AIR#288 - Decade of Neural Network Advancements + New Llama.cpp Update!
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š„ Ilya Sutskever NeurIPS talk [video]
Ilya Sutskever discusses a decade of advancements in sequence-to-sequence learning with neural networks in a NeurIPS talk.
š„ Sequence to sequence learning with neural networks: what a decade
Ilya Sutskever reflects on a decade of advancements in sequence-to-sequence learning with neural networks at NeurIPS 2024.
š„ Llama.cpp Now Supports Qwen2-VL (Vision Language Model)
Llama.cpp now integrates Qwen2-VL, enhancing its capabilities with vision language model support.
Computing Inside an AI
The article proposes viewing AI as a computer tool rather than a person, enhancing interaction through dynamic graphical interfaces.
Prepin: AI powered Mock interview preparation platform
Prepin is an AI-driven platform designed to enhance mock interview preparation.
CA Law Prohibits Health Insurance Companies from Using AI to Deny Healthcare
California's new law mandates that healthcare decisions must be made by licensed professionals, not AI, ensuring patient protection.
OpenAI, GoogleDeepMind, and Meta Get Bad Grades on AI Safety
OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Meta received poor grades for AI safety, with most scoring D or lower in a recent report.
She didn't get an apartment because of an AI-generated score
Mary Louis sued SafeRent after being denied an apartment due to an AI-generated score, highlighting discrimination against renters.
Show HN: NodeTool ā Open-Source Visual Builder for AI Workflows
NodeTool is an open-source visual builder for AI workflows, enabling no-code creation and local execution of ML models.
Show HN: Library to replace box shadows on a webpage with ray traced shadows
A new library, rtx-on.js, replaces box shadows with ray traced shadows for enhanced web visuals.
Meta asks the US government to block OpenAI's switch to a for-profit
Meta urges California AG to block OpenAI's shift to for-profit, citing potential market distortion and legal concerns.
Lightmatter ā The photonic (super)computer company
Lightmatter raises $400M, reaching a $4.4B valuation, advancing photonic chips for AI and AGI development through strategic partnerships.
Show HN: High-accuracy OCR API for receipts/invoice with easy customisation
VisionParser offers a customizable, high-accuracy OCR API for receipts and invoices, ensuring fast, reliable data extraction.
Salesforce not adding any more software engineers in 2025 because of AI
Salesforce will halt software engineer hiring in 2025, citing AI advancements, according to founder Marc Benioff.
Workers are being punished for ignoring AI advice ā even when they know better
Workers face penalties for ignoring AI advice, even when their own judgment leads to better outcomes, highlighting the need for human expertise.
David Sacks, from 'PayPal mafia' to Trump's AI and crypto tsar
David Sacks transitions from the 'PayPal mafia' to a key role in Trump's AI and crypto initiatives.
BBC has complained to Apple over AI-generated fake news attributed to them
BBC complains to Apple over AI-generated fake news falsely attributed to them, aiming to protect audience trust.
Bringing Grok to Everyone
Grok-2 is now faster and multilingual on š, featuring web search, citations, and an image generator, Aurora, for all users.
AI's emissions are about to skyrocket even further
AI's emissions are set to surge as data centers, fueled by dirty energy, expand to support complex models like video generation.
Google Agentspace: Bringing AI agents and AI-powered search to enterprises
Google Agentspace enhances enterprise productivity by integrating AI agents and advanced search, unlocking collective expertise and streamlining workflows.