AI News & Launches

The website mojo-app.com/ai offers the ability to create stunning logo animations using AI. Users can upload their .png logo files with a transparent background for optimal results. Animations are generated to add a professional touch to brand presentations.

Apple's MacOS 15 Sequoia may be the final update for Intel Macs, with the MacBook Air from 2018 and a similar 2019 model being dropped from support. While other Intel Mac models benefited from the update, the accelerated rate of phasing out support raises questions about the future of Intel Mac support.

A Reddit user in the ChatGPT subreddit shares a harrowing experience where they followed a process for infusing garlic in olive oil, likely suggested by a form of AI, only to discover it was breeding botulism. This incident raises concerns about the reliability of AI-generated advice and prompts discussions on user safety and the potential hazards of unquestioningly following AI instructions.

Christian S. Perone presents an in-depth analysis of data pipelines used for training large language models (LLMs), with a focus on the data extraction stages of Common Crawl. Key pipeline stages like deduplication, language filtering, LM filtering, and 'is-reference' filtering are discussed to illustrate their significance in dataset quality.

Amphi is an open-source Python ETL tool for data integration, extraction, and pipeline development. It provides a low-code graphical user-interface, generates native Python code, and features privacy with local data storage and processing.

Apple is re-evaluating its strategy for its high-end Vision Pro headset by reportedly cancelling its production to focus on a more affordable model. The lower-cost version is expected to feature fewer cameras, smaller speakers, and a reduced display quality, with a pricing around $1,600 and a release target set before the end of 2025.

An AI election candidate named VIC is virtually running for mayor in Cheyenne, Wyoming, with human Victor Miller as its proxy, amid legal complexities.

Stephen Wolfram provides an in-depth analysis of how ChatGPT operates and why it's able to generate human-like text. He discusses the neural net structure, transformer architecture, training process, and potential implications for science and technology.

Callin.io offers AI-powered phone consultants and secretaries for businesses, providing 24/7 customer interaction capabilities. They provide a free trial and various AI personalities like Lisa and Alicia, catering to different business sizes and needs. Features include missed call response, FAQ handling, and personalized experiences with multilingual support.

Genspark revolutionizes the traditional search experience using AI agents that generate custom Sparkpages, providing personalized, relevant, and unbiased content directly to the user in real time.

Summit is an AI-powered life coach that offers organizational tools, accountability partnerships, and personalized coaching to help users achieve their goals. It's accessible via iOS, Android, and the web, offering features like goal breakdown, progress tracking, and an engaging user interface designed specially for productivity-driven individuals, including those with ADHD.

Accorata is an AI-powered platform providing early-stage deal sourcing, helping investors track global pre-seed and seed startups rapidly. It integrates directly with inboxes to filter relevant decks and uses AI for founder due diligence, assuring swift access to investment opportunities from over 30 sources online.

ElevenLabs introduces Texts to Sounds Effects API, which is now available for users to integrate into their applications. The API converts text inputs into sound effects, enhancing the interactive and multimedia experience. The implementation code is open-sourced and available on GitHub.

Analysis predicts that if the growth of language model dataset sizes continues, the total stock of high-quality human-generated text data (~300T tokens) could be fully utilized between 2026 and 2032.

Cohere introduces Command R+, their newest and most powerful model in the Command R family, designed to automate complex business workflows. The multi-step tool leverages the use of AI to simplify and enhance productivity.

Redwood Research outlines achieving 50% accuracy on ARC-AGI tests using GPT-4o. The team generated about 8,000 Python programs per problem, enhancing the AI's performance using few-shot prompts, program revisions, and better grid representations compared to previous methods.

Spain's National Institute of Social Security (INSS) utilizes secretive AI systems to detect potential fraud in sick leave benefits, raising questions about transparency, data privacy, and algorithmic discrimination. An in-depth investigation uncovers the limited success of these algorithms and their impact on both the public and medical inspectors.

TokenCost is an MIT-licensed project providing easy token price estimates for over 400 Large Language Models (LLMs). It helps calculate USD cost for prompts and completions across major LLM APIs, including token counting and price tracking for updated model prices.

The essay discusses the concept of intelligence, proposing it's a subjective, human-centered label rather than an empirical quality. Intelligence is seen as a collection of traits that have helped humans survive but is not necessarily central to the success of other life forms on Earth. The authors argue that intelligence should be recognized as highly relative, influenced by individual perspectives, and that other forms of life should be appreciated for their own unique strategies of success.

Amazon's Rekognition AI was used in UK train stations to analyze passengers’ age, gender, and emotions, sparking privacy issues. The undisclosed trials raise concerns about AI's normalization in public spaces without public discourse, with technology experts questioning the reliability of emotion detection and warning against possible abuses.

The article by Jeremy Howard discusses the nuances of AI policy, specifically the differences between 'deployment' and 'release' of AI models, with a focus on California's SB 1047 bill. It argues for a focus on regulating the deployment of AI systems rather than on restricting the release of models to ensure safety without stifling open-source innovation.

Warp is an AI-powered terminal application providing an enhanced command-line experience with features like Agent Mode, which understands natural language for tasks and fixes. It's available for Mac and Linux, with a Windows version coming soon.

Florida Sheriff Grady Judd announced the launch of the Sheriff's Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (SAIL) in partnership with Florida Polytechnic University to utilize AI in crime fighting, a move fraught with criticism given Judd's questionable law enforcement practices.

Proton, known for its secure email and productivity suite, is transitioning into a nonprofit foundation, distancing itself from models reliant on big donors, Google, or government funding. Marking 10 years from its Proton Mail crowdfunding, CEO Andy Yen pledges focus on privacy over profit, bolstered by Switzerland's shareholder-free foundation laws, ensuring adherence to their founding mission.

Apple CEO Tim Cook expresses uncertainty about completely preventing AI hallucinations in new Apple Intelligence system, while remaining confident in its quality. Apple's WWDC reveal, OpenAI partnership, and possible future collaborations are also discussed.

Drawbert AI is an innovative website that utilizes artificial intelligence to transform simple photos into stunning portrait artworks. It offers the ability to convert individual photos into paintings or create artistic group portraits efficiently.

The article discusses the nature of discussions on AI bias, focusing on how people perceive bias in machine learning (ML) differently compared to classical bugs in software. Drawing examples from various AI platforms and forums, it highlights conflicting views on whether certain AI behaviors represent bias or whether they are a result of data representation and model limitations.

McDonald's is ceasing its AI-driven drive-thru test, a collaboration with IBM, halting the technology in over 100 sites by July 26, 2024. Despite this, the company aims to continue exploring voice ordering solutions with a potential new partner.

Epipheo AI is an AI-powered tool that simplifies the video creation process, enabling users to generate professional explainer videos in minutes. It offers customizable voiceovers, various visual styles, and quick iteration for editing and sharing. No credit card is required to get started.

Meta halts AI training using data from EU Facebook and Instagram posts, responding to European regulators' privacy concerns, despite labeling it a setback for innovation.

Wunjo is an application for neural synthesis with support for both Windows and Ubuntu platforms. It provides professional and community editions, requiring significant system resources, such as VRAM and RAM. The software features automatic dependency and models installation, with detailed tutorials available for setup. Upon first launch, it downloads necessary models and offers a GPU version that leverages Nvidia cards with CUDA 11.8 for improved performance.

Olvy is a powerful platform that leverages AI technology to help businesses manage and analyze customer feedback efficiently. It offers a unified repository for feedback from multiple channels, allows for in-depth analysis with thematic and sentiment tools, and helps prioritize actions with smart feedback categorization. Companies like LottieFiles and Ready Player Me have significantly increased productivity and operational efficiency using Olvy.

Adam Unikowsky's Substack post, 'In AI we trust, part II', discusses the use of AI to adjudicate Supreme Court cases, citing empirical tests with Claude 3 Opus (comparable to GPT-4) on this term's cases, revealing AI's high accuracy and efficiency in legal analysis, potentially outperforming human law clerks.

McDonald’s is ending its AI-driven drive-thru ordering test program with IBM by July 26th, 2024. The project had examined if an AI voice ordering chatbot could speed up drive-thru services. With uncertain reasons for the IBM partnership halt, McDonald's still sees a future for voice ordering solutions in its restaurants.

Meta has achieved milestones in scaling AI capacities, including transforming its GPU clusters to adapt to the computational demands of large generative AI models. With plans to scale to 600,000 GPUs, Meta meticulously maintains AI training clusters through specialized hardware, up-to-date software, and multiple maintenance operations without disrupting availability.

The Economist has launched its statistical forecast for the 2024 US presidential election, applying a model developed with political scientists, including Andrew Gelman. The method combines national polls, economic indicators ('fundamentals'), and machine learning techniques to predict probabilities of winning for candidates in each state. Using Bayesian inference, the model updates its predictions with new polling data, while accounting for polling errors and biases. This comprehensive model will provide daily updates until election day.

NVIDIA has unveiled the Nemotron-4 340B model, an advanced synthetic data generator for training large language models, which showcases impressive capabilities and commercially viable licensing, setting a benchmark in the AI industry and rivalling the performance of OpenAI's GPT-4.

Drip is an AI-driven journaling app that empowers users to engage in deep introspection for authentic growth. It offers personalized prompts, secure and private reflection, and is designed with user-friendly features to enhance the journaling experience.

MechanicBotAI offers an AI-powered app to diagnose your car's issues. Users can describe their car's problems, enter details, and receive instant diagnoses to save money and time.

Inbox Zero is an AI-powered email management tool designed to help users achieve an organized inbox effortlessly. By prioritizing important emails and summarizing content, it streamlines your workflow and saves time.