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Navigating the AI Debate: Balancing Benefits, Harms, and Misconceptions
The article discusses the ongoing debate about the validity and impact of artificial intelligence, highlighting responses from figures like Gary Marcus. It addresses the skepticism surrounding AI, with some claiming it is ineffective or overhyped, while others argue that AI is both real and potentially dangerous. The discussion reflects broader concerns about the role and future of AI in society.
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"ChatGPT App Expands Functionality with Web Search and iOS Compatibility"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TechCrunch
OpenAI's ChatGPT Plus subscribers can now use the Browsing feature on the ChatGPT app to search Bing for answers to questions. Browsing is useful for queries relating to current events and other information that extends beyond ChatGPT's original training data. However, limiting ChatGPT's search capabilities to Bing seems user-hostile, as Bing is far from the be-all and end-all of search engines.
DeepMind's upcoming chatbot set to outperform ChatGPT.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TechCrunch
DeepMind, the Google-owned research lab, is developing a chatbot called Gemini that it claims will rival or even surpass OpenAI's ChatGPT. Gemini will combine the strengths of AlphaGo-type systems with language capabilities of large models and leverage innovations in reinforcement learning to accomplish tasks with which today's language models struggle. The market for generative AI, including text-analyzing AI like Gemini, could reach $109.37 billion by 2030.
DeepMind's Next Chatbot to Outshine ChatGPT.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by VentureBeat
Google DeepMind is reportedly developing a new system called Gemini, which will combine LLM technology with reinforcement learning techniques used in AlphaGo to give it new planning and problem-solving capabilities. The system is still in training and was created to be multimodal, highly efficient at tool and API integrations, and built to enable future innovations like memory and planning. The company's CEO, Demis Hassabis, has expressed concern about the long-term, existential risks of AI and was one of the most prominent signatories on the Statement on AI Risk, which warned against a "risk of extinction" from advanced AI if its development is not properly managed.
Databricks acquires MosaicML for $1.3 billion in AI power move.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ZDNet
Databricks has acquired MosaicML, an AI startup focused on taking AI beyond the lab, for $1.3 billion. MosaicML's Composer program makes it easy and affordable to speed up the development of AI programs such as OpenAI's GPT. MosaicML's approach implies that whole areas of working with data, such as the traditional relational database, could be completely reinvented. The acquisition brings MosaicML into a vibrant non-relational database market that has been shifting the paradigm of a data store beyond row and column.
Databricks acquires OpenAI rival MosaicML for $1.3B.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TechCrunch
Databricks has acquired MosaicML, an open-source startup with neural networks expertise, for $1.3 billion. MosaicML has built a platform for organizations to train large language models and deploy generative AI tools based on them. The deal will see MosaicML become a part of the Databricks Lakehouse Platform, providing generative AI tooling alongside the Databricks’ existing multi-cloud offerings. The acquisition highlights the demand for talent and tech in the AI space, and there is likely to be more M&A coming in this space.
Adobe's Generative AI Takes Flight and Boosts Business Opportunities.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Information
Adobe has launched a beta version of its text-to-image model Firefly, which is built into Photoshop and allows users to slowly build an image with prompts and stock elements. Firefly is not limited by resolution restrictions and matches the quality and resolution of the image being worked on. Adobe hopes that Firefly, its copyright-safe generative AI model, can help the company get its groove back after its $20 billion Figma acquisition was imperiled.
"Midjourney v5.2's Zoom Out Feature Impresses AI Artists"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Ars Technica
Midjourney has unveiled version 5.2 of its AI-powered image synthesis model, which includes a new "zoom out" feature that allows maintaining a central synthesized image while automatically building out a larger scene around it, simulating zooming out with a camera lens. The update also includes an overhauled aesthetic system, a stronger "--stylize" command, a new "high variation mode," and a "/shorten" command. Midjourney's visual improvements have been called "stunning" and "mindblowing" by users, and the latest update is part of a series of quality improvements since March 2022.
Inflection introduces AI model to compete with Google and OpenAI.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TechCrunch
Inflection has unveiled its own AI model, Inflection-1, which is of roughly GPT-3.5 size and capabilities. The company claims that it is competitive or superior with other models on this tier, backing it up with a "technical memo" describing some benchmarks it ran on its model. Inflection-1 performs well on various measures, like middle- and high school-level exam tasks and "common sense" benchmarks. However, it mainly falls behind on coding, where GPT-3.5 beats it handily.
AWS Invests $100M in Generative AI Innovation and Customer Success
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TechCrunch
Amazon is launching the AWS Generative AI Innovation Center, a $100 million program to invest in startups and organizations focused on generative AI. The program will connect AWS-affiliated data scientists, strategists, engineers, and solutions architects with customers and partners to accelerate enterprise innovation and success with generative AI. Participants will benefit from free workshops, engagements, and training, plus access to AWS products such as CodeWhisperer and Bedrock platform for text-generating models. The program will prioritize working with customers who’ve previously reached out to AWS with plans, goals, or requests for assistance with generative AI.
Free AI startup creates human-like voice for your speeches.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TNW
Valencia-based startup Voicemod has developed an AI voice changer and soundboard software that enables instant speech-to-speech conversion. The company claims that it transforms voices in real time and with low latency, enabling users to converse as they would in real life. Voicemod mainly targets the entertainment industry, including gamers, streamers, content creators, and vtubers in platforms ranging from Discord and Twitch, to Zoom and WhatsApp. The software is available for free, with the option for a paid PRO version which unlocks additional features and content.