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Responsible AI Practices

Discussion about the importance of responsible AI and Microsoft’s guidelines. The concept emphasizes ensuring AI systems are developed and used ethically, aligning with broader societal values.

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2024-07-06
Thomas Übellacker

Ray Kurzweil's 'The Singularity Is Nearer'

Ray Kurzweil's latest book elaborates on his earlier predictions regarding the Singularity, emphasizing advances in AI, life extension technologies, and the integration of human brains with the cloud. He also addresses concerns about AI's impact on employment and safety.

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2024-07-05
Thomas Übellacker

Advanced AI in Legal Case Retrieval

New research explores the use of asymmetric encoder-decoder architecture for case law retrieval. Facts, Reasoning, and Outcome sections are treated separately, with each section's embeddings playing a role in predicting masked content. Challenges include the need for labeled data in target languages.

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2024-07-03
Thomas Übellacker

AI Cashier-Free Shops – Efficiency at a Cost?

A discussion on integrating AI-operated cashier stations in a canteen, outlining both benefits and drawbacks. While labor cost savings were expected, customers reported increased prices, reduced discounts, and smaller portions. Concerns about potential cheating and the loss of the social aspect of human cashiers were also raised.

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2024-07-01
Thomas Übellacker

Apple Introduces State-of-the-Art Language Models

Apple announces its foundation models that reportedly outperform competitors, focusing on smooth performance and cutting-edge capabilities.

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2024-06-13
Thomas Übellacker

Recommendations for Hosting Models and Data Privacy

Discussion on hosting GPT models locally or via services like Azure for better data privacy and compliance, especially in Europe.

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2024-06-10
Thomas Übellacker

Private Data Use in LLM APIs: GDPR Compliance and User Consent

A discussion on GDPR conformance for using sensitive user data with Large Language Model (LLM) APIs. Using OpenAI with a signed privacy addendum can be made legal, and users must actively consent to data processing.

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2024-06-10
Thomas Übellacker

Applied LLMs: Practical Guide for Building LLM Products

A practical guide for building successful LLM products, covering tactical, operational, and strategic aspects.

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2024-06-08
Thomas Übellacker

Persistent Issues in Context Window Optimization for GPT Models

Discussions highlight ongoing challenges in determining the optimal context window length for GPT models like GPT-4. Context window lengths up to 4096 tokens likely use full attention, while longer contexts might employ sparse attention mechanisms.

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2024-06-08
Thomas Übellacker

New Research on Many-Shot Jailbreaking

Anthropic releases a new paper on 'Many-Shot Jailbreaking,' providing insights into getting around safety mitigations in language models.

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2024-06-06
Thomas Übellacker

Challenges with Using Credit Cards for OpenAI API

Users have reported issues with Barclays Visa cards being declined for OpenAI API payments. A virtual Visa Revolut card has been confirmed to work. It's suggested to use different cards or virtual cards for transactions.

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2024-06-05
Thomas Übellacker

Apple Expected to Release On-Device AI Models Soon

Apple is reportedly planning to release on-device AI models, raising concerns among users about data privacy. Developers will need to provide hooks for model interaction with user data, similar to how Face ID's data does not leave the device.

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2024-06-03
Thomas Übellacker

GPTo vs GPT-4 Turbo: Transition Questions

The introduction of GPTo and its comparison to GPT-4 Turbo raises questions about the transition process and performance benchmarks.

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2024-05-14
Thomas Übellacker

Emotional AI: Underrated but Promising

Despite its potential, emotional AI seems underrated among developers. Discussion highlights interest in emotional voice synthesis and emotion detection in applications.

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2024-05-14
Thomas Übellacker

Native ChatGPT Integration Spotted on iOS

A brief sighting of ChatGPT integration directly in the iPhone search interface suggests upcoming features to be announced at OpenAI's product conference.

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2024-05-13
Thomas Übellacker

OpenAI Product Update - Key Takeaways

Key takeaways from a recent OpenAI update are summarized in a LinkedIn post and YouTube video

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2024-05-13
Thomas Übellacker

OpenAI Python Library Issue Explains Model Performance

OpenAI's head of applied research explains in a GitHub issue that the older -001 models exhibit poor performance when newline characters are present, sparking discussion on why this might be the case.

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2024-05-09
Thomas Übellacker

xLSTM: A Potential Comeback for RNNs?

The release of a new paper on xLSTM models, which are reportedly cheaper to train than transformers, sparks discussions about the potential resurgence of RNNs in large language models. Professor Sepp Hochreiter's involvement adds credibility to this development.

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2024-05-08
Thomas Übellacker

Training AI Models on MacBook Pro - Is it Worth It?

A discussion on the suitability of MacBook Pros with the M1Max chip for training large AI models highlights that while you can prototype and run some batches, the real training needs Nvidia GPUs. A cloud-based option might be more viable for larger models.

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2024-05-06
Thomas Übellacker

Gemini AI vs GPT-4: Comparison and Availability

The potential of Gemini AI, especially its integration with Google Workspace and Android, in comparison to GPT-4. However, it's noted that the Gemini app isn't available in the EU.

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2024-05-06
Thomas Übellacker

Microsoft Prepares New AI Model

Microsoft is reportedly preparing a new AI model aimed at competing with offerings from Google and OpenAI, according to a Reuters article.

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2024-05-06
Thomas Übellacker

Foreign Affairs on Military AI Trust Issues

An article in Foreign Affairs discusses the reasons why the military cannot entirely trust AI systems, highlighting the limitations and risks.

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2024-04-09
Thomas Übellacker

Prompt Engineering for Vision Models

A new short course by DeepLearning.AI titled 'Prompt Engineering for Vision Models' explores methodologies to optimize prompts for vision-based AI models.

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2024-04-09
Thomas Übellacker

Video Presentation on AI Governance

A slide presentation on institutional design for global AI governance, offering insights on regulation, central vs. decentralized institutions, and concrete policy suggestions.

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2024-04-09
Thomas Übellacker

Making LLMs Break Safety Rules

Recent findings reveal a method to make language models produce outputs that violate safety rules. This raises concerns about how long it will take for language models to fix such loopholes.

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2024-04-09
Thomas Übellacker

Regulating AI Compute for Large Scale AI Development

A comprehensive paper by researchers from OpenAI, Cambridge, and Oxford suggests regulating large-scale AI development by controlling compute resources, including concrete policy proposals and enforcement mechanisms.

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2024-04-09
Thomas Übellacker

Automatic Web Scraper Using LLMs

Scrapegraph-ai, a new tool that allows users to input natural language to scrape the requested data using LLMs, is now available on GitHub.

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2024-04-08
Thomas Übellacker

Perplexity.ai and Web Indexing

Insight into how Perplexity.ai manages to index and search the web efficiently using a proprietary index. Originally using the Bing API, they have since switched to their own indexing method, enabling real-time and accurate search results.

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2024-04-08
Thomas Übellacker

Google's New Architecture for Infinite Context LLMs

Google released a paper detailing a new architecture that can handle theoretically infinite context. This design combines small local attention mechanisms with long-term mechanisms to compress and summarize content.

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2024-04-08
Thomas Übellacker

Funding Sources for Foundational Models

Discussion about potential funding sources for foundational AI models, including methods such as getting OpenAI credits through Microsoft for Startups.

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2024-04-07
Thomas Übellacker

Intel Builds World's Largest Neuromorphic System

Intel announced the creation of the world's largest neuromorphic system, a significant advancement in computing that mimics the human brain to gain efficiency and adaptability.

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2024-04-07
Thomas Übellacker

Personalizing Language Models with Data

Detailed guide on pre-training your own language model using personal data, such as diaries, chat histories, and browser histories. This method aims to build personalized assistants.

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2024-04-07
Thomas Übellacker

Embedding and Semantic Search in E-commerce

The limitations of current embeddings for semantic search in e-commerce. Suggestions include fine-tuning embedding models and using various embedding algorithms. Key resources such as the arXiv paper and recognition of vertical AI's potential for industry-specific models are mentioned.

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2024-04-04
Thomas Übellacker

OpenSource Devin Project

The OpenDevin project, which focuses on open-source AI development, is being highlighted on GitHub. This project aims to improve accessibility and innovation within the AI community.

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2024-04-03
Thomas Übellacker

Hume's Impressive New Chatbot Demo

Hume demonstrates a new chatbot with impressive user experience and natural interactions.

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2024-03-31
Thomas Übellacker

Seeing AI App on Apple App Store

Microsoft's 'Seeing AI' app, designed to assist those with visual impairments, is now available.

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2024-03-30
Thomas Übellacker

A16Z's Top 100 GenAI Consumer Apps

Andreessen Horowitz publishes a list of the top 100 generative AI consumer applications.

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2024-03-26
Thomas Übellacker

Deep Utopia: Life and Meaning in a Solved World

Nick Bostrom's new book reimagines a future where superintelligence is developed safely, making human labor obsolete and confronting philosophical and spiritual challenges about the meaning of human existence. The book explores a future where technology has radically changed our lives.

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2024-03-24
Thomas Übellacker

NVIDIA Unveils Next-Gen Blackwell GPUs

NVIDIA announces a new generation of GPUs with 2.5x lower costs and energy consumption.

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2024-03-09
Thomas Übellacker

Challenges in Reading Encrypted AI Assistant Chats

Hackers have found ways to read private AI assistant chats despite encryption.

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2024-03-07
Thomas Übellacker

New Knowledge Graph AI Hackathon Announced

A new hackathon focused on Knowledge Graph AI is set to take place in April 2024.

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2024-03-04
Thomas Übellacker

DeepMind's New AI Agent for 3D Virtual Environments

DeepMind introduces SIMA, an AI agent tailored for automating 3D virtual environments.

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2024-03-03
Thomas Übellacker

The World Divided Over Artificial Intelligence

An insightful piece on how different regions are developing and regulating AI technologies.

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2024-03-01
Thomas Übellacker

AWS Generative AI 2024 Event

A registration page for an upcoming AWS event focusing on Generative AI.

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2024-03-01
Thomas Übellacker

OpenAI Introduces Sora Model

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2024-02-15
Thomas Übellacker

Digital Humanism Lecture Series by Professor Daron Acemoglu

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2024-02-13
Thomas Übellacker

Gary Marcus Blog on AI Defects

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2024-02-09
Thomas Übellacker

Google Announces Gemini 1.5 with MoE Architecture

Google introduces Gemini 1.5 claiming performance comparable to ultra models with a 1 million token context window.

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2024-02
Thomas Übellacker

Creating 2 Million AI Jobs in India

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2024
Thomas Übellacker

Serverless LLM Apps Course with Amazon Bedrock

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2024
Thomas Übellacker

AI Image Generation with SDXL

A conversation about strategies for generating realistic images with image AI tools like SDXL, including hardware requirements and tips for improving generated image quality.

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2023-12-16
Thomas Übellacker

Shortcut Learning in Large Language Models

An article discussing the shortcut learning behavior of large language models in natural language understanding was shared.

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2023-12-15
Thomas Übellacker

Exploring New Image Generation AI Models

Group members discussed the nuances of synthetic image detection and shared experiences with new image AI models for generating hyper-realistic images.

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2023-12-15
Thomas Übellacker

Learning Resources for AI and Machine Learning

Various learning resources were shared for those interested in AI and machine learning, including courses from Coursera, fast.ai, and Full Stack Deep Learning.

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2023-12-15
Thomas Übellacker

Hybrid Brain Organoid Computing Breakthrough

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2023-12-15
Thomas Übellacker

GenAI Model Shutdown

OpenAI is closing down older AI models which did not have as much censorship as newer models. There were discussions surrounding the potential open-sourcing of these models.

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2023-12-15
Thomas Übellacker

Google AI Dev Access Restrictions

Participants discussed difficulties in acquiring API keys for Google's Gemini, with some users facing access restrictions.

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2023-12-15
Thomas Übellacker

Leveraging Training for Specialised Reasoning

Research showing pigeons' capability in medical diagnosis may inspire neural chip development for specialized decision making.

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2023-12-15
Thomas Übellacker

Visual Capitalist AI Interest Map

Visual Capitalist published a visualization mapping the general interest in various forms of generative AI across different countries.

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2023-12-15
Thomas Übellacker

Axel Springer Partnership with OpenAI

Group members expressed concerns over the partnership between OpenAI and Axel Springer, reflecting on OpenAI's shift towards more proprietary models.

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2023-12-15
Thomas Übellacker

Mistral Introduces First API Endpoints

Platform launching data science, MLOps, and machine learning API services.

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2023-12-14
Thomas Übellacker

Deepmind's New AI Model

An image generated by Deepmind's new model was shared to test if participants could tell if it's fake or real. Detailed analyses of features such as teeth, eye pupils, and T-shirt collars were discussed, with consensus declaring the image fake.

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2023-12-14
Thomas Übellacker

Gemini Less Popular Than GPT Models

Discussions about Gemini's popularity compared to GPT 3.5 and GPT-4, along with a link to Google AI Studio's Gemini

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2023-12-13
Thomas Übellacker

OpenAI’s rumored 'Q Project' and the Research Behind it

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2023-12-11
Thomas Übellacker

Accusations against Google's Gemini AI for Misrepresentation

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2023-12-07
Thomas Übellacker

Amazon's Quantum Computing Service: Amazon Q

Amazon has introduced a quantum computing service, potentially marking a significant entry into the advanced computational services market.

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2023-12-07
Thomas Übellacker

Platforms experiencing 'severe hallucinations'

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2023-12-07
Thomas Übellacker

Langchain's ReAct Agent Framework

Langchain's ReAct agent framework, which is rapidly becoming popular, allows implementation in just about 10 minutes as per user discussions.

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2023-12-06
Thomas Übellacker

Peak AI Hype? DeepMind's Gemini Model Raises Questions

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2023-12-06
Thomas Übellacker

GenAI Breakfast in Munich

An upcoming event focusing on general artificial intelligence is announced for the community in Munich, especially those affiliated with the Technical University of Munich (TUM).

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2023-12-05
Thomas Übellacker

Data Science Meetup in Vienna

A Data Science meetup has been scheduled in Vienna, potentially attracting professionals and enthusiasts in the field.

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2023-12-04
Thomas Übellacker

Google Announces Gemini AI

Google has unveiled Gemini AI, which appears to be an advanced version of GPT-4 with multimodal improvements, albeit with a demo showing more capable handling of video streaming.

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2023-12-04
Thomas Übellacker

ChatGPT Improvements Based on User Feedback

Following user feedback, multiple improvements have been made to GPTs, including updates to the configuration interface of Actions, streamlined testing with one-click functionality, the addition of debug messages, and support for multiple domains. Concerns over the handling of uploaded files have led to the default disabling of file downloads when using the Code Interpreter, with added explanations for users.

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2023-12-02
Thomas Übellacker

Upcoming GPT Store Launch Delayed

The team behind GPT models has announced that the launch of the GPT Store, initially expected this month, has been pushed to early next year due to unforeseen circumstances. In the interim, they are focusing on providing new updates to ChatGPT.

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2023-12-02
Thomas Übellacker

Mozilla Turns AI LLMs into Single-File Executables

Mozilla has enabled users to create single-file executables from AI large language models (LLMs), a feature that seems to require a non-Windows OS for the larger models.

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2023-12-02
Thomas Übellacker

AI Safety Concerns at OpenAI

There are reports that safety concerns over an AI breakthrough were a significant factor behind the board's dispute with Sam Altman. The broader issue of containing potentially dangerous AI advancements remains contested and unresolved.

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2023-11-22
Thomas Übellacker

Sam Altman's Ouster and Return

Sam Altman, following a brief sacking, is set to return to OpenAI. The abrupt turnaround accentuates the tension and drama at the helm of the AI company, prompting discussions about the future leadership and strategic direction under Altman's guidance.

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2023-11-22
Thomas Übellacker

Microsoft's Potential Role in OpenAI's Future

With the high-profile drama unfolding at OpenAI, speculation abounds regarding Microsoft's increased involvement, potentially leading to an OpenAI 2.0 or reshaping the company in significant ways. However, the short-term impact on OpenAI users, such as the reliability of GPT-4 API endpoints, seems minimal.

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2023-11-22
Thomas Übellacker

OpenAI Staff Demand Board Resignation

In a notable demonstration of internal unrest, OpenAI staff have called for the resignation of the company’s board of directors following the sacking of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The situation at OpenAI has raised concerns among staff and stakeholders regarding the company's direction, especially in light of its relationship with Microsoft.

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2023-11-22
Thomas Übellacker

Andrej Karpathy's Contributions to AI

In lighter industry news, Andrej Karpathy's micrograd project has been utilized in a new machine learning initiative. His educational content and contributions to the field remain a highlight amongst developers and researchers.

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2023-11-22
Thomas Übellacker

Concern Over AI's Impact on Future Occupations and Economy

A study by Brynjolfsson and colleagues, which explores the potential for AI to automate job-related tasks and its implications for various occupations, draws renewed interest. The discussion hints at a need for updates or further research on the economic impacts of AI advancements.

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2023-11-22
Thomas Übellacker

Potential OpenAI Direction Post-Altman

The future direction of OpenAI remains uncertain, with predictions of new leadership potentially influencing the company's approach to AGI and its relationship with global players.

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2023-11-20
Thomas Übellacker

Sam Altman May Join Microsoft After OpenAI

Recently fired OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is reportedly set to join Microsoft, suggesting potential future collaborations or strategic alignments.

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2023-11-20
Thomas Übellacker

Board Members State After Altman's Departure

The OpenAI board, which consists of chief scientist Ilya Sutskever and other notable figures like Quora CEO Adam D’Angelo, has ousted Sam Altman. Speculations arise on the impact of his departure and the company’s future direction.

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2023-11-19
Thomas Übellacker

Greg Brockman Resigns Over Sam Altman’s Firing

Following the departure of Sam Altman, Greg Brockman also resigned from OpenAI. There is speculation that Altman and Brockman may start competing against OpenAI.

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2023-11-19
Thomas Übellacker

Sam Altman Fired as CEO of OpenAI

Sam Altman was fired from his position as CEO of OpenAI. The board concluded that Altman was not consistently candid in communications, affecting their oversight abilities.

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2023-11-18
Thomas Übellacker

OpenAI Chatbot Update

The OpenAI chatbot interface has been updated with new functionalities, though the ability to create custom GPTs is not yet available.

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2023-11-09
Thomas Übellacker

AI Development Tools

Developers can self-build and deploy through tools like Canva and Zapier, ranging from plugins to actions. The GPTs can be interacted with through natural language, deployed privately or publicly, or for enterprise use. A GPTs store is in the works, offering quality-checked tools with revenue sharing, all accessible via an API including Assistants API, Threads (stateful API), Retrieval, Code Interpreter, and function calling in beta for all users.

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2023-11-09
Thomas Übellacker

GPT-4 Turbo Pricing and Capabilities

GPT-4 Turbo offers a more cost-effective solution, with pricing 1/3 for inputs and 1/2 for generated content compared to GPT-4. GPT 3.5 and other models also see reduced costs. ChatGPT now utilizes GPT-4-Turbo, and a new model picker and automation features are introduced to tailor functions for specific needs.

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2023-11-09
Thomas Übellacker

GPT-4 Update and New Features

GPT-4 receives an upgrade with JSON Mode for reliable JSON outputs, function calling improvements, better knowledge on documents with text and images, and a knowledge cutoff updated to April 2023. All models are now accessible through the API, including image input and text-to-speech models. Whisper V3 features improved speech recognition.

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2023-11-09
Thomas Übellacker

GenAI DevDay, Opening Keynote

Recent advancements and features in AI were showcased, highlighting the capabilities of updated models and discussing ways to integrate AI into various applications.

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2023-11-09
Thomas Übellacker

OpenAI Service Status Updates

OpenAI offers a new service status update subscription to keep users informed about any outages or performance issues.

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2023-11-09
Thomas Übellacker

Qualitative Aspects of GPT-4-Turbo

Users have identified that GPT-4-Turbo may have reduced response quality compared to the standard GPT-4, potentially generating more frequent errors and less 'sophisticated' answers.

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2023-11-09
Thomas Übellacker

Launch of GPT-4 Turbo Performance and Cost Improvements

The launch of GPT-4 Turbo, which includes a text-only model and an enhanced model capable of contextual understanding of both text and images, promises more power at lower costs. The API preview starts today with general availability expected in the coming weeks.

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2023-11-09
Thomas Übellacker

Commonsense Persona-Grounded Dialogue Challenge 2023

An AI challenge with a $35,000 prize pool focused on developing systems for persona-grounded dialogues.

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2023-11-08
Thomas Übellacker

AI Camera Integration in Retail

Retail setup where an AI-camera identifies dishes, displays prices, and facilitates payment. The conversation explores the potential issues and user interventions if a dish is misidentified.

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2023-07-01
Thomas Übellacker

OpenAI's Efforts in Improving GPT-4

OpenAI has released a guide on using GPT-4 to identify and rectify its own mistakes, showcasing a step towards refining AI performance and reliability.

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2023-06-24
Thomas Übellacker

New Arxiv Paper: LLM Vocabulary

A new paper on Arxiv addresses the excessive vocabulary of large language models, providing insights into their performance and efficiency.

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2023-06-24
Thomas Übellacker

GPT-4 And Decision Support

A discussion on the practical applications of GPT-4 in decision-making scenarios, including product comparisons. Detailed AI-based insights can aid in making more informed choices between complex options.

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2023-06-24
Thomas Übellacker

Concerns About AI Hallucinations

Community members express their frustration with AI-generated hallucinations and emphasize the need for models to indicate confidence levels in responses. They discuss the balance between informative guesses and misleading confidence.

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2023-06-24
Thomas Übellacker

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