AI Pioneers Win Nobel Prize, OpenAI Seeks Independence, and Nvidia Searches for Life in Space
Sebastian Krogh
October 10, 2024 • Reading time: 5 minutes
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🏆 Nobel Prize Awarded to AI Pioneers
Geoffrey Hinton and John Hopfield have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for their groundbreaking work on machine learning and artificial neural networks. This work has significantly paved the way for the ongoing AI revolution.
Key Points:
Hinton developed a method for teaching neural networks to learn from mistakes, which has had a major impact on modern AI model training.
Hopfield developed a network model in 1982 that mimics the way the brain remembers information.
Both researchers express concerns about the future of AI, especially Hinton, who has warned that AI systems could surpass human intelligence.
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👀 OpenAI Seeks Independence from Microsoft
OpenAI is working to reduce its dependence on Microsoft's computing power. According to The Information, the AI giant is exploring the possibility of building its own data centers and securing independent AI chips. CFO Sarah Friar has stated that Microsoft has not been quick enough to provide the necessary computing power, which has forced OpenAI to look elsewhere.
Key Points:
OpenAI plans to lease an entire data center in Abilene, Texas, from Oracle.
They are developing their own AI chips to reduce the costs of future compute clusters.
Tensions have arisen between the two companies, particularly around the design and timeline of the joint data center project "Fairwater."
As Microsoft develops its own AI models, it is becoming clear that they are starting to see OpenAI more as a competitor rather than a partner. With OpenAI's new deals with Microsoft's rivals and its collaboration with Apple, we might be witnessing the end of this tech alliance.
💽 Nvidia Partners with SETI to Search for Extraterrestrial Life
Nvidia has partnered with the SETI Institute, using their Holoscan technology to search for life in space. This AI-powered platform analyzes radio signals in real time to detect signals that might be signs of extraterrestrial life.
🔍 Google Lens Update Brings Voice-Activated AI Insights
Google Lens has just received an update introducing voice-activated queries. Users can now ask questions about images and videos through their camera and receive AI-generated explanations powered by Google Gemini AI. The new feature also offers extended shopping details, including product prices and alternatives from various retailers.
We just shipped the ability to seamlessly drag and drop all file types directly into Google AI Studio, no uploading to Drive step required 🗃️📂
— Logan Kilpatrick (@OfficialLoganK)
6:43 PM • Oct 8, 2024
🎬 Control Object Movements in AI Videos
Kling AI's video generator now allows users to add strategic movement to specific elements in AI-generated videos, providing greater control over animations.
How to Do It:
Select an image with elements that you want to animate.
Upload it to Kling AI's Image-to-Video tool.
Use the Motion Brush to paint and define the direction of movement.
Adjust the settings and generate your video.
📃 Checklists Improve Evaluation of AI Models
Key Points:
TICK demonstrated a 5.8% higher agreement with human evaluators compared to traditional AI evaluation techniques.
STICK, a self-improving version, achieved 7.8% better performance on tasks requiring reasoning.
The method can be fully automated, making evaluations faster and more cost-effective.
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