ByteSize Daily Wrap - 2023/07/07

Hey, folks! Welcome to another edition of Atometrix ByteSize, the podcast that bathes your brain in the soapy bubbles of cutting-edge tech, AI and code. We are nothing short of ecstatic to bring you today's spicy heap of fresh news, noteworthy insights, creative innovations and some downright hilarious moments from the techsphere. Take a plunge with us as we delve into AI advancements from OpenAI and Inflection AI, Stanford AI revolution, techniques for digital minds to gain knowledge, AI weights secrets, a revolutionary AI breakthrough, enhancing your AI assisting experience, cool code projects and some mind-boggling AI tools.

Today's topics aren't just out of a Hollywood sci-fi movie plot; they're real proofs of how the future is getting more alive. Yesterday's daydreams are today's headlines. Now Just imagine an AI supercomputer that can process data faster than you can slurp your morning coffee (no, it won't make you a coffee, yet) or an AI team dedicated to preventing tech from turning into your new overlord. And if that's not enough to induce your adrenaline rush, then get ready to discover the whole new world of possibilities with Google CoLab and GitHub's coding solutions. Oh, and did we mention that Stanford university is training the next generation of AI overlords? Let the techno-fun commence!

In our opinion piece, we're struck by the thematic cocktail of advancements in AI and code. OpenAI is high-key shunning any Sci-fi movie-esque tragic endings with an epically intelligent team preventing AI from seizing reigns. While this happens, Inflection AI casually drops an $880 million supercomputer, the digital titan with the processing power of a thousand computers! Stanford University too, has rocketed full force into AI, doubling up on classes focused on cultivating top-tier AI experts. Our tech giants aren't the only ones flexing their muscles, though. Digital minds are getting brainier, exploring novel methods to gain knowledge. Don't laugh yet, but the AI answering your questions might just know more than your pet goldfish! The tech world is bubbling with unheard-of, mind-blowing breakthroughs, and as your hosts, we are all geared up to deep dive into the article, excitedly flitting from one exhilarating update to another.

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News & Articles

• (Link) OpenAI Unleashes Super-Intelligent Team to Prevent AI Takeover!: OpenAI has launched its Superalignment team, dedicated to the challenge of aligning a model that is significantly more intelligent than humans. This team is a major focus for OpenAI, with 20% of the organisation's compute resources being dedicated to this important task. The company is actively hiring talented individuals to join the team and has a number of top scientists already working on the problem. This is some serious brainpower working on making sure our AI overlords don't take over the world... or at least not too soon!

• (Link) The Mind-Blowing AI Supercomputer That Will Change Everything!: Inflection AI has unveiled its impressive $880 million AI supercomputer that is set to revolutionise the world of artificial intelligence. This state-of-the-art machine will have the processing power of a thousand regular computers combined! It's safe to say that Inflection AI is taking AI to a whole new level. And if you're wondering, no, this supercomputer won't make us coffee in the morning, but it sure can crunch some serious numbers!

• (Link) Stanford University: Leading the AI Revolution!: Stanford University is not lagging behind when it comes to embracing the exciting world of artificial intelligence (AI). The prestigious institution has seen a doubling in the number of classes focused on AI. With their finger on the pulse of tech innovation, Stanford is ensuring their students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to navigate this rapidly evolving field. It's safe to say that if you want to study AI, Stanford is the place to be. Talk about being ahead of the AI game!

• (Link) Unleash the Genius: Discover How Digital Minds Acquire Knowledge!: In this fascinating article, Ryan Moulton explores the different ways that digital minds can gain knowledge. From direct programming to machine learning and even simulation, there are so many avenues for these digital geniuses to become smarter than ever. It's a mind-boggling look into the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence. So, get ready to dive into the digital realm and prepare to be amazed by what these minds can know. And who knows, maybe they'll even have the answer to life, the universe, and everything (spoiler alert: it's 42)!

Insights & Papers

• (Link) Unlocking the Secrets: AI Weights Revealed!: This article delves into the world of AI model weights and their availability as open-source. While the source code may be open, the juicy part - the weights that hold all the learned knowledge - are usually kept under lock and key. Turns out, it's all because of intellectual property, privacy, and those pesky commercial interests. So, if you were hoping to get your hands on some AI weightlifting secrets, you might be out of luck!

• (Link) Revolutionary AI Breakthrough: Supercharging Image-Text Understanding!: In this fascinating article, researchers unveil a clever technique to give AI a boost in understanding image-text tasks. By honing in on fine details and keywords, they enhance its performance, even in unfamiliar situations. It's like giving AI a pair of super trendy glasses!

• (Link) Unlocking the Power of Language with Dilated Attention!: In this article, we learn about a fascinating advancement called dilated attention. This means that we can now treat whole collections of documents as context, which is super cool! The article also mentions LongNet, a linear attention variant that has shown stable training and doesn't compromise performance on shorter sequences. So, we're getting closer to understanding the power of language! (And who knows, maybe one day, our computers will be masters of language and start writing novels!)

• (Link) Level up Your AI Game with ChatGPT and Knowledge Graphs: Get Ready for the Ultimate AI Assistant!: This article explains how you can supercharge ChatGPT, OpenAI's language model, by integrating it with knowledge graphs. By combining ChatGPT's conversational skills with structured knowledge from graphs, you can create a more intelligent and accurate AI assistant. The article provides step-by-step instructions and even includes the code you need to get started. So, say goodbye to the days of getting stuck in conversations with chatbots that know less than your pet goldfish! Time to level up your AI game!

Code & Engineering

• (Link) Introducing SAM-DA: Say Goodbye to Blurry UFO Sightings!: This article introduces SAM-DA, a cool new system that makes tracking unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at night a breeze. By using the Segment Anything Model (SAM) to generate training samples from limited nighttime images, it improves tracking while saving resources. Say goodbye to blurry UFO sightings and hello to efficient UAV tracking! Our skies have never been more secure.

• (Link) WebGLM: Your AI-Powered Online Answer Guru!: Introducing WebGLM: an awesome new online Q&A tool that uses AI to find the best answers from the web! Forget the old models, this one is super accurate and efficient. Studies even suggest it's as good as the more complex systems out there. So next time you have a burning question, just ask WebGLM! It's like having your own personal investigator. (not really, but it's pretty close!)

• (Link) Get Ready to Geek Out: Microsoft Unleashes Kosmos-2!: Hey there! Big news for all you tech enthusiasts out there! The brilliant UniLM team at Microsoft has just released some exciting stuff on GitHub. They've made their top-notch multimodal models, known as Kosmos-2 checkpoints, available for you to dive into. You can now experiment with the demo code, weight checkpoints, and much more! So, go ahead, get your geek on, and start integrating this incredible technology into your systems. Happy coding! And remember, with great power comes great debugging skills!

• (Link) Unleash Lightning-fast AI Training with NanoT5: 150x Speed!: If you're into training models from scratch, you've got to check out the NanoT5 GitHub Repo. This upgraded version, inspired by Andrej's NanoGPT repo, can train a model to perform as well as the T5 paper...and it does it a mind-boggling 150 times faster! Trust me, it's worth a look. Maybe it can teach us how to be 150 times faster at everything too! wink

• (Link) Unleash Your Inner Coding Genius: Get Ready to Dive into the World of Code!: Get ready to dive into the world of code! This article has got you covered with all the code you need. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced programmer, you can access it on Google Colab and GitHub. So, no more excuses for not getting your hands dirty with some coding! Time to unleash your inner coding genius and build something amazing. Just make sure your fingers are ready for some serious typing! Don't worry, you won't need to type as fast as you can to keep up with the code, but it won't harm to have nimble fingers!

Tools & Products

• (Link) Get ready for literary banter with Rosebud!: Rosebud is a unique journal that is not only filled with thought-provoking articles, but also responds to its readers! This interactive magazine encourages its audience to write and submit their own stories, with the editors then crafting witty responses. It's like having a conversation with a literary magazine! So go ahead, grab a copy of Rosebud and join the literary banter. Who knows, you might even get a good laugh as a bonus!

• (Link) Unleash Your Creativity with Haven: Build Your Dream Language Model in the Cloud!: Discover Haven, a platform that allows you to easily deploy open-source LLMs (Language Models) on your very own cloud! Now you can have the power to build and personalise your own language models, all in the comfort of your cloud-based abode. Say goodbye to limitations and hello to endless possibilities! With Haven, the sky's the limit for your language modelling adventures. Plus, no need to worry about pesky neighbours complaining about your model tinkering, it's all happening in the cloud! So go ahead, let your creativity soar with Haven and create the language model of your dreams. Just make sure to invite us to your model's grand unveiling, we'll bring the snacks!

• (Link) Transform Your Presentations with Glimmer AI: Get Ready to Dazzle Your Audience!: If you're tired of creating boring presentations, then Glimmer AI might be just what you need! Glimmer AI combines the power of GPT-3 and DALL·E 2 to help you create visually stunning presentations. Whether you're pitching a business idea or giving a school presentation, Glimmer AI will take your slides to the next level. Don't miss out, join the waitlist and get ready to dazzle your audience! And hey, who said presentations can't be exciting?

Videos

• (Link) Revolutionise NLP with Exciting Linear Attention Techniques!: In this 40-minute video, you'll dive into the fascinating world of linear attention for NLP. Forget about quadratic methods, because state-space, RWKV, and other non-quadratic approaches are here to shake things up. Join the journey to explore these innovative methods, compare them, and learn about the exciting research direction. Get yourself a cup of tea and your thinking cap, because this video is about to take your NLP understanding to the next level! Oh, and don't forget your notepad – you'll want to take some notes.

Miscellaneous

• (Link) Supercharge Your Image: Celebrities Partner with AI for Marketing Success: In a bid to regain control over their own images, celebrities are teaming up with brands to harness the power of AI. By creating AI-generated duplicates of themselves, stars can now dictate how they want their images to be used in marketing campaigns. This innovative approach not only provides celebrities with more autonomy but also allows brands to explore new and exciting ways to feature their favourite stars. It's like having your own personal clone, but without the hassle of dealing with another version of yourself!

• (Link) Get ready to be wowed by genius ads!: Are you tired of boring advertisements? Well, you're in for a treat! This article explores the world of advertising and how businesses can get creative to catch your attention. From catchy slogans to clever visuals, it's all about making a lasting impression. So, get ready to be entertained by some brilliant marketing strategies. Just remember, the next time you see an ad, don't be surprised if it makes you laugh out loud!

• (Link) Introducing GPT-4: The Ultimate Weapon Against Telemarketers!: Are telemarketers driving you crazy? Well, soon you might have a secret weapon to fight them off - GPT-4! This advanced AI technology can engage in conversations and mimic human behaviour to make telemarketers think they're talking to a real person. Imagine the confusion on their end! Just make sure you don't start randomly chatting with your vacuum cleaner thinking it's a telemarketer. GPT-4 is here to save the day!

• (Link) Gen AI vs Jen AI: Are You Ready for the Future?: "Gen AI or Jen AI?" explores the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on different generations. The article discusses how Gen AI (Generation AI) refers to individuals growing up with AI as an integral part of their lives, while Jen AI (Just-Enough AI) refers to those who adopt AI tools only when necessary. It highlights how AI is shaping the future and the need for individuals to embrace and adapt to this technology. So, are you ready to join Gen AI or stick to being a Jen AI? Just imagine the possibilities!

• (Link) Get ready to LOL everyday with Lolla on Telegram!: Lolla on Telegram is a new way to inject laughter into your day! It's an AI-powered service that sends you a daily dose of handpicked memes directly to your Telegram app. Get ready to effortlessly brighten up your chats with some hilarious and relatable content. With Lolla, you'll never have to worry about finding the perfect meme again. It's like having a personal comedian in your pocket! Just be careful not to laugh too loudly in public, people might think you're crazy!

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