AI

I thought it would be fun to review the 10 most popular stories by page views on shellypalmer.com. Obviously, 2023 was the year of Generative AI, with this past November 30 marking 1 GE (Generative Era). These stories reflect this year’s trends, although some of the topics may surprise you. Continue Reading →

The New York Times has sued OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement. The suit claims that millions of The Times's articles were used to train AI chatbots like ChatGPT, which now compete with traditional news sources. Continue Reading →

CES® 2024 (Jan. 9-12) is less than two weeks away, and I can't remember being more excited about spending a week in Las Vegas. Continue Reading →

As you know, Apple has been very quiet about its AI plans, but a new paper entitled "LLM in a Flash" may shed some light on how our friends from Cupertino are thinking. Continue Reading →

The UK Supreme Court has ruled that AI cannot be named as an inventor on patent applications. This decision emerged from a case involving Stephen Thaler and his AI system, DABUS, challenging the traditional boundaries of patent law. Continue Reading →

Through an integration with the GenAI music app Suno, Microsoft's Copilot users can now generate complete songs (including lyrics and instrumentals) from simple prompts. Continue Reading →

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 →