ByteSize Daily Wrap - 2023/09/15

Welcome, welcome, welcome to another edition of Atometrix ByteSize, your daily digital dose of excitement! Today, we're getting ready to serve you a tantalising bowl of tech, a delectable dish of AI updates, and a delightful spoonful of low code adventures! Get on your tech goggles, because we're diving headfirst into a smorgasbord of tech appetisers from Stability AI's music generator to OpenAI's new Dublin-based office and, hold on to your headphones, a peep into Salesforce's revolutionary Einstein Copilot!

Now, rumour has it that AI has been dipping its synthetic fingers in umpteen pies recently. Or in this case, music production, customer support and, wait for it...cancer fighting! Yes, you heard that right! Stability AI is revolutionising your playlists with its latest AI-powered Music Generator, Salesforce is getting chatty with its Einstein Copilot and Apple, the granddaddy of tech, is silently but surely sharpening its AI blades. Plus, Moderna's CEO, Mr. Bancel himself, shares insight into the powerful role of AI in battling the big C. So, let's welcome these AI overachievers with a thunderous virtual applause because today's ByteSize innards are a true Bitesize treat!

And that's not all, folks! We've also got some juicy low-code updates and we're going to share the haunting but oddly fascinating musings of one Mr. Elon Musk about the potentially catastrophic consequences of unbridled AI! Oh, and did I mention we've got a new handy tool by UMMAFormer to help us 'Sherlock Holmes' our way through fake videos? I mean, could this day get any techier? And just when you thought we'd run out of arsenal, we hit you with a surprise - a thought-provoking podcast on Gen AI's impact on Enterprise SaaS and a report that uncovers the hidden costs of generative AI. To say it's overwhelming would be an understatement of AI-level proportions! On that note, buckle up for some thrilling tech discoveries and brain-spinning pondering with today's Atometrix ByteSize episode. Dive in and enjoy!

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News & Articles

• (Link) Stability AI Unveils AI-Powered Music Generator - Personalise Your Playlist!: Stability AI has recently unveiled its latest creation - a music generator! This cutting-edge technology uses artificial intelligence to compose original melodies and harmonies. Whether you're a musician in need of inspiration or just someone who loves to listen to new tunes, this music generator is sure to impress. With the ability to personalise the generated music based on your preferences, it's like having your own virtual composer. Get ready to groove to some AI-generated beats! 🎵 And no, it won't replace your favourite artists, but it can certainly add a new twist to your playlist!

• (Link) Introducing Einstein Copilot: Revolutionising AI Assistance on Salesforce: Salesforce has introduced Einstein Copilot, a conversational AI feature that enhances user queries on its platform. With a focus on improving accuracy and addressing limitations, it incorporates a "trust layer" for added security and is integrated with Salesforce's Data Cloud. This move aims to make interactions with AI more intuitive and efficient. So, next time you need assistance, Einstein Copilot will have your back (or should I say, your queries)!

• (Link) Apple's Strategic Advancements in AI Unveiled: In the high-stakes world of artificial intelligence, Apple is choosing its battles wisely. Rather than making grand announcements and flashy presentations, the tech giant is quietly continuing its efforts to enhance its AI capabilities. By steadily improving Siri and acquiring AI-focused companies, Apple is slowly but surely advancing in the AI game. Who knows, maybe one day Siri will even have a sense of humor and tell better jokes than we do!

• (Link) OpenAI Takes Europe: Dublin Welcomes Revolutionary AI: OpenAI, the renowned AI research lab, is expanding its foothold in Europe by opening an office in Dublin, Ireland. This move signifies OpenAI's commitment to advancing artificial intelligence on a global scale. With this new location, the company will be at the forefront of the thriving tech scene in Dublin. Get ready, Dubliners, because OpenAI is bringing its brilliant minds and cutting-edge technology to your doorstep! Who knows, maybe they'll even teach us how to dance like robots.

• (Link) AI's Revolutionary Impact: Moderna's CEO Unveils Cancer-Fighting Potential: In this exciting article, Moderna's CEO, Stéphane Bancel, opens up about the remarkable potential of AI in the fight against cancer. He shares how Moderna has been using AI for years, even before the ChatGPT era, to develop life-saving drugs and work closely with regulators. With AI's help, Moderna has made astonishing strides in creating the COVID-19 vaccine and inventing enzymes. It's incredible how technology is revolutionising medicine! Who knows, maybe AI will be the hero in the battle against cancer too. Wouldn't that be amazing?

Insights & Papers

• (Link) Unlocking Cross-Language Proficiency: Surprising Insights into Programming: Did you know that learning one programming language can actually make you better at understanding others? According to this research, when a model is trained to comprehend one programming language, it becomes more proficient at grasping different languages as well. So, it seems like programming languages have a lot in common after all! Who knew coding could be so versatile?

• (Link) Unveiling the Limits: Pretrained Language Models' Grasp of Fundamental Knowledge: In this 19-minute read, researchers investigate whether pretrained language models truly grasp the fundamental concepts and principles of the world. They explore whether models can comprehend basic statements such as 'a dog is an animal' or 'an apple is a fruit.' While these programs show a decent ability to remember this core knowledge, they still have room for improvement in terms of reasoning. So, while they may know dogs are animals, they might not understand why cats always act like royalty.

• (Link) UMMAFormer: Unmasking AI-Generated Fake Videos with Precision: In this 14-minute read, you'll discover a nifty tool called "UMMAFormer" that can help uncover those pesky fake video parts created by AI. As AI-generated content becomes more prevalent, it's crucial to pinpoint the altered segments accurately. UMMAFormer steps in to do just that, outshining older methods in its effectiveness. So, wave goodbye to fake videos and say hello to UMMAFormer! It's like a virtual detective for your video-watching adventures. Sherlock Holmes would be proud!

Code & Engineering

• (Link) Supercharge Your Inferencing with ExLlamaV2: Local GPU Processing: ExLlamaV2 is an exciting new GitHub repo that offers an inference library for running local Language and Logic Models (LLMs) on modern consumer GPUs. This means you can use powerful GPUs to process and make predictions with these models right on your own computer. No more waiting around for cloud-based processing! So, goodbye buffering circles of doom, hello supercharged local inferencing. Time to put those GPUs to good use! 😉

• (Link) "Instagraph: Your Personal Internet Tour Guide" : Instagraph is a clever tool that turns simple text or a URL into a handy knowledge graph. It takes information and presents it in a visually pleasing and easy-to-understand format. Whether you're researching a topic or just curious about something, Instagraph has got you covered. So forget about getting lost in a sea of information, because Instagraph will help you navigate through the knowledge ocean in style. It's like having your own personal tour guide for the internet! And who doesn't want that?

• (Link) Headshot AI: Instant Professional Headshots, No Photographer Required!: Looking for a quick and easy way to get professional headshots? Look no further than Headshot AI! This fantastic open-source project by Leap AI can whip up AI-generated headshots in just a matter of minutes. Say goodbye to hiring photographers or spending hours trying to take the perfect selfie. With Headshot AI, you'll have polished and professional headshots in no time. It's like having your own personal model, minus the diva behaviour.

• (Link) Unlock Python's Potential: Introducing Magentic for Seamless LLM Integration: The article introduces Magentic, a tool that allows for the seamless integration of linear logical models (LLMs) as Python functions. With Magentic, developers can effectively incorporate LLMs into their Python code, enhancing the functionality and versatility of their applications. It's like magic, but with "LLM" at the beginning instead of "ma"!

Tools & Products

• (Link) Seeds: The Music Producer's Cure for Writer's Block: Lemonaide Music has come to the rescue of music producers with their new AI tool called "Seeds". This innovative tool is designed to combat the dreaded writer's block and help musicians create awesome melodies. With its user-friendly interface and compatibility with any DAW, it's an essential addition to any producer's toolkit. In just under a month, "Seeds" has already kickstarted an impressive 7,000 songs! So, if you're tired of staring at a blank sheet, give "Seeds" a try and let your creativity bloom (pun intended)!

• (Link) Trickle: AI-powered Gems - Organise, Search Screenshots effortlessly: Trickle is a fantastic new tool that uses the magic of AI to turn your screenshots into easily searchable gems. Gone are the days of scrolling endlessly through your camera roll to find that one important picture. Trickle intelligently organises and tags your screenshots, making it a breeze to locate them whenever you need them. Say goodbye to the screenshot chaos and hello to easy access! 📸 Oh, and did we mention it won't turn water into wine, but it WILL turn screenshots into gems?

• (Link) Castmagic: Transform Audio Recordings into Awesome Content Instantly!: Castmagic is a fantastic tool that can turn long audio recordings into awesome ready-to-use content in a jiffy! Say goodbye to wasting time transcribing and editing - Castmagic does it all for you. Whether you're a podcaster or a content creator, this magical tool will make your life so much easier. It's like having a personal audio wizard at your beck and call. Abracadabra, and voila - your content is ready to go!

Miscellaneous

• (Link) The Impact of Gen AI on Enterprise SaaS: An Intriguing Discussion: Join this engaging 30-minute podcast as industry experts discuss the fascinating topic of Gen AI's impact on Enterprise SaaS. Dive into the effects on both established businesses and innovative startups. Discover how the world of AI is evolving and what it means for the future of SaaS. Don't miss out on this intriguing conversation - it's worth a listen, or maybe even two!

• (Link) Uncovering the Hidden Costs of Generative AI: A Surprising Report: This article discusses the hidden costs of generative AI and how companies often underestimate the total cost of ownership. A survey of 1000 enterprise AI leaders reveals that implementation times and budgets are often unrealistic. The report provides valuable insights into how much companies are budgeting for gen AI projects, the most commonly used models in enterprise, top business use cases, and the percentage of employees using AI tools. Download the report to uncover these key data insights and find out if your expectations are too high! And remember, when it comes to generative AI, it's always better to be prepared than to be surprised!

• (Link) Starlink: A Promising Journey Towards Revenue and Subscribers: SpaceX's Starlink had a pretty stellar year, making a cool $1.4 billion in revenue. While it fell short of its original projections, the company is no longer dealing with losses from producing satellite antennas. Elon Musk had predicted 20 million subscribers by the end of 2022, but they currently have 1.5 million. Looks like there's some catching up to do! Hopefully, they won't be shooting for the stars with their projections.

• (Link) Beware! Elon Musk's Urgent Call to Tame AI: In this eye-opening article, Elon Musk raises the alarm about the potential risks associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI). With his usual flair for capturing attention, Musk warns us about the dangers of AI and emphasises the need for careful consideration and regulation. It's like he's saying, "Buckle up folks, AI might just take over the world!

Art of the Day

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That brings us to the end of today’s byte-sized edition of Atometrix ByteSize, where we have surfed our way through AI-generated music generators, sassy assistant bots, cancer-fighting computing, and fake video detectives. Huge thanks to our listeners for dive boarding through today's wave of tech updates. Stay tuned for tomorrow, where we'll jet-ski our way across more AI news, low code wonders, and tech nitty-gritty. Meanwhile, remember to stay ByteSized, to stay fun-sized, because big things often come in small packages. See you in nano!

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