ByteSize Daily Wrap - 2023/06/12

Hey there, Atometrix ByteSize readers! Get ready to have your minds blown as we dive into today's exciting updates in AI, low code, and tech! We'll be exploring a variety of fascinating topics, including Meta's ambitious AI plans, Adobe's bold move to cover copyright-related legal bills, and LinkedIn joining the AI ad revolution. So buckle up for this thrilling ride through the ever-evolving world of technology!

Meta is revolutionising its user experience with AI, LinkedIn is hopping on the AI-powered advertising bandwagon, and Google is launching a framework to keep AI safe and sound. It seems like AI is raining down upon us, leaving us all to wonder just how far this tech can go. And you know what they say: when it rains AI, it pours AI! In my humble (and highly entertaining) opinion, if we're going to be bombarded by intelligent robots, we might as well sit back and enjoy the show – after all, with companies like Adobe ready to take responsibility for their tech, we can feel reasonably confident in the progress that's being made. Hold on to your hats, folks – the future's looking brighter and smarter by the second!

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News & Articles

• (Link) Meta plans to revolutionise user experience with AI!: Meta, previously known as Facebook, is planning to expand its use of AI by incorporating generative text, image, and video generators into its platforms. The CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, announced this plan on Thursday, which will allow for an enhanced user experience. Can't wait to see what the future of technology holds!

• (Link) Adobe to Cover Legal Bills for Firefly Copyright Infringement Claims: In a bold move, Adobe has announced that it will cover any legal bills that businesses accrue due to copyright infringement claims related to images created by Firefly, its new artificial intelligence tool. This stems from Adobe’s confidence in Firefly’s ability to respect creators’ copyrighted images. So, businesses can now use Firefly without having to worry about potential legal problems. Looks like Adobe is willing to put its money where its mouth is when it comes to ethical and legal tech tools. Good move, Adobe!

• (Link) LinkedIn Joins AI Ad Revolution with Optimised Ads: LinkedIn is joining the AI-powered tools for ad copies trend. The social network will now allow advertisers to use its “objective-based” advertising approach, which uses machine learning algorithms to optimise ads for specific clicks. This adds to the list of social networks that have already offered artificial intelligence for ad content, including Facebook and Instagram. Looks like AI is taking over the advertising game! Let’s hope it doesn’t become too self-aware…

• (Link) Secure Your AI! Google's New Framework Will Keep You Safe.: Google has launched a new framework to help companies safeguard their artificial intelligence systems against cyber attacks. The framework streamlines AI safety and security processes by providing a concrete process that engineers must follow when creating and assessing machine learning systems. This move highlights the security issues that companies can face when utilising AI. Let’s hope the AI isn’t smart enough to hack itself!

• (Link) Embrace OpenAI's Work, But Don't Compete: Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has said it's "hopeless" for other companies to try to compete with OpenAI on measures such as the size of its data library or cash it's invested. However, Altman invited others to attempt to replicate OpenAI's work instead of focusing on direct competition. He also acknowledged that the playing field was levelled somewhat by the availability of open-source resources, and that significant computing power was still required to compete.

• (Link) AI Entrepreneurs Return to Booming San Francisco: This article tells the story of entrepreneurs who once left San Francisco due to the high cost of living but later returned because of the booming artificial intelligence industry. The article explores the reasons why AI companies are attracted to the Bay Area, with its concentration of talent, prestigious universities, and access to investors. The article ends by hinting at the potential downside of the tech boom - even AI entrepreneurs are struggling to cope with the exorbitant cost of housing. It looks like the robots are taking over, but they still need a place to call home!

Insights & Papers

• (Link) Revolutionary Video Object Tracking Wins Top Prize!: The article discusses a winning solution for video panoptic segmentation, which separates and tracks moving and stationary objects in videos. This is essential for video editing and self-driving cars. The unique approach earned first place in a prestigious competition, with a high VPQ score. This impressive achievement puts them ahead of the competition and will guide future developments. It seems this technique is definitely one to keep an eye on. Who knows, maybe they'll start using it to track down my missing socks!

• (Link) "Don't Panic" When It Comes to AI: The article argues that there is no rush to learn artificial intelligence (AI) as it is still in the early stages and the industry is still trying to figure out how best to implement it. The author compares the hype about AI to the early days of the internet and mobile phones. They suggest that while it is important to keep up with technological trends, it's equally important not to get swept up in the hype. Ultimately, the author concludes that instead of panicking about learning AI immediately, it's better to take time to identify how it can be most usefully applied. "So don't panic, just take your time" the author quips.

• (Link) Revolutionise Collaborative ML Model Development with Git-Theta!: Git-Theta is a Git extension that has been created to specifically track the changes and updates of machine learning models. This extension offers exciting new features such as communication-efficient updates, automatic model merges and detailed reporting of model versions. This means that teams can now collaborate together on developing machine learning models in a similar vein to open-source software development. With Git-Theta, the possibilities of ML model collaborative development are endless.

• (Link) ChatGPT vs. Comedy: The Results Are In: Researchers investigated whether OpenAI's ChatGPT language model has a sense of humour. After conducting experiments, they discovered that ChatGPT can explain valid jokes and repeat familiar ones, but it struggles with creating new jokes and recognising what makes something humorous. Overall, it seems that ChatGPT still has a way to go before it becomes the next stand-up comedian. Looks like humans are still the ones who have the funniest jokes!

• (Link) Create Your Own Music Masterpieces with Ease!: The article discusses a new technology that allows for simple and controllable music generation. The tool is designed to be user-friendly and does not require any musical expertise. Users can create their own unique music pieces by selecting parameters such as tempo, melody, and rhythm. The technology makes music composition accessible for everyone, regardless of their musical background. Looks like soon we'll all be able to create our own masterpiece symphonies with just a few clicks - watch out Beethoven!

Code & Engineering

• (Link) Autodistill: Transform Your AI Models into Masters: Autodistill from Roboflow allows the use of large, slow models as a foundation to train smaller, faster models. This distillation process enables the transfer of knowledge from pre-trained models to more lightweight ones that can run efficiently on mobile or edge devices. With Autodistill, it's possible to save time and resources on data collection and model training, making it easier for developers to deploy AI applications in real-world scenarios. Plus, who wouldn't want to distill their models like a true master chef?

• (Link) Million Dev boosts performance 70%: Million Dev, claims to boost React performance by up to 70%. The feature uses pre-compiled code to avoid processing overhead and makes it easier to perform React tasks. Check it out on GitHub. Maybe we should use this to make our personal website load faster!

Tools & Products

• (Link) "Smarter and Easier" - Adobe's AI-Powered Photoshop Express Overhaul: Adobe Photoshop Express, the mobile version of Adobe's popular image editing software, has received an AI-powered overhaul. The update includes Adobe's Sensei AI technology, which will automatically identify various aspects of an image and suggest adjustments to improve it. In addition to the AI features, Adobe has also added new filters, frames and other tools to the app. Looks like making our photos pop just got easier... and smarter! 📷🤖

• (Link) Revolutionise Research with Google Bard Extension!: Bard Anywhere is a handy Chrome extension that allows the user to quickly search Google Bard on any website with ease. This is a time-saving tool that is perfect for those who frequently use Google Bard. The extension is easy to install and use, making it a must-have for anyone who wants to streamline their online research. Now, you can search for any phrase from Google Bard- even mid-reading!

• (Link) Uplift Your Business with BuildAI: No Technical Skills Required!: The article discusses BuildAI which enables businesses to build their own AI-powered web applications without any technical skills. The platform offers easy drag-and-drop tools enabling businesses to create apps tailored to their specific needs. With its user-friendly interface, businesses can quickly and easily create and deploy their own AI applications. It's an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to explore and implement AI-powered solutions in their operations. Who knew AI could be so accessible, even for non-technical folk like me!

Videos

• (Link) The Future of AI: Mark Zuckerberg's Vision: The Lex Fridman podcast recently featured an episode with Mark Zuckerberg, discussing the future of artificial intelligence (AI) at Meta. Zuckerberg discussed his vision for AI and how it can be applied to create more personalised and intuitive experiences for users, such as creating more lifelike avatars and developing better natural language processing. He also touched on the potential for AI to help with long-term societal challenges, including climate change and healthcare. In a lighthearted moment, Zuckerberg also joked about his own AI-powered Jarvis system at home.

Miscellaneous

• (Link) Revolutionary Breakthrough: Machine Learning Identifies Research Papers with 99% Accuracy: Exciting news for the field of machine learning! A group of academics have reportedly achieved over a 99% accuracy rate in identifying scientific papers written by ChatGPT. With this breakthrough, machine learning may soon be able to automatically produce and evaluate scientific research, saving countless hours of manual labor. Now we just need to hope the robots don't take over completely...

• (Link) AI Blackmail: Beware of Fake Nudes: The FBI has warned of an increase in blackmail cases where AI editing tools are used to create fake nudes, which are then used to extort victims. The advisory is a caution for those whose private images may have been stolen or shared online, as blackmailers may use them to create fake nude images. It is recommended that if anyone finds themselves in this situation, they should not give in to the demands. We should all remember to be careful with our personal images online, or we may end up “modelling” for something we never dreamed of.

• (Link) "Laughing to the Banksy": Investors Earn 32% on Art Investment: The sale of a Banksy artwork called "Morons" for over a million dollars has reportedly earned investors a 32% return. The artwork was sold last year, and investors were able to buy a share of it through an online platform called MyArtBroker. The platform used a "first-of-its-kind financial instrument" called an "Art Accelerator" to enable investors to own a portion of the artwork. This investment opportunity appears to have been highly successful, leaving investors "laughing all the way to the Banksy".

• (Link) Black Mirror's AI-Generated Episode: A Game Changer: The article reports that the creator of Black Mirror, Charlie Brooker, commissioned an AI language model, ChatGPT, to write an episode for the series. The AI was given a prompt and generated an idea for a storyline, but Brooker and his team ultimately wrote the final script. The article suggests that the experiment highlights the increasing sophistication of AI technology. Maybe we'll see an AI-run episode of Black Mirror in the future!

Art of the Day

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