AIR#81 - May 24, 2024
Good morning, AI aficionados! As you sip your morning coffee, get ready to dive into today's edition of AIR: The AI Recon, where the world of artificial intelligence is buzzing with stories that are as fascinating as they are thought-provoking. Leading the headlines is a major Microsoft outage that disrupted Bing, Copilot, DuckDuckGo, and ChatGPT, affecting users across Asia and Europe. As recovery efforts continue, this incident highlights the vulnerabilities even tech giants face in maintaining seamless AI services. Meanwhile, ex-Googler Scott Jenson has stirred the pot by likening Google's current AI efforts to the Google+ fiasco, suggesting that the tech behemoth's approach may be more panic-driven than purposeful.
But it's not all about corporate hiccups. Dive into the inspiring world of open-source innovation with Tensorlake's Indexify, a real-time data framework for LLMs that promises to revolutionize AI applications by providing up-to-date data extraction. And for those keeping an eye on the legal and ethical landscape, the Schumacher family has won a €200,000 lawsuit over a fake AI-generated interview, a landmark case that underscores the growing concerns around AI ethics and the misuse of technology.
As we explore these stories, let's not forget the broader implications they bring to the table. From the surge in AI engineer salaries hitting $300K in 2024, reflecting the high demand for AI skills, to Red Hat's unveiling of RHEL AI, a platform aimed at enhancing enterprise applications, today's edition is packed with insights that challenge our understanding of AI's role in society. So, sit back, sip your coffee, and let's delve into the dynamic world of artificial intelligence together.
Business
🔥 Microsoft Outage Disrupts Bing, Copilot, DuckDuckGo, and ChatGPT
Microsoft outage disrupts Bing, Copilot, ChatGPT, and DuckDuckGo, affecting users in Asia and Europe. Recovery efforts are ongoing.
Ex-Googler likens AI panic at Google to Google+ fiasco
Ex-Googler Scott Jenson criticizes Google's AI efforts as panic-driven and poorly motivated, likening it to the Google+ fiasco.
Schumacher Family Wins €200,000 Over AI 'Interview'
Schumacher family wins €200,000 from magazine for fake AI interview with the F1 legend.
Red Hat Unveils RHEL AI at Summit 2024
Red Hat unveils RHEL AI at Summit 2024, a platform for developing and running open-source AI models to enhance enterprise applications.
Nvidia Chief Huang's Pay Soars 60% Amid AI Frenzy
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's pay jumps 60% to $34.16M amid AI boom, reflecting Nvidia's massive revenue and profit growth.
EU Artificial Intelligence Act
EU passes AI Act, creating a regulatory framework for AI with risk-based classifications and new institutions to ensure compliance.
Voice Actors Sue AI Company for Cloning Their Voices
Voice actors sue AI firm for cloning their voices without consent, sparking debate on AI ethics and copyright.
Elon Musk's xAI Secures $6bn Backing from Top VCs
Elon Musk's xAI secures $6bn from top VCs like Andreessen, Lightspeed, Sequoia, aiming to catch up with AI giants OpenAI and Google.
AI Engineer Salaries Soar to $300K in 2024
AI engineer salaries hit $300K in 2024, reflecting high demand and premium pay for AI skills across all career levels.
Engineering
[GitHub] Indexify: Real-Time Data Framework for LLMs by Tensorlake
Tensorlake's Indexify offers real-time data extraction for LLMs, enabling fast, precise AI applications with up-to-date data.
[GitHub] JACoB: Open-Source AI Coding Bot for Real-World Productivity by jacob-ai-bot
GitHub's JACoB bot automates coding tasks, transforming Figma designs into deployable code, enhancing productivity and workflow integration.
2024 GitHub Accelerator: 11 Groundbreaking Open Source AI Projects
GitHub Accelerator welcomes 11 innovative open source AI projects, driving global AI advancements with robust support and funding.
Professor Mark Riedl Poisons Google's LLM-Powered Search
Professor Mark Riedl successfully poisons Google's LLM-powered AI search with his website attack.
LLM Kryptonite: Unfixable Bug Cripples Major AI Models
A major bug dubbed "LLM Kryptonite" is crippling AI models, and no one is stepping up to fix it. This flaw affects nearly every major LLM.
[GitHub] Dataherald: Open-Sourced Text-to-SQL Engine Using LLMs
Dataherald's open-source engine turns natural language into SQL queries using LLMs, enabling easy data interaction without analysts.
Living Documents: Elicit's AI-Powered UX Revolution
Elicit's AI-powered tool revolutionizes systematic reviews by transforming literature searches into dynamic, editable tables, saving months of manual work.
[GitHub] Fuji-Web: State-of-the-Art AI Browser Agent
Fuji-Web: AI agent in your browser's sidepanel automates tasks with one command. Boost productivity effortlessly! 🚀
ChatGPT Memory Feature Vulnerable to Prompt Injection Attacks
ChatGPT's new memory feature is vulnerable to prompt injection attacks, allowing manipulation or deletion of stored information. Stay vigilant!
Academic
[Paper] Your Transformer is Secretly Linear
New study reveals transformers like GPT and BLOOM exhibit near-perfect linearity between layers, challenging current understanding.
The AI 'Safety Movement' Is Dead
The AI safety movement is fading, but efforts to make AI safer are just starting. Chuck Schumer faces risks.