AIR#141 - July 26, 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 OpenAI's latest marvel, SearchGPT, a blazing-fast, AI-powered search engine that promises real-time info and visually engaging results. Whether you're a developer looking to streamline your workflow or just someone tired of sifting through endless search results, this is a must-read. Join the waitlist for early access and see how SearchGPT is set to revolutionize the way we find information online.
But that's not all! AI jitters have sent shockwaves through the Nasdaq 100, leading to a staggering $1 trillion rout—the worst day since 2022. Big Tech stocks like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple took the hardest hits, sparking debates on whether the AI boom is heading towards a bubble. If you're a business enthusiast or an investor, this story offers crucial insights into the financial dynamics shaping the AI industry. Meanwhile, Meta AI is making waves with its tuning-free personalized image generation model, "Imagine Yourself," which promises to enhance diversity, identity preservation, and text alignment without the hassle of manual tuning.
And for a touch of the uncanny, Japan's AEON chain has started using AI to monitor staff smiles and speech tones, igniting a heated debate on workplace ethics and the standardization of service. This story delves into the fine line between innovative customer service and potential workplace harassment, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the ethical implications of AI in our daily lives. 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
$1 Trillion Rout Hits Nasdaq 100 Over AI Jitters in Worst Day Since 2022
AI jitters spark $1 trillion Nasdaq 100 rout, worst day since 2022. Big Tech like Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple lead declines.
🔥 SearchGPT Prototype by OpenAI: Revolutionizing AI-Powered Search
OpenAI's SearchGPT prototype combines AI with web data for fast, accurate answers, enhancing search and linking to trusted sources. Sign up now!
Japan Chain Uses AI to Monitor Staff Smiles, Speech Tones
Japan's AEON uses AI to monitor staff smiles and speech tones, sparking debate on workplace harassment and standardization of service.
AOC's Deepfake AI Porn Bill Unanimously Passes Senate
AOC's DEFIANCE Act, targeting non-consensual deepfake porn, unanimously passes Senate, offering victims legal recourse.
LogoMVP: Instant Professional Logos for Your MVP
LogoMVP: Generate professional logos instantly for your MVP. Support the project with a coffee!
Machines Might Not Take Your Job, But They Could Make It Worse
Machines won't take your job, but they might make it more stressful and less meaningful.
OpenAI announces SearchGPT, its AI-powered search engine
OpenAI unveils SearchGPT, an AI search engine prototype, aiming to rival Google by offering organized, real-time web info.
Big Tech's AI Boom: Wall Street Warns of a Bubble
Wall Street warns Big Tech's massive AI investments may lead to a financial bubble as returns fail to justify billions spent.
iFixit Criticizes Anthropic for Overloading Servers with a Million Hits in 24 Hours
iFixit slams Anthropic for overloading servers with a million hits in 24 hours, violating terms and draining resources.
What’s Hacker News’ Problem with Open Source AI?
Hacker News debates Meta's Llama models' "open source" status, missing the broader impact of open source AI on society and innovation.
Engineering
🔥 OpenAI Unveils SearchGPT: A New Era of Fast, AI-Powered Search
OpenAI introduces SearchGPT: fast, AI-powered search with real-time info and visual results. Join the waitlist for early access!
[Book] Applied Machine Learning for Tabular Data
"Applied Machine Learning for Tabular Data" offers a practical, open guide for building predictive models, welcoming community input.
Tuning-Free Personalized Image Generation by Meta AI
Meta AI introduces "Imagine yourself," a tuning-free model for personalized image generation, enhancing diversity, identity preservation, and text alignment.
🔥 [GitHub] WAT: Deep Inspection of Python Objects
Deeply inspect Python objects with WAT: a powerful GitHub tool to explore types, attributes, methods, and source code at runtime.
🔥 AI Crawlers Must Respect Website Boundaries
AI crawlers are causing issues by overloading sites like Read the Docs, leading to high costs and potential blocks. Respect website boundaries!
[Course] Federated Fine-tuning of LLMs on Private Data by DeepLearning.AI
DeepLearning.AI offers a course on federated fine-tuning of large language models using private data.
Coding with Llama 3.1, DeepSeek Coder V2 & Mistral Large: New Code Editing Giants
New code editors: DeepSeek Coder V2, Llama 3.1, and Mistral Large debut. DeepSeek excels, trailing only Claude 3.5 Sonnet.
Turbo Registry – Rust Docker Registry for AI Cuts Cold Starts by 90%
Turbo Registry by Mystic AI cuts Docker cold starts by up to 90%, making AI/ML deployments 8-12x faster. Available on team plans.
Intro to Federated Learning: DeepLearning.AI Short Course
Enroll in DeepLearning.AI's free Federated Learning course to master privacy-focused model training across distributed data using Flower. 🚀
AI on Kubernetes Without the Pain | SkyPilot Blog
SkyPilot simplifies running AI on Kubernetes, offering a user-friendly interface, cost-effective resource management, and seamless cloud integration.
Creating a ChatGPT-Powered Data Analyst: Our Journey
Sightfull uses GenAI to transform data analytics, creating a ChatGPT-powered "data storyteller" for insightful, fast, and accurate analysis.
Academic
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Who Will Control the Future of AI? Sam Altman Advocates for a Democratic Vision
Sam Altman urges a democratic future for AI, warning against authoritarian control. The choice will shape our world.
AI Trained on AI Garbage Produces Incoherent Output, Warns MIT Study
MIT warns AI trained on AI-generated data degrades over time, producing incoherent output. Quality training data is crucial.
Google DeepMind's AI Wins Silver Medal at International Math Olympiad
Google DeepMind's AI wins silver at the International Math Olympiad, solving complex problems with advanced reasoning capabilities.