AIR#96 - June 08, 2024
Good morning, AI aficionados! Grab your coffee and get ready to dive into today's edition of AIR: The AI Recon, where the artificial intelligence world is buzzing with groundbreaking innovations and ethical debates. Leading the headlines is the jaw-dropping revelation that Google's and Microsoft's AI chatbots are refusing to confirm the 2020 US election winner, directing users to search engines instead. This move has sparked a flurry of discussions about the role of AI in disseminating information and the ethical boundaries of automated systems. Meanwhile, Adobe is under fire for forcing users to allow AI scanning of their content, effectively holding their data hostage. This controversial move raises significant concerns about data privacy and user autonomy in the digital age.
But it's not all drama and ethical dilemmas. On a more futuristic note, Elon Musk's xAI is making waves with plans to build the world's most powerful supercomputer in Memphis, Tennessee. This ambitious project promises to create jobs and boost the local economy, showcasing the transformative potential of AI-driven infrastructure. In the realm of creative AI, the "Abliteration" technique is making headlines for its ability to remove refusal mechanisms in LLMs without retraining, allowing uncensored responses but at the cost of degrading model quality. This development highlights the ongoing tension between AI capabilities and ethical considerations.
As we explore these stories, let's not forget the broader implications they bring to the table. From the intriguing rise of AI-powered tools revolutionizing various industries to the pressing need for robust security measures, 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 together. So, sit back, sip your coffee, and let's explore these captivating narratives.
Business
Elon Musk's xAI to Build World's Most Powerful Supercomputer in Tennessee
Elon Musk's xAI plans to build the world's most powerful supercomputer in Memphis, creating jobs and boosting local economy.
Every Chipmaker Embraces AI at Computex 2024, with Microsoft at the Center
Chipmakers showcased AI at Computex 2024 with Microsoft at the center, featuring similar videos for AMD, Qualcomm, and Intel.
How to Spot a Deepfake: Expert Reveals Key Giveaways
Expert reveals key signs to detect deepfakes: look for unnatural details, inconsistent audio tones, and pixel artifacts in videos.
Bitcoin Miners Invest Millions in AI, Eye Billions in Returns
Bitcoin miners shift to AI, investing millions for potential billions in returns as crypto mining profits drop.
Adobe Forces Users to Allow AI Scanning of Their Content, Holds Data Hostage [Video]
Adobe forces users to allow AI scanning of their content, holding data hostage.
Google and Microsoft's AI Chatbots Refuse to Confirm 2020 US Election Winner
Google and Microsoft's AI chatbots won't confirm the 2020 US election winner, directing users to search engines instead.
How Humane AI Pin's Founders Doomed Their Own Product
Humane AI Pin flops due to founders banning internal criticism, leading to poor design, bad reviews, and potential fire hazards. Now looking to sell.
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Engineering
Uncensor Any LLM with "Abliteration" Technique
"Abliteration" technique removes refusal mechanisms in LLMs without retraining, allowing uncensored responses but degrading model quality.
Build Your Own AI-Driven Code Analysis Chatbot with Docker's GenAI Stack
Create an AI-driven code analysis chatbot using Docker's GenAI Stack to enhance coding, debugging, and learning efficiency.
Discover Cool Repositories with AI (Beta) 🚀
Discover 53K+ cool repositories with AI! 🚀 New ChatGPT extension helps you explore awesome projects and ideas effortlessly.
[GitHub] Ultravox: Open Source Audio-to-Audio LLM by Fixie AI
Fixie AI's Ultravox: an open-source, multimodal LLM that converts audio directly to text, speeding up response times without ASR.
Text2Diagram: Create Technical Diagrams from Text Instantly
Create technical diagrams from text instantly with Text2Diagram. Live collaboration, shareable links, and free to use!
[Paper] CodeAid: Classroom Deployment of an LLM-based Coding Assistant
CodeAid, an AI-powered coding assistant, helps students without giving direct solutions, balancing educational needs and academic integrity.
Arm Embraces New 3nm CPUs Amid AI Accelerator Skepticism
Arm launches 3nm CPUs, prioritizes CPU cores for AI over specialized accelerators, aiming for 80-90% AI inference on CPUs.
Promptframes: AI-Enhanced Wireframes Revolutionize UX Design
Promptframes integrate AI with wireframes to boost content fidelity and speed up UX design, eliminating the need for lorem ipsum.
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Academic
Artificial Intelligence: The Crisis We Need
AI's rise urges a shift in scientific evaluation, focusing on real-world impact over quantity, to harness its potential for progress.
The Symphonic Science of Protein Music with AI
AI bridges biology and music: AlphaFold 3 predicts protein structures, Stable Audio turns them into sound. Discover at HeyMusic.ai!
[Paper] Graph Convolutional Branch and Bound by Lorenzo Sciandra et al.
New paper shows that integrating graph convolutional neural networks with branch and bound algorithms improves optimization for NP problems.
[Paper] Open-Endedness Is Essential for Artificial Superhuman Intelligence
Open-ended AI is key to superhuman intelligence, enabling continuous self-improvement and novel discoveries, while raising safety concerns.
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