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š„ Canvas is a new way to write and code with ChatGPT
OpenAI introduces Canvas, a new interface for enhanced collaboration with ChatGPT on writing and coding projects.
š„ Image Editing with Gaussian Splatting
MiraGe uses Gaussian Splatting for intuitive 3D image editing, allowing users to manipulate 2D images in a novel way.
š„ FLUX1.1 [pro] ā New SotA text-to-image model from Black Forest Labs
FLUX1.1 [pro] from Black Forest Labs offers six times faster text-to-image generation with improved quality and efficiency.
š„ OpenAI and Anthropic Revenue Breakdown
OpenAI's revenue is projected at $5B for 2024, while Anthropic expects $1B, highlighting growth and competition in AI APIs.
What Kind of Writer Is ChatGPT?
A student finds ChatGPT a mixed writing partner, aiding idea exploration but struggling with quality, reshaping the writing process.
A single cloud compromise can feed an army of AI sex bots
Cybercriminals exploit stolen cloud credentials to run and sell AI sex bots, bypassing content filters for illegal activities.
You Can't Opt-Out of A.I. Online
Instagram users mistakenly believe posting objections can protect their data from A.I., but real solutions require account privacy settings.
Meta confirms it trains its AI on any image you ask Ray-Ban Meta AI to analyze
Meta confirms its AI can train on any image analyzed by Ray-Ban Meta glasses, raising privacy concerns for users.
Improving Accessibility Using Vision Models
Vision models enhance accessibility in math education by converting image equations to LaTeX, improving legibility and usability.
Microsoft: 'ever present' AI assistants are coming
Microsoft plans to launch AI assistants with long-term memory, sparking debates on privacy and integration into daily life.
Tim Brooks, Creator of Sora Leaves OpenAI for DeepMind
Tim Brooks departs OpenAI to join DeepMind, marking a significant shift in AI leadership.
Announcing FLUX1.1 [Pro] and the BFL API
Black Forest Labs launches FLUX1.1 [pro] and BFL API, offering faster, high-quality image generation for developers and enterprises.
Employers Say Students Need AI Skills. What If Students Don't Want Them?
Employers stress AI skills are vital for careers, but many students resist using generative AI in their education.
Judge blocks California's new AI law in case over Kamala Harris deepfake
A judge blocks California's new AI law targeting deepfakes, citing First Amendment concerns over free speech and satire.
Gemini 1.5 Flash-8B is now production ready
Gemini 1.5 Flash-8B is now production-ready, offering lower costs, higher rate limits, and improved performance for developers.
Show HN: TabGPT - Ask Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude at the Same Time in Chrome
TabGPT is a Chrome extension that queries ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude simultaneously for better answers.
Two AI review your favourite movie scripts (NotebookLM)
Two AI analyze and review favorite movie scripts in a new podcast, offering unique insights into storytelling.
Show HN: The Living Museum ā Explore the British Museum with AI
Explore the British Museum through an interactive AI experience called The Living Museum.
Google's AI search summaries officially have ads
Google's AI search summaries now include ads for relevant products, enhancing user experience with commercial suggestions.
LLM Agent Arena from Gorilla X Lmsys Chatbot Arena
Gorilla X Lmsys introduces LLM Agent Arena, allowing users to compare AI agents based on customizable goals and prompts.
Building your own personal ghostwriter
A hackathon project created JournalAIst, a tool that interviews users to craft personalized stories from their experiences.
Thermodynamic Bayesian Inference
Researchers propose thermodynamic devices for efficient Bayesian inference, enhancing model selection and uncertainty quantification.
When AI Gets Hijacked: Exploiting Hosted Models for Dark Roleplaying
Attackers are hijacking AWS Bedrock AI models for unfiltered sexual roleplaying chatbots, exploiting security vulnerabilities.
Grady Booch claims Open AI Is Another Theranos
Grady Booch compares OpenAI to Theranos, raising concerns about its credibility and potential risks.
Three Mile Island seeks taxpayer subsidies to reopen for Microsoft AI deal
Three Mile Island seeks $1.6B in taxpayer subsidies to reopen for a deal with Microsoft to power its data centers.
AI assistants are blabbing our embarrassing work secrets
AI assistants are leaking sensitive work secrets, as shown by a recent incident involving a meeting transcript mishap.
Addition is All You Need for Energy-efficient Language Models
A new algorithm, L-Mul, replaces floating point multiplications with integer additions, boosting efficiency and reducing energy costs.
OpenAI's $157B Valuation and Why Altman Is One of the Last Founders Left
OpenAI's valuation hits $157B amid leadership turmoil, with founder Sam Altman remaining as the last key figure amid departures.
Show HN: I made an iOS app to create and expand your images
RetouchAI is an iOS app that uses AI to create and expand images quickly, with more features coming soon.
Rewriting Pierre to be zero-latency
Pierre transitions to a zero-latency model using Replicache for local-first data replication, enhancing performance and iteration speed.
The investors behind OpenAI's historic $6.6B funding round
OpenAI secures $6.6B funding from major investors, boosting its valuation to $157B and solidifying its market position.
How students teamed up to decode 2k-year-old texts using AI
Three students decoded 2,000-year-old texts using AI, winning the Vesuvius Challenge and showcasing the power of collaboration.
Elon Musk's AI party at OpenAI's old headquarters
Elon Musk hosted a recruiting party at OpenAI's former HQ, promoting his startup xAI and its vision for open, safe AI.
OpenAI Releases ChatGPT Canvas Beta
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Canvas Beta, enhancing user experience despite initial navigation timeout issues.
Streamlined coding, debugging, and testing with GitHub Copilot Chat in VS Code
GitHub Copilot Chat in VS Code enhances coding, debugging, and testing with new features for improved efficiency and accuracy.
Show HN: Build your own custom Perplexity with GenSearch
Create a personalized Perplexity experience using GenSearch with a Vite app.
Show HN: Enter Topic, YouTube URL, PDF, or Text to Get a PPT in Seconds
AI tool MagicSlides creates professional presentations in seconds from topics, YouTube links, PDFs, and text inputs.
Purchased OpenAI credits expire after one year
OpenAI credits expire one year after purchase, causing confusion among users about their usage and expiration notifications.
OpenAI DevDay: Let's build developer tools, not digital God
OpenAI DevDay focused on developer tools, featuring new APIs and discounts, while shifting away from AGI ambitions.
Whisper-Large-v3-Turbo
OpenAI's Whisper-large-v3-turbo is a fast, finetuned ASR model, offering efficient speech recognition and translation with minor quality trade-offs.
AMA with Tech CEO at the Berlin Global Dialogue (W OpenAI, Emmanuel Macron)
Tech CEO discusses AI insights at Berlin Global Dialogue with Emmanuel Macron in an engaging AMA session.
Show HN: ASim ā generate usable mobile apps instantly
ASim allows users to instantly generate various mobile apps, from social networks to games, directly through their phones.