AIR#93 - June 05, 2024

Good morning, AI enthusiasts! 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 both fascinating and thought-provoking. Leading the headlines is the controversy surrounding Windows 11's new Recall feature, which screenshots everything you do. Labeled a security "disaster," this feature raises significant concerns about data privacy and potential malware vulnerabilities. It's a stark reminder of the delicate balance between innovation and security in our increasingly digital lives.

In other news, AI is revolutionizing weather forecasting just in time for what could be a historic hurricane season. With its ability to outperform traditional models using rich ERA5 data, AI is transforming meteorology and making accurate weather predictions more accessible than ever. This leap forward not only promises to save lives but also showcases the incredible potential of AI to enhance our understanding of natural phenomena. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is making headlines again by diverting 12,000 Nvidia AI chips from Tesla to his social platform X, stirring investor concerns and potentially delaying Tesla's AI progress. This move highlights the ongoing tug-of-war between different sectors vying for AI supremacy.

As we explore these stories, let's not forget the broader implications they bring to the table. From the resolved ChatGPT outage that left millions in the lurch to the ethical debates sparked by AI's deceptive capabilities, 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

Windows AI Feature That Screenshots Everything Labeled a Security 'Disaster'
Windows 11's new Recall feature, which screenshots everything, is flagged as a security risk due to potential malware vulnerabilities.

AI Weather Forecasting Revolutionizes Meteorology
AI transforms weather forecasting with rich ERA5 data, outperforming traditional models and running on desktops. Revolutionizing meteorology!

Elon Musk Diverts AI Chips from Tesla to X
Elon Musk diverted 12,000 Nvidia AI chips from Tesla to X, potentially delaying Tesla's AI progress and raising investor concerns.

Nvidia and Salesforce Invest $450M in AI Startup Cohere
Nvidia and Salesforce invest $450M in AI startup Cohere, boosting its valuation to $5B amid rising competition in generative AI.

Nvidia's Computex 2024 Keynote: A Chilling Glimpse into a Dystopian Future
Nvidia's Computex 2024 keynote reveals AI advancements that could exacerbate climate change and displace workers, prioritizing tech over humanity.

OpenAI and DeepMind Employees Demand Whistleblower Protections on AI Risks
OpenAI and DeepMind staff urge whistleblower protections for sharing AI risks, highlighting lack of effective government oversight.

AI's Desperate Hunger for News Data Spurs Publisher Battle
News publishers fight back against AI scraping their content, blocking bots and updating terms, while exploring licensing and legal action.

Microsoft Uses AI to Revive D-Day Memories 80 Years Later
Microsoft uses AI to enhance D-Day archives, preserving history 80 years later with interactive experiences and AI-generated content.

AI-generated Elon Musk Videos Scam YouTube with Fake Crypto Streams
AI-generated Elon Musk videos on YouTube are scamming viewers with fake SpaceX eclipse streams to steal cryptocurrency.

Generate Viral Faceless Short Videos with AI in Minutes
Generate viral faceless short videos in minutes with aicut AI. Save time, customize styles, and boost your channel's growth effortlessly! 🚀

Shutterstock's AI Licensing Business Generated $104M Last Year
Shutterstock's AI licensing business raked in $104M last year, with major players like OpenAI and Meta using its images to train AI models.

Cisco Announces $1B AI Investment, Unveils New AI-Powered Products
Cisco invests $1B in AI, launches new AI-powered products to enhance networking, security, and productivity.

Engineering

Build an Unreasonably Good Search Engine with Vectorize in 160 Lines
Build a powerful search engine with Vectorize in just 160 lines! AI makes semantic search easy and efficient. 🚀 #AI #Vectorize

ChatGPT Outage Resolved After Affecting Users
ChatGPT outage resolved after affecting users. OpenAI fixed the issue and is monitoring results.

[Paper] SaySelf: Teaching LLMs Confidence with Self-Reflective Rationales
SaySelf teaches LLMs to express fine-grained confidence and self-reflective rationales, improving accuracy and reducing overconfidence.

Millions Forced to Think as OpenAI's ChatGPT Suffers Major Outage
OpenAI's ChatGPT suffered a major outage today, leaving millions without access and sparking frustration among users.

[GitHub] Run Llama-3 on AWS Lambda by Picovoice
Run Llama-3 on AWS Lambda with Picovoice's serverless-picollm. Easy setup, AWS SAM CLI required. Watch out for AWS charges!

Intel's Lunar Lake: AI Laptop Chip Revolution, No Memory Sticks
Intel's Lunar Lake laptop chip integrates 16/32GB RAM, triples AI performance, boosts CPU/GPU efficiency, and extends battery life.

Even the Raspberry Pi Joins the AI Revolution
Raspberry Pi partners with Hailo to offer an AI add-on for its microcomputers, enabling native AI applications for just $70.

Building Open, Private AI with Mozilla's Accelerator
Mozilla's new Builders Accelerator funds and supports independent AI projects focused on privacy and local processing. Apply by Aug 1, 2024!

Academic

Shortbread App: AI-Powered Romantic Comics for Women
Shortbread App offers AI-powered romantic comics for women, available anytime, anywhere, for a binge-worthy experience.

[Paper] Deception Abilities in Large Language Models (LLMs)
Study reveals LLMs like GPT-4 can understand and use deception strategies, raising ethical concerns for AI alignment and safety.

[Paper] Accurate Medium-Range Global Weather Forecasting with 3D Neural Networks
Pangu-Weather uses 3D neural networks for faster, more accurate global weather forecasts, outperforming traditional methods in accuracy and speed.

Meta Algorithms Push Black Students Toward Predatory Schools, Study Finds
Study: Meta's ad algorithms push Black students toward predatory schools, showing racial bias in educational opportunities.