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š„ The 70% problem: Hard truths about AI-assisted coding
AI-assisted coding boosts productivity but often leaves software quality lacking, revealing a "70% problem" in development.
š„ Llama-3.3-70B-Instruct
Meta's Llama 3.3-70B-Instruct model offers a multilingual, instruction-tuned AI with strict usage guidelines and safety measures.
š„ OpenAI Reinforcement Fine-Tuning Research Program
OpenAI expands its Reinforcement Fine-Tuning Research Program, inviting developers to customize models for complex tasks in various domains.
š„ Show HN: Prompt Engine ā Auto pick LLMs based on your prompts
JigsawStack's Prompt Engine automates LLM selection, enhancing prompt accuracy and reducing costs while ensuring consistent outputs.
Show HN: Real-Time YOLO Object Detection in Elixir: Fast, Simple, Extensible
A new Elixir library enables fast, real-time YOLO object detection, simplifying model integration and enhancing performance.
I spent 8 hours testing o1 Pro ($200) vs. Claude Sonnet 3.5 ($20)
A detailed comparison of real-world performance between o1 Pro ($200) and Claude Sonnet 3.5 ($20) after 8 hours of testing.
Roaming RAG ā Make the Model Find the Answers
Roaming RAG simplifies LLM document navigation by allowing models to directly explore well-structured documents for answers.
Donald Trump Names David Sacks as White House AI and Crypto Czar
Trump appoints David Sacks as White House AI and Crypto Czar to enhance U.S. leadership in these critical industries.
Trump appoints former PayPal COO David Sacks as AI and crypto czar
Trump appoints David Sacks as AI and crypto czar to reshape U.S. digital currency policy amid Bitcoin's rise above $100,000.
Meta unveils a new, more efficient Llama model
Meta introduces Llama 3.3 70B, a cost-efficient generative AI model outperforming competitors while expanding its AI infrastructure.
Trump picks David Sacks as crypto and AI tsar
Trump appoints David Sacks, a Musk ally, as crypto and AI tsar, aiming for clearer regulations in these sectors.
Why Combine Vector Search with Graph Databases
Combining vector search with graph databases enhances data retrieval by leveraging semantic similarity and relational context.
"AI therapy" Reddit posts surge 400%
AI therapy discussions on Reddit surged 400%, with users sharing positive experiences and seeking emotional support through AI tools.
Everybody Loves Fred: How America Fell for a Data Tool
FRED, a popular data tool from the St. Louis Fed, has become a beloved resource for economists and the public alike.
It's Nearly Impossible to Get a Job in Artificial Intelligence
Despite high demand, AI job standards are increasingly stringent, making it nearly impossible for new candidates to enter the field.
I built a site where you can create shareable links to fake ChatGPT convos
A site lets users create and share fake ChatGPT conversations for pranks and fun, but warns about AI inaccuracies.
"AI pimping" accounts are exploding on social media
"AI pimping" accounts proliferate on social media, using AI-generated faces on real bodies, raising ethical concerns and dehumanization.
Trump picks venture capitalist David Sacks as AI and crypto 'czar'
Trump appoints David Sacks as AI and crypto czar, emphasizing his ties to Silicon Valley and focus on free speech and industry clarity.
OpenAI seeks to unlock investment by ditching 'AGI' clause with Microsoft
OpenAI aims to attract investment by removing the 'AGI' clause in its agreement with Microsoft.
Trump says venture capitalist David Sacks will be AI and crypto 'czar'
Trump appoints David Sacks as AI and crypto 'czar' to lead U.S. policies in these sectors and combat Big Tech bias.
ComfyUI supports masking and scheduling of LoRA and model weights
ComfyUI now enables native masking and scheduling of LoRA and model weights, enhancing customization for all models.
Show HN: Agentic contact book
A new contact book tool is in development, currently requiring users to join a waitlist for access.
Trellis: Structured 3D Latents for Scalable and Versatile 3D Generation
TRELLIS introduces a novel 3D generation model using Structured Latents for versatile, high-quality asset creation.
Trump Names Top Silicon Valley Conservative to Oversee Crypto and AI
Trump appoints David Sacks as "White House A.I. and Crypto Czar," aiming for less regulation in tech and cryptocurrency.
Google's Gemini ranked #1 on LMArena across all categories
Google's Gemini celebrates one year by ranking #1 in all categories on LMArena, excelling in prompts, coding, and math.
A Confederacy of Models: A Comprehensive Evaluation of LLMs on Creative Writing
A study evaluates LLMs on creative writing, revealing humans excel in creativity while some LLMs match human performance in fluency and humor.
FTC Rightfully Acts Against So-Called "AI Weapon Detection" Company Evolv
The FTC settles with Evolv for misleading claims about its AI weapon detection technology, revealing it functions like a metal detector.
Turning search results into Markdown for LLMs
The article explains how to convert search results into Markdown format for LLMs using SerpApi, enhancing data usability.
Revealed: Bias found in AI system used to detect UK benefits fraud
A biased AI system used in the UK for welfare fraud detection unfairly targets certain demographics, raising concerns over discrimination.
AI is making Philippine call center work more efficient, for better and worse
AI is transforming Philippine call centers, boosting efficiency but increasing pressure on workers and raising job security concerns.