OpenAI has released the ChatGPT plugin, allowing third-party app and service providers to use custom data sets to improve their language model. Safety is a priority and companies can now personalize their usage. Expedia, Instacart, Klarna, Milow and more have already started testing the platform. ChatGPT is set to surpass the traditional web search.
Discover how NYU-Tandon School of Engineering is pushing the boundaries of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make machines smarter by bringing them closer to humans. With research led by Dr. Moira Dillon, her team put 11-month-olds and three computerized neural networks to the test and found that, at least for now, infants outperformed in common sense cognition. Read more to find out how they're bridging this gap.
This article discusses the lack of sufficient venture capital investments in climate tech solutions despite the dire climate situation and the potential of this industry. The example of High Voltage Engineering, which received a $200,000 check in 1946 and fueled modern medical treatments, is utilized to highlight the potential of investment in green solutions. Venture capitalists are urged to take the big risks needed to revolutionize the world and fight climate change.
We are witnessing a resurge of technological advancements today. ChatGPT 3.5, OpenAI's ChatGPT 4, and plug-ins for the internet and applications like WolframAlpha and Expedia are just some examples. With a grand history, this speed of change is unprecedented. Scott Johnston and Datadog's Ilan Rabinovich find striking similarities between now and the early days of the internet. By acknowledging the magnitude and possible outcomes, we can gear up for this technologically transforming world.
Explore the dangers of AI-caused bias with artificial intelligence expert Meredith Broussard. Find out why more data and better algorithms aren't enough - to combat systemic racism, sexism and ableism, action must be taken at a societal level through mechanisms such as algorithmic auditing. Read More Than a Glitch: Confronting Race, Gender and Ability Bias in Tech to discover new techniques for responsible AI use.
Explore the evolution of tech policy from Obama's optimism to Harris's vision at the Democratic National Convention. What's next for Democrats in tech?