AI News & Launches

In a blog post dated Sep 23, 2024, the author discusses two types of responses from Language Model systems: informational and instructional. Informational responses provide factual or conceptual knowledge, whereas instructional responses offer step-by-step guidance. The author points out that most datasets used for evaluations, like MMLU and GSM8k, are limited in size and context, which could be insufficient given the growing size of context windows required today. The author suggests that instructional responses need to be treated as a separate category for evaluation, especially in domain-specific RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) systems used by enterprises for tasks such as HR policies, vacation applications, and other procedures.

SimplyBudget offers a streamlined way to manage your finances with various plans. Features include AI-powered analytics, budgeting tools, and customizable options for individuals and teams.

OpenAI, renowned for ChatGPT, has transitioned from a safety-first nonprofit to a for-profit entity, with Sam Altman gaining equity and significant control. This shift has raised concerns about the company's commitment to its original vision, safety protocols, and promises of sharing profits with the public.

CustomFit.ai offers a no-code platform for A/B testing, website personalization, and conversion rate optimization (CRO) tailored for marketers. It features AI-driven tools to enhance user engagement, add trust elements, and optimize content for better ROI, without the need for coding.

Over 300 new 'Nazca Lines' geoglyphs in Peru have been uncovered by AI technology. A team led by Masato Sakai used an AI tool to nearly double the known figures in just 6 months. The geoglyphs, some over 2,000 years old, depict various motifs and are thought to serve functions such as astronomy, agriculture, or art. The AI's ability to reveal these difficult-to-spot artworks marks a significant leap for archaeology.

OpenAI saw a significant executive shuffle with the departure of three key staff: CTO Mira Murati, Chief Research Officer Bob McGrew, and Research VP Barret Zoph. Amidst restructuring into a for-profit model, their resignations deepen the leadership changes following co-founders stepping back earlier. This raises questions about OpenAI's future collaboration with Microsoft and puts pressure on the company as competitors close in.

Neolocus.ai offers an AI-driven analytics platform where users can manage their accounts to access various features related to data processing and innovation tools.

DoNotPay, advertised as 'the world's first robot lawyer,' has agreed to pay $193,000 to settle FTC charges of false ads. The FTC says DoNotPay made unsubstantiated claims about its AI chatbot's capabilities, such as suing with a click, without conducting any tests to compare it to the work of real lawyers. They also did not consult legal professionals to validate their claims.

LlamaVoice is an open-source GitHub project that focuses on large-scale voice generation using a novel llama-based model. It differs from traditional models by predicting continuous features directly, offering an efficient and streamlined process.

CustomFitAI is a powerful Shopify app that provides a no-code solution for A/B testing, website personalization, and conversion rate optimization (CRO), using AI machine learning to boost revenue and enhance upselling strategies.

Spinach.io is an AI Meeting Assistant that joins meetings to take notes, prepares follow-ups, captures actions, suggests tickets, and integrates with existing tools. It supports 100 languages to facilitate comprehensive meeting management.

Ottic.ai specializes in QA for LLM products, facilitating faster and reliable product deployment. The platform emphasizes collaborative tools for both tech and non-tech teams, safeguarding data and providing complete visibility of QA processes.

Outspeed is a platform offering networking and inference infrastructure for building real-time voice and video AI applications. They provide tools suitable for various industries, including customer service, healthcare, education, and more. Outspeed was built by engineers from Google and MIT and features robust streaming infrastructure and low-latency inference capabilities.

Professor Megan Fritts from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock found students using ChatGPT to complete an introductory essay in her ethics and technology class. Her revelation on social media sparked debate about AI's role in education, whether it undermines critical-thinking skills, its comparison to calculators, and the broader impacts on students' cognitive abilities.

OpenAI, the AI research giant, is undergoing significant changes with discussions about CEO Sam Altman potentially receiving a 7% equity stake, as the company transitions towards a for-profit model. Meanwhile, OpenAI CTO Mira Murati is set to depart from the company, adding to the leadership upheaval within the past year.

Miriam Murati announced the implementation of a new AI feature expected to enhance user experience.

The AI blog features the latest advancements in machine learning and NLP by the research team, exploring new models and educational initiatives.

Pocus provides an AI Account Plan Generator designed for companies to strategize their approach toward researching target accounts. The platform allows users to input company and target account information for personalized strategic planning.

Hetzner Online offers a range of dedicated server solutions, including the GEX130 server powered by an Intel Xeon Gold CPU and Nvidia RTX 6000 GPU. The service provides full root access, DDoS protection, various IP management options, and a wide suite of add-ons.

OpenAI announces the rollout of Advanced Voice Mode (AVM) to ChatGPT's Plus and Teams paying customers, with a new look and more voices, intending to make interactions more natural. Upgrades include Custom Instructions, Memory, and improved accents. Scarlett Johansson's voice dispute is mentioned, with EU, UK, and others pending access.

Heatbot is an innovative AI-powered tool that transforms heatmap data into redesigned user interfaces. It analyzes user engagement on websites, prioritizes improvements, and generates enhanced HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code, catering to UX enhancement goals and business objectives.

Spotify has expanded its AI Playlist to the US, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand as a beta feature for Premium users. This intuitive feature employs generative AI to assist users in creating personalized music playlists through creative prompts.

Security researcher Johann Rehberger discovered a vulnerability in ChatGPT's long-term memory feature that allows for the planting of false information and malicious instructions. The exploit persistently exfiltrates user input, and although OpenAI has partially fixed the issue, users must remain vigilant for prompt injections and review stored memories for tampering.

Velvet is a platform designed for engineers to develop and deploy AI with confidence, offering features like request logging, usage analysis, experiments, and cost optimization.

An insightful article discussing how to structure AI research for impact through open source, focusing on investing in projects over papers, selecting timely problems with potential, iterating quickly, popularizing ideas, funneling built excitement into OSS growth, and continuing to invest in projects.

PCMag delivers a detailed review and first hand testing results of Intel's Lunar Lake platform in an Asus Zenbook S 14, highlighting the next-generation Core Ultra 2 chip's AI efficiency and impressive nearly 24-hour battery life.

California has pioneered new legislation making it illegal to use AI to impersonate a human actor's likeness or voice without explicit consent. Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills reinforcing protections against AI exploitation of performers. The legislation extends to all Californians and includes stipulations for posthumous actor replica use, subject to estate permission. Amid controversy over AI in creative industries, these laws could foreshadow nationwide AI regulation trends.

Polymet AI is an AI-powered product designer that helps users design and iterate on prototypes quickly, providing production-ready code to accelerate development. It integrates with Figma and codebases, working with existing tools to streamline the design process.

Nuvio is an AI-powered financial platform dedicated to simplifying financial management for startups. It offers features for tracking income, expenses, and cash flow, providing insights, forecasting, and bank account management on a single dashboard. Nuvio promises operational cost savings and time efficiency with scalable pricing, tailored reports, and strong customer support.

Social Signal is a platform that leverages artificial intelligence to provide insights into customer engagement and content performance metrics for social media and online content. It helps brands and agencies to understand their audience better and optimize their digital strategies.

Kanai is an application designed to help users create their dream homes through 3D room scanning, furniture modeling, and collaboration features. The app allows users to visualize and share their living space ideas effortlessly.

Blaze is an AI-powered platform designed to act as a personal marketing department for content creators, enabling them to automate content creation for various social media platforms and blogs. It offers features like brand voice customization, multi-channel campaigns, and a suite of integrations, aiming to save users time and enhance their online presence.

Small Hours offers a 24/7 Automated Root Cause Analysis AI Assistant to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency, streamlining on-call rotations and keeping engineers focused on impactful work.

Magic Inspector is an AI-powered test automation platform designed for non-technical testers. It features easy-to-use variables, seamless scheduling, and integration with communication tools.

SFX Engine is an AI sound effect generator tailored for audio producers, video editors, and game developers, offering customizable sound effects with straightforward pricing and commercial use licensing.

Replio is an AI-driven platform that revolutionizes the way research is conducted by transforming surveys into conversational interviews. It offers streamlined interviews, surveys, and analytics to deliver insights and enable data-driven decisions efficiently.

John Mulaney, an acclaimed standup comedian, delivered a cutting roast of the AI industry and the hosting company, Salesforce, during his set at the Dreamforce event. With sharp humor, he highlighted the industry's flaws, including its impact on human agency and current societal challenges in San Francisco.

Kirk Kaiser reflects on his year of building an AI video editor, sharing insights about leveraging artificial intelligence in video creation. He explores challenges faced in development, including the realities of AI-driven workflows and embedding models for content generation. Kaiser's work extends to safety applications, leading to a proposal submission to the NSF's SBIR program.

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