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š„ Used Meta AI, now Instagram is using my face on ads targeted at me
After editing a selfie with Meta AI, the user's face appears in targeted Instagram ads, raising privacy concerns.
š„ My little sister's use of ChatGPT for homework is heartbreaking
A sibling laments their little sister's reliance on ChatGPT for homework, feeling it's a sad reflection of learning today.
š„ Killed by LLM
AI benchmarks are now deemed ineffective as LLMs surpass them, marking a significant shift in measuring AI capabilities.
AMD 'Strix Halo' Ryzen AI Max+ Debuts with RDNA 3.5 Graphics and Zen 5 CPU Cores
AMD unveils the 'Strix Halo' Ryzen AI Max+ with RDNA 3.5 graphics and Zen 5 cores, promising top-tier gaming and AI performance.
LLMs and Code Optimization
Exploring LLMs' effectiveness in code optimization reveals limitations, highlighting the need for human insight in algorithmic improvements.
OpenAI is losing money on its pricey ChatGPT Pro plan, CEO Sam Altman says
OpenAI's CEO reveals the company is losing money on the $200/month ChatGPT Pro plan due to higher-than-expected usage.
Self-driving Tesla steers Calif. tech founder onto train tracks
A tech founder's Tesla Autopilot drove him onto train tracks, raising concerns about the safety of self-driving technology.
Getting LLMs to Generate Funny Memes Is Unexpectedly Hard
Creating funny memes with LLMs is challenging due to humor limitations and image generation issues.
Show HN: Skeet ā A local-friendly command-line copilot that works with any LLM
Skeet is a command-line AI copilot that converts natural language into shell commands or Python scripts, adapting until successful.
LOTUS makes LLM-powered data processing fast and easy (as easy as Pandas)
LOTUS is a semantic query engine that simplifies LLM-powered data processing with a user-friendly, Pandas-like API.
An 'uncensored' dark web AI is offering step-by-step guides on how to make meth
OnionGPT, an uncensored AI chatbot on the dark web, offers step-by-step meth-making guides, promoting unrestricted information access.
Show HN: A 100-Line LLM Framework
A minimalist 100-line LLM framework, miniLLMFlow, enables LLMs to self-program, focusing on high-level paradigms.
Sam Altman Interview: OpenAI CEO's Plans for ChatGPT, Fusion and Trump
Sam Altman discusses OpenAI's rapid rise, his firing and return, AGI ambitions, and navigating political dynamics with Trump and Musk.
AI and Startup Moats
The article explores AI's impact on startup moats, identifying enduring advantages and those at risk in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Show HN: Bin - AI business intelligence analyst that turns data into dashboards
Bin is an AI tool that transforms data into interactive dashboards quickly, enabling users to create visuals without coding.
The Chinese make a full-sized digital model of the human brain. Are they ahead?
China develops a full-sized digital model of the human brain, simulating neuronal networks and enhancing cognitive research.
Show HN: LLM Creative Story-Writing Benchmark
A benchmark evaluates LLMs' creative storytelling by testing their integration of mandatory elements, revealing performance differences.
Metagene-1: A 7B Parameter Metagenomic Foundation Model
METAGENE-1 is a 7B parameter model for pandemic monitoring, trained on 1.5T base pairs from wastewater, enhancing pathogen detection.
Show HN: I built an offline open-source RAG system DataBridge
DataBridge is an offline, open-source RAG system for multi-modal data ingestion and retrieval, enhancing document processing and search.
Study of AIAgents-driven Company: at best 24% of the tasks could be completed
A study reveals that AI agents can autonomously complete only 24% of tasks in a simulated workplace environment.
Show HN: I created a tool that helps developers generate fake data for databases
A new tool allows developers to easily generate customizable fake data for databases, enhancing testing and development efficiency.
Memory Layers at Scale
Memory layers enhance model efficiency by adding parameters without increasing computation, outperforming dense models in language tasks.
Apple says it will update AI feature after BBC complaint
Apple will update its AI feature after the BBC's complaint about inaccurate news alerts, aiming to improve accuracy.
Generating Cognateful Sentences with LLMs
A new app uses LLMs to generate "cognateful" French sentences for language learning, scoring user translations for tailored difficulty.