All The AI News You Missed This Week

All The AI News You Missed This Week

Exciting AI Updates

This section discusses recent updates in the AI world, including Twitter's updated terms of service and Zoom's rebranding of Zoom IQ to The Zoom AI companion.

Twitter's Updated Terms of Service

  • Twitter has updated its terms of service to include the ability to train any data on AI.
  • The update allows Twitter to use collected information and publicly available data to train their machine learning or artificial intelligence models.

Zoom Rebrands Zoom IQ

  • Zoom has rebranded its feature called Zoom IQ as The Zoom AI companion.
  • Users can ask questions to the AI companion, which references past conversations in transcribed meetings, chats, emails, documents, and third-party apps.
  • The AI companion can help catch up on key points, create support tickets, draft responses, summarize meetings, identify action items, and surface next steps.

Open-source Falcon 180b Launch

This section highlights the launch of Falcon 180b as the largest publicly available open-source large language model. It discusses its capabilities compared to other models like GPT 3.5 and GPT 4.

  • Falcon 180b is an open-source large language model that surpasses LL 2 with its parameters.
  • It sits between GPT 3.5 and GPT 4 in terms of capabilities.
  • In benchmarking tests against Google's Palm, Falcon 180b outperformed it in most scenarios.
  • Falcon 180b is available for anyone to build upon and use through hugging face.

Anthropic Claud Pro Plan

This section mentions the release of Anthropic Claud's Pro Plan that offers increased usage compared to the free tier.

  • Anthropic Claud has released a Pro Plan similar to Chat GPT's Pro Plan.
  • The Pro Plan costs $20 per month and provides five times more usage than the free tier.
  • Priority access to Cloud is also included in the Pro Plan.

Exciting Scientific Discoveries

This section discusses the ability of large language models, like Chat GPT, to provide information on exciting scientific discoveries.

  • Large language models can provide information about scientific discoveries.
  • Examples of exciting scientific discoveries include mRNA vaccines, gravitational waves from neutron star mergers, CRISPR detection, and water on the moon.

Conclusion

This section concludes the transcript by mentioning the availability of Falcon 180b for use and exploration. It also briefly mentions Anthropic Claud's Pro Plan.

  • Falcon 180b is available for use and experimentation through hugging face.
  • Anthropic Claud offers a Pro Plan with increased usage compared to the free tier.

OpenAI Canva Plugin for Chat GPT Plus Subscribers

The speaker discusses the introduction of a Canva plugin for Chat GPT Plus subscribers, which enhances content creation. They demonstrate how to install and use the plugin, showcasing its ability to find existing templates in Canva based on user prompts.

Installing and Using the Canva Plugin

  • The speaker demonstrates how to install the Canva plugin in their Chat GPT account.
  • After installing the plugin, they test it by using a prompt related to AI and new technologies.
  • The plugin successfully finds existing templates in Canva based on the prompt.
  • It opens up the selected template in Canva, allowing users to customize it further if needed.

Functionality of the Plugin

  • The plugin searches through Canva for existing templates based on user prompts.
  • It does not build anything from scratch but provides relevant template options.
  • This feature is useful as it saves time searching for specific templates manually.

OpenAI Developer Conference Announcement

The speaker mentions that OpenAI will be hosting its first-ever developer conference on November 6th. They discuss the purpose of the conference and express excitement about potential new announcements and functionalities related to Chat GPT.

OpenAI Developer Conference Details

  • The conference will take place in San Francisco and aims to bring together hundreds of developers from around the world.
  • Attendees will have an opportunity to preview new tools and exchange ideas with the OpenAI team.
  • There may be new announcements and functionalities revealed during this event.

Sponsor Introduction - Cohesive Platform

The speaker introduces Cohesive as a sponsor of the video. They highlight the platform's capabilities in text generation, image generation, text-to-speech with realistic voices, and providing various templates for content creation.

Features of Cohesive Platform

  • Cohesive is an all-in-one platform that offers text generation, image generation, and text-to-speech functionalities.
  • The platform provides numerous templates for different types of content creation.
  • Users can generate scripts for YouTube videos, audio podcasts, blog posts, and more.
  • It also suggests ideas for titles and provides example shots to enhance the content.

Using Cohesive Platform for Content Creation

The speaker demonstrates how to use Cohesive to generate a script for a YouTube video. They showcase the generated script and discuss the possibilities of turning it into audio or a blog post. Additionally, they mention using AI-generated images to complement the content.

Generating a Script with Cohesive

  • The speaker selects a template for generating a script for a 5-minute history of artificial intelligence YouTube video.
  • After clicking "generate," Cohesive researches existing YouTube videos and generates a unique script based on what it learned.
  • The generated script can be used as-is or modified according to user preferences.

Additional Possibilities with Generated Content

  • The speaker mentions that the generated script can be turned into audio for an audio podcast or copied as text for a blog post.
  • AI-generated images can be added to enhance the visual appeal of the content.

Conclusion

The transcript covers various topics related to OpenAI's Canva plugin for Chat GPT Plus subscribers, their upcoming developer conference announcement, and introduces Cohesive as a platform for content creation. It highlights key features and functionalities while demonstrating how users can benefit from these tools.

AI Music and Grammy Aspirations

The transcript discusses a new song that aims to win a Grammy. The song, called "Whiplash," was inspired by Travis Scott and 21 Savage. There was an offer to divert royalties to the artists if they wanted to collaborate. However, the song has been taken down from TikTok.

New Song and Grammy Ambitions

  • A new song called "Whiplash" aimed to win a Grammy.
  • Inspired by Travis Scott and 21 Savage.
  • Offered to divert royalties if the artists wanted to collaborate.
  • The song has been taken down from TikTok.

AI Music Generation with Chirp

The transcript discusses an AI music generation tool called Chirp by Sunno. It allows users to generate songs based on their input. Version one of Chirp is now available in Discord.

Chirp: AI Music Generation Tool

  • Sunno's Chirp is an AI music generation tool.
  • Users can describe the style of music or enter their own lyrics.
  • Chat GPT can also generate lyrics.
  • Version one of Chirp is now available in Discord.

Sunno's Chirp Beta Rooms in Discord

The transcript explains how users can access Sunno's Chirp beta rooms in Discord and generate songs using different prompts.

Accessing Chirp Beta Rooms in Discord

  • Join Sunno's Discord channel.
  • Type "/chirp" in one of the beta rooms.
  • Use commands like describing music style or generating lyrics with Chat GPT.

Generating Songs with Chirp

The transcript demonstrates generating songs using Sunno's Chirp tool. Two versions of a song about Future tools being the best place to find new AI tools are generated.

Generating Songs with Chirp

  • Choose a music style, such as "BLU grass."
  • Use Chat GPT to write lyrics about Future tools.
  • Two versions of the song are generated.

Sunno's Chirp: Free and Pro Plans

The transcript explains the pricing plans for Sunno's Chirp tool. There is a free plan with limited credits and a pro plan with additional features.

Pricing Plans for Chirp

  • Free plan: 250 credits or 25 chirps per month.
  • Pro plan: $10/month, 1000 credits or 100 chirps per month.
  • Pro plan offers additional features and priority in the queue.

Updates on AI Art

The transcript provides updates on AI art, including upcoming releases and improvements in mid Journey's inpaint feature.

Updates on AI Art

  • Version 5.3 of mid Journey will be released in September with new aesthetics.
  • Inpainting with the full canvas generates better images.
  • An early version of version 6 is ready but release date unknown.
  • Website release will happen in two parts, with image generation coming later.

Enhancing Images with Inpaint Feature

The transcript explains how using the inpaint feature in mid Journey can improve image generation by selecting the whole image as a region.

Enhancing Images with Inpaint Feature

  • Selecting the whole image as a region improves results when using inpaint feature.
  • Generating another image using the same prompt may yield better results than the original image.

Future Features of mid Journey Web App

The transcript discusses future features of mid Journey's web app, including the ability to generate images within the app.

Future Features of mid Journey Web App

  • The new website will initially focus on search and downloading features.
  • Image generation within the web app will be added in a later release.

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Updates on Mid Journey and AI Art News

This section provides updates on Mid Journey and discusses recent news related to generative AI in the art community.

Artists Supporting Generative AI

  • A group of artists signed an open letter expressing their support for generative AI in art.
  • They believe that AI makes art creation easier, more accessible, and brings new possibilities to the art world.
  • The letter highlights how these tools lower barriers for artists who may not have had access to traditional art resources or opportunities.
  • Some artists feel misrepresented when critics claim that their work is merely regurgitating existing works or based on data theft.

Microsoft Paint's Background Removal Feature

  • Microsoft is testing a background removal feature in Microsoft Paint using AI technology.
  • This feature allows users to easily remove backgrounds from images within the desktop app.
  • It is seen as a convenient tool for graphic designers and artists who currently rely on other software for this task.

Apple's Investment in AI

  • Despite perceptions that Apple lags behind in the field of AI, reports suggest that they are investing millions of dollars daily in training their AI models.
  • Apple believes that their most advanced language model, Ajax, surpasses Google's chat GPT model in terms of power and capabilities.
  • The company has a team of 16 members, including former Google engineers, working on visual intelligence and multimodal AI research.

Amazon One: Palm Scanning Technology

This section discusses Amazon One, a palm scanning technology developed using generative AI. It explores its potential applications for payments, loyalty cards, access control, and identification purposes.

  • Amazon One is a tool that scans an individual's hand to enable various functions such as payments and entry access.
  • Generative AI was used to train the system by creating synthetic hands to improve accuracy when recognizing real hands.
  • The technology aims to replace traditional methods of identification, such as scanning retinas or presenting physical tickets or cards.
  • By simply waving their palm over a sensor, individuals can be identified and granted access to various services or events.

Elon Musk's Struggle for the Future of AI

This section delves into Elon Musk's concerns about uncontrolled AI and his efforts to make AI safer. It also mentions an upcoming book by Walter Isaacson that explores Musk's relationship with AI.

  • Elon Musk has long been concerned about the risks associated with uncontrolled AI.
  • He co-founded OpenAI in 2015 to compete with Google's dominance in the field and prioritize safety measures.
  • Musk has faced criticism from individuals like Larry Page, who disagreed with his prioritization of human lives over potential consciousness in machines.
  • Walter Isaacson, known for writing "The Steve Jobs Book," is working on a book that delves into Elon Musk's relationship with AI and his mission to ensure its safety while pursuing space exploration.

Yann LeCun's Perspective on Open Source AI Models

This section highlights Yann LeCun's perspective on open-source AI models and how they contribute to model improvement. It draws parallels between the development of cars and the current state of AI models.

  • Yann LeCun, one of the pioneers in the field of AI, advocates for releasing AI models to the public for improvement through open-source collaboration.
  • He compares the current generation of AI models to cars that are slow and prone to crashes but have room for improvement.
  • LeCun believes that allowing public access to these models will accelerate their progress and enhance their capabilities.

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The Limitations of AI

In this section, the speaker discusses the current limitations of AI and its inability to match human intelligence or even animal intelligence. There is little evidence to suggest that AI will achieve human-level intelligence in the future.

AI's Lack of Intelligence and Capacity

  • AI currently lacks an understanding of how the world works.
  • It has no capacity for planning or completing basic tasks that a 10-year-old could easily learn.
  • The speaker argues that AI has not come close to achieving human or animal intelligence.

The Future Impact of AI

This section explores different perspectives on the future impact of AI. Mustafa Sulliman, co-founder of inflection Ai and one of the original founders of Deep Mind, believes that AI is about to reshape the world significantly.

Mustafa Sulliman's Perspective

  • Sulliman believes that we are about to witness the greatest redistribution of power in history due to AI.
  • He argues that white-collar jobs such as doctors, lawyers, accountants, and business VPs will be eliminated by AI.
  • Technology is advancing rapidly, enabling machines to perform more tasks previously done by humans.

The Changing Role of Humans

This section delves into how advancements in technology will redefine labor and work roles for humans. It suggests a need for rethinking our perception of labor and work in light of increasing automation.

Redefining Labor Roles

  • As technology progresses, computers and technology can perform tasks better, faster, cheaper, and safer than humans.
  • Humans need to adapt their roles as workers due to these advancements.
  • The article mentions examples like retirement party organization, diary management, business strategy development, cancer drug design, hospital management, and military operations as tasks that AI can handle.

Enhanced Capabilities and Accessibility

This section highlights the argument that AI tools will be available to everyone, regardless of their background or status. It emphasizes the potential for enhanced capabilities and accessibility across various domains.

Democratization of Technology

  • Cheaper power and advanced technology will enhance capabilities in various fields.
  • The availability of these tools will not be limited to billionaires but accessible to people from all walks of life.
  • Motivations such as commercial, religious, cultural, or military can be dramatically enhanced by having cheaper power at our fingertips.

Rethinking Human Roles

This section emphasizes the need to reconsider how humans perceive themselves as workers in a world where AI can outperform them in many tasks.

Changing Perspectives on Human Roles

  • As computers and technology continue to surpass human abilities, our perception of ourselves as workers needs to change.
  • Humans should adapt to new roles and redefine their contributions in light of advancing AI technologies.
  • The speaker recommends watching a video by David Shapiro for a deeper understanding of the implications discussed in this article.

Diverse Perspectives on AI's Future

This section presents three different perspectives on where AI is headed. Elon Musk expresses concern and aims to address potential issues. Yan Lao believes concerns are overblown. Mustafa Sulliman sees AI as a catalyst for significant changes that require rethinking everything.

Different Perspectives on AI's Future

  • Elon Musk is concerned about the future impact of AI and seeks solutions while considering interplanetary colonization.
  • Yan Lao believes that worries about AI are exaggerated and not as significant as portrayed.
  • Mustafa Sulliman sees AI as a force that will reshape the world, requiring a reevaluation of labor, work, and human roles.

Fascination with AI's Potential

This section highlights the speaker's fascination with exploring different perspectives on AI and its potential impact on society. It emphasizes the importance of hearing diverse opinions to form one's own thoughts.

Exploring Different Perspectives

  • The speaker finds it fascinating to delve into various viewpoints on AI from experts like Elon Musk, Yan Lao, and Mustafa Sulliman.
  • These individuals have insider knowledge and are actively involved in building AI technologies.
  • Hearing different perspectives helps shape personal thoughts on where AI is heading.

Time's Top 100 Most Influential People in AI

This section mentions Time magazine's list of the top 100 most influential people in AI. It highlights notable figures across different categories who are shaping the field of AI.

Time's List of Influential Figures

  • Time magazine released its list of the top 100 most influential people in AI.
  • The list includes figures such as Dario and Danello Amodei (presidents of anthropic), Sam Alman deiss Hassabis, Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, and Mustafa Sulliman.
  • The list categorizes individuals into innovators, shapers, and thinkers based on their contributions to the field.

Notable Omissions from Time's List

This section discusses some interesting omissions from Time magazine's list of influential people in AI. It mentions individuals who are actively pushing the narrative forward but did not make the list.

Notable Omissions

  • Ahmad Mustak from Stability AI and creators who contribute to AI innovations did not make the list.
  • The speaker expresses surprise at these omissions but acknowledges that there are many individuals driving the AI narrative forward.

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New Section Curating AI Tools and News

In this section, the speaker discusses their role in curating AI tools and keeping up with AI news. They also mention adding new tools regularly and invite viewers to join their newsletter for updates.

Curating AI Tools and News

  • The speaker curates the coolest AI tools they come across.
  • They keep the AI news up to date on a daily basis.
  • New tools are added every single day, with 12 tools added in the last 24 hours.
  • Viewers are encouraged to join the free newsletter for regular updates on the latest news and coolest tools.

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New Section Appreciation for Sponsorship

In this section, the speaker expresses gratitude towards Cohesive for sponsoring their videos. They acknowledge that sponsorship enables them to continue creating content like this.

Appreciation for Sponsorship

  • The speaker expresses gratitude towards Cohesive for sponsoring their video.
  • They appreciate that sponsorship allows them to make a living by creating videos like this one.

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