McDonald’s and Google announced a strategic partnership to integrate Google’s cloud technology and generative AI solutions across thousands of McDonald’s restaurants worldwide. This multi-year global collaboration aims to advance McDonald’s restaurant technology platform, making it one of the most sophisticated in the industry. McDonald’s intends to leverage a range of Google Cloud’s hardware, data, and… Continue reading McDonald’s partners with Google
AMD goes AI
AMD announced (according to The Verge) the release of its MI300 chips and Ryzen 8040 mobile processors, set to be available in laptops by 2024, marking a significant step in competing with Nvidia in the AI chip market. The new MI300X accelerators and M1300A APUs are tailored for training and running large language models (LLMs),… Continue reading AMD goes AI
Bert goes UltraFastBert
The development of language models in Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made impressive strides in recent years. Models such as BERT (Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers) and GPT-3 (Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3) have stood out for their ability to process and generate natural language. These models often contain billions of parameters, which increases their performance but… Continue reading Bert goes UltraFastBert
Meta and IBM Launch AI Alliance
Meta and IBM have launched a new group called the AI Alliance to advocate for an “open-science” approach to AI development, positioning themselves against rivals such as Google, Microsoft, and ChatGPT-maker OpenAI. These two diverging camps – the open and the closed – disagree on whether AI should be developed in a way that makes… Continue reading Meta and IBM Launch AI Alliance
xAI Aims for Billion-Dollar Funding
Elon Musk’s Ambitions in AI: xAI Aims for Billion-Dollar Funding Elon Musk, the visionary founder of Tesla and SpaceX, is now making headlines in the world of artificial intelligence. His latest venture, xAI, aims to raise a billion dollars to position itself as a serious competitor against OpenAI’s ChatGPT. A recent filing with the U.S.… Continue reading xAI Aims for Billion-Dollar Funding
Apple goes AI
Based on the report from the Verge Apple has released a new machine learning framework and model library named MLX, designed to run efficiently on Apple Silicon. This represents a move towards generative AI applications, diverging from its previously conservative approach to AI. MLX and MLX Data are accessible via open-source platforms like GitHub and… Continue reading Apple goes AI
Bosch trains AI with AI
Bosch intensifies its use of artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing to boost productivity and efficiency. The company has piloted generative AI in two German plants, where this technology generates synthetic images to improve optical inspections and optimize AI models. This is expected to reduce the implementation time of AI solutions from up to twelve months… Continue reading Bosch trains AI with AI
Microsoft Copilot update
Microsoft is updating its Copilot service with new features, including the latest models from OpenAI. Soon, Copilot will be equipped with the GPT-4 Turbo model, featuring enhanced data processing with a 128K context window for more accurate user query responses. Additionally, an upgraded DALL-E 3 model is being integrated into Bing Image Creator and Copilot,… Continue reading Microsoft Copilot update
Klarna cuts jobs
Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski is heavily investing in AI, leading to a hiring freeze. He told “The Telegraph” that the company will undergo downsizing. Currently, Klarna is not hiring new staff, with the exception of engineers. Last May, the fintech company laid off 10% of its workforce amid an economic downturn in the tech industry.… Continue reading Klarna cuts jobs
Runway <> Getty Images Model (RGM)
Runway and Getty Images: Revolutionizing Video Production through AI Runway has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Getty Images to create a new video model for corporate customers, delivering tailored, high-quality content. This model combines Runway’s advanced technology with Getty Images’ fully licensed creative content library, creating an innovative platform to bring ideas and stories to… Continue reading Runway <> Getty Images Model (RGM)
Usage of special symbols in ChatGPT
Here’s an overview of how each of the symbols //, #, [], {}, @, and _ can be symbolically used to enhance your prompts in ChatGPT: Overview special ChatGPT characters Double Slashes //: Commenting or Adding Context Purpose: To provide additional context or secondary notes within a prompt.Examples:“Explain the lifecycle of a star // focusing… Continue reading Usage of special symbols in ChatGPT
What is SDXL Turbo?
In the latest breakthrough in the world of AI-driven image generation, the research team behind SDXL Turbo introduces their newest accomplishment: a revolutionary text-to-image technology that represents a significant advancement in image synthesis. SDXL Turbo utilizes an innovative distillation technique called Adversarial Diffusion Distillation (ADD), which allows a significant reduction in the steps required for… Continue reading What is SDXL Turbo?
llamafile – LLM local
Llamafile, an innovative project developed by Mozilla and Justine Tunney, represents a significant advancement in the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) on local computers. This technology allows for the operation of advanced language models, similar to ChatGPT, directly on one’s own computer. A llamafile is a comprehensive file that contains both the model weights… Continue reading llamafile – LLM local
NVIDIA CEO Advocates for Rapid AI Development
Jensen Huang, the CEO of NVIDIA, emphasizes the need to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence (AI) to make it safer. In a discussion with Goldman Sachs Asset Management, he stated that “safety requires technology.” He compared advancements in AI to improvements in the safety of passenger cars, highlighting how OpenAI’s ChatGPT, with reinforcement learning… Continue reading NVIDIA CEO Advocates for Rapid AI Development
AI Secure by Design
Information regarding the Secure by Design principles for the field of AI can be found here: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/guidelines-secure-ai-system-development This article provides comprehensive guidelines for providers of AI systems, targeting large organizations, cyber security professionals, small and medium-sized organizations, and the public sector. It emphasizes the importance of developing AI systems securely and responsibly to realize their… Continue reading AI Secure by Design
Due to AI: University Replaces Bachelor’s Thesis
As reported by the Czech edition of Forbes, at the Prague University of Economics and Business (PUEB), the bachelor’s theses for students starting their studies in the field of Business Administration in the next academic year will be replaced. Why are bachelor’s theses at PUEB being replaced? The Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration,… Continue reading Due to AI: University Replaces Bachelor’s Thesis
“Secure by Design”
Summary: “Secure by Design” integrates security throughout all development stages, minimizes risks, and promotes robust, user-friendly software. Detailed Explanation: In practice, “Secure by Design” means that security is not an isolated feature but a pervasive theme considered at every stage of software development. For experienced computer scientists, this implies a continuous engagement with security issues,… Continue reading “Secure by Design”
Review: Navigating the Jagged Technological Frontier
The Impact of AI on Professional Tasks: An In-Depth Analysis of the Study “Navigating the Jagged Technological Frontier”About the Study and Its AuthorsIn the study “Navigating the Jagged Technological Frontier,” conducted in collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group, the impact of Large Language Models like GPT-4 on professional tasks is examined. This research provides deep… Continue reading Review: Navigating the Jagged Technological Frontier
OpenAI fires Sam Altman
OpenAI Appoints Mira Murati as Interim CEO Following Sam Altman’s Departure OpenAI, Inc., a leading entity in the field of artificial intelligence, has announced a significant leadership change. Sam Altman, the company’s CEO and board member, is stepping down from his roles. In his stead, Mira Murati, who has been serving as the Chief Technology… Continue reading OpenAI fires Sam Altman
X starts Grok AI
Grok is being developed as an advanced AI platform that provides comprehensive response functionality and proactive question assistance. It stands out for its real-time knowledge access and ability to respond to complex queries that are often not addressed by other systems. Currently, Grok is in an early beta phase, with rapid progress expected through user… Continue reading X starts Grok AI
YouTube tests ChatBot
YouTube is trialing a chatbot that appears under selected videos to answer questions and suggest related content. This tool is part of Google’s efforts to integrate AI services and is available to Premium subscribers in the USA. It offers interactive video information and can quiz users on educational content. Additionally, an AI-powered comment categorization feature… Continue reading YouTube tests ChatBot
„Levels of AGI: Operationalizing Progress on the Path to AGI“
The article “Levels of AGI: Operationalizing Progress on the Path to AGI,” authored by Meredith Ringel Morris, Jascha Sohl-Dickstein, Noah Fiedel, Tris Warkentin, Allan Dafoe, Aleksandra Faust, Clement Farabet, and Shane Legg, addresses the classification and assessment of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and its precursors. The paper proposes a framework defining levels of AGI capabilities,… Continue reading „Levels of AGI: Operationalizing Progress on the Path to AGI“
Samsung AI Forum 2023: Samsung Gauss
Samsung unveiled its new generative AI model, Samsung Gauss, at the Samsung AI Forum 2023, consisting of three components: Samsung Gauss Language, Samsung Gauss Code, and Samsung Gauss Image. Samsung Gauss Language is a language model similar to ChatGPT, planned to be integrated into Samsung devices. Samsung Gauss Code is designed to assist developers in… Continue reading Samsung AI Forum 2023: Samsung Gauss
OpenAI Dev Day 6th Nov 2023
GPT-4 Turbo Development: GPT-3.5 Turbo Update: Assistants API: Multimodal Capabilities: The keynote can be watched here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9mJuUkhUzk