ByteSize Daily Wrap - 2023/08/18

Bonjour, tech-heads! Welcome to another thrilling instalment of Atometrix ByteSize, your daily conduit to the most exciting happenings in the realms of AI, low code, and all things tech. Buckle up, folks, because today we're plunging headfirst into some of the most buzzworthy news of the day — from OpenAI's recent acquisition to revolutionise ChatGPT, to an AI life coach courtesy of Google's DeepMind, and even an AI broker for the freight industry - we've got it all!

What's not to love about what's been happening in the world of tech? When Facebook and YouTube's A-listers join forces with OpenAI, you know things are about to go to warp speed. Give your AirPods a workout with the lowdown on Comcast NBCUniversal’s hunt for AI startups that are shifting industry paradigms. Lighten your load (literally!) with FleetWorks, the new AI freight broker born out of Uber Freight and Airbnb. And just when you thought tech couldn’t get cosier, Google's DeepMind is lulling us into the idea of an AI life coach (finally, someone who won't judge our Netflix habits). Not to mention Adobe Express putting magical photo transformations right at your fingertips - truly, it's a carnival of innovation.

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News & Articles

• (Link) OpenAI Welcomes Global Illumination Team to Supercharge ChatGPT: OpenAI has made an exciting acquisition by bringing on board the talented team from digital product company Global Illumination. With an impressive track record of working on projects for big names like Facebook and YouTube, this team will be joining OpenAI to enhance their ChatGPT. This move comes at a time when OpenAI saw some key product leaders leaving, but fear not, because the future is still looking bright for them!

• (Link) Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator: Revolutionising Industries with AI: Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator is seeking startups that are using Artificial Intelligence to revolutionise various industries. They are looking for innovators in areas such as Software Development, Cyber Security, Customer Experience and more. If you're a founder making waves in the AI world, check out this exciting opportunity! Who knows, you might just lift off with Comcast NBCUniversal!

• (Link) Revolutionary AI Life Coach: Personalized Guidance at Your Fingertips: Google's AI research lab, DeepMind, is working on a project to develop an AI life coach. This technology could potentially offer personal advice and guidance based on individuals' preferences and needs. Imagine having your own AI assistant to help you navigate life's challenges! With this AI coach, you'll never have to worry about making tough decisions alone. It may even remind you to eat your vegetables (but it can't cook them for you, unfortunately!). So get ready for a future where AI becomes your best friend and mentor!

• (Link) Introducing Adobe Express: Transform Your Photos with AI: Adobe Express, the popular photo editing app, has received exciting AI upgrades. These new features will take your creativity to the next level. With improved AI capabilities, you can now enhance your images with just a tap. Say goodbye to complicated editing processes and let the app's artificial intelligence do the heavy lifting. This update is a game-changer for both professional photographers and casual users. Get ready to bring your photos to life in the most effortless and fun way possible. It's like having your own personal digital artist in your pocket! And who said you can't make magic happen with just a tap?

• (Link) Revolutionising Freight Coordination: Introducing FleetWorks, the AI Broker: Former employees of Uber Freight and Airbnb have come together to introduce a new AI broker called FleetWorks for the freight industry. With the aim of automating the coordination of U.S. freight, FleetWorks utilises voice synthesis, generative AI, and integrations with existing logistics systems. When a delivery needs to be made, brokers can rely on FleetWorks to handle tasks such as booking carriers, tracking loads, and scheduling appointments. Finally, the days of making countless phone calls might be over for freight coordination. Now you can avoid getting an earache from all those phone calls and let FleetWorks handle it all for you!

Insights & Papers

• (Link) Revolutionising Learning: Unleash Your Potential with L3DMC: In this 14-minute read, discover a new approach called L3DMC that is revolutionising continual learning. By using rich representations and preserving prior knowledge, L3DMC enhances performance and makes adapting to new concepts easier. It works by harnessing the power of different fixed-curvature spaces in a higher-dimensional realm. Get ready to take your learning to the next level with L3DMC! And remember, with this approach, you'll be learning on a whole new dimension!

• (Link) Exciting Open Challenges in LLM Research Await!: In this 12-minute read, Chip Huyen presents 10 open challenges in LLM research. While hallucinations and context length are popular topics, the most intriguing ones include multimodality, architecture improvements, and alternatives to GPUs. It's exciting to see so many brilliant minds tackling these challenges, and we can anticipate some impressive progress soon. So, get ready to dive into the world of LLM research and discover the solutions to these fascinating problems! And remember, the future of AI is looking brighter than ever, so let's keep our minds activated and our CPUs cooled!

Code & Engineering

• (Link) Unlocking Cognitive Synergy: Boosting Problem-Solving with AI's Multiple Personas: This fascinating research explores how LLMs (Language Models) can be enhanced with multiple personas to boost problem-solving abilities. The method, called Solo Performance Prompting (SPP), harnesses the power of cognitive synergy to tackle complex tasks. Imagine having multiple personalities in an AI, all working together to crack a problem! Talk about a brainstorming session like no other.

• (Link) Enhancing Image Perception with Precision: This article explores a fascinating project that aims to enhance how computers perceive and comprehend images. It tackles the common issue of computers perceiving multiple instances of the same object in a single picture and presents a clever solution to help them identify and focus on a single complete version. It's like teaching a computer to play hide and seek with objects in images, but with some serious high-tech skills!

• (Link) Level Up Your Commit Messages with GPT-3.5 Turbo: This article explores how the GPT-3.5-turbo model can enhance commit messages in software development. It suggests that using past commit history can improve the quality of messages and introduces a new dataset called CommitChronicle. While the GPT model may not always outperform, it has the potential to generate longer and more detailed messages. So, next time you commit, let GPT help you make your messages shine like never before!

• (Link) OpenAI Unveils Impressive Upgrades in Latest SDK Release: OpenAI has announced the release of a major new version (V4.0) of their TypeScript/Node SDK for the API on GitHub. This update brings exciting new features and improvements to make working with the OpenAI API even better. Get ready to level up your coding game with this impressive release. Time to start coding like a boss!

• (Link) Streamline React Coding with 10x-React-Engineer: Instant Code Generation: GitHub has introduced a new tool called 10x-React-Engineer, which allows you to generate entire React codebases from just one prompt. This tool is designed to save time and effort for developers, making it easier to kickstart new projects. So next time you're struggling to come up with React code, just give this tool a prompt and watch the magic happen. Who needs a magic wand when you have 10x-React-Engineer?

Tools & Products

• (Link) Experience Better Sleep and Wake Up Refreshed with Bia Smart Sleep Mask!: Introducing Bia, the world's first Smart Sleep Mask! Say goodbye to sleepless nights and hello to better quality sleep. Bia uses cutting-edge technologies like neurofeedback and neural music to measure, control, and improve your sleep. It even wakes you up gently with a sunrise simulation. Plus, it's blackout, breathable, and super comfy. Get ready for a great night's sleep, every night! Just remember, a good night's sleep is priceless, but Bia starts at $379. Sweet dreams!

• (Link) Meet the Unitree H1: Affordable & Advanced Humanoid Robotics: The article introduces the Unitree H1, a general-purpose humanoid robot that is both impressive and affordable. The robot showcases embodied AI and comes with a price tag below $90,000. With its advanced capabilities and accessible price point, the Unitree H1 is a highly recommended option for those interested in exploring the world of human-like robots. Get ready to welcome your new robotic companion into your life! Just make sure it doesn't beat you at any board games.

• (Link) Enhance Video Sharing with AskVideo: Connect and Chat!: The article discusses a new video chatting feature called AskVideo that allows users to chat while watching videos in real-time. This feature enhances the social experience of video sharing platforms and enables friends to connect and comment on videos simultaneously. So, next time you want to share a funny cat video, gather your friends and chat away with AskVideo! Just don't forget to bring the popcorn.

Videos

• (Link) Unveiling the Secrets of Generalisation and Intelligence: In this engaging 20-minute video, OpenAI's Chief scientist delves into the fascinating topic of generalisation and intelligence. He explores the concept of compression and how it might be the key to understanding intelligence. Drawing on the ideas of Kolmogorov complexity, he explains how neural networks strive for simplicity in the representations they learn. This lecture offers a rare clarity of thought in the industry, shedding new light on the generalisation of novel systems. Watch it and get ready to have your mind blown! And don't worry, there won't be a pop quiz afterwards.

Miscellaneous

• (Link) Challenges and Charms of Imperfect AI: This entertaining article titled "Does AI Just Suck?" takes a light-hearted yet insightful look at the hype surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI). While AI may seem incredible, the author points out that there are still areas where it needs improvement. Don't worry though, AI isn't all bad, it just needs a little fine-tuning. So, let's not throw our robot overlords out the window just yet!

• (Link) Self-Taught Path to AI: Debunking Misconceptions & Potential: Are you wondering if you can teach yourself AI and machine learning? Well, a Hacker News thread has been buzzing with opinions on the topic. It's a fascinating discussion about whether it's possible and practical to make a self-taught transition into these exciting fields. So, grab a cuppa, join the conversation, and let's see if you're destined to be the next AI genius! Just remember to bring your own pocket protector and slide rule!

• (Link) The Text-to-Image Revolution: Machines Outshining Photographers: In a blink of an eye (well, technically a year), more than 15 billion images have been created using text-to-image algorithms! To put things into perspective, it took photographers a whopping 150 years to reach that same milestone. Talk about an exponential leap! Looks like machines are giving photographers a run for their money. Smile for the camera, or should we say, algorithm!

Art of the Day

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