ByteSize Daily Wrap - 2023/06/06

Hey there, future tech enthusiasts, and welcome to Atometrix ByteSize - your daily dose of AI, low code, and tech goodness! We've got a killer lineup in store for you today, covering everything from Apple's out-of-this-world AR headset to AI-generated memes taking the internet by storm. Strap in and prepare for an AI and tech roller coaster like no other!

We can't help but marvel at the revolutionary AR headset that Apple recently unveiled at WWDC. As Apple continues to push the boundaries of technology, the next-gen AR device is set to have a significant impact on augmented reality. Meanwhile, OpenAI is getting a stern talking to from Japan's privacy watchdog over data protection concerns. And let's take a moment to appreciate the amazing advancements in AI-enhanced genetic risk predictions – truly transforming the world of healthcare. All in all, today's ByteSize content is a wild ride through AI, tech, and maybe the answer to wrapping that perfect gift (hint: it's AI-powered wrapped by humans!).

Grilled to perfection or a rare case of overcooked? It honestly comes as no surprise that OpenAI is being scrutinised by Japan's privacy watchdog. After all, with great AI advancements comes great responsibility. But hey, at least they're pledging to improve their privacy practices! And speaking of AI advancements, isn't it mind-blowing how AI is now being used to create artistic images, revolutionising the world of art? One glance at ArtGPT-4's capabilities, and you're surely left speechless. Phew! Let's take a breath and appreciate the fact that AI Hinton debunked the fear of human extinction due to artificial intelligence. Batter up that impending AI apocalypse and swat it out of the park! Now let's tackle the only thing standing between us and AI bliss: figuring out how to handle this AI job revolution. It's time to sharpen our tech skills and adapt, folks!

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News & Articles

• (Link) Apple's Revolutionary AR Headset Unveiled at WWDC: Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) saw the unveiling of a new mixed reality headset that promises to revolutionise augmented reality. The new headset uses advanced tracking technology and is said to be smaller and lighter than other options on the market. While no official release date has been announced, many are eagerly anticipating the arrival of this next-gen AR device. It seems that Apple continues to innovate and push the boundaries of what's possible in tech - sorry, Google Glass, you've been outdone yet again.

• (Link) OpenAI Grilled by Japan Watchdog Over Data Protection: Japan's privacy watchdog has put OpenAI, which developed the language-agnostic transformer algorithm known as GPT-3 (Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3), on notice about its data handling practices. The watchdog has ordered OpenAI to explain how the company plans to protect user data. It has also demanded that the firm provides details about the purpose and methods by which it collects user data. In response, OpenAI has pledged to improve its privacy practices. Looks like OpenAI is getting a lesson in protecting user privacy from Japan. Maybe they should take notes.

• (Link) Revolutionary Watermarking Secures Language Models' Future!: The article talks about a new approach to protect the intellectual property of language models through the use of undetectable watermarks. The watermarking technique works by embedding a unique digital code into the text during the training process, without affecting the model's language generation. This will help detect any unauthorised use of the models. The future of language models seems to be secured! Who knew watermarking was the answer all along?

• (Link) Revolutionising Healthcare: AI enhances genetic risk predictions!: Exciting news! A group of researchers has utilised the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance the accuracy of genetic health risk predictions in humans. With this technology, we can generate personalised health risk assessments for individuals, improving the accuracy and efficiency of healthcare. It's no longer just science fiction -- the future is officially here!

Insights & Papers

• (Link) Expert AI Researcher Debunks Fear of Human Extinction: Renowned AI researcher, AI Hinton, has dismissed the notion that artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to the extinction of humans. Hinton challenges the idea that one individual scientist alone could create an AI that has such immense power. Instead, he suggests that AI is a collaborative effort, and that the development of AI is taking longer than expected. In other words, we need not worry about the AI apocalypse just yet. Let's breathe a sigh of relief and focus on our other worries, like whether AI will take our jobs instead.

• (Link) Preparing for the AI Job Revolution: The article discusses how AI is already impacting jobs in various industries. It highlights how AI is replacing certain tasks like data entry and customer service, but also creating new jobs in areas such as machine learning and data analysis. The author warns that workers need to adapt to the changing job landscape by gaining new skills and becoming more technologically savvy. Overall, the article emphasizes the importance of understanding and preparing for the impact of AI on the job market. Don't let the robots take our jobs just yet, we've still got time to catch up!

• (Link) Creating an AI business: Think outside the box!: The article provides helpful advice for entrepreneurs looking to start a business based on artificial intelligence. It suggests thinking about AI as a tool that can help solve problems and create solutions in various industries. The article encourages readers to be creative and innovative, and to consider the practical applications of AI in areas like healthcare, finance, and manufacturing. In conclusion, the article urges entrepreneurs to use their imagination and find their own unique way to incorporate AI into their business. Remember, all you need for a successful AI business is a great idea and a decent understanding of the technology – easy, right? 😉

• (Link) Revolutionising Art with AI: Meet ArtGPT-4!: ArtGPT-4 is a new AI model trained to understand and create artistic images that outperforms other larger models in image understanding and creation. It even matches human artists in some tests! This 12-minute read delves into the inner workings of this exciting new innovation in AI. And who knows, maybe one day ArtGPT-4 will be the next Picasso! (Okay, maybe not quite. But it's still impressive!)

Code & Engineering

• (Link) Architects: Choose Best AI Storage or Risk Terminator: The article is a comprehensive guide for architects to choose the best storage systems for their artificial intelligence (AI) projects. It explains the critical considerations that architects must make when selecting storage systems, such as data types, architectures, and performance benchmarks. The article ends on a humorous note, saying that choosing the right storage system could be the difference between creating the next Terminator or Wall-E.

• (Link) Live Video with Fictiverse's Stable Tracking!: The Fictiverse tool allows for the real-time tracking of changes to a screen area, such as during a livestream or video conference. This stable diffusion is made possible by using an algorithm that detects changes to the area being monitored and updates the viewing window accordingly. The result is a smoother, less jarring viewing experience that can be useful in a variety of contexts. Plus, no more dizzying screen jumps!

• (Link) AI Models with Efficient Weight Quantisation: A new method called Activation-aware Weight Quantisation (AWQ) has been introduced to compress large language models (LLMs) more efficiently and overcome issues of high hardware requirements and slow token generation. This allows for a better generalisation on different domains and leads to faster and more efficient model deployments. The method outperforms existing compression methods, making big AI models smaller and faster. Who knew compressing AI models could be so exciting?

• (Link) Transform Deep Neural Networks for Lightning-Fast Inference: Looking for a Python framework that can transform deep neural networks into CUDA or HIP C++ code for faster inference serving? AITemplate has got you covered. This impressive framework is now available on GitHub Repo, enabling users to harness the power of NVIDIA and AMD GPUs and speed up their processes. With AITemplate, you won't have to settle for slow inference times. Trust us, your CPU will thank you for it.

Tools & Products

• (Link) Giftwrap: AI-Powered Perfect Gifts, Wrapped by Humans!: Giftwrap is a service that provides you with the perfect gift description picked by AI and wrapped by hand. With just a few words, this service will help you find the ideal gift for anyone. Plus, it's all wrapped by humans, so you can be sure it's top-notch. Now, you won't have to stress over gift-giving ever again!

• (Link) Find your perfect movie match with Move Me TV.: Move Me TV is a website that helps you find a movie that fits your current mood. Simply select from a range of emotions, such as "happy," "excited," or "romantic," and the site will suggest a movie for you. Whether you're in the mood for a tear-jerker or something uplifting, Move Me TV has got you covered. Now you can stop scrolling endlessly on Netflix, and let Move Me TV take the reins. Lights, camera, action, and mood!

• (Link) Find Your Perfect ChatGPT Plugin in Seconds!: The website "What Plugin" helps you discover useful plugins for ChatGPT without wasting time scrolling through endless options. It simplifies the search process and allows you to refine your results based on your specific requirements. No more headaches trying to figure out which plugin is best for you! Just type in your needs and let "What Plugin" do the rest. Here, finding the perfect plugin is a breeze. "What Plugin": Where finding the perfect plugin is easier than finding Waldo in a sea of red and white stripes.

Training & Education

• (Link) Are AI Coding Tools a Blessing or a Curse?: Tech experts are debating whether AI-written code is ultimately beneficial or harmful for companies. While AI coding tools can help developers to work more efficiently, some worry that the ease of creating code will lead to overwhelming levels of technical debt and confusion. It’s a question of weighing the benefits of speed and efficiency against the potential downfalls of complexity. In any case, we might want to keep an eye on the burgeoning software pile… we don’t want it to grow too big for the bin!

• (Link) Unleash Your Creativity with Google's Generative AI Learning Path: Google has launched a learning path for Generative AI, which is designed to help people with limited machine learning expertise learn how to produce synthetic media. The path consists of four courses, and each can be completed within a week. Google will teach participants how to build generative models, explore music and art with machine learning, and create their own digital characters. Plus, the search engine giant also plans to launch a specialised TensorFlow course for those who want to learn more about deep learning. Time to get your creativity flowing!

• (Link) Transform Your Code Skills with CodeTF!: CodeTF is a Python library that simplifies the process of enhancing code intelligence and training models for code generation, summarization, and translation. This all-in-one tool offers user-friendly features for rapid inferencing, fine-tuning models, and evaluating performance across multiple programming languages. It's like having a code gym, but for your computer! (Okay, that was a terrible joke.)

Videos

• (Link) "Creating the Future of Programming with AI" by the Creator of Swift.: The article features an interview with Chris Lattner, who created Apple's Swift programming language. Lattner shares his insights on the future of programming, particularly with regards to AI and machine learning. He talks about the importance of human interaction in programming and how AI can enhance this, making developers more productive. His positive outlook on the future of programming and AI is infectious, leaving readers feeling excited for what's to come. "Who knows, maybe one day we'll have an AI that can write better code jokes than I can."

Miscellaneous

• (Link) AI-generated memes take the internet by storm: An AI-created artwork, in the form of memes, has gone viral on the internet. The memes, which were created using GPT-3 language model and BigGAN generative models, feature popular internet phrases and characters. The project aims to explore the capabilities of AI in creating humorous content that resonates with the internet culture. The memes have received mixed reactions with some applauding the creativity while others questioning the ethics of applying AI to create content. Joking statement: Looks like even AI is catching up with the latest memes!

• (Link) AI Feature Makes Clickbait Headlines Obsolete!: The Artifact news app has implemented artificial intelligence (AI) to produce alternative and less clickbaity headlines for articles. This new feature will make the app stand out among the fake news industry that manipulates headlines to lure readers. Say goodbye to the era of exaggerated headlines! Let's hope the AI doesn't get too creative and start writing its own articles- we don't want it to take over just yet.

Art of the Day

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