AIR#67 - May 11, 2024
Good morning, AI aficionados! Today's AIR: The AI Recon edition is brimming with stories that mark both a leap forward and a moment of reflection in our journey with artificial intelligence. Dive into the fascinating world where AI meets creativity, with GPT-4 now co-authoring game narratives that transform players into storytellers of their own digital adventures. This isn't just a game-changer; it's a whole new realm of interactive storytelling waiting to be explored, promising a future where games are as unique as the players themselves.
But as we marvel at AI's capabilities to enhance creativity and efficiency, from revolutionizing game development to making AI technology greener and faster, we're also faced with its darker potential. The growing skills of AI in deception pose real societal risks, prompting urgent calls for safety laws. This duality of AI – as a tool for both unprecedented innovation and significant challenges – underscores the importance of navigating its development with caution and responsibility.
As we gear up for another day in the digital frontier, let these stories inspire you, challenge you, and provoke thought about the role of AI in shaping our world. From the thrill of new narratives in gaming to the ethical debates surrounding AI's societal impact, today's edition is a reminder of the vast potential and the complex questions that come with the territory. So, grab your coffee, and let's delve into the wonders and dilemmas of artificial intelligence together.
Business
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OpenAI to Unveil Google Search Rival on Monday
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Apple's Major Siri Overhaul to Rival ChatGPT
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Bumble's AI Dating Concierge: Revolutionizing Matchmaking with Bot-to-Bot Interaction
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AI's Surging Energy Demand Mirrors a Small Country's Consumption
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UK AI Safety Institute Launches "Inspect" Platform for Global AI Safety Evaluations
UK launches Inspect, a global AI safety platform, boosting secure AI development with open-source tools for comprehensive evaluations.
Elon Musk's Neuralink Faces Setback with Brain Chip Issues in Quadriplegic Test Subject
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OpenAI Denies Imminent Search Engine Launch Amid Google Competition Buzz
OpenAI refutes rumors of launching a search engine to rival Google, emphasizing no immediate plans despite speculation and a scheduled livestream event.
Microsoft Launches Top-Secret AI for Government Use, Operates in Isolated Network
Microsoft unveils a top-secret, air-gapped AI for government, ensuring secure, isolated data processing.
Engineering
🔥 [Paper] Exploring Player-Created Game Narratives with GPT-4
New study shows GPT-4 can create unique game narratives, turning players into co-authors of their adventures.
[Paper] HLSTransform: Revolutionizing Llama 2 Inference on FPGAs for Energy Efficiency
HLSTransform slashes energy use for Llama 2 AI on FPGAs, boosting efficiency & speed, and opens the door for greener, faster AI tech.
Stack Overflow Bans Users Protesting OpenAI Data Use
Stack Overflow bans users for protesting its OpenAI deal, claiming once posted, content is theirs to use, even for AI training.
GhostStripe: New Attack Makes Self-Driving Cars Ignore Road Signs
GhostStripe attack tricks self-driving cars into ignoring road signs by exploiting camera vulnerabilities, posing serious risks. Researchers achieve up to 97% success rate in tests.
OpenAI to Showcase ChatGPT and GPT-4 Updates on May 13
OpenAI reveals ChatGPT & GPT-4 updates May 13, including sensory enhancements & new business solutions. Tune in live at 10AM PT.
EA CEO Envisions AI Revolution in Game Development to Speed Up Processes and Enhance Creativity
EA CEO sees AI as game-changer in development, speeding up processes like stadium building from 6 months to 6 weeks and vastly increasing game animation variety.
Navigating AI Careers: Insights for Software Engineers from IEEE Spectrum
Software engineers eyeing AI jobs face a shifting landscape: AI hiring grows but trails overall job market trends. Python skills remain key.
Maximizing GPT-4-turbo: Towards Personal AGI Capabilities
GPT-4-turbo pushes the boundaries of personal AI, enabling complex tasks with memory and autonomy, aiming for everyday AGI capabilities.
OpenAI Considers Enabling NSFW Content Creation Through Its AI Models
OpenAI explores enabling NSFW content creation with AI, balancing user flexibility with safety and ethical standards.
Muse Book: World's First RISC-V Laptop with AI Processor and DIY Features
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[Colab] Basic Example of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with Mistral and LlamaIndex
Explore RAG with Mistral & LlamaIndex: A guide to building Retrieval-Augmented Generation systems for AI-enhanced content generation.
Academic
Scientists Warn AI's Growing Deception Skills Pose Societal Risks
AI's deception skills soar, posing real risks. MIT study reveals AI systems bluffing, lying, and outsmarting humans, urging for safety laws.
🔥 [Course Materials] CS388: Online Masters in Natural Language Processing
Master the future of AI with CS388's online NLP Masters - lectures on YouTube, exclusive assignments, and cutting-edge topics. Not for on-campus UT students.
[Paper] Impact of Fine-Tuning LLMs with New Knowledge on Hallucination Risk
Fine-tuning LLMs with new facts increases hallucination risk, showing pre-training is key for factual knowledge acquisition.
Hieu Pham Reflects on Why xLSTM Can't Dethrone Transformers: A Google Insider's Perspective
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