AIR#99 - June 11, 2024
Good morning, AI aficionados! Grab your coffee and get ready to dive into today's edition of AIR: The AI Recon. Leading the headlines is Apple's grand reveal of "Apple Intelligence" at WWDC 2024, packed with new AI features for iPhone, Mac, and iPad. From a smarter Siri to custom Genmoji, Apple is stepping up its game, making your devices not just more intuitive but also a lot more fun. This is a must-read for anyone excited about the latest tech advancements and how they can make our lives easier and more connected.
On the cutting-edge research front, a new paper has shown that MatMul-free language models can achieve state-of-the-art performance while drastically reducing memory and computational costs. This breakthrough could revolutionize the efficiency of AI models, making them more accessible and scalable. And if you're a developer, you'll be thrilled to learn about LLMLift, a new tool that automates verified code transpilation, significantly reducing developer effort and outperforming previous methods. These innovations highlight the relentless pace at which AI technology is advancing, offering exciting new possibilities for both developers and users.
But it's not all about shiny new features and groundbreaking research. There's a growing concern that AI chatbots may soon face a data drought as human-written text runs out, pushing the industry towards synthetic data. This potential slowdown underscores the importance of sustainable data practices and the need for innovative solutions. Whether you're here for the latest tech unveilings, cutting-edge research, or thought-provoking industry insights, today's edition is packed with stories that will both intrigue and challenge you. So, sit back, sip your coffee, and let's delve into the dynamic world of artificial intelligence together!
Business
Apple Intelligence: Every New AI Feature Coming to iPhone and Mac
Apple unveils "Apple Intelligence" with new AI features for iPhone, Mac, and iPad, including a smarter Siri and custom Genmoji.
Building AI Products: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities
Building AI products means balancing useful mass-market solutions with inherent model uncertainties. Precision isn't always guaranteed.
AI Gold Rush for Chatbot Data May Exhaust Human-Written Text
AI chatbots may soon face a data drought as human-written text runs out, risking slower progress and reliance on synthetic data.
Apple WWDC 2024: ChatGPT on iPhone, 'Apple Intelligence' Debuts
Apple unveils 'Apple Intelligence' and ChatGPT on iPhone at WWDC 2024, but investors unimpressed, shares drop 2%.
Engineering
[Paper] Scalable MatMul-Free Language Modeling Achieves State-of-the-Art Performance
New paper shows MatMul-free LLMs can achieve state-of-the-art performance while drastically reducing memory and computational costs. 🚀
[Paper] Verified Code Transpilation with LLMs
New LLM-based tool, LLMLift, automates verified code transpilation, outperforming previous methods and reducing developer effort.
Understanding Tokens in LLMs
Understanding tokens in LLMs: Tokens are pieces of words used for text processing and billing in AI models, crucial for advanced use.
Why Fine-Tuning is (Probably) Not for You
Fine-tuning LLMs is complex, costly, and often outperformed by RAG. Opt for RAG for better efficiency and adaptability.
Scale Was All We Needed, At First
Speculative fiction: AGI achieved by 2025, leading to a rogue AI named ALICE causing global chaos and forcing urgent defense measures.
Academic
ICLR 2024 Best Papers & Talks: Benchmarks, Reasoning & Agents ft. Graham Neubig, Aman Sanger, Moritz Hardt
ICLR 2024 highlights top papers on benchmarks, reasoning, and agents featuring Graham Neubig, Aman Sanger, and Moritz Hardt. Don't miss it!