AIR#51 - April 24, 2024

Good morning, AI enthusiasts! Today's AIR: The AI Recon is bursting at the seams with stories that are not just about technology but about dreams turning into reality, ethical conundrums, and the infinite possibilities that AI brings to our fingertips. At the heart of today’s edition, we delve into the revival of EURISKO, a legend in the AI world that's been brought back to life from the archives of Douglas Lenat. This isn't just a trip down memory lane; it's a resurrection of one of AI's most intriguing experiments, now running on Medley Interlisp and proving that legends never die, they just wait for the right moment to awe us again.

In a world where AI's influence stretches from the ethereal realms of gene editing to the gritty realities of legal battles, we spotlight a groundbreaking lawsuit by an ex-Amazon AI exec alleging discrimination and a breach of ethics. This story isn't just about the challenges of navigating corporate America; it's a stark reminder of the ethical and human rights considerations that are increasingly coming to the forefront in the tech industry. It's a narrative that questions the balance between innovation and integrity, urging us to ponder where we draw the line.

And for those who marvel at the sheer speed and accessibility of technology, Phi-3 Mini steals the show. This powerhouse of an AI model is not just challenging the status quo; it's smashing it, promising to bring the capabilities of GPT-3 right to your smartphone. Imagine wielding the power of advanced language models in the palm of your hand, making AI not just a tool of convenience but a constant companion in our quest for knowledge and efficiency. As you sip your morning coffee and explore these stories, let's embark on a journey through the wonders and warnings of AI, where every discovery is a step towards a future crafted by human ingenuity and machine intelligence.

Business

Ex-Amazon AI Exec Sues Over Copyright Infringement Pressure and Pregnancy Discrimination
Ex-Amazon AI exec sues, alleging she was fired for pregnancy and pushing back on illegal copyright practices. Claims discrimination and retaliation.

OpenAI Launches First Asian Office in Japan with GPT-4 Custom Model for Japanese Language
OpenAI debuts in Japan, launching a Tokyo office and a GPT-4 model optimized for Japanese, promising faster, cost-effective AI solutions for local needs.

Apple Developing Custom AI Server Chips with TSMC's 3nm Technology
Apple teams up with TSMC for 3nm AI server chips, targeting enhanced data center performance by late 2025.

Eduardo Alvarez Unveils RAG: Revolutionizing Retail with Personalized Shopping Recommendations
Eduardo Alvarez introduces RAG, revolutionizing retail with real-time, personalized shopping recommendations, enhancing customer experience and loyalty.

Project Maven: AI's Battlefield Test in Ukraine
Project Maven's AI tech tested in Ukraine shows mixed results: revolutionizes data use in warfare but struggles with old trench realities. #ProjectMaven

Perplexity AI Hits $1B Valuation After $63M Funding Round
Perplexity AI's valuation soars to $1B with a $63M funding round, signaling strong investor confidence in its AI chatbot and search engine ambitions.

Adobe Unveils Firefly Image 3 Model: A Leap in Creative AI
Adobe's Firefly Image 3 Model revolutionizes creative AI with enhanced photorealism, styling, and control, now in beta across Adobe apps.

Coca-Cola Inks $1.1 Billion Deal with Microsoft for Cloud and AI Services
Coca-Cola and Microsoft seal a $1.1B deal for cloud and AI innovation, expanding their tech collaboration.

Revolutionize ERP Systems with Natural Language Development Platform
Revolutionize ERP with a platform turning English into custom software, streamlining financial processes & boosting legacy systems without extra costs.

AI Manipulates Reddit for Stealth Marketing and SEO Gaming
AI stealth marketing invades Reddit, manipulating SEO and exploiting user trust with fake endorsements.

Robots Transforming Warehouse Operations: A Close Look at Ocado's Automated Revolution
Ocado's AI and robots are revolutionizing warehouse ops, handling 70% of tasks, aiming for fewer staff but not a human-free future. #AIRevolution in logistics.

Netflix's "What Jennifer Did" Under Fire for AI-Generated Photos in True Crime Doc
Netflix's "What Jennifer Did" criticized for AI-generated images with distorted hands, raising ethical concerns in true crime storytelling.

Engineering

[Website] TheFastest.ai: Benchmarking Speed of Leading LLMs
Discover TheFastest.ai: Benchmarking AI speeds to make LLMs as swift as human conversation. Daily updates, transparent metrics.

🔥 [Paper] Phi-3 Mini: A GPT-3 Rival Runs on Your Phone
Phi-3 Mini: A phone-ready AI that rivals GPT-3 with a fraction of its size, making advanced language models accessible anywhere.

Microsoft Debuts Phi-3 Mini: The Smallest, Smartest AI Model Yet
Microsoft's Phi-3 Mini, a tiny AI powerhouse, outperforms predecessors and rivals, promising smarter tech on your devices.

[Paper] Answer.AI's Breakthrough: Efficiently Fine-Tuning Llama 3 with FSDP QDoRA
Answer.AI unveils QDoRA for Llama 3, promising top-tier AI model training with less memory. A game-changer for open-source developers.

Building the First AGI Chatbot with Chain of Thought Reasoning - YouTube Tutorial
Discover how to create the first AGI chatbot with chain of thought reasoning in our latest YouTube tutorial.

[PyPI] 3LC: Debug and Enhance Data with AI Insights
Introducing 3LC on PyPI: Revolutionize data debugging & enhancements with AI. No data duplication, seamless model integration. #Python #AI

Microsoft Unveils Phi-3: The Next Leap in Small Language Models on Azure
Microsoft launches Phi-3, the most advanced small language model, offering unparalleled performance and versatility for AI applications on Azure.

[GitHub] Microsoft's Phi-3 Mini-128K-Instruct ONNX: Optimized AI Models for Accelerated Inference
Microsoft's Phi-3 Mini-128K-Instruct ONNX model revolutionizes AI inference speed on various devices, leveraging DirectML and optimized quantization.

[Paper] Phi-3 Mini: Rivaling GPT-3.5 with a Phone-Deployable Language Model
Phi-3 Mini, a phone-deployable AI, matches GPT-3.5 with fewer resources, promising powerful local language models.

[Software] "Song Of Life": Generative Music via Cellular Automata
"Song of Life" transforms cellular automata into generative music, creating unique melodies with each iteration.

[Paper] OpenAI's Approach to Making LLMs Ignore Malicious Prompts
OpenAI trains LLMs to ignore malicious prompts by prioritizing instructions, enhancing security without sacrificing capabilities.

Academic

🔥 EURISKO Revived: From Legend to Reality in Lenat's Posthumous Archive Unveiling
EURISKO, once a myth, now revived from Lenat's archives and running on Medley Interlisp, proving legends can become reality.

AI-Powered CRISPR: Revolutionizing Gene Editing with Generative AI
Generative AI now designs CRISPR gene editors, revolutionizing DNA editing for faster, precise disease combat.

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