AIR#77 - May 20, 2024
Good morning, AI enthusiasts! Grab your coffee and get ready to dive into today's edition of AIR: The AI Recon, where the world of artificial intelligence is buzzing with stories that will both intrigue and challenge you. Leading the headlines is Microsoft's 29% surge in emissions, a stark reminder of the sustainability challenges that come with AI's ever-growing appetite for resources. As the tech giant integrates AI deeper into its operations, this spike in emissions highlights the urgent need for balancing innovation with environmental responsibility.
But it's not all about the corporate giants. Dive into the ethical and artistic debates sparked by "The AI Doppelgänger Experiment"—a fascinating exploration of training AI to mimic illustrators' styles. This story delves into the tension between human creativity and machine learning, raising important questions about the future of art and the role of AI in creative industries. Meanwhile, the academic sphere is abuzz with discussions on artificial consciousness, as a new paper examines whether mimicking human brain features could lead to a form of AI consciousness, albeit one that might differ significantly from our own experience.
As we explore these stories, let's not forget the broader implications they bring to the table. From the backlash Slack faces over AI training on user messages to the essential AI reading list shared by Hugging Face's cofounder, today's edition is packed with insights that challenge our understanding of AI's role in society. Whether it's the promise of new technologies or the ethical dilemmas they pose, there's plenty to ponder as we delve into the dynamic world of artificial intelligence. So, sit back, sip your coffee, and let's explore these captivating narratives together.
Business
🔥 Microsoft's Emissions Surge 29% as AI Devours Resources
Microsoft's emissions rose 29% in 2023 due to AI demands, highlighting sustainability challenges despite efforts in renewable energy and water use.
Slack Users Outraged Over AI Training with Their Messages
Slack users furious over AI training on their messages, demand clearer privacy policies. Salesforce promises updates for transparency.
Microsoft to Unveil AI PC Vision at Build 2024
Microsoft to unveil AI PC vision at Build 2024, integrating AI deeply into Windows, powered by Qualcomm, Intel, and AMD chips.
Tapmention: AI-Powered Reddit Marketing Tool for Auto-Replies and Lead Generation
Tapmention: AI tool auto-replies to Reddit mentions, captures leads, and analyzes trends, simplifying marketing efforts for businesses.
It's Time to Believe the AI Hype
AI is advancing rapidly with new models from OpenAI and Google, offering multimodal capabilities and natural human interaction. Believe the hype!
Voice Actors Sue AI Company for Unauthorized Voice Clones
Voice actors sue AI company for cloning their voices without consent, claiming misuse and seeking to protect their careers.
I Built an App That Writes Your Life Story for Free
Create your life story for free with Memoir-App.com. Answer 15 questions, and let the app write your unique journey. Beta available now!
iOS 18 to Feature AI-Transcription for Voice Memos
iOS 18 to feature AI transcription for Voice Memos, marking Apple's first major AI integration in its products.
OpenAI Disbands AI Safety Team Amid Leadership Departures
OpenAI disbands its Superalignment AI safety team after leadership departures, citing a shift in priorities towards product development.
Natural Language Geocoding Revolutionizes Spatial Data Analysis
Natural Language Geocoding by Element 84 simplifies complex spatial data analysis, making it faster and more accessible for various industries.
How Slack Protects Your Data with Machine Learning and AI
Slack updates privacy principles to clarify how they use ML and AI without accessing or training on customer data. User trust prioritized.
Meta Stack Exchange Partners with OpenAI
Meta Stack Exchange partners with OpenAI to integrate Stack Overflow content into ChatGPT, ensuring socially responsible AI with proper attribution.
The AI Behind the 'Zombie Internet'
AI-generated "slop" floods the web with low-quality content, cluttering search results and social media with spam-like junk.
Engineering
🔥 [GitHub] Llama3 from Scratch: Matrix Multiplication Implementation
Llama3 implemented from scratch on GitHub by naklecha, focusing on matrix multiplication. 2.3k stars, 112 forks. Check it out!
🔥 Hugging Face Cofounder's AI Reading List
Hugging Face cofounder shares essential AI/NLP/ML reading list and advice for newcomers, highlighting foundational books and courses.
[Course] Stanford CS231n: Convolutional Neural Networks for Visual Recognition
Stanford's CS231n course dives deep into Convolutional Neural Networks for visual recognition, covering kNN, SVM, GANs, RNNs, and more.
[GitHub] Devon: Open-Source AI Pair Programmer by Entropy Research
GitHub's Devon by Entropy Research: an open-source AI pair programmer supporting multiple models and languages. Install and contribute now!
[GitHub] Firecrawl: Convert Websites to LLM-Ready Markdown or Structured Data
Firecrawl converts websites into LLM-ready markdown or structured data with a single API for scraping, crawling, and extraction.
Google's Data Science Agent: Just a Kaggle Slop Generator
Google's Data Science Agent struggles with basic tasks, producing low-quality outputs, highlighting the limitations of LLMs in data science.
OpenAI to Train ChatGPT Using Reddit Posts in New Deal
OpenAI partners with Reddit to train ChatGPT using real-time Reddit posts, enhancing AI's understanding of recent topics.
Academic
🔥 [Paper] Is Artificial Consciousness Achievable? Lessons from the Human Brain
Artificial consciousness may be achievable by mimicking human brain features, but AI's form of consciousness could differ significantly from human experience.
🔥 The AI Doppelgänger Experiment – Part 1: Training My AI to Steal Illustrators' Styles
Training AI to mimic illustrators' styles reveals the tension between human creativity and machine learning, sparking ethical and artistic debates.
Bruce Schneier on Prompt Injection Risks in LLMs
Bruce Schneier warns that prompt injection attacks make LLMs inherently insecure, posing significant risks for AI applications.
Newsrooms Are Embracing Generative AI, Despite Challenges
Newsrooms are using generative AI for tasks like drafting and newsletters, but ethical concerns and trust issues remain.
Lenka Zdeborová – Statistical Physics of Machine Learning [Video]
Lenka Zdeborová explores the intersection of statistical physics and machine learning in her latest YouTube video. Watch now!