ByteSize Daily Wrap - 2023/06/20

Welcome to another edition of Atometrix ByteSize, your daily dose of AI, low code, and tech goodness! We're pumped to dive into today's content, discussing everything from Meta's free commercial AI models to the incredible advances in AI-driven diagnostics.

In today's edition, we'll chat about how Meta and ByteDance are shaking up the AI landscape and delve into the fascinating world of new AI tools transforming the way we understand code and language. On the opinion side of things, we can't help but wonder if AI's exponential growth will eventually push humans out of the coding world entirely, and if a day will come when we happily hand over our car keys to our AI-powered vehicles. Exciting times ahead, folks!

In other news, it seems like AI is becoming more integrated into our daily lives, with Google's "Virtual Try-On" feature letting us try on clothes using augmented reality, while AI Dungeon provides an interactive way to explore the power of artificial intelligence through gaming. However, not everything is perfect in the AI world, as evidenced by ChatGPT's recent promo snafu, where they accidentally shared free Windows 10 keys! While it's clear that AI has immense potential, it's up to us to ensure these powerful tools are used responsibly and, ideally, without any amusing mishaps. Let's dive in!

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News & Articles

• (Link) Meta to Offer Free Commercial AI Models: Meta, a startup that creates software tools to develop models powered by machine learning, has plans to offer free commercial AI models to developers. This move is aimed at making AI more accessible to developers and is likely to put pressure on its competitors, Google and OpenAI. With this strategic move, Meta hopes to make AI standardised and easier to develop, which could create challenges for its competitors. Well, free models seem to be the new game plan in AI- it's up the competition to get in the game!

• (Link) ByteDance Buys 100,000 GPUs from NVIDIA for AI Projects: What's Next?: ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant, has purchased around 100,000 GPUs from NVIDIA to use for several AI projects. The purchases occurred before the regulatory blockage of GPU exports. This company is expanding its focus on AI efforts using compute technology. With just $1bn spent on GPUs, what's next for ByteDance? Building a robot army?

• (Link) Meta Creates Incredible New Text-to-Speech Model, But Won't Release It: Meta (formerly Facebook) has revealed a text-to-speech model that’s so impressive, it won’t be made public. The technology can reportedly “read sentences in the user’s own voice,” but will not be released because of its potential for misuse. Meta have faced criticism over the way it handles user data, and the company has said it must “do better” in policing its platforms and tools. However, it is said that voice-based interfaces could become a major part of the overall Meta experience.

Insights & Papers

• (Link) Revolutionary Real-Time 3D Creation with 2D Images.: Researchers have developed DynIBaR, a new image-based rendering technique that can create dynamic 3D scenes from 2D images in real-time. The method is based on neural networks and can handle complex, dynamic objects and scenes, with the ability to change viewpoints and lighting on-the-fly. This breakthrough could have enormous implications for virtual reality applications, gaming, and movie production. Looks like our reality is about to get even more virtual!

• (Link) GPT4 Earns Perfect Scores on MIT Tests: In a surprising feat, GPT4 has passed all of the tests set by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for its Math, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science courses. The results showed an accuracy of nearly 100%. This is a remarkable achievement for artificial intelligence, causing amazement among experts in the field. It seems that we are making major strides in AI research. Who knows, maybe one day, AIs will become better at getting good grades than us humans!

• (Link) Revolutionising Code Writing: GPT-3's Self-Repair Feature: The article discusses how GPT-3 can be used for generating code and how the model has the ability to self-repair code. The model allows for efficient writing of code and handles different variables, conditions, and loops effectively. The self-repair feature is also helpful as it can identify and correct errors in code. All in all, GPT-3 is transforming the way coding is done and making the process more efficient and streamlined. PS: Perhaps soon we won't need human coders at all!

Code & Engineering

• (Link) Revolutionising Car Safety with Seal Technology: Seal is a cutting-edge framework that uses advanced visual recognition models to efficiently interpret and enhance different types of vehicle sensor data. Tests have shown that it can improve interpretation of sensor data by almost 37%, offering great potential for enhancing car safety and navigation systems. The future of driving looks much more promising with this technology. And who knows, with Seal's help, maybe one day all vehicles will be able to drive themselves!

• (Link) ReLLM: The end of incomplete sentences!: ReLLM, a new tool that allows for the precise output of language models, regardless of the language used. This means that ReLLM can accurately structure and fill in the blanks of incomplete sentences, going beyond what traditional language models can currently achieve. If you've ever been frustrated by your phone or computer's auto-fill function, ReLLM may be the solution you've been looking for! (Note: I wish I had ReLLM to accurately complete my texts when I accidentally hit send too soon.)

Tools & Products

• (Link) Shape the Future of AI & Win Prizes!: The Developer Nation survey is asking for opinions on the latest trends in AI. Those who take the survey could win prizes, while also getting an insight into the latest advancements in the industry. The survey is looking to determine whether AI has reached its peak or if there's still more developments to come. Take the survey and have a say in shaping the future of AI. Who knows, you might even walk away with a prize!

• (Link) Revamp Your QR Code Game with AI-Generated Codes!: Looking to create unique QR codes? ControlNet's new AI generated QR codes are changing the game! Not only can you change the background without affecting the code's useful function, but you can also create your own custom QR codes by simply entering a website and a stable diffusion prompt. Upgrade your QR code game today! Just don't make it too fancy, we still need to scan them.

Videos

• (Link) Replicate Famous Films with Movie LUTs: The article discusses movie LUTs, which are colour grading presets used to recreate the look of famous films. By applying a LUT to their own footage, filmmakers can replicate the colour grade of popular movies like The Matrix or The Grand Budapest Hotel. The article provides links to download several LUTs and includes examples of how they change the look of footage. Overall, it's a helpful resource for filmmakers looking to create a specific mood or style in their work. And who knows, maybe one day they'll win an Oscar for their efforts!

• (Link) Transform Your Chatbot with ChatGPT Plugins Tutorial: The ChatGPT Plugins tutorial by AI Advantage is a guide to installing and using plugins for ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot service. This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions for installing plugins and offers several examples of useful plugins, including language translation and image recognition. With these plugins, ChatGPT can be customised to meet specific needs and improve its functionality. If you're looking to enhance your ChatGPT experience, this tutorial is a must-read. And who knows, maybe one day ChatGPT will become our robot overlords.

• (Link) Revolutionary AI Diagnostic Tool Identifies Car Damage!: The article discusses a challenge where ChatGPT, an AI program, is given a picture of a damaged car and asked to diagnose the issue. The author explains how the program uses image recognition technology to identify the make and model of the car, as well as the location and extent of the damage. In the end, ChatGPT accurately diagnoses the problem as a broken radiator. The article showcases the advances in AI technology and its potential to revolutionise the field of auto repair. Maybe ChatGPT should also try and diagnose my terrible driving skills!

Miscellaneous

• (Link) "Virtual Try-On" lets you try on clothes with Google's AR technology: Google has launched a new feature called "Virtual Try-On" which lets users try on clothes through augmented reality. The feature is a partnership with data technology company ModiFace and is available on Google's mobile search and shopping apps. Google has said that it plans to expand the feature to other products in the future.

• (Link) Experience AI's Power in Action: Play AI Dungeon!: The article discusses an AI video game called "AI Dungeon" that helps users learn about artificial intelligence. The game allows players to generate narratives and characters using natural language processing. Players can also create their own scenarios and test out AI models. By playing the game, users can gain a better understanding of AI concepts while having fun. It's a great tool for both beginners and experts. Plus, who knows, maybe you'll even beat the AI at its own game.

• (Link) Free Windows 10 Keys Mishap - ChatGPT Promo Fail: ChatGPT recently made a blunder when they accidentally shared Windows 10 keys for free, although the keys have been deactivated, it's a bit of a disappointment for those who were lucky enough to get one whilst it lasted. Talk about a promo gone wrong!

Art of the Day

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