ByteSize Daily Wrap - 2023/08/30

Hello there, tech enthusiasts and fellow keyboard warriors! It's another exciting day in the world of Atometrix ByteSize. Today, we are going to take you on a wild ride across the latest updates in the realms of AI, low code, and tech. Expect some juicy info about the revolutionary ChatGPT Enterprise, Alibaba's chatty AI bots, Bing AI creeping into Chrome territory, and a buffet of fantastic new tools, models, and tech insights that encourage your mind to wander freely.

We've got some seriously cool news from the corners of AI this time, so be prepared to have your neural chips dazzled. OpenAI's ChatGPT Enterprise promises to change how businesses communicate, while Microsoft plays nice (or sneaky?) by making Bing AI available on Google Chrome. Alibaba shows off its linguistic AI creations, and DoorDash promises to make your takeout orders a whole lot funnier. Don't even get us started on the beats you can create using an open-source model on GitHub, or the super-cool system Prompt2Model that could revolutionise your workflow. Now if all these innovations don’t make your tech-buds salivate, then we don’t know what will!

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News & Articles

• (Link) ChatGPT Enterprise: Secure, Fast, Limitless - Revolutionising Business Communication: Good news for businesses! OpenAI has released ChatGPT enterprise, a more secure and private version of their language model. It boasts impressive features like being 2x faster, accommodating a 32k context length, and having no usage limits. With SOC2 compliance, it also brings significant security enhancements. It's no wonder that a whopping 80% of Fortune 500 companies have already signed up to use ChatGPT. Looks like OpenAI is taking business communication to the next level! Now, if only ChatGPT could write my emails for me...

• (Link) Alibaba introduces Qwen-VL: Smart bots that converse and understand: Alibaba is shaking up the AI world with the launch of two new models, Qwen-VL and Qwen-VL-Chat. These brainy bots can not only understand images but also engage in some seriously sophisticated conversations. Who knew AI could be so chatty? Alibaba did! Time to have a heart-to-heart with a machine. Just remember, no gossip allowed!

• (Link) Uplifting the Restaurant Experience: DoorDash Introduces AI Assistant: DoorDash is changing the game by introducing an AI answering service for restaurants. Imagine ordering your favourite takeout and having a conversation with a witty AI on the phone. It's like having a virtual assistant for your food cravings! Say goodbye to boring hold music and hello to a fun, AI-powered ordering experience. Now, if only they could make the AI tell us jokes while we wait for our food to arrive!

• (Link) Bing AI Now Available on Chrome – Microsoft's Game-Changing Update: Microsoft has recently made an exciting update to Bing AI by adding support for Google Chrome. Now, Chrome users can take advantage of Bing's intelligent features and benefits. It's great to see Microsoft embracing cross-platform integration! Who says rivals can't work together? Plus, with this new addition, you won't have to switch between browsers to access Bing's AI-powered tools. It's a win-win situation for Chrome users. Good move, Microsoft – keeping the competition on their toes!

Code & Engineering

• (Link) Unleash Your Musical Creativity with Open Source Beats: This GitHub repo is a must-visit for all music enthusiasts! Discover an amazing open source model that generates beats, sound effects, and even basic dialogue. It's super user-friendly and performs like a champ. So now you can create your own tunes with ease. Just remember, no autotune for shower singing! Smile and sing your heart out!

• (Link) Unleash the Power of Lagent: Creating Intelligent Agents: Lagent is a fantastic lightweight framework on GitHub for creating LLM-based agents. This tool makes it easier than ever to build intelligent agents with minimal hassle. Whether you're a coding pro or just starting out, Lagent has got your back. So why wait? Give it a go and let your LLM-based agent take over the world (or at least impress your friends)!

• (Link) Prompt2Model: Your Customisable AI Sidekick for Task-Specific Modelling: Have you ever wished for a system that could take a simple task description and train a model specifically designed for that purpose? Introducing Prompt2Model, a cool new system that does just that! With Prompt2Model, you can effortlessly train a small model that is perfect for deployment. It's like having a personal assistant tailor-made for your needs. Say goodbye to generic models and hello to a model that understands you. So go ahead and give Prompt2Model a try, your very own AI sidekick awaits! What could be more fitting than a model designed just for you?

Insights & Papers

• (Link) Revolutionary Graph Model for Multi-Camera Object Tracking: This article presents an exciting new graph model for Multi-Camera Object Tracking. The model takes into account both space and time, ensuring accurate and efficient tracking. Unlike previous methods that sometimes goof up, this model connects objects across cameras and uses this information over time. It's like the Sherlock Holmes of tracking algorithms - always one step ahead!

• (Link) Enhanced CLIP Model: Unleashing Accurate Real-Life Facial Expression Detection: This article introduces the DFER-CLIP model, a specialised upgrade to the CLIP model that helps in identifying different facial expressions. Now you can spot those smiles, frowns, and winks in real-life situations with more accuracy! Say cheese, because this model is ready to capture all your emotions.

• (Link) Unleashing the Power of Graph-Based Reasoning: In this exciting article, we dive into the fascinating world of language models and their reasoning process. We explore the innovative concept of graph-based prompting, which takes us beyond traditional linear thinking. By representing reasoning as a graph structure, we can better understand and capture the non-linear patterns that often arise when tackling complex problems. So grab a cup of tea, sit back, and let's dive into the world of graph-based reasoning! And remember, even language models need a little help to think outside the box

Tools & Products

• (Link) Revolutionary Technique: Achieving Realistic 3D Lighting with Ease: This fascinating article reveals a groundbreaking technique that allows you to recreate realistic lighting effects on 3D objects using only a few photos. Forget about the tedious process of taking numerous pictures from different angles - this new method cleverly utilises shadows and highlights to achieve stunning results. It's like giving your 3D creations the perfect spotlight! Now you can say goodbye to complicated lighting setups and hello to effortless brilliance. It's time to light up your virtual world with just a snap! And remember, with this technique, even your most complex shapes and materials will shine bright like a diamond. Keep calm and let the light do the talking!

• (Link) Gretel's Tabular LLM: Instant, Secure AI-Driven Data Generation: Gretel's Tabular LLM is a game-changer for generating realistic, correlated datasets without the need for training data. Whether you're looking for data for demos, testing, or pre-production, this AI-powered tool can provide it instantly and securely. With the ability to create new datasets based on prompts, SQL schemas, or queries, as well as expand existing data and integrate it into MLOps pipelines, Gretel has got you covered. Say goodbye to data woes and hello to endless possibilities with Gretel's Tabular LLM. Sign up for early access and unlock the data magic. And remember, "Data dreams do come true!"

Miscellaneous

• (Link) Governance Strategies for Artificial General Intelligence: Maximising Potential, Minimising Risks: In this thought-provoking article, we delve into the intriguing world of governing Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Discover the strategies being explored to effectively evaluate, control access, and oversee AGI on an international scale. It's all about minimising risks and unleashing its incredible potential. Because let's be honest, we don't want a rogue AGI becoming our new robot overlord. No thanks, we already have enough trouble finding matching socks! So let's figure out how to govern this powerful technology together.

• (Link) Unleashing LLMs: The Creative Chaos of AI: In this 5-minute read, discover why LLMs (Language Models) are considered "Agents of Chaos" in the world of AI. While AI has become more practical, controlling the unpredictable outputs of LLMs has posed a challenge. Engineers and businesses strive to tame this chaos for structured results, while artists fear job displacement and legal concerns. Could edgier AI models be the key to unlocking artistic potential? Find out inside! And remember, sometimes chaos can lead to the most creative outcomes!

• (Link) Unveiling the AI Powerhouses: Examining Global Computing Capabilities: The "State of AI Report - Compute Index" takes a look at how much computing power different organisations and countries have for their AI projects. While the report may not have the exact numbers, it gives us a rough idea of who's in the lead. Interestingly, there are also seven published papers using Huawei's chip, which shows their impact in the field. Who knew AI was all about competition and apparently having more A100s than your rivals? So, who's ready for an AI showdown?

Art of the Day

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And with that round-up of AI li'l nuggets, powered up headlines, and tech titbits, we’re signing off from another episode of Atometrix ByteSize. From conquering object tracking sherlock-style, making data dreams come true and muscling up global computing capabilities – it’s been a crazy fun ride, folks! Thanks for sticking with us, remember to stay plugged into the frequencies of the future. Until next time, stay curious, stay geeky, but most importantly, always stay ByteSized!

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