Jack Teixeira is at the center of a major news story attracting the attention of people around the world. Accused of leaking confidential documents, investigators used his online activity to identify him, uncovering photos of his granite kitchen countertop and floor tiles mentioned in classified documents. He faces a hearing on April 19th, with a 15-year maximum sentence. We also cover news on Elon Musk’s new AI company, Parler’s new ownership, and the remembrance of Virginia Norwood.
. With the letter from The Future of Life Institute, many well-known figures including Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak and Emad Mosaque asked to pause the development of AI with the power of GPT-4 for a minimum duration of 6 months. Analysis of the signature suggests 20% were from private entities. The DAIR Institute believes that the risks can be managed by companies making their data open and transparent and listening to those most likely to be affected. It is not stoppable but we can focus on creating transparency & inclusion with the development of AI to make it a servant to humanity.
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At OpenAI, Sam Altman and Lex Fridman discussed Artificial Intelligence in a recent MIT event. Altman confirmed that OpenAI is not focusing on another version of their Generative Pre-trained Transformer model (GPT). Instead, they are putting more energy into enhancing GPT-4's capabilities. An open letter was raised addressing AI developers to pause training on AI models bigger than GPT-4, but Altman had his reservations. GPT-4 is proven to be more creative and collaborative, scoring a simulated law bar exam in the top 10 percent. OpenAI is committed to values and ethics while developing AI, tailored to solve complex issues with accuracy.
ChatGPT is revolutionizing domestic labor, making tasks such as planning meals and creating grocery lists easier for everyone. As debates about the impact of AI on the job market, continue, many are taking advantage of the technology to make their lives simpler. ChatGPT is an AI-powered chatbot that can answer queries and has even passed an MBA exam. It is open-source and can provide tailored solutions, enabling conversations that are natural and engaging. Raina Kumra’s story shows how ChatGPT could benefit those who do more of the unpaid work. Although it cannot do things like cooking meals and washing dishes, it could save time when it comes to tasks such as research and schedules.
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