10 A.I. Breakthroughs in 2024 That Will CHANGE EVERYTHING

Introduction and AI Predictions for 2024

In this section, the speaker introduces the video and discusses their 10 biggest AI predictions for 2024.

AI Predictions for 2024

• Llama 3 is expected to be released in the first half of 2024, closing the gap between open-source models and proprietary models like gp4.

• Llama 1 was leaked a year ago, revolutionizing open-source large language models.

• Meta's release of Llama 2 further improved upon open-source models and narrowed the gap with gp4.

• Mark Zuckerberg has already mentioned that his team is working on Llama 3.

• The speaker believes that open-sourcing foundation models like Llama 2 brings more value than risks.

• The reception of Llama 2 has been exciting, with more downloads and usage than expected.

• While working on integrating Llama 2 into consumer products, Meta is also training future foundation models.

Red Teaming and Open Source AI

This section focuses on the importance of red teaming before releasing new versions of AI models as open source.

Red Teaming Process for Llama Models

• Red teaming is necessary to ensure the safety and effectiveness of new AI models before they are released as open source.

• The speaker mentions that they had a similar debate around open sourcing Llama 2 before its release.

• They aim to have a rigorous assessment and red teaming process for future foundation models like Llama 3 as well.

• While there is no specific timeline mentioned, they hope to eventually release these next versions as open source too.

Meta's Impact in Open Source AI

This section highlights Meta's success and impact in the open-source AI community.

Meta's Role in Open Source AI

• Meta has made a name for itself in the AI industry by embracing open-source AI.

• The speaker appreciates Meta's approach of giving away products for free when they are not the leaders in a particular category.

• Open source models like Llama serve as counterbalances to closed-source models from other companies.

• Yan Lon, the head of AI at Meta, is a strong advocate for open source.

• It is only a matter of time until Llama 3 is released, given Meta's commitment to open source.

Integration of Llama 2 and Future Plans

This section discusses the integration of Llama 2 into various products and teases future plans related to AI Studio.

Integration of Llama 2 and Future Plans

• Llama 2 is production-level ready, as it is being integrated into products that serve billions of users.

• Mark Zuckerberg mentions his vision for AI Studio, where anyone can create AI models as easily as creating user-generated content on Facebook.

• The speaker acknowledges that the full potential of this platform will be realized when the entire community can contribute their creativity.

• While there are still many aspects to get right, they are excited about what Meta will deliver for open-source AI in 2024.

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Calendar Integration and LinkedIn Profiles in Mind Studio

The speaker discusses the features of Mind Studio, which can read your calendar and provide summaries of your upcoming meetings. It can also fetch LinkedIn profiles of meeting attendees prior to the meeting.

• Mind Studio can integrate with your calendar and summarize your daily and weekly meetings.

• It can retrieve LinkedIn profiles of meeting attendees, offering a summary about them before the meeting.

Gemini Ultra Release by Google in 2024

The speaker mentions that Google will release Gemini Ultra in 2024, which made waves at the end of 2023 due to its capabilities. However, there was controversy surrounding a leaked video that misrepresented Gemini's abilities.

• Gemini Ultra is set to be released by Google in 2024.

• It gained attention at the end of 2023 due to impressive demo videos and research papers.

• Controversy arose when it was revealed that a leaked video misrepresented Gemini's capabilities.

Controversy Surrounding Gemini Ultra Video

The speaker discusses the controversy surrounding a highly edited video released for Gemini Ultra, which did not accurately represent its capabilities.

• The video released for Gemini Ultra was heavily edited and did not reflect its true capabilities.

• A clip from the video is shown where an AI model guesses objects correctly, but it was prompted and edited.

• Despite the controversy, the research paper detailing Gemini's performance remains valid.

Discussion about Blue Ducks

A conversation takes place about blue ducks and their rarity, leading to a discussion about whether a rubber duck would float based on its material.

• Blue ducks are not common; most ducks are brown, black, or white.

• The conversation shifts to a rubber duck and whether it would float.

• The material of the rubber duck is uncertain, but if it squeaks, it is likely to float.

Pronunciation of "Less Dense than Water" in Mandarin

The speaker asks for the pronunciation of "less dense than water" in Mandarin and discusses the tones used in Mandarin language.

• The pronunciation of "less dense than water" in Mandarin is requested.

• The first tone (high level tone) is explained as one of four essential tones in Mandarin.

• A clip shows an AI model conversing naturally with someone, but it was heavily edited.

Competition Among Tech Companies for Developers

The speaker mentions that tech companies like Apple, Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI are competing to attract developers to build on their AI platforms.

• Apple already has a strong developer community.

• Google Gemini Ultra aims to lure developers by offering compelling models for building apps.

• The winner among tech companies will be determined by who can attract the most developers.

Release and Challenges of Gemini Ultra

The speaker predicts that Gemini Ultra will be released in the first half of 2024 with initial problems but expects improvements once it reaches consumers and developers.

• Gemini Ultra is predicted to be released in the first half of 2024.

• It may face challenges initially such as hallucinations, vulnerabilities, and bugs.

• However, improvements are expected once it reaches consumers and developers.

Evolution of Humanoid Robots and Tesla's Progress with Optimus

The speaker discusses the evolution of humanoid robots and predicts that Tesla will make significant progress with their humanoid robot, Optimus, in 2024.

• Humanoid robots and other types of robots will continue to evolve.

• Boston Dynamics is a major player in the field, but Tesla has made strides with their humanoid robot, Optimus.

• Tesla's progress with Optimus is expected to be significant in 2024.

Speed Requirements for Humanoid Robots

The speaker mentions the minimum speed requirements for effective use of humanoid robots in factories and compares it to the current speed estimate of Optimus.

• A humanoid robot needs a minimum speed of 3 mph to be effective in a factory setting.

• The current speed estimate for Optimus is 2 mph, which is close to the desired speed.

• Higher speeds like 5 mph are not necessary for most applications.

Discussion on Robot Speed Measurement

The speaker discusses how they measured the speed of a robot and clarifies the required speeds for different applications.

• The speaker measured the speed by counting frames in a video.

• For most applications, a walking robot can go slower than 3 mph and still be useful.

• Very few people walk at 5 mph; it's more like jogging.

Tesla's Future Predictions

In this section, the speaker discusses Elon Musk's predictions for Tesla's future, including the release of AI Day3 in Q1 2024 and the production of Optimus robots. The speaker also highlights the importance of actuators in Optimus and mentions other robotics companies releasing new products.

Elon Musk's Predictions

• Elon Musk predicts that AI Day3 will be held in Q1 2024, where Tesla will announce updates and showcase progress on Optimus.

• He also predicts that dozens of Optimus robots will be produced by Q1, with hundreds more by the end of the year.

• Actuators are currently a major challenge in Optimus development, but once resolved, production is expected to accelerate quickly.

• Other robotics companies are also expected to release new products in 2024, but the speaker believes Tesla's Optimus will evolve the fastest.

Open Source Large Language Models

This section focuses on open-source large language models and their rapid progress compared to closed-source proprietary models. The speaker discusses performance trends and highlights the increasing number of open-source AI models available.

Progress of Open Source Models

• Open source models are catching up with closed-source models like GPT4.

• Performance trends show that open source models are rapidly closing the gap with closed source models.

• The number of open-source AI models on platforms like Hugging Face has reached over 325,000.

• Parameter sizes continue to increase, but it is not solely indicative of model quality.

• Quantization techniques have greatly improved in recent years, allowing efficient model execution on consumer hardware.

Mixture of Experts and Industry-Specific Models

This section discusses the importance of mixture of experts in open-source models and predicts its adoption as the gold standard. The speaker also mentions industry-specific models and highlights Apple's entry into the open-source AI space.

Mixture of Experts

• Mixture of experts is crucial for efficient performance in large language models.

• Open source models like GPT4 already utilize mixture of experts, with Mixol being the first open-source model to leverage this technology successfully.

• Industry-specific models, such as Finn GPT for finance, are expected to emerge based on existing foundational open-source models.

• Meta remains a leader in open-source AI, while companies like NASA and IBM are also developing open-source AI with geospatial data.

Apple's Entry into Open Source

• Apple released an under-the-radar multimodal model called ML Faret at the end of last year.

• ML Faret is completely open source, which is surprising considering Apple's usual secrecy.

• This suggests that Apple may prioritize on-device AI processing using their powerful Apple silicon chips.

Counterargument to Open Source Proliferation

In this section, the speaker presents a counterargument to the proliferation of open source in 2024. A clip from Jaron Lanier is shared, discussing concerns about openness and safety.

Counterargument to Open Source

• Jaron Lanier raises concerns about the belief that open source makes things more democratic, honest, and safe.

• While open source has positive intentions, there may be potential drawbacks or risks associated with its widespread adoption.

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Descentralization and AI Agents

In this section, the speaker discusses the potential issues with decentralization in a barter system and how it can lead to hyper centralization. They also mention the importance of protecting data and the potential use of synthetic data. The speaker then talks about their optimism regarding AI agents and their potential advancements in 2024.

Barter System and Hyper Centralization

• The exchange of free stuff in a barter system tends towards monopoly due to mathematics, leading to hyper centralization. Timestamp: 0:20:04

• Companies like Google may benefit from this centralized system. Timestamp: 0:20:04

Protecting Data and Synthetic Data

• Companies will start protecting their data by any means necessary, making it harder for open source models to build data sets for future models. Timestamp: 0:20:43

• Synthetic data could be a potential solution for acquiring data sets to train future models. Timestamp: 0:20:59

Advancements in AI Agents

• The speaker is bullish on AI agents and predicts that they will improve in 2024 due to better models and software collaboration capabilities. Timestamp: 0:21:17

• Real-world use cases for AI agents will be discovered, allowing them to solve various problems such as coding research or data set creation. Timestamp: 0:21:36

• AI agents may exhibit emergent behavior similar to humans, raising questions about what it means to be human. Timestamp: 0:22:15

Predictive Abilities of AI Agents

• AI agents can be used to predict human behavior in certain situations, such as Game Theory scenarios. Timestamp: 0:22:34

• AI agents and tools like L model could advance social science by understanding human behavior. Timestamp: 0:23:25

Accuracy and Simulation

• Achieving accuracy in simulating human behavior raises questions about what it means to accurately reflect human behavior. Timestamp: 0:23:42

• Simulation-based work using AI agents can be used as a predictive tool for various fields like advertising, political polling, psychiatry, psychology, and dating. Timestamp: 0:24:21

Tooling for AI Agent Teams

• In 2024, more tools will be developed to help manage AI agent teams effectively. The challenge lies in finding the right definitions of system messages, prompts, roles, etc., for optimal performance. Timestamp: 0:24:58

AGI and Super Intelligence

• There won't be AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) this year. The speaker discusses the difficulty of defining AGI and mentions a conversation between Mark Zuckerberg and Lex Friedman on the topic. Timestamp: 0:25:19

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New Section

In this section, the speaker discusses the stock market as a distributed system and mentions the concept of synthetic data.

The Stock Market as a Distributed System

• The stock market is like a cybernetic organism where millions of people around the world vote every day by choosing what to invest in.

• It is a distributed system that efficiently allocates capital globally.

• Sam Alman conducted a poll on X asking for features people want to see in 2024 for OpenAI, and AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) received the most requests.

• However, the speaker does not believe AGI will be delivered by 2024.

Synthetic Data

• Synthetic data refers to creating new data for future models to be trained on.

• It can be used when valuable data sets are not shared due to privacy concerns or limited access.

• Tesla has an advantage in full self-driving technology because they have collected millions of miles of real-world driving data from their vehicles' cameras.

• Other automakers have three options: collecting real-world data from scratch, purchasing third-party datasets, or using synthetic data.

• Synthetic data will be particularly prominent in industries like healthcare and finance where privacy is crucial.

New Section

This section focuses on the increasing use of synthetic data and multimodal models in training AI systems.

Rise of Synthetic Data

• Data is becoming more valuable and closed off by companies who do not want to share their proprietary datasets.

• Synthetic data involves creating new training data using large language models.

• While its effectiveness is still being questioned, there are already examples of companies successfully using synthetic data, such as Tesla with their full self-driving technology.

Multimodal Models

• Multimodal models accept various types of inputs such as images, videos, audio, and text.

• Gemini, GPT-4, and Apple's ml faret model are examples of multimodal models.

• However, there are challenges with multimodal models, such as one modality dominating others and additional modalities adding noise to the learning process.

New Section

This section discusses the importance of synthetic data in creating AGI and the challenges of multimodal models.

Synthetic Data for AGI

• Synthetic data is a key technology needed to create AGI because humans cannot generate enough data manually.

• Companies often do not share their valuable datasets due to privacy concerns, making synthetic data crucial for training AI systems.

Challenges of Multimodal Models

• Multimodal models have certain limitations:

• One modality can dominate others, such as text being more dominant than vision or audio in many use cases.

• Additional modalities can introduce noise and make machine learning problems more difficult.

• Full coverage of all modalities is not guaranteed in every instance.

New Section

This section focuses on the security implications of synthetic data and the difficulty in detecting bots.

Security Implications of Synthetic Data

• Synthetic data contributes to improving AI models but also benefits malicious bots used for scamming and spamming.

• Bots trained with synthetic data become increasingly difficult to detect.

• The rise of deepfakes, spamming, and bot activity poses significant challenges during election cycles.

Preventing Bot Activity

• Elon Musk suggests charging a fee for using platforms like Twitter to deter bot networks from operating at scale.

• Charging even a small amount can make spamming networks financially unviable.

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New Section Preventing Bots and the Cost of Bot Networks

In this section, Elon Musk discusses the issue of bots and how they can disrupt systems. He explains the importance of preventing bots and the impact they have on the cost structure.

Preventing Bots

• Elon Musk highlights that implementing a small monthly payment for using a system like X is an effective way to combat vast armies of bots.

• The low cost of running bots makes them a significant threat, as even a fraction of a penny per bot adds up when there are large numbers involved.

• By introducing a small payment requirement, it becomes more expensive for bot operators to deploy their networks, thus reducing their incentive to do so.

Impact on Cost Structure

• The presence of bots in systems leads to increased costs. Users may need to acquire new payment methods frequently due to fraudulent activities associated with bot networks.

• Deep fakes and bots make it challenging, if not impossible, to detect misinformation during election years.

• Educating people about online information evaluation becomes crucial in combating the spread of false information.

New Section GPT 4.5 and Future AI Developments

This section focuses on upcoming advancements in AI technology, specifically GPT 4.5 and its potential impact.

GPT 4.5 Evolution

• Elon Musk predicts that GPT 4.5 will likely be released in Q1 or Q2 of this year (referring to the current year mentioned in the transcript).

• GPT 4.5 is expected to bring significant improvements in terms of performance, speed, and cost-effectiveness compared to its predecessor model, GPT 4.

• However, it will still be based on the existing GPT 4 model and architecture, indicating an evolutionary rather than revolutionary step.

Speculations and Rumors

• There were rumors circulating about the release of GPT 4.5, but it was later clarified that those claims were false.

• Some individuals used AI-generated content to falsely claim they were using GPT 4.5 when it was not actually available.

New Section Predictions for AI in 2024

In this section, Elon Musk shares his predictions for AI developments in the year 2024.

• Elon Musk expresses excitement about the upcoming year and mentions having planned numerous tutorials related to AI.

• However, no specific details or predictions are provided in the transcript regarding AI advancements in 2024.

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