ByteSize Daily Wrap - 2023/06/01

Hey there, and welcome to another exciting episode of Atometrix ByteSize! We have a smorgasbord of AI, low-code, and tech goodness for you today, covering everything from AI experts calling for mitigating human extinction risks to ControlVideo rocking the video editing world! Buckle up, as we delve into the latest and greatest in the technology realm!

Speaking of AI Experts Call for Mitigating Human Extinction Risk – chatbots discussing the end of humanity? That's the kind of content that makes you think twice before asking your virtual assistant a lighthearted question! But rest assured, our AI friends are working on reducing AI hallucinations and getting some guidance from MIT's "society of minds." Maybe those Skynet references can take the backseat for now. And hey, if AI is still not right up your alley, we have news on Nvidia entering the trillion-dollar club and VC investments in AI startups! They see value in our robot buddies, and so should you!

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News & Articles

• (Link) AI Experts Call for Mitigating Human Extinction Risk: Over 350 executives, researchers, and engineers in AI have released a statement via the Center for AI Safety, emphasising the importance of mitigating the risk of AI causing human extinction. Among the professionals is the person behind ChatGPT – yep, the very same! Looks like the experts are taking the issue seriously. Let's just hope we don't have any Terminator situations on our hands anytime soon.

• (Link) Nvidia joins trillion-dollar club: According to Techcrunch, Nvidia entered the "trillion dollar club" and the company's future looks promising. Although it slipped to $990 billion by the end of trading, it's still an impressive feat. Check out Techcrunch's report to learn more about what's in store for Nvidia. Looks like it's time for them to start shopping for a private island.

• (Link) Venture Capitals Investing Big in AI Startups: Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more popular among corporate venture capitalist (VC) investors such as Salesforce and Workday, who are pumping more money into AI startups. It seems that businesses are recognising the importance of AI and are willing to invest in it. Looks like the robots are taking over, but we're not mad about it.

Insights & Papers

• (Link) MIT's solution for AI hallucinations: Society of Minds: Researchers from MIT are proposing a “society of minds” approach to minimize AI “hallucinations.” Current large language models like Open AI’s GPT-4 have a problem where it generates incorrect information. MIT’s approach involves having multiple chatbots provide different responses to the same question, the bots then debate to reach a consensus. Even with the efforts, AI hallucinations remain a significant challenge that can reduce the reliability of AI-generated content. The issue is particularly sensitive in fields such as medicine, law, and cybersecurity. Looks like we’ll need more bot mind readers in the future!

• (Link) Video Editing with Written Instructions: ControlVideo is making waves in the video editing world by using written instructions to improve the accuracy and consistency of the content while still maintaining the original video's structure. With advanced techniques, ControlVideo offers flexibility in using original video information. It's like having a virtual editor who can follow instructions! So let's say goodbye to inconsistent video content. Just don't forget to pay the virtual editor with virtual coffee.

Code & Engineering

• (Link) Revolutionize 3D Creation with Threestudio!: Threestudio is a platform that allows for easy 3D content creation from single images, text prompts, and few-shot images with the help of 2D text-to-image generation models. This unified framework is available on GitHub and opens up exciting possibilities for 3D creators. Who needs a 3D printer when you have Threestudio!

• (Link) Document Management with Donut: GitHub's New Transformer!: GitHub has introduced Donut, a new OCR-free document understanding transformer which uses state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms to understand the content of documents. This tool simplifies tasks such as sorting and searching through piles of documents with its impressive capabilities. Say goodbye to the hassle of scanning paper documents! This technology is a real game-changer. Let's hope it doesn't eat too many donuts while working!

• (Link) Create a Virtual Assistant for Discord with GitHub's New AI Tool: GitHub has released a new tool that brings character AI to Discord in an open-source format. This tool allows users to create their own virtual assistant for Discord servers, providing a more engaging and interactive social experience. The tool is available on GitHub, and users can contribute to its development and customisation. With this tool, users can add humour, personality, and fun to their chats. Who needs a real friend now?

Design

• (Link) Revolutionary AI tool creates images from text: Freepik has introduced a new AI tool which can turn any text into an image. Users can simply input a phrase or word and the tool will then generate a selection of relevant images to choose from. This is a game-changer for content creators as they can save time and effort in creating matching visuals. The best part? No design skills are required – it’s all done by AI. The future of content creation is looking brighter than ever! Who needs creativity when you have machines, right? (just kidding!)

• (Link) Revolutionising Image Creation with GPT-4 Technology!: The article describes the potential for GPT-4, a powerful language processing model, to generate images based on text inputs that are highly controllable by the user. This technology could allow for the creation of custom images in various applications, such as video games or virtual reality. Who needs Photoshop when you have GPT-4?

• (Link) Image-to-Text with InkyMM: The Open-Source Model: Get ready to try something new! InkyMM is the latest buzz in town - it's the first-ever open source multimodal model for transforming images into text, available for commercial use. Say goodbye to the traditional models and embrace the advancements with InkyMM. I guess it's time to give your fingers a rest from all that typing!

Tools & Products

• (Link) InterviewMe AI: Ace Your Job Interview with AI Assistance: InterviewMe AI is an online platform that allows job seekers to practice their interviewing skills with the help of Artificial Intelligence. Users can choose from a variety of questions and get instant feedback on their answers. With its user-friendly interface and helpful features, InterviewMe AI is the perfect tool for anyone looking to improve their chances of landing their dream job. Who needs human practice partners anyway?

• (Link) Revolutionize Your Productivity with Todo.is!: Need to boost your productivity? Todo.is might just be the solution you're looking for. This app incorporates AI technology to help streamline your tasks and improve your efficiency. Say goodbye to procrastination and hello to a more productive day with Todo.is. Plus, with its user-friendly interface, it will keep you organised with a smile. "Who needs a personal assistant when you have Todo.is?"

• (Link) Chariot: The Ultimate Platform for Location-Based Apps: Chariot is a developer platform specifically designed for LLM (Location, Logistics, and Mobility) applications. It is geared towards developers who want to create apps that utilise real-time location and logistics data. With Chariot, developers can easily build LLM apps, access a range of APIs and SDKs for logistics and mapping services, and integrate data from multiple sources. It's like having a one-stop-shop for all things LLM! Now all we need is a platform for creating apps for teleportation, and we're all set!

• (Link) Uplift your coding skills with Codefy: Codefy is a suite of AI-powered coding tools that can help both beginners and advanced programmers in their projects. It includes a code editor, code formatter, code auto-completion, and more. With Codefy, programmers can write their code more accurately, efficiently, and faster than ever before. Plus, its user-friendly interface makes it easy to use, even for those who are new to programming. Try it out and become a coding expert in no time. "Who needs Stack Overflow when you have Codefy?"

• (Link) Revolutionise Your Blogging Game with Simulai: AI-Generated Content: Simulai is a new platform that uses artificial intelligence to generate blog content from scratch. With Simulai, users can input a topic and receive a unique and customisable blog post in seconds. The platform also includes tools to optimise the SEO and readability of the generated content. Say goodbye to writer's block and tedious research and let Simulai do the heavy lifting! Now, who needs a human writer anyway? Just kidding!

Videos

• (Link) Revolutionise Your Loneliness with AI Talk: If you're looking to have a conversation with someone but don't have anyone to talk to, AI Talk might be the solution for you. On their YouTube channel, AI Talk showcases AI-generated 1-on-1 videos that simulate conversations with virtual characters. Whether you want to discuss philosophy or just chat about sports, there's a video for everyone. Who needs real friends when you have AI, am I right?

Miscellaneous

• (Link) Don't be in the 84%, Try ChatGPT Now!: According to recent research by OpenAI, the majority of US adults have never used a chatbot called ChatGPT. ChatGPT is a language model that can generate human-like responses to text. Despite its potential usefulness, a mere 16% of US adults have tried out the chatbot. This comes as a surprise given the increased growth and interest in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Looks like ChatGPT has some work to do to catch up to its fellow bots!

• (Link) Revive Family Memories: Digitally Restore & Animate Photos: MyHeritage's new tool, Reimagine, can transform old family photos into high-resolution images, fix damages, and even animate them. This innovative tool creates a new way of preserving family memories and allows them to be shared in a unique and modern way. Say goodbye to faded photographs and hello to stunning digital images! This technology even makes grandpa's goofy face look presentable in the digital image.

• (Link) Unleash Your AI Business Idea with the Free AI Business Model Matrix: Looking for a breakthrough AI business idea? Look no further than the AI Business Model Matrix, which you can download for free and use to launch your business in no time. With a simple and effective framework, developing a winning idea has never been easier. And the best part? It's free! So why not give it a try – after all, nothing ventured, nothing gained!

Art of the Day

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