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Yann LeCun, a key figure in the development of modern artificial intelligence, expresses skepticism about the current hype surrounding AI capabilities. He believes that many experts are overstating the potential and risks associated with AI, arguing that it is not as advanced as some claim. LeCun positions himself as a critical voice amid the prevailing …
AI21 CEO Ori Goshen criticizes Transformer models as unsuitable for AI agents. They are too expensive and inefficient, Goshen told VentureBeat in an interview. Alternatives like Mamba and Jamba offer faster inference times and longer context. This makes them more suitable for agents that need to access multiple models. Goshen attributes the lack of reliability …
Dario Amodei’s essay explores the transformative potential of powerful AI, emphasizing that while risks are significant, the upside could radically improve human life. He argues that discussions about AI often overlook its positive applications, which include advancements in biology, neuroscience, economic development, governance, and the meaning of work. Amodei posits that powerful AI could accelerate …
A new study from Apple reveals that large language models (LLMs) don’t reason logically but rely on pattern recognition. This finding, published by six AI researchers at Apple, challenges the common understanding of LLMs. The researchers discovered that even small changes, such as swapping names, can alter the models’ results by about 10%. Gary Marcus, …
The market for Nvidia’s H100 GPUs has gone from a shortage last year to a glut in 2024. According to Eugene Cheah, rental prices for the powerful GPUs have dropped from $8 per hour to less than $2. Cheah attributes this to a number of factors. For example, more companies are relying on fine-tuning existing …
AI companies are increasingly focusing on the development of autonomous programs known as agents, which perform tasks and make decisions with minimal human input, Kylie Robison reports for The Verge. Major players like Microsoft and Google are investing heavily in these agents to automate processes such as customer service and data analysis. Unlike traditional bots, …
Amazon is developing AI-powered shopping assistants. They are designed to help customers buy products and make personalized recommendations, reports Will Knight for Wired. The company is training large language models with its own data to give the AI agents the knowledge they need about products and customer preferences. The first steps toward AI agents are …
Chinese AI start-ups are targeting the US market to boost revenue growth, inspired by TikTok’s international success amid a challenging domestic landscape. Companies like MiniMax, ByteDance, and 01.ai are launching AI products overseas, particularly focusing on the lucrative US user base, reports the Financial Times. MiniMax, backed by major investors, projects $70 million in sales …
Google’s NotebookLM can be fooled by manipulated websites. Developer Ted Benson demonstrated this by presenting his website to Google’s AI crawler with a made-up story about a trip to the moon with a bicycle, balloons, and scuba gear, while human visitors saw the regular page. He warns that this method of feeding LLMs with targeted …
Tech companies are increasingly turning to nuclear energy to power their data centers, driven by rising electricity demands and climate goals. As Justine Calma reports for The Verge, major players like Amazon and Microsoft have secured significant agreements with nuclear power plants, eyeing next-generation small modular reactors still in development. Nuclear energy offers a consistent …