Month: July 2024

TLDR: OpenAI has unveiled a five-tier system to gauge its advancement toward developing artificial general intelligence (AGI), with levels ranging from current AI capabilities to systems that could potentially manage entire organizations. The company believes it is currently at Level 1, with their technology capable of engaging in conversational interactions. They are reportedly on the … Read more OpenAI on cusp of innovation with advanced “reasoning” AI.

TLDR: Imran Ahmed founded the Center for Countering Digital Hate to expose the profit-driven spread of hate and disinformation on social media. A recent study found that rage is a lucrative business on social media platforms. Imran Ahmed’s work began after the events of September 11, 2001, and has since focused on holding tech companies … Read more Elon Musk failed, AI could win.

“`html TLDR: States are jockeying to lead in AI development with clear leaders emerging in AI innovation, talent, and regulation. For the first time, CNBC is considering state AI efforts in its 2024 America’s Top States for Business rankings. In the AI boom, states are competing to establish themselves as leaders. AI has the potential … Read more Top 10 US states for job opportunities in the AI boom.

TLDR: The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in Japan is installing the third generation of its AI Bridging Cloud Infrastructure 3.0 supercomputer, with thousands of Nvidia’s H200 GPUs. Hewlett Packard Enterprise won the ABCI 3.0 system deal, a shift from NEC and Fujitsu who were the incumbent suppliers. The article discusses … Read more AIST partners with HPE and Nvidia for cutting-edge AI Cloud.

Article Summary TLDR: Key points: Lattice, a $3 billion software unicorn, tried to treat its AI ‘digital workers’ the same as human employees After facing backlash, the company scrapped the plan to give AI workers employee records and integrate them into organization charts The tech unicorn Lattice, valued at $3 billion, made headlines by attempting … Read more $3 billion Lattice makes history by giving AI ‘workers’ rights!

TLDR: 70,000 students are already using AI textbooks, provided by educational publisher Pearson. The textbooks are enhanced with generative AI features, including a chatbot and AI-powered practice questions, leading to increased engagement and understanding among students. Pearson plans to expand AI technology to more titles and ensure it is accessible to all students. The AI … Read more GenAI reshapes the textbook market.

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Article Summary TLDR: AMD acquires Silo AI for $665 million to enhance its AI model and software development Captions, an AI video startup, raises $60 million to simplify video creation for non-experts AMD has acquired Finnish AI startup Silo AI for $665 million, aiming to boost its AI offerings and compete with Nvidia in the … Read more AMD acquires Silo AI, Captions raises $60 million, new video tools.

TLDR: Key Points The Atlantic signed a deal with OpenAI to use its vast archives as training data. CEO Nicholas Thompson wants to be part of the AI transition and have control over how data is used. This article discusses the deal between The Atlantic and OpenAI, where OpenAI will use The Atlantic’s archives as … Read more Atlantic CEO Nicholas Thompson talks surviving the AI era.