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OpenAI Introduces Sora Model

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2024-02-15
Thomas Übellacker

Digital Humanism Lecture Series by Professor Daron Acemoglu

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2024-02-13
Thomas Übellacker

Gary Marcus Blog on AI Defects

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2024-02-09
Thomas Übellacker

Google Announces Gemini 1.5 with MoE Architecture

Google introduces Gemini 1.5 claiming performance comparable to ultra models with a 1 million token context window.

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2024-02
Thomas Übellacker

Creating 2 Million AI Jobs in India

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2024
Thomas Übellacker

Serverless LLM Apps Course with Amazon Bedrock

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2024
Thomas Übellacker

AI Image Generation with SDXL

A conversation about strategies for generating realistic images with image AI tools like SDXL, including hardware requirements and tips for improving generated image quality.

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2023-12-16
Thomas Übellacker

Shortcut Learning in Large Language Models

An article discussing the shortcut learning behavior of large language models in natural language understanding was shared.

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2023-12-15
Thomas Übellacker

Exploring New Image Generation AI Models

Group members discussed the nuances of synthetic image detection and shared experiences with new image AI models for generating hyper-realistic images.

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2023-12-15
Thomas Übellacker

Learning Resources for AI and Machine Learning

Various learning resources were shared for those interested in AI and machine learning, including courses from Coursera, fast.ai, and Full Stack Deep Learning.

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2023-12-15
Thomas Übellacker

Hybrid Brain Organoid Computing Breakthrough

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2023-12-15
Thomas Übellacker

GenAI Model Shutdown

OpenAI is closing down older AI models which did not have as much censorship as newer models. There were discussions surrounding the potential open-sourcing of these models.

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2023-12-15
Thomas Übellacker

Google AI Dev Access Restrictions

Participants discussed difficulties in acquiring API keys for Google's Gemini, with some users facing access restrictions.

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2023-12-15
Thomas Übellacker

Leveraging Training for Specialised Reasoning

Research showing pigeons' capability in medical diagnosis may inspire neural chip development for specialized decision making.

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2023-12-15
Thomas Übellacker

Visual Capitalist AI Interest Map

Visual Capitalist published a visualization mapping the general interest in various forms of generative AI across different countries.

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2023-12-15
Thomas Übellacker

Axel Springer Partnership with OpenAI

Group members expressed concerns over the partnership between OpenAI and Axel Springer, reflecting on OpenAI's shift towards more proprietary models.

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2023-12-15
Thomas Übellacker

Mistral Introduces First API Endpoints

Platform launching data science, MLOps, and machine learning API services.

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2023-12-14
Thomas Übellacker

Deepmind's New AI Model

An image generated by Deepmind's new model was shared to test if participants could tell if it's fake or real. Detailed analyses of features such as teeth, eye pupils, and T-shirt collars were discussed, with consensus declaring the image fake.

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2023-12-14
Thomas Übellacker

Gemini Less Popular Than GPT Models

Discussions about Gemini's popularity compared to GPT 3.5 and GPT-4, along with a link to Google AI Studio's Gemini

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2023-12-13
Thomas Übellacker

OpenAI’s rumored 'Q Project' and the Research Behind it

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2023-12-11
Thomas Übellacker

Accusations against Google's Gemini AI for Misrepresentation

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2023-12-07
Thomas Übellacker

Amazon's Quantum Computing Service: Amazon Q

Amazon has introduced a quantum computing service, potentially marking a significant entry into the advanced computational services market.

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2023-12-07
Thomas Übellacker

Platforms experiencing 'severe hallucinations'

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2023-12-07
Thomas Übellacker

Langchain's ReAct Agent Framework

Langchain's ReAct agent framework, which is rapidly becoming popular, allows implementation in just about 10 minutes as per user discussions.

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2023-12-06
Thomas Übellacker

Peak AI Hype? DeepMind's Gemini Model Raises Questions

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2023-12-06
Thomas Übellacker

GenAI Breakfast in Munich

An upcoming event focusing on general artificial intelligence is announced for the community in Munich, especially those affiliated with the Technical University of Munich (TUM).

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2023-12-05
Thomas Übellacker

Data Science Meetup in Vienna

A Data Science meetup has been scheduled in Vienna, potentially attracting professionals and enthusiasts in the field.

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2023-12-04
Thomas Übellacker

Google Announces Gemini AI

Google has unveiled Gemini AI, which appears to be an advanced version of GPT-4 with multimodal improvements, albeit with a demo showing more capable handling of video streaming.

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2023-12-04
Thomas Übellacker

ChatGPT Improvements Based on User Feedback

Following user feedback, multiple improvements have been made to GPTs, including updates to the configuration interface of Actions, streamlined testing with one-click functionality, the addition of debug messages, and support for multiple domains. Concerns over the handling of uploaded files have led to the default disabling of file downloads when using the Code Interpreter, with added explanations for users.

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2023-12-02
Thomas Übellacker

Upcoming GPT Store Launch Delayed

The team behind GPT models has announced that the launch of the GPT Store, initially expected this month, has been pushed to early next year due to unforeseen circumstances. In the interim, they are focusing on providing new updates to ChatGPT.

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2023-12-02
Thomas Übellacker

Mozilla Turns AI LLMs into Single-File Executables

Mozilla has enabled users to create single-file executables from AI large language models (LLMs), a feature that seems to require a non-Windows OS for the larger models.

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2023-12-02
Thomas Übellacker

AI Safety Concerns at OpenAI

There are reports that safety concerns over an AI breakthrough were a significant factor behind the board's dispute with Sam Altman. The broader issue of containing potentially dangerous AI advancements remains contested and unresolved.

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2023-11-22
Thomas Übellacker

Sam Altman's Ouster and Return

Sam Altman, following a brief sacking, is set to return to OpenAI. The abrupt turnaround accentuates the tension and drama at the helm of the AI company, prompting discussions about the future leadership and strategic direction under Altman's guidance.

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2023-11-22
Thomas Übellacker

Microsoft's Potential Role in OpenAI's Future

With the high-profile drama unfolding at OpenAI, speculation abounds regarding Microsoft's increased involvement, potentially leading to an OpenAI 2.0 or reshaping the company in significant ways. However, the short-term impact on OpenAI users, such as the reliability of GPT-4 API endpoints, seems minimal.

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2023-11-22
Thomas Übellacker

OpenAI Staff Demand Board Resignation

In a notable demonstration of internal unrest, OpenAI staff have called for the resignation of the company’s board of directors following the sacking of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The situation at OpenAI has raised concerns among staff and stakeholders regarding the company's direction, especially in light of its relationship with Microsoft.

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2023-11-22
Thomas Übellacker

Andrej Karpathy's Contributions to AI

In lighter industry news, Andrej Karpathy's micrograd project has been utilized in a new machine learning initiative. His educational content and contributions to the field remain a highlight amongst developers and researchers.

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2023-11-22
Thomas Übellacker

Concern Over AI's Impact on Future Occupations and Economy

A study by Brynjolfsson and colleagues, which explores the potential for AI to automate job-related tasks and its implications for various occupations, draws renewed interest. The discussion hints at a need for updates or further research on the economic impacts of AI advancements.

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2023-11-22
Thomas Übellacker

Potential OpenAI Direction Post-Altman

The future direction of OpenAI remains uncertain, with predictions of new leadership potentially influencing the company's approach to AGI and its relationship with global players.

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2023-11-20
Thomas Übellacker

Sam Altman May Join Microsoft After OpenAI

Recently fired OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is reportedly set to join Microsoft, suggesting potential future collaborations or strategic alignments.

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2023-11-20
Thomas Übellacker

Board Members State After Altman's Departure

The OpenAI board, which consists of chief scientist Ilya Sutskever and other notable figures like Quora CEO Adam D’Angelo, has ousted Sam Altman. Speculations arise on the impact of his departure and the company’s future direction.

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2023-11-19
Thomas Übellacker

Greg Brockman Resigns Over Sam Altman’s Firing

Following the departure of Sam Altman, Greg Brockman also resigned from OpenAI. There is speculation that Altman and Brockman may start competing against OpenAI.

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2023-11-19
Thomas Übellacker

Sam Altman Fired as CEO of OpenAI

Sam Altman was fired from his position as CEO of OpenAI. The board concluded that Altman was not consistently candid in communications, affecting their oversight abilities.

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2023-11-18
Thomas Übellacker

OpenAI Chatbot Update

The OpenAI chatbot interface has been updated with new functionalities, though the ability to create custom GPTs is not yet available.

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2023-11-09
Thomas Übellacker

AI Development Tools

Developers can self-build and deploy through tools like Canva and Zapier, ranging from plugins to actions. The GPTs can be interacted with through natural language, deployed privately or publicly, or for enterprise use. A GPTs store is in the works, offering quality-checked tools with revenue sharing, all accessible via an API including Assistants API, Threads (stateful API), Retrieval, Code Interpreter, and function calling in beta for all users.

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2023-11-09
Thomas Übellacker

GPT-4 Turbo Pricing and Capabilities

GPT-4 Turbo offers a more cost-effective solution, with pricing 1/3 for inputs and 1/2 for generated content compared to GPT-4. GPT 3.5 and other models also see reduced costs. ChatGPT now utilizes GPT-4-Turbo, and a new model picker and automation features are introduced to tailor functions for specific needs.

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2023-11-09
Thomas Übellacker

GPT-4 Update and New Features

GPT-4 receives an upgrade with JSON Mode for reliable JSON outputs, function calling improvements, better knowledge on documents with text and images, and a knowledge cutoff updated to April 2023. All models are now accessible through the API, including image input and text-to-speech models. Whisper V3 features improved speech recognition.

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2023-11-09
Thomas Übellacker

GenAI DevDay, Opening Keynote

Recent advancements and features in AI were showcased, highlighting the capabilities of updated models and discussing ways to integrate AI into various applications.

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2023-11-09
Thomas Übellacker

OpenAI Service Status Updates

OpenAI offers a new service status update subscription to keep users informed about any outages or performance issues.

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2023-11-09
Thomas Übellacker

Qualitative Aspects of GPT-4-Turbo

Users have identified that GPT-4-Turbo may have reduced response quality compared to the standard GPT-4, potentially generating more frequent errors and less 'sophisticated' answers.

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2023-11-09
Thomas Übellacker

Launch of GPT-4 Turbo Performance and Cost Improvements

The launch of GPT-4 Turbo, which includes a text-only model and an enhanced model capable of contextual understanding of both text and images, promises more power at lower costs. The API preview starts today with general availability expected in the coming weeks.

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2023-11-09
Thomas Übellacker

Commonsense Persona-Grounded Dialogue Challenge 2023

An AI challenge with a $35,000 prize pool focused on developing systems for persona-grounded dialogues.

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2023-11-08
Thomas Übellacker

Mozilla Commits $30M to Trustworthy AI

Mozilla has announced a $30 million investment to foster an open-source community and develop trustworthy AI.

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2023-03-21
Thomas Übellacker

Digital Democracy and Surveillance

An article from ScienceDirect explores the topic of 'digital democracy' and the potential implications of AGI in societal monitoring. The dialogue reflects concerns about the balance of technological progress and its surveillance capabilities.

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2023-03-14
Thomas Übellacker

Discovering New Materials with AI

DeepMind's project GNoME uses deep learning to discover hundreds of thousands of stable crystals, highlighting AI's potential in identifying new materials for sustainable technologies.

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2023-03-14
Thomas Übellacker

OpenAI Celebrates ChatGPT's 1st Anniversary

Announcement of ChatGPT, an AI chatbot from OpenAI, reaching its first anniversary. Discussions in the community reflect on the impact and evolution of the technology.

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2023-03-14
Thomas Übellacker

O*NET OnLine Resource

O*NET Online is a website that provides detailed descriptions of an array of jobs, predominantly in North America, highlighting the tasks involved. This information can be used to gauge the potential for job automation by AI.

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2023-03-14
Thomas Übellacker

Giskard AI Framework

Introduction to Giskard, a software framework designed to evaluate models using tests based on GPT-4, potentially pertinent for developers interested in AI model assessment.

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2023-03-14
Thomas Übellacker

Unlimited Context in AI Models

An academic paper on arXiv presents a novel approach that potentially allows AI models to have an 'unlimited context.' Researchers in the community are evaluating its prospective advantages and applications.

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2023-03-14
Thomas Übellacker

ECB Update on AI

The European Central Bank provides recent insights on AI applications in economics, suggesting the reading of their research bulletin for detailed information.

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2023-03-14
Thomas Übellacker

OpenAI's GPT Builders Acknowledgment

OpenAI expresses gratitude towards GPT builders for creating useful and engaging applications with the recently announced GPT technology.

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2023-03-14
Thomas Übellacker

Data Centers and Water Resources

A SciDev.Net investigation reveals concerns about data centers' water consumption increasing due to the rise of AI, which could strain water resources.

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2023-03-14
Thomas Übellacker

The Atlas of AI

Kate Crawford's book 'The Atlas of AI' discusses the physical, political, and ecological implications of AI's infrastructures and the associated use of resources.

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2023-03-14
Thomas Übellacker

Meta's New Multilingual AI Models

Meta shares new multilingual AI models, potentially setting the groundwork for improved performance in automatic translations and other language processing tasks.

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2023-03-14
Thomas Übellacker

AI Builders Networking in Amsterdam

An AI builders networking event will be held on March 7th at StartDock Coworking in Amsterdam. The event will include talks about multimodal AI, embeddings, and community presentations, with Jina AI as the sponsor.

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2023-03-07
Thomas Übellacker

Embed Together Event in Vienna

An event called “Embed Together” is scheduled for March 7th in Vienna’s 4th district, and there are still a few places available. The event will bring together individuals active in the Large Language Model (LLM) space to share their experiences. Adam extended the invitation to join.

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2023-03-07
Thomas Übellacker

ICLR Volunteer Applications

The International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR) is accepting volunteer applications for the upcoming conference in Vienna this May.

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2023-03-06
Thomas Übellacker

Anthropic's Claude 3 Release

A new model called Claude 3 is claimed to surpass GPT-4. This has generated discussions in the community about its capability and performance compared to other models.

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2023-03-05
Thomas Übellacker

Claude Functionality Now in the EU

Trending Topics reports that Anthropics's chatbot challenger Claude is now operational in the European Union.

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2023-03-05
Thomas Übellacker

Apple's Advancements in Local LLMs Bypassing DRAM Limitations

Apple published a paper detailing techniques for running large language models (LLMs) on local devices without being hindered by DRAM restrictions. This development could hint at future integrations in Apple products, with potential announcements at major Apple events like WWDC 2024 or the iPhone launch event.

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2023-03-01
Thomas Übellacker

Figure Robotics Investment Boost

Figure Robotics reveals significant investments including one from OpenAI, indicating a surge in the field of general-purpose robotics.

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2023-03-01
Thomas Übellacker

Musk vs. Altman Legal Dispute

Elon Musk sues OpenAI CEO Sam Altman alleging breach of contract. The case highlights tensions between tech moguls in the competitive field of AI.

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2023-03-01
Thomas Übellacker

Saint Pölten UAS Event

An event with a program that includes discussions on Large Language Models (LLMs) is scheduled, and attendance is free. There are separate English and German tracks, with the keynote being in English.

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2023-02-28
Thomas Übellacker

AWS Innovate Online Conference

Amazon Web Services (AWS) announces an online conference featuring a session on GenAI and data, with a focussed agenda.

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2023-02-28
Thomas Übellacker

AI Ethics and Trustworthy AI

A book titled 'Trustworthy AI: A Business Guide for Navigating Trust and Ethics in AI' by Beena Ammanath covers AI ethics for business leaders, with practical approaches to managing business risk in the AI domain.

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2023-02-28
Thomas Übellacker

AI's Impact on Warfare

A Foreign Affairs article discusses the growing integration of AI in warfare and the potential implications of such advancements.

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2023-02-28
Thomas Übellacker

Digital Humanism Talk

Upcoming talk addressing the social impacts of digital technologies on educating future computer professionals, relevant to discussions on digital humanism.

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2023-02-28
Thomas Übellacker

Klarna Introduces AI Assistant for Customer Service

Klarna, an e-commerce company, reports that its AI assistant handled two-thirds of customer service chats in its first month of operation.

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2023-02-28
Thomas Übellacker

Deep Learning AI Course on Prompt Engineering with LLAMA

DeepLearning.AI has announced a short course on Prompt Engineering with LLAMA, as part of its AI education initiatives.

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2023-02-28
Thomas Übellacker

Microsoft on AI's Transformative Potential

Microsoft President proclaims AI's transformative potential, likening it to the revolution brought about by the printing press.

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2023-02-28
Thomas Übellacker

Microsoft Empowers Nations with AI at MWC 2024

Microsoft announced at MWC 2024 its plan to provide access to its AI models, allowing countries to cultivate their independent AI economies.

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2023-02-26
Thomas Übellacker

Concerns Over AI's Role in Election Meddling and Society

There's a growing unease about the potential use of AI to create fake videos and spread misinformation, particularly in the context of elections. The window between dissemination and rebuttal of false information is a critical period where the damage can be done without enough time for corrections to circulate, raising issues about the regulation and control of AI technologies.

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2023-02-26
Thomas Übellacker

Microsoft Bolsters AI Efforts with Mistral Partnership

Microsoft has partnered with Mistral AI, emphasizing an expansion beyond collaboration with OpenAI to further drive AI innovation. The partnership will introduce Mistral's Large Models first on Azure.

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2023-02-25
Thomas Übellacker

Wizards of the Digital Age: Sora, MotionCtrl, and More Open-Source Projects

People are sharing excitement over various innovative AI projects. One user raves about Sora, while others are impressed with MotionCtrl, an open-source project that stands out for its unified control of camera and object motions, adaptability to various camera poses and object paths, and compatibility with high-quality video generation models.

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2023-02-25
Thomas Übellacker

Debate Around AI-Generated Adult Content

There's a robust discussion about the ethical and legal implications of AI-generated content, especially concerning deepfake technology's potential to disrupt pornography and other sensitive areas. While some view AI-generated alternatives as potentially harm-reducing, others are concerned about the normalization and potential incitement of illegal behavior.

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2023-02-25
Thomas Übellacker

Ethics of AI in the Spotlight: An Emerging Global Discourse

The ethical aspects of AI technology are taking center stage in global discussions. Users express a need for the tech community to proactively address ethical issues to prevent misuse of AI and ensure design of systems is ethical. The conversation reflects a broader concern about the influence of AI technologies on societal behavior.

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2023-02-25
Thomas Übellacker

Microsoft Copilot App on Apple's App Store

Users are attempting to get the pro trial for a newly available app by Microsoft on Apple's App Store, hinting at potential collaboration or new service offerings.

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2023-02-17
Thomas Übellacker

Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity

A book by Professor Acemoglu and Simon Johnson discussing technology's role in prosperity.

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2023
Thomas Übellacker

Paper on Thinking about AI

A paper discussing interesting ways to think about artificial intelligence and proposing levels that seem generic.

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Thomas Übellacker

Prompting and Mistakes of LLMs

A presentation by Georg Gottlob on prompting and mistakes of language learning models (LLMs) given at the TU Wien in the GenAI course, referring to interesting methods in prompting.

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Thomas Übellacker

GenAI Course at TU Wien

Information regarding the GenAI course offered at TU Wien for the semester 2023W, including course details and further reading material.

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Thomas Übellacker

OpenAI Updates Models to Address Laziness Bug

OpenAI announces updated models that aim to resolve the laziness bug, with information being sought on what caused the bug.

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Thomas Übellacker

Uncensored Models Debate

A discussion on the necessity for uncensored models, which may allow for broader and unrestricted use cases.

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Thomas Übellacker

Generative AI at Apple

An article detailing how Apple's generative AI might differ and possess a unique intelligent approach.

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Thomas Übellacker

Advanced Generative Intelligence from Microsoft Research

A piece of research material on AGI developed by Microsoft. Further reading for those interested in the field.

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AI Video Generation - Lumière

An announcement detailing Google's introduction of Lumière, an AI video generation product, indicating the tech giant's accelerated push into AI products.

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Thomas Übellacker

Projects in GPT-Store

Discussion on the newly launched GPT-Store and calls for sharing GPT projects that are aiming for traction. Providing visibility to your GPTs by sharing projects which could serve as inspiration and aid as an accelerator.

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Thomas Übellacker

Adversarial AI Poisoning

Discussions about AI poisoning and Antropic's Sleeper Agents paper.

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Thomas Übellacker

AI Powers Potential in the Industry

A debate on which recently announced or released generative AI products hold the most potential – including Google's Gemini Pro and Meta's Emu.

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Thomas Übellacker

Efficiency and Carbon Footprint of AI Models

Talk at CCC on the resource consumption of ML models and efficiency improvements.

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Gemini Ultra Model Experimentations

Experiments with the Gemini Ultra model yield inconsistent performance.

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