AI software and services stack, aiming to compete with Nvidia in the AI market.
AyeHigh's GenAI Suite: Transform Your Resume with Cutting-Edge AI Tools
Transform your resume with AyeHigh's GenAI Suite: Judge, Shortlist, Rewriter, and Groomer tools to boost your job prospects!
Can SoftBank Become an AI Supercomputer Giant with Arm's Help?
SoftBank acquires AI chip firm Graphcore, aiming to become an AI supercomputer giant with Arm's help. Can they challenge Nvidia's dominance?
LensGo AI: Create Stunning Images & Videos from Text
Turn text into stunning images and videos with LensGo AI. Free, user-friendly, and customizable for all your creative needs! 🌟
Engineering
🔥 70k Audiobooks Generated with OpenAI Text-to-Speech for Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg now offers 70k+ audiobooks using OpenAI's Text-to-Speech, making classics like "Pride and Prejudice" and "Moby Dick" accessible to all.
Honey, I Shrunk the LLM! A Beginner's Guide to Quantization and Testing
Shrink LLMs with quantization for better performance on limited hardware. Learn the trade-offs and test methods for optimal results.
Solving Path of Exile Item Crafting with Reinforcement Learning
Reinforcement Learning optimizes Path of Exile item crafting, reducing complexity and improving crafting efficiency with algorithmic precision.
[Paper] Mixture of a Million Experts by Xu Owen He
Xu Owen He's PEER layer in transformers uses over a million tiny experts for efficient, scalable performance in language models.
[GitHub] ParseVision: Open-Source OCR Visualization Tool
ParseVision: Open-source tool to visualize OCR parsing in PDFs, helping devs and teams spot missed info. Runs locally, no data leaks.
[GitHub] High-Performance LLM-Aware Proxy Server in Golang
Proxati's LLM Proxy: High-performance Go-based proxy server for AI APIs. Easy install, caching, logging, and TLS support. 🚀
[GitHub] Itachi-Uchiha581's Auto-Trader: LLM-Powered Stock Trading Bot
LLM-powered Auto-Trader bot by Itachi-Uchiha581 on GitHub automates stock trades for you. Trade while you sleep! 💤📈
Simon Willison's PyCon US 2024 Keynote: Imitation Intelligence
Simon Willison's PyCon US 2024 keynote redefines AI as "Imitation Intelligence," highlighting the power and limitations of Large Language Models. Video on YouTube.
Academic
[Paper] CURLoRA: Stable LLM Fine-Tuning & Catastrophic Forgetting Mitigation
CURLoRA enhances LLM fine-tuning with CUR matrix decomposition, reducing catastrophic forgetting and trainable parameters for better performance.
"Superhuman" Go AIs Vulnerable to Simple Exploits
"Superhuman" Go AIs can still be beaten by simple, unorthodox strategies, showing AI vulnerabilities even in controlled environments.
[Paper] Does Generative AI Facilitate Investor Trading? Evidence from ChatGPT Outages
ChatGPT outages reduce stock trading volume and informed trading, showing investors rely on generative AI for trading decisions.
Can AI be an author? Federal Court to decide in new copyright case
Federal Court to decide if AI can be considered authors under Canadian copyright law, potentially changing the landscape of AI-generated content.
The Making of Eno: The First Generative Feature Film
"Eno," the first generative film, evolves with each screening, offering 52 quintillion versions. A revolutionary cinematic experience!
Can ChatGPT Do Data Science? [Paper by Microsoft & Carnegie Mellon]
ChatGPT struggles with data science due to context-sharing issues, false assumptions, and misaligned expectations, says Microsoft & CMU study.
AI Prompts Boost Writers' Creativity but Lead to Similar Stories, Study Finds
AI prompts boost creativity but lead to similar stories, study finds. Writers benefit, but unique ideas may diminish.