ByteSize Daily Wrap - 2023/06/02

Welcome back, Atometrix ByteSize enthusiasts! Today, we've got some tantalising tidbits of tech news for your enjoyment and edification. We're diving into OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's take on developing safe AI, Apple's latest innovation - the Reality Pro, Japan's recent move towards boosting AI training, and heaps more that you won't want to miss!

Get ready for a roller coaster ride, as we're about to share our thoughts on these headlines! Apple is teasing us with the Reality Pro, but can they really deliver the mind-blowing experience we're all hoping for? Meanwhile, Japan's bold decision to relax its copyright laws for AI training has us wondering if other countries might follow suit in order to stay competitive. And speaking of competitive advantage, are student entrepreneurs really the next big thing? Contrary Capital seems to think so, but only time will tell. One thing is for certain, we definitely want in on the action when it comes to creating 3D avatars like a pro! Don't you?

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News & Articles

• (Link) OpenAI CEO on Developing Safe AI for Society.: Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, discusses the company's plans to develop AI technology with a focus on safety and its potential impact on society. Altman also addresses concerns about the potential misuse of AI and emphasises the importance of government regulation and transparency. To lighten the mood, he ends by stating that "the robots aren't going to take over the world...yet."

• (Link) Reality Pro: Apple's Newest Innovation Revealed!: Apple is set to reveal the eagerly anticipated Reality Pro at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) today, and many are speculating on what the new technology could look like. Based on reports and patents, there are a few possible designs floating around. Let's hope it lives up to our expectations!

• (Link) Japan Removes Copyright Laws to Boost AI Training: Japan has announced that copyright laws will not apply to data sets used for the training of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. This decision was made to encourage the development and advancement of AI technology in the country. The Japanese government hopes to create a more welcoming environment for AI development by easing copyright restrictions in this way. Japan is currently facing competition from other countries such as China and the US in the AI sector. So now, in Japan, AI can copycat with impunity

• (Link) Exciting AI updates coming to Instacart and Snapchat: The article discusses new AI features being released by Instacart and Snapchat. There is no specific information given on what these features are or how they will be implemented. Maybe they will finally be able to tell me what filter looks best with my grocery bags.

Insights & Papers

• (Link) Collaborate for Good: Building Ethical AI Together: The article argues against the idea that artificial intelligence (AI) is an arms race and emphasises the importance of international cooperation and collaboration to ensure ethical and responsible development of AI technology. The author suggests that instead of competing against each other, nations should work towards establishing global guidelines and standards for the development and deployment of AI, which will ultimately benefit everyone. "Let's build AI robots instead of Terminator robots," the author jokes.

• (Link) Protecting Chatbots: Defence Against Poison Attacks: Language models like ChatGPT are vulnerable to poisoning attacks where harmful examples are added to the training data, causing the models to malfunction. This undermines the usefulness and safety of the models. It's important to develop effective defences against these attacks. Don't underestimate the power of a well placed typo.

• (Link) Empowering Student Entrepreneurs: The Future of Startups?: The article discusses Contrary Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups founded by university students. They provide funding, mentorship, and resources to help these startups grow and succeed. Despite the challenges associated with investing in student-led ventures, Contrary Capital remains optimistic about the future of these budding entrepreneurs. "Who knows? Maybe the next Mark Zuckerberg is sitting in a dorm room right now," they say.

• (Link) Revolutionary Language Model Advancement for Precise Predictions: The article explores a new advancement in language models, specifically in the measurement of the probability of words being generated by diffusions. The author introduces the concept of likelihood-based scaling laws in constructing language models that are more precise, and they show that this has been successful when added with clever tweaks. A 1B parameter model with likelihood-based scaling laws can now perform as well as 10x smaller language models. This development is a step in the right direction. Now, if only we could make our own language models to understand dogs when they bark!

Code & Engineering

• (Link) OpenChat: Build Your Own Chatbot for Free!: GitHub has released OpenChat, which provides an open-source solution for creating your own Chatbot. OpenChat can be utilised for any purpose, and it is free for any personal or commercial use. Give it a try and have fun chatting!

• (Link) Revolutionise Language Learning with Multi-Sensory Macaw-LLM!: Macaw-LLM is a system that integrates image, video, audio and text data for more robust language modelling. It allows for more accurate representation of language by considering multi-sensory data. So, say goodbye to misunderstood texts and hello to more comprehensive understanding. Plus, you may even start seeing music videos as a language learning tool!

• (Link) Create Perfect 3D Avatars with Image-Text Diffusion Models: Want to create your own stylish 3D avatars? Look no further! A team of developers has created a GitHub repository that uses image-text diffusion models and Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) to create high-quality, personalised 3D avatars. With these advanced models, you can create diverse and multi-view avatar images in a variety of styles. Who needs real-life selfies when you can have 3D selfies!

• (Link) Unleash Your Language Model Superpowers with LangChain Course: Get ready to unleash the full potential of language models with LangChain Course (GitHub Repo). This amazing course will guide you through the process of using LangChain - an open-source framework - to develop applications with large language models such as ChatGPT. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your development skills to the next level with LangChain Course (GitHub Repo). And remember: with great power comes great responsibility... and great puns!

• (Link) Revolutionary Language AI Builds Self-Sufficient Toolkits: A new study has introduced a revolutionary approach where Language AIs are trained to not just use tools but to create their own to tackle problems more efficiently. Big AI language systems (LLMs) now develop their own Utility Functions or software toolkits that can be used for several tasks, making them independent of already existing tools. Soon AI might become too advanced for humans to fully understand, are we sure we want them building their own tools now?

Tools & Products

• (Link) Roll.ai: Create Studio-Quality Videos on Your iPhone!: Roll.ai is a new app that allows users to create studio-quality remote videos in a matter of minutes, all from their iPhone. The demo showcases how easy it is to use the app to produce professional videos without the need for expensive equipment or a dedicated studio. Now everyone can be a video creator! Who needs Hollywood anyway?

• (Link) Boost Your Charting Skills with Graphy's AI-Powered Features: The Graphy App AI can now help users generate charts and insights more quickly. Check out the app's new and improved features by clicking on the link to the demo below. Don't miss out! Are you ready to become a charting pro?

• (Link) Siit: Your Revolutionary AI Employee Assistant: Siit is a new AI assistant designed to support employees. With the help of natural language processing, Siit can assist with HR-related inquiries such as time-off requests and payroll. It is also capable of recommending wellness programs and training opportunities. Siit's user-friendly interface could revolutionise employee support, leaving HR departments with more time to handle complex tasks. With Siit, employees can get the help they need with just a few clicks. Looks like the future is here, and it's all thanks to Siit!

• (Link) Revolutionise Your Video Strategy with Translate Audio!: The article discusses the benefits of using Translate Audio, a tool that allows you to localise your videos into different languages in your own voice. It helps you speak directly to your target audience using their preferred language, allowing for higher engagement rates. Plus, it saves time and money compared to hiring a professional translator. "Say goodbye to awkward Google translations," says the article with a wink.

• (Link) Revolutionising Learning: Meet SelFee: SelFee is a self-revising machine learning model that uses self-feedback to continuously improve its performance. It's powered by a feedback loop that helps it to learn from its own mistakes more quickly. SelFee is highly efficient and capable of learning from complex data sets, making it a promising tool for a wide range of applications. And with SelFee, the age-old question of "Am I doing this right?" won't just belong to people anymore!

Miscellaneous

• (Link) Build Incredible Chatbots with Deep Learning: DeepLearning AI has partnered with OpenAI to launch a new mini-course titled "Building Systems with the ChatGPT API." The course focuses on using the GPT API, a deep learning model that can generate human-like text responses, to build systems. It is designed to provide learners with the necessary skills to build chatbots, virtual assistants, and other conversational AI. With this course, anyone can become an expert in creating chat systems that feel like a real person is speaking. Let's face it, we all need someone to talk to, even if it's a bot.

• (Link) Create Custom Chatbot Templates with ChatGPT - Quick & Easy!: The article explains how to create chat templates using the new share feature on ChatGPT. This feature allows users to create custom templates for chatbots. The article provides a step-by-step guide on how to use the share feature to create templates, including selecting a conversation, creating a new chat dialogue, and saving it as a template. The process is quick and easy, making it a valuable tool for those looking to streamline their chatbot interactions. "With this trick up your sleeve, your chatbots will be unstoppable!".

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