ByteSize Daily Wrap - 2024/01/08

Happy New Year and welcome back to Atometrix ByteSize, your daily tech treat full of delicious digests without the need for any networking nibbles. We're thrilled to take your brain bytes on a ride through the maze of AI, low code, and tech. You'll soon be stepping into the eager headlights of OpenAI's GPT Store and Google's Bard Advanced along with a sweeping run-through of GitHub's Copilot Chat, Microsoft's revolutionary Copilot Key, and loads more!

In a world spinning faster than a rogue Roomba, OpenAI's new GPT Store is set to become the next big thing in DIY-Bot central, letting would-be-bot-makers talk their way into creating the tech of their dreams. And as Google polishes its shiny AI language model, Bard Advanced, with a potential paywall in sight, you've gotta ask - are we stepping into a future of premium, subscription-based super bots? Meanwhile, over at GitHub, they've launched a transformative Copilot Chat, turning coding deal-breakers into code-breakers by making complex programming problems a breezy read. Therefore, fetch your favourite brew as we plunge headfirst into the scintillating world of AI, tech, and enough code to make your coffee cup do a little jig with joy.

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News & Articles

• (Link) Introducing the GPT Store: AI Apps Made Easy!: OpenAI is set to launch its GPT Store, featuring custom apps based on its text-generating AI models. Developers will need to review OpenAI's policies and guidelines, as well as verify their profiles, to be eligible for listing. Interestingly, creating a bot in the store doesn't require coding experience - developers can simply describe the desired capabilities in plain language, and a GPT-building tool will do the rest. While it's unclear if there will be a revenue-sharing scheme, it's exciting to see how this app store will revolutionise AI development. With the GPT Store, creating bots may soon be as easy as ordering a cup of tea.

• (Link) Google's Bard Advanced: AI Language Model with Custom Bots: Google is reportedly developing an upgraded version of its AI language model, Bard, called Bard Advanced. This advanced version might be accessible through a paid subscription to Google One. It is expected to be powered by Gemini Ultra, an improvement over the current Gemini Pro. One exciting feature of Bard Advanced might be the ability to create custom bots. However, it is unclear whether users will be able to share these bots. We'll have to wait and see if this new feature becomes official. Who knows, maybe soon we'll all have our personal AI bot running our lives!

• (Link) GitHub Introduces Copilot Chat: Real-time Guidance and Coding Assistance: GitHub has announced the general availability of Copilot Chat, a feature that allows developers to ask questions about code and receive real-time guidance using natural language. This will be incredibly helpful for developers who need assistance while working on their projects. So now, not only can you rely on Copilot to generate code suggestions, but you can also have it explain complex coding concepts in a chat-like format. With Copilot Chat, developers can code with confidence and never feel lost in the world of programming. It's like having a coding buddy by your side, ready to answer all your questions. No more googling for hours! Just ask Copilot, and it will have your back. With this feature, GitHub is truly taking an innovative approach to support developers in their coding journey. Now, if only Copilot could make coffee too!

• (Link) Revolutionising Windows: Meet Microsoft's Revolutionary Copilot Key!: Microsoft has announced the first big change to Windows keyboards in 30 years with the introduction of the Copilot key. This key will provide easy access to Microsoft's AI-powered Windows Copilot experience, offering users a new level of convenience. It's a significant departure from the traditional menu key and shows Microsoft's commitment to innovation. We'll have to wait and see if they let us use it to summon our own personal copilot in the future!

• (Link) Google's DeepMind Innovations: Ensuring Safer Decision-Making by Robots: Google's DeepMind robotics team has developed new advances in AI technology to ensure robots make safer decisions. This includes a system for training robots to avoid tasks involving humans, animals, sharp objects, and electrical appliances. They have also improved the accuracy and speed of the existing Robotic Transformer RT-2 and introduced RT-Trajectory, which helps robots with physical tasks. This 'Robot Constitution' ensures that Google's AI droids won't turn against us. With these advancements, we can finally rest easy knowing that our future robotic overlords will have their instructions in check.

Insights & Papers

• (Link) Unleashing 3D's Full Potential: The Next-Level VQA: Are you ready to take visual question answering to the next dimension? This fascinating article explores the world of 3D-aware VQA, where researchers have created models that go beyond 2D reasoning. Discover how this technology tackles the complexity of 3D visual scenes and unlocks new possibilities. So, grab your 3D glasses and get ready for a mind-bending read! 🚀 (Note: 3D glasses not actually required for reading this article)

• (Link) CAINet: Revolutionising Autonomous Driving with Advanced Semantic Segmentation: In this fascinating article, researchers unveil CAINet, a groundbreaking system that revolutionises RGB-T semantic segmentation for autonomous driving. By cleverly integrating various types of data and considering their complementary aspects and global context, CAINet takes self-driving technology to the next level. Buckle up, because the future of driving just got a whole lot smarter! And no, CAINet doesn't stand for "caffeinated artificial intelligence network." Just in case you were wondering! 😉

• (Link) Unleashing MUSE: Unveiling the Magic of AI Art: In this fascinating article, we dive into the world of MUSE, a masked image generation model that uses Transformers. Thanks to the efforts of HuggingFace and Stability AI, MUSE has been reproduced in the open, complete with training code, model checkpoints, and an accompanying paper. While the models may not have undergone extensive training like some top-notch image diffusion models, they definitely hold great potential! So, get ready to uncover the magic of MUSE - it's time to unleash your inner artist! And hey, who knows, maybe you'll be the next Picasso of AI-generated masterpieces!

Code & Engineering

• (Link) Spice up language models with RAGatouille: A powerful library for incorporating external knowledge: Get ready to spice up your language models with RAGatouille! 🌶️ This GitHub Repo is a library that brings the power of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) to your fingertips. With RAG, you can incorporate external knowledge into your language model's generation. Whether you're training or researching RAG systems, this library has got you covered. Bon appétit! 🍽️ Don't forget to add a pinch of knowledge to your model's recipes!

• (Link) ODTrack: The Future of Video Tracking is Here!: Introducing ODTrack, a game-changing video tracking system that revolutionises object tracking in videos. No more struggling with connecting past and future frames! ODTrack uses the brilliant 'online token propagation' method to seamlessly link consecutive frames. Say goodbye to blurry and disconnected video tracking! With ODTrack, every frame is crystal clear and perfectly connected. Get ready for a whole new level of video tracking awesomeness! It's time to track like a pro. And remember, with ODTrack, there's no frame left unconnected! 🚀

• (Link) Uncovering the Threat: Poisoning Attacks and Recommender Systems: This survey takes a deep dive into the fascinating world of "poisoning attacks" and how they can impact recommender systems. It explores the vulnerability of these systems to harmful data that is cleverly added to manipulate results. If you're curious about the dark side of recommendation algorithms, check out this GitHub repo. Just remember, play nice with your data, or it might turn against you!

Tools & Products

• (Link) Mise-en-Place: Streamlined Dev Tool Management, Simplified.: mise-en-place is a handy website that takes care of all your dev tool needs. From managing tools like Node, Python, and Terraform, to handling environment variables for different project directories, it's got you covered. Plus, it can even work as a task runner, replacing make or npm scripts. Say goodbye to tool chaos and hello to streamlined development with mise-en-place! And remember, with mise-en-place, you'll never have to scramble for the right dev tool again - it's all in one place.

• (Link) Rosebud AI: Empower Your Game Creation Journey!: Rosebud AI is a platform that allows you to create games effortlessly and share them with others for instant play. With the code "HelloHN," you can dive into the exciting world of game creation and unleash your creativity. So, get ready to level up and have a blast! Just remember to take breaks and blink every now and then - we don't want you turning into a real-life game character!

• (Link) Captiwiz: AI-powered video captions made easy!: Captiwiz is an innovative tool that allows you to create videos with AI-powered captions. Say goodbye to the hassle of manually adding captions - Captiwiz does it for you! With its smart technology, you can ensure that your videos are accessible to everyone and reach a wider audience. It's like having a personal captioning assistant at your fingertips. So go ahead, give your videos some caption magic with Captiwiz! Trust me, this tool will leave you wondering how you ever lived without it.

Miscellaneous

• (Link) Master AI Language Models with OpenAI's Expert Guide!: Looking to level up your AI language model game? OpenAI has got you covered with their official prompt engineering guide! This comprehensive guide spills the beans on all the strategies and tactics you need to know to get amazing results from those big, bad language models like GPT-4. So, whether you're a language model aficionado or just curious about the magic behind the scenes, this guide has something for you. Get ready to unlock the secrets of AI language models and take your skills to the next level! And hey, with this guide at your side, you'll be prompting like a pro in no time. 😉

• (Link) AI Trust Crisis: Navigating Data Privacy & Transparency: In this 8-minute read, we dive into the AI Trust Crisis. Dropbox's new AI features have sparked privacy concerns as some users worry about their data being used to train OpenAI's models. Despite Dropbox's denial and a policy that requires customer consent, the incident highlights the larger issue of trust in AI and data privacy. It's a reminder that companies must be transparent and communicate clearly about their data usage practices. So, rest assured your files are safe with us... unless they're secretly being used to train a robot army! Just kidding!

• (Link) AI's Revolutionary Impact: Transforming Education into an Adventure!: In 2023, we discovered some fascinating ways AI has revolutionised education. From personalised learning programs to virtual reality classrooms, AI has brought excitement and innovation to the educational landscape. Teachers and students are embracing AI tools and platforms that make learning more interactive and tailored to individual needs. With AI as our trusty sidekick, education is becoming a whole new adventure. Let's hope it can solve the age-old conundrum of homework too! wink

• (Link) The Emergence of AI Clones: Our Future Messaging Selves: This fascinating article dives into the world of language models by exploring a simulation that fine-tuned an LLM (Language Model) using a whopping 240,000 text messages. The author takes us on a journey of discovering the intricacies and challenges of simulating oneself through artificial intelligence. It's like creating a digital clone, but with messages instead of atoms! So, watch out, we might soon have AI versions of ourselves sending hilarious memes and GIFs to our friends.

Art of the Day

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And that's a wrap, folks! Thanks for sticking with us for this marathon episode. With a dose of AI, a pinch of tech, and a generous side of humor, we hope you enjoyed today's ride through the Valley of the Bytes. So hats off to you our dear listeners, for making it to the end of another Byte-Size adventure. Remember to keep yourselves topped up on all things tech, and until next time, stay byte-sized!

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