AIR#59 - May 02, 2024

Good morning, AI enthusiasts! As you cradle your morning coffee and gear up for the day, let's dive into the whirlwind world of AI that refuses to stand still. Today's AIR: The AI Recon brings you the crème de la crème of AI breakthroughs and controversies that are painting our digital future. Leading the charge, we've got ByteDance & Nankai University's StoryDiffusion, a dazzling AI that's rewriting the rules of comic and video creation with its long-range consistent style and character identity. This isn't just a step forward; it's a giant leap for creators dreaming of weaving stories without the traditional bounds of consistency and style.

But wait, there's more! The AI landscape is as much about the titans as it is about the trailblazers. Apple is setting the stage for a smarter browsing experience with its AI-powered Safari in the upcoming iOS 18 and macOS 15, featuring Intelligent Search and a Web Eraser that promises to redefine our online privacy and efficiency. Meanwhile, Google is not sitting quietly, calling for US immigration reform to boost AI talent recruitment, a move that underscores the global race for AI supremacy and the urgent need for policies that keep pace with technological innovation.

As we peel back the layers of today's stories, from groundbreaking papers on multi-token prediction that promise faster, better LLMs, to the entrepreneurial spirit of a 16-year-old revolutionizing fact-checking with AI, it's clear that the AI journey is as diverse as it is dynamic. So, as you take another sip of your coffee, let these stories fuel your imagination and provoke thought, reminding us that in the world of AI, the only constant is change. Let's embark on today's AI adventure, shall we?

Business

Apple's AI-Powered Safari: New Features & AI Tools in iOS 18 and macOS 15 Revealed
Apple's upcoming Safari 18 introduces AI tools like Intelligent Search & Web Eraser in iOS 18 & macOS 15, enhancing privacy and browsing.

Google Calls for US Immigration Reform to Boost AI Talent Recruitment
Google pushes for US immigration reform to attract AI talent, highlighting a global shortage and outdated policies.

🔥 16-Year-Old Launches Factful: The AI Startup Revolutionizing Fact-Checking and Writing Assistance
16yo launches Factful, a game-changing AI for fact-checking, writing aid, plagiarism detection & more, in 100+ languages. Start brilliant with the free beta.

Gemini: Google's AI Evolution with Multilingual Support, Enhanced Privacy, and Advanced Features
Google's Gemini evolves AI with multilingual support, privacy upgrades, and features like Python coding, enhancing access and creativity globally.

Indian Elections Fueled by $50 Million AI Content Boom
Indian elections see $50M boom in AI content as parties race to woo voters with synthetic media, setting ethical lines amid deepfake concerns.

Explore 200+ AI Tools to Revolutionize Your Business on X
Revolutionize your business with 200+ AI tools! From transforming social media to monetizing your website, explore now: https://t.co/gweGDfZdyi

TensorDock Launches Affordable GPU Cloud with H100s Starting at $2.49/hr
TensorDock introduces affordable cloud GPUs, including H100s at $2.49/hr, with secure, scalable options for all AI workloads.

Microsoft Invested in OpenAI to Catch Up with Google's AI Dominance, Emails Show
Microsoft invested $1 billion in OpenAI in 2019, fearing Google's AI lead, aiming to bridge the tech gap and enhance its AI capabilities.

KnowMore: The TikTok of AI-Generated Podcasts
Dive into KnowMore: The AI-powered app transforming idle time into learning moments with endless, tailored podcasts. Your smarter self awaits!

Eight U.S. Newspapers Sue Microsoft and OpenAI for Copyright Infringement
Eight US newspapers sue Microsoft & OpenAI, alleging copyright infringement by using articles to train AI models like ChatGPT without permission.

Claude AI Assistant App Now Available on iOS
Claude AI, your on-the-go assistant for writing, analysis, and more, now live on iOS. Free with a powerful Pro upgrade. #ClaudeAI

TfL's AI Experiment Boosts Tube Capacity Without New Construction
TfL's AI experiment could boost Tube capacity by 30% without new construction, making rush hour smoother.

GPT-Powered App Strips Sensationalism from News, Focuses on Facts
New app uses GPT to declutter news from bias and sensationalism, focusing purely on facts.

Speculation Swirls Around OpenAI's Mysterious 'gpt2-chatbot' as Potential ChatGPT Update
OpenAI's 'gpt2-chatbot' sparks rumors of being a ChatGPT update, potentially outperforming GPT-4 but not quite GPT-5. Altman's cryptic tweet adds to the speculation.

OpenAI Unveils Revamped Website: A Gateway to AGI, Business AI Solutions, and ChatGPT Innovations
OpenAI revamps its site, introducing AGI, business AI solutions, ChatGPT upgrades, and Sora for video from text. A leap towards safer, more creative AI use.

Engineering

🔥 [Paper] StoryDiffusion: ByteDance & Nankai University's AI for Long-Range Consistent Image and Video Generation
ByteDance & Nankai University unveil StoryDiffusion AI, revolutionizing comic and video creation with consistent style and character identity.

🔥 [Paper] Multi-Token Prediction for Faster, Better LLMs by Gloeckle et al.
New study by Gloeckle et al. boosts LLMs: Multi-token prediction method speeds up inference 3x & improves problem-solving by up to 17%.

[GitHub] FileKitty: GUI Tool for Merging Text Files for LLM Prompts
FileKitty on GitHub: A GUI tool that makes merging text files for LLM prompts easy. Select, concatenate, and submit with a click.

🔥 LLMs Fail at Understanding Probability: A Deep Dive
LLMs struggle with probability, often failing at tasks requiring specific odds, showing limitations in understanding and generating random outcomes.

Postman v11 Unveiled: Elevating Development with AI and API Collaborations
Postman v11 launches, revolutionizing development with enhanced AI and API collaboration tools, speeding up processes, and ensuring secure, scalable collaborations.

PyTorch's ExecuTorch Alpha Launch: Bringing LLMs to Edge Devices with Apple, Arm, and Qualcomm
ExecuTorch Alpha launches, teaming up with Apple, Arm & Qualcomm to bring LLMs to edge devices, boosting AI on mobile with new tech & partnerships.

How to Disable Adobe Acrobat's AI Assistant: A Comprehensive Guide
Learn to disable Adobe Acrobat's AI Assistant in various versions, including desktop and online, for privacy in handling PDFs.

"Cycls: The Ultimate Python Framework for Easy LLM Chatbot Deployment"
Cycls launches as a game-changer for developers: deploy AI chatbots easily with this Python framework, skipping frontend fuss. Instant sharing, cross-platform, and analytics included.

Academic

[Paper] Invisible Stitch: Enhancing 3D Scene Generation with Depth Inpainting by Oxford's Visual Geometry Group
Oxford's Invisible Stitch project innovates 3D scene generation with depth inpainting, creating seamless transitions in virtual environments.

[Paper] Enhancing AI's Reasoning with Iterative Preference Optimization
New AI method boosts reasoning accuracy, turning Llama-2-70B-Chat's 55.6% to 81.6% on reasoning tasks by optimizing Chain-of-Thought processes.

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