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šŸ”„ Llama 3.2: Revolutionizing edge AI and vision with open, customizable models
Llama 3.2 launches customizable edge AI models for vision and text, enhancing on-device capabilities while prioritizing openness.

šŸ”„ OpenAI to remove non-profit control and give Sam Altman equity
OpenAI plans to shift to a for-profit model, removing non-profit control and granting CEO Sam Altman equity for the first time.

šŸ”„ Llama 3.2 released: Multimodal, 1B to 90B sizes
Llama 3.2 launches with multimodal capabilities and sizes from 1B to 90B, enhancing AI applications across devices.

Hetzner introduces GPU server for AI training
Hetzner launches the GEX130 GPU server, optimized for AI training with powerful specs and unlimited traffic options.

OpenAI rolls out Advanced Voice Mode with more voices and a new look
OpenAI launches Advanced Voice Mode for ChatGPT, featuring new voices, improved accents, and a fresh design for enhanced interaction.

MIMO: Controllable Character Video Synthesis with Spatial Decomposed Modeling
MIMO enables realistic, controllable character video synthesis from a single image, using spatial decomposition for flexibility and interaction.

A new semantic chunking approach for RAG
A new semantic chunking method enhances RAG by analyzing story shapes, improving context and specificity in NLP applications.

A Summary of Ilya Sutskevers AI Reading List
Ilya Sutskever's AI reading list, summarizing 30 key papers, offers insights into deep learning's evolution and foundational concepts.

Machine learning reveals factors for successful crowdfunding
Machine learning identifies key factors for crowdfunding success, revealing optimal goals, duration, and social capital influences.

Llama can now see and run on your device ā€“ welcome Llama 3.2
Llama 3.2 launches with multimodal capabilities, on-device models, and enhanced vision support for diverse applications.

Llama 3.2
Llama 3.2 collection launched, featuring updates on transformers, evaluations, and various Llama family models.

Sam Altman reportedly poised to get equity in OpenAI
Sam Altman is set to receive equity in OpenAI as it transitions to a for-profit model, raising investor interest and safety concerns.

A thriving underground economy is clogging the internet with AI garbage
AI-generated content is flooding the internet, overwhelming creativity and quality, leading to a rise in "slop" across platforms.

Elecrow responded, apologized for AI voice cloning
Elecrow apologized for using an unauthorized AI clone of Jeff Geerling's voice in tutorials, promising corrective actions.

OpenAI Pitched White House on Unprecedented Data Center Buildout
OpenAI proposed a massive data center buildout to the White House, aiming to enhance AI capabilities and compete with China.

Llama 3.2 Release
Meta's Llama 3.2, a multilingual LLM, excels in dialogue and summarization, emphasizing safety and responsible deployment.

A New System for Temporally Consistent Stable Diffusion Video Characters
Alibaba's MIMO system enhances Stable Diffusion for creating temporally consistent, full-body avatars in videos from single images.

Prem-SQL-1B First 1B SLM Rivals 4o, Outperforms Qwen-7B on BirdBench Private Set
PremSQL, an open-source library, excels in local Text-to-SQL tasks, outperforming Qwen-7B on BirdBench's private dataset.

Show HN: ConverForm ā€“ Conversational Forms Builder
ConverForm transforms traditional forms into engaging conversational experiences, enhancing user interaction and conversion rates.

Altman reportedly asks Biden to back a slew of multi-gigawatt AI datacenters
Altman seeks Biden's support for multi-gigawatt AI datacenters, emphasizing national security and tech leadership over China.

Llama 3.2: Lightweight models for edge devices
Llama 3.2 introduces lightweight models optimized for edge devices, enhancing AI accessibility and performance.

Google's $2.7B Move to Re-Hire AI Genius Draws Attention
Google's $2.7B deal to re-hire AI expert Noam Shazeer highlights the fierce competition for top talent in the AI sector.

Show HN: Chrome extension to summarize HN comments using AI and LLMs
FastDigest is a Chrome extension that uses AI to summarize Hacker News comments with "Summarize" buttons for quick insights.

Llama 3.2 1B and 3B on-device models
Llama 3.2 introduces 1B and 3B on-device models, but faced a navigation timeout issue during testing.

A Chatbot Is Now Cleared to Give Buy, Sell Investment Advice
Israel approves a chatbot for stock advice, raising concerns about AI's impact on financial markets amid regulatory scrutiny.

FTC Announces Crackdown on Deceptive AI Claims and Schemes
The FTC is cracking down on deceptive AI claims, targeting companies exploiting AI for scams and misleading practices.

Hugging Face and Dora Metrics: Fast Code, Slow Response
Hugging Face excels in rapid AI development but faces delays in response times and recovery, impacting overall productivity.

"AI-detection" is harmful to students
AI-detection tools harm students by falsely accusing them of using AI, undermining trust and their ability to prove authorship.

Rippling Introduces AI-Based Tool to Evaluate Enginners
Rippling launches an AI tool to assess engineers' skills and performance.

Open Source wireframe to app powered by Llama 3.2 Vision
Napkins.dev transforms wireframes into apps using Llama 3.2 Vision, generating code from uploaded designs effortlessly.

Download Llama 3.2 1B, 3B, 11B, 90B
Llama 3.2 models (1B, 3B, 11B, 90B) are available for download, with guides for integration and community support.

Llama-Stack
Llama Stack offers standardized APIs for developing generative AI applications, enhancing innovation and integration across platforms.

Show HN: We built Skarbe to automate sales tasks and help close deals faster
Skarbe automates sales tasks, boosting deal closures by 30% and freeing up 20 hours weekly for sales teams.

The riskiest startups to found, from an AI analysis of YC's entire portfolio
AI analyzes Y Combinator's portfolio to identify the riskiest startups, revealing trends and insights for founders and investors.

Ray-Ban Glasses Are Getting New AI Features and More Partner Integrations
Ray-Ban Meta glasses are adding AI features for reminders, translations, and music integration, enhancing user experience.

A.I. Designs New Electric Motor [video]
A.I. creates a groundbreaking electric motor, sparking debates about the future of technology.

Meta Ray-Ban's updated with real-time AI video, reminders, QR scanning
Meta enhances Ray-Ban smart glasses with real-time AI video, reminders, QR scanning, and live translation features.

Reddit is bringing AI-powered, automatic translation to new countries
Reddit expands AI translation to over 35 countries, enabling users to engage in their preferred languages across the platform.

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