ByteSize Daily Wrap - 2023/06/26

Welcome, tech enthusiasts, to another exciting episode of Atometrix ByteSize! Today's episode is stacked with the latest scoops on cutting-edge AI models, low code updates, and other juicy tech advancements. We're going down the rabbit hole as we explore amazing developments like SDXL 0.9, ElevenLabs' voice AI expansion, MidJourney V5.2 update, and Google's revolutionary search engine plans, just to name a few!

Now, how about we dive into some opinions on these fascinating developments? Aren't we all thrilled by the prospect of transforming our text into mesmerising images with SDXL 0.9? Or feeling FOMO about missing out on the efficient and user-friendly toolkits that are turning the AI development game on its head? And, come on, emotional robots providing companionship? Sounds like we are that much closer to a sci-fi future, right? Just remember to mute your Alexa or Google Home while listening to us, lest they get jealous!

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News & Articles

• (Link) Transform Your Words into Stunning Images with SDXL 0.9: Stability AI has launched their new AI model called SDXL 0.9, which can generate realistic images based on text-based prompts. This innovative technology produces better-looking images with more stunning compositional features as compared to its earlier versions. So now you can write prompts and get the ultimate image regardless of your drawing skills! All thanks to SDXL 0.9.

• (Link) ElevenLabs raises $19m to expand voice AI reach: ElevenLabs has launched new generative voice AI products and raised a $19m Series A to support its voice AI research and product deployment. This funding was led by Nat Friedman, Daniel Gross, and Andreessen Horowitz. The company aims to make all content universally accessible, and its products have already gained over 1 million registered users across creative, entertainment, and publishing spaces. With the new investment, ElevenLabs is expected to expand its offering and help many more users access its products. It seems ElevenLab's aim to conquer the world with AI softwares is going as planned.

• (Link) MidJourney's V5.2 Update: Improved Speed and Efficiency: MidJourney has launched its V5.2 update, which brings an array of new features and enhancements that its users are bound to enjoy. The update offers improved usability and a smoother user experience, with faster speeds and more efficient workflows. MidJourney's latest version is sure to impress its current users and attract new ones. With all these new features, MidJourney is definitely hitting its stride and making strides in the industry. And who knows what they will do next? Maybe V5.3 will be totally mind-blowing!

• (Link) Revolutionary AI-Powered Google Search Engine Coming Soon!: Get ready for the future, as Google's next search engine will probably incorporate generative artificial intelligence! The search engine giant is yet to release any specific details related to this new project, but it’s exciting to consider how much more intelligent, intuitive and personalised we can expect our searches to become. Looks like we'll soon be saying “goodbye” to traditional search engines! Let's hope it won't spell “goodbye” for our jobs as well!

Insights & Papers

• (Link) Storm on with SoundStorm: Google's New Audio Generation Tool: Google has introduced SoundStorm, a new tool for efficient parallel audio generation. The tool allows users to generate multiple variations of a sound simultaneously, saving time and resources. SoundStorm is open-source and available on GitHub for anyone to use and customise. With SoundStorm, creators can easily design and generate complex sounds that would typically take hours to create manually. So, let’s storm on with SoundStorm!

• (Link) "Tart" Makes Robots Reason Like Humans in Various Tasks.: A study has found that while large language models (LLMs) can handle different tasks, they often struggle with probabilistic reasoning, limiting their overall performance. However, researchers have created a solution named Tart, which trains a reasoning module in a generic manner and when combined with existing models, improves the model's reasoning capabilities. Tart shows promising results in performance improvements across various tasks and modalities. Who said robots can't learn to reason like humans? Maybe Tart will change their minds!

Code & Engineering

• (Link) Revolutionary Compact ResNet with 96% Accuracy!: Looking for an efficient ResNet model? Look no further! Researchers have developed a compact ResNet that outperforms the larger ResNet18 with less than 5 million trainable parameters, perfect for devices with limited storage. With an impressive 96.04% accuracy on the CIFAR-10 dataset, this could be the solution you've been searching for. Give your devices a break and try it out! "Who says size matters?"

• (Link) Revolutionise Your Workflow with Kaguya Plugin!: Kaguya is an innovative ChatGPT plugin available on GitHub that allows users to comfortably load and edit files in a controlled environment. This user-friendly plugin also lets you execute Python, JavaScript, and bash scripts. Get ready to take your productivity to the next level with ease! "Say goodbye to cluttered workspaces and hello to streamlined workflow!"

• (Link) AI Models with FlagAI Toolkit: FlagAI is an efficient and user-friendly toolkit designed for large-scale Artificial Intelligence (AI) models. It is highly adaptable and easy to use, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced developers. If only FlagAI could make me a cup of tea, life would be complete.

Tools & Products

• (Link) Code Workflow with Pieces: Pieces, a free code snippet manager tool, has launched which can save, enrich, generate, reuse and share code with AI-powered context, search, and suggestions. The software helps streamline developer workflow - with an interface that lets you find data much more easily than rifling through months' old research - meaning no call for lengthy searching or repetition. Pieces has been integrated with JupyterLab and today is the last day to share feedback about the product with its creators on Product Hunt.

• (Link) Turn Your Business Idea Into a Success - Fast!: RebeccAi is a platform that evaluates business ideas in seconds to help entrepreneurs make informed decisions. The platform provides a range of feedback, from market size and profitability to potential competition. It's aimed at early-stage entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to avoid investing time, money, and energy into an unviable idea. With RebeccAi, you can quickly and easily validate your business idea for success. It's like having a personal business advisor at your fingertips. Try it out today and impress your friends with your newfound business acumen!

• (Link) Game-changing platform Factiverse fights fake news!: The article introduces Factiverse, a new platform that aims to address the issue of misinformation and lack of trust in the media by providing a reliable source of news. Factiverse uses a unique algorithm that analyses the credibility of news articles and assigns them a rating based on their accuracy. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, with easy-to-understand ratings and concise explanations. Factiverse hopes to be a game-changer in restoring trust and reliability in journalism. With Factiverse, you will never need to worry about fake news again! (I mean you probably will, but at least you'll have a tool to help!)

Miiscellaneous

• (Link) AI Hired to Train AI Models: Concerns Arise: According to a new study, a large number of individuals who have been hired to train AI models may actually be outsourcing the work to AI themselves. This news is concerning as the AI industry is already error-prone and there are fears that additional errors may be brought in as a result. I just hope the AI they're outsourcing to knows what it's doing!

• (Link) Exciting Rise: Generative AI Jobs Increase by 20%: Good news for those interested in artificial intelligence - generative AI job postings saw a 20% increase in the United States in May. It seems employers are recognising the potential benefits of using generative AI and are seeking professionals to join their teams. Who knows what innovative creations these individuals could come up with!

• (Link) Breaking Language Barriers: YouTube's AI Dubbing Tool: YouTube aims to use artificial intelligence (AI) to develop a tool that will enable video creators to easily dub their content into other languages. The tool will use machine learning to match the original voice and tone, and will analyse speech patterns to ensure proper synchronisation of the dubbing. This development will make it easier for creators to expand their international audiences and help to overcome language barriers. Hopefully, this means we can all enjoy our favourite YouTube videos in multiple languages.

• (Link) Emotional Robots: Your New Best Friends?: The article discusses how technology has advanced to the point where it's not just a tool used for work or leisure - it can also be your companion. Devices like Amazon's Alexa or Google Home have personalities and can even offer emotional support. Who needs human interaction when you can talk to a computer instead and get all the advice and love you need? The article ends with the suggestion that soon we might even be able to "marry our robots"!

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And that's a wrap, folks! Thanks for listening to another episode of Atometrix ByteSize. We hope you enjoyed those juicy AI, low code, and tech updates as much as we enjoyed serving them up for you. Remember, you are what you byte - so keep it ByteSized! Catch you tomorrow, techies!

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