AI

On the second episode of Rosie Bennet's new podcast, Fret Not, legendary guitarist Brian May (Queen) says he believes this year could be the last when we can distinctly identify a song as composed by a human. Continue Reading →

Recent observations suggest ChatGPT-4 may be getting lazy. This trend was first noticed in late November, when users began reporting that the model started providing simplified responses or avoiding certain tasks altogether. OpenAI has acknowledged the issue, though the cause remains uncertain. Continue Reading →

The European Union has finalized a groundbreaking law to regulate AI, potentially setting a global standard. This legislation, part of the EU's AI Act, aims to balance the rapid advancement of AI technology with necessary oversight and risk management. Key aspects include stringent requirements for AI applications deemed "high risk" in sectors like autonomous vehicles and medical devices. Continue Reading →

Surprising revelations emerged about Google's Gemini AI demonstration, which was not a live interaction as initially perceived. Continue Reading →

Google has announced Gemini, its answer to OpenAI's GPT-4, which will launch with three variants: Gemini Nano for Android devices, Gemini Pro for Google AI services (including Bard), and Gemini Ultra for data centers and enterprise applications. Each variant is tailored to specific uses, highlighting Google's commitment to diverse AI applications. Continue Reading →

Microsoft has announced it will upgrade Copilot to run OpenAI's GPT-4 Turbo and the DALL-E 3 image generator. Continue Reading →

Meta Platforms and IBM have launched an AI Alliance, encompassing more than 50 entities including tech giants, research institutions, and academic players like Intel, Oracle, Cornell University, and the National Science Foundation. This alliance is a departure from the closed, proprietary systems led by companies such as OpenAI. Continue Reading →

Google's Gemini is Mountain View's answer to GPT-4. According to The Information, Gemini was originally scheduled to debut next week at a series of events that have now been postponed until January. Continue Reading →

By now, I’m sure you’ve seen dozens of headlines like, “OpenAI may have discovered AI so powerful it could end humanity.” While such headlines are sensational, it's important to approach them with a balanced perspective. Humanity is as safe from AI today as it was yesterday. And, it is highly unlikely that (considering all of the other threats to human safety) AI is going to be humanity's undoing any time soon. Continue Reading →

Today marks one year since the C/G Boundary; we'll call this new era of human communication the "Generative Era" (GE). At 1 GE, no content can be guaranteed to be original. What will life be like in the year 10 GE? Continue Reading →