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I’m talking about a book called “Sold” where a 13 year old girl named Lakshmi gets sold into prostitution without having a clue what she’s being forced into.)
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The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis
Nathaniel Whittemore
A daily news analysis show on all things artificial intelligence. NLW looks at AI from multiple angles, from the explosion of creativity brought on by new tools like Midjourney and ChatGPT to the potential disruptions to work and industries as we know them to the great philosophical, ethical and practical questions of advanced general intelligence, alignment and x-risk.
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The OpenAI controversy continues to dominate headlines, with recent comments from former board member Helen Toner fueling the fire. Dive into the latest updates on OpenAI’s leadership changes, safety committee formation, and the broader implications for the AI industry. Get all the essential AI news and trends in just a few minutes. ** Join Superin…
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Today’s extended headlines edition covers the massive Series B round completed by Elon Musk’s xAI, raising a record-breaking $6 billion. The discussion explores the implications of this funding, the fierce AI competition, and the ongoing AI developments from other tech giants. Stay tuned for all the essential AI news and trends. ** Join Superintell…
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A reading and discussion inspired by https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-05-21/ai-safety-is-dead-and-chuck-schumer-faces-risks?srnd=undefined&sref=qUxVp6JU ** Join Superintelligent at https://besuper.ai/ -- Practical, useful, hands on AI education through tutorials and step-by-step how-tos. Use code podcast for 50% off your first month!…
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Anthropic’s new research brings us closer to understanding the inner workings of LLMs. By identifying and manipulating patterns within their AI model, Claude 3, Anthropic sheds light on the internal mechanics of LLMs, offering potential solutions to bias, safety, and autonomy issues. Dive into the latest breakthroughs in AI interpretability and the…
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AI wearables are facing scrutiny as reports suggest that Humane, the company behind the AI Pin, is now exploring a potential sale. Despite significant investment and high expectations, the AI Pin’s rocky launch has sparked debates about the future of AI wearables. Industry experts and product reviewers have pointed out several issues, from high pri…
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OpenAI is facing controversy after Scarlett Johansson claimed they used a voice eerily similar to hers in their recent demos without her permission. Johansson has released a statement saying she declined an offer from OpenAI to use her voice and is now seeking legal clarity. OpenAI responded by pausing the voice, insisting it was not modeled after …
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Will OpenAI and Google's events in the books, NLW looks at what he's watching for with Microsoft's Build conference which takes place this week. ** Visit https://notion.com/aibreakdown and starting turning ideas into action! Join Superintelligent at https://besuper.ai/ -- Practical, useful, hands on AI education through tutorials and step-by-step h…
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A reading and discussion inspired by https://www.secondbest.ca/p/ninety-five-theses-on-ai ** Join Superintelligent at https://besuper.ai/ -- Practical, useful, hands on AI education through tutorials and step-by-step how-tos. Use code podcast for 50% off your first month! ** ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most impo…
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OpenAI’s chief scientist and co-founder Ilya Sutskever has left the company, sparking widespread speculation about his departure. Was there a deeper concern that led to his exit, or is this a more routine departure than it seems? This episode of the AI Daily Brief delves into the timeline of events, the implications for OpenAI, and the broader AI c…
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...and lots of people -- particularly on the AI safety side of things -- aren't happy about it. NLW discusses the innovation-forward, China-threat focused legislative guidance. ** Check out the hit podcast from HBS Managing the Future of Work https://www.hbs.edu/managing-the-future-of-work/podcast/Pages/default.aspx Join Superintelligent at https:/…
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Explore the recent AI announcements from OpenAI and Google, comparing their new products and innovations. OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Google’s Project Astra aim to redefine AI interactions, but who came out on top? This analysis dives into the details of each announcement, evaluating their impact and potential. ** Check out the hit podcast from HBS Managin…
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Explore seven innovative uses for OpenAI’s new GPT-4o model, a natively multimodal model capable of handling text, audio, and visual inputs. Discover how these capabilities can be applied in various fields like marketing, customer service, tutoring, and more. ** Check out the hit podcast from HBS Managing the Future of Work https://www.hbs.edu/mana…
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This episode dives into OpenAI's recent product event, unpacking the key takeaways and why it might be a bigger deal than initial reactions suggest. It explores the announcement of GPT-4 Omni (GPT-4o), a multimodal AI model with free access, its potential to revolutionize human-computer interaction, and the significance of democratizing advanced AI…
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This episode challenges the traditional top-down view of enterprise AI adoption. The show highlights a new Microsoft and LinkedIn study showing that 75% of knowledge workers already use AI at work, emphasizing time saved, creativity boosted, and improved focus. ** Check out the hit podcast from HBS Managing the Future of Work https://www.hbs.edu/ma…
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Microsoft unveils a new top-secret AI system designed for US intelligence agencies. This video explores the implications of a fully isolated LLM for analyzing classified data, addressing security concerns, and potential ethical issues surrounding AI in military and intelligence applications. It also discusses contrasting views on AI adoption within…
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Today on The AI Daily Brief, NLW looks at expanded restrictions the White House is considering to deny China access to advanced models. Plus, an absolute slew of news around OpenAI. ** Check out the hit podcast from HBS Managing the Future of Work https://www.hbs.edu/managing-the-future-of-work/podcast/Pages/default.aspx Join Superintelligent at ht…
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Microsoft is training a 500B parameter model. It's caused huge speculation that the company is trying to move farther away from their partnership with OpenAI. Microsoft denies it, but could both the denial and the skepticism be true? ** Join Superintelligent at https://besuper.ai/ -- Practical, useful, hands on AI education through tutorials and st…
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A reading and discussion inspired by https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/29/ai-professional-class-low-skill-jobs/ ** ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to The AI Breakdown newsletter: https://theaibreakdown.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe to The AI Breakd…
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Plus Nick Bostrom on what if AI fixes everything? ** ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to The AI Breakdown newsletter: https://theaibreakdown.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe to The AI Breakdown on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAIBreakdown Join the community: …
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Busy day in the world of leading LLM labs. Anthropic announced a much anticipated iOS app, as well as a new teams subscription. OpenAI's Sam Altman also continues with a mini media tour where he made clear how committed to beneficial AGI he is. ** Consensus 2024 is happening May 29-31 in Austin, Texas. This year marks the tenth annual Consensus, ma…
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Six months after the Biden administration issued a historic executive order on artificial intelligence, this update explores the progress and actions completed. With a focus on safety, security, and harnessing AI for societal benefits, the U.S. government has initiated several steps to responsibly integrate AI into various sectors. From forming an …
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Explore the buzz surrounding a mysterious AI model dubbed "GPT-2 Chatbot" recently spotted on a benchmarking site. Speculation is rife that it might be an unreleased version of OpenAI's technology, possibly GPT-4.5 or even GPT-5. ** Join NLW's May Cohort on Superintelligent. Use code nlwmay for 25% off your first month and to join the special learn…
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Explore the widespread backlash against the newly established Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board by the Department of Homeland Security in this episode of AI Breakdown. This board has drawn criticism from various factions within the AI community, from safety advocates to accelerationists, all of whom are concerned about the potential…
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A reading and discussion inspired by https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/03/19/artificial-intelligence-workers-regulation-musk/ ** Join NLW's May Cohort on Superintelligent. Use code nlwmay for 25% off your first month and to join the special learning group. https://besuper.ai/ ** Consensus 2024 is happening May 29-31 in Austin, Texas. Thi…
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Explore the strategic reasoning behind X AI's massive $6 billion fundraising effort in this episode of AI Breakdown. As Elon Musk's company gears up to develop Grok, this financing positions X AI at a colossal $24 billion valuation post-funding. ** Join NLW's May Cohort on Superintelligent. Use code nlwmay for 25% off your first month and to join t…
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