Amazon goes big on AI
Amazon announced BIG update with the new AI image model and speedier processors.
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Here’s what happened this week:
Pentagon works on autonomous AI weapons
Altman officially back as CEO of OpenAI
Amazon goes big on AI
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Pentagon works on autonomous AI weapons
The Pentagon is hurrying with its "Replicator" initiative, aiming to create thousands of autonomous drones and systems by 2026.
Highlights:
AI Attack and Defense Drones: This initiative focuses on quickly growing AI drones used for both attack and defense purposes.
Human Control vs. Full Autonomy: While officials claim that humans will maintain control, experts express concerns that full autonomy may become a reality within a few years.
Testing Challenges: The rapid pace of AI development raises concerns about the military's ability to thoroughly test these systems before putting them into use.
Why it's important: The "Replicator" initiative signifies a significant shift in warfare technology, introducing lethal autonomous drones. This development raises ethical and safety questions about the role of AI in military operations, calling for careful consideration and oversight.
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Altman officially back as CEO of OpenAI
Sam Altman returns as CEO of OpenAI, coinciding with ChatGPT's one-year anniversary.
Highlights:
Mira Murati resumes her role as CTO, and Greg Brockman is back as President.
The board now includes Bret Taylor (Chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D’Angelo, with Microsoft holding a non-voting 'observer seat'.
Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever is absent from the new board, with discussions ongoing regarding his role.
Helen Toner and Tasha McCauley have left their board seats.
Sam Altman indirectly confirmed the existence of the Q* project.
Why it's important: OpenAI's leadership reshuffle, including Sam Altman's return as CEO, marks a significant development in the organization's direction. Questions linger about the board's previous actions and the mysterious Q* project, creating intrigue around OpenAI's future endeavors.
Amazon goes big on AI
Amazon announced BIG update with the new AI image model and speedier processors.
Highlights:
1. Titan: The Text-to-Image AI Model
Amazon introduces Titan, a text-to-image AI model.
Titan generates high-quality images but is designed for business use.
It's not a standalone app; businesses can integrate Titan into their applications.
Titan offers an image watermark feature to identify AI-generated visuals.
2. Faster AI Chips for Training and Running Models
Amazon reveals new chips for AI model training and operation.
These chips promise 4x better performance with 2x better energy efficiency.
Anthropic, an OpenAI competitor, plans to utilize Amazon's new chips.
Why it's important: Amazon's Titan expands AI capabilities for businesses, enabling realistic image generation and watermarking. Meanwhile, the development of faster AI chips signifies ongoing advancements in AI technology, with potential applications across various industries.
Top-5 AI tools this week
Usescarper - The web crawler made for AI (link)
Neets - Hyperrealistic text-to-speech with budget pricing (link)
Plaiwrite - Dialogue generation tool for interactive narratives (link)
Llamafile - Distribute and run LLMs with a single file (link)
Whisper Zero by Gladia - A complete rework of Whisper ASR to eliminate hallucinations (link)
Weekly AI image
The Avengers Directed by Wes Anderson (source)
A robots family photo at the park (source)
Weekly Thread
Weekly Midjourney Prompt
a closeup photo of pattern on a face, anaglyphic, dynamic composition and dramatic lighting, unusual, low camera angle and hyper-exaggerated perspective, blend of fine art photography and digital image manipulation, mesmerizing image, highly detailed, turquoise, orange, blue --ar 9:18 --c 12 --s 860
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