Here is the daily technology #threadcast for 8/28/24. We aim to educate people about this crucial area along with providing information of what is taking place.
Drop all question, comments, and articles relating to #technology and the future. The goal is make it a technology center.
Reuters: AI's race for US energy butts up against bitcoin mining
https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/ais-race-us-energy-butts-up-against-bitcoin-mining-2024-08-28/
I also think that if they want to have double the power they should allow cell phones to have a double microprocessor or be modular so that one can place the amount of memory that one wants. #leofinance
I think they have fallen a little behind in the internal storage technology in cell phones, tablets, the memory of 512 is very little, currently there are movies that are around 5 to 6 GB #leofinance
CNBC: Hindenburg takes aim at AI server maker Super Micro with short position
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/27/hindenburg-research-discloses-short-position-in-server-maker-super-micro.html
Reuters: Cybercrime and sabotage cost German firms $300 bln in past year
https://www.reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/cybercrime-sabotage-cost-german-firms-300-bln-past-year-2024-08-28/
Reuters: Apple eyes bigger slice of India's streaming, music market with Airtel deal
https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/indias-bharti-airtel-announces-content-partnership-with-apple-2024-08-27/
Have you ever took a "course" on AI prompting or do you just wing it? I've been reading about it and apparently you can greatly improve results by applying prompting best practices. I need to run some tests
No I havent but there are some tutorials I saw relating to it. I will have to pull them up.
From what I can see it is vital to get use to one model. There are nuances.
CNBC: This water treatment startup is already a unicorn, and has $225 million in VC funding
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/27/this-water-treatment-startup-is-already-a-unicorn.html
Reuters: Exclusive: Silicon Valley wish-list for Harris - abortion rights, pro-tech policies
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/silicon-valley-backers-want-harris-prioritize-abortion-rights-pro-tech-policies-2024-08-28/
Reuters: Apple cuts about 100 digital services jobs, Bloomberg News reports
https://www.reuters.com/technology/apple-cuts-about-100-jobs-its-services-division-bloomberg-news-reports-2024-08-28/
CNN: Kremlin tries to calm fears over security of Telegram after arrest of founder Durov in France
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/08/27/tech/pavel-durov-telegram-kremlin-intl/index.html
Wired: Signal Is More Than Encrypted Messaging. Under Meredith Whittaker, It’s Out to Prove Surveillance Capitalism Wrong
https://www.wired.com/story/meredith-whittaker-signal/
BBC: Can Barbie help beat teen smartphone addiction?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2x52y0wv4o
BBC: South Korea faces deepfake porn 'emergency'
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg4yerrg451o
BBC: Klarna: AI lets us cut thousands of jobs - but pay more
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80e1gp9m9zo
An alternative to earthquakes, tsunamis...
https://inleo.io/threads/view/coyotelation/re-smugfwtomu
Excellent video. Drop that in the #technology threadcast.
I had already added a friend.
From what I researched, a capsule like this is worth around $15k and a couple's capsule is worth around $29k.
The Guardian: Stakes high for European Union after arrest of Telegram co-founder
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/28/european-union-arrest-telegram-pavel-durov-law-analysis
Oddly enough, the mechanism of the toilet cistern has become a model for animal drinking bowls and the toilet cistern is always mentioned to explain the device of the drinking bowl. !BEER
The Guardian: Not very demure: TikTok creator faces a legal battle over her own catchphrase
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/aug/27/demure-mindful-tiktok-lawsuit
I am a bit late today :/
SpaceX has once again pushed back the launch of its Polaris Dawn mission, which is expected to carry four private citizens to space, this time because of an unfavorable weather forecast.
The company attributed the delay to poor conditions off the coast of Florida, but it did not specify whether the primary concern was weather that could affect the spacecraft's splashdown in the event of an emergency or if the risk pertained to the crew's return at the end of the five-day journey.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster dramatically EXPLODES after landing on a drone ship - marking the first landing failure since 2021
Space
Jaxa announces end of Slim probe operations after exceeding expectations
Jaxa announced on Friday that it has terminated operations of the SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon) probe, after the mission exceeded its initial goals. The probe managed to withstand the extreme temperatures of three lunar nights, demonstrating results beyond expectations.
The Japanese space agency plans to release a full report on SLIM's achievements next fall. The probe successfully performed a precision lunar landing on January 20, positioning Japan as the fifth country to land on Earth's natural satellite, after the United States, the former Soviet Union, China and India.
#newsonleo #technology #space #japan
However, due to an engine problem during the last few meters of the descent, SLIM landed at an angle that prevented the west-facing photovoltaic cells from receiving adequate sunlight. After an initial period of inactivity of about ten days, the probe was placed into hibernation, surviving the first lunar night, and returned to hibernation in early March. The last contact with Earth occurred on April 28.
SLIM landed in a small crater called Shioli, less than 300 meters in diameter. Before being turned off, the probe managed to release two mini-rovers to explore the rocks of the Moon's internal structure (the lunar mantle), a field that is still poorly understood.
Another probe, Odysseus, sent by the private American company Intuitive Machines, also managed to land on the Moon at the end of February. However, the company announced in March the definitive termination of the mission, after failing to reactivate the probe after the lunar night. Odysseus was the probe to land furthest south on the Moon, a region of great interest due to the presence of water in the form of ice.
Meta
Meta anuncia fim da Meta Spark, plataforma de criação de filtros do Instagram
Criadores têm até a data anunciada pela companhia para fazer novos filtros e salvar os arquivos localmente. Depois de 14 de janeiro, não será possível fazer login na Meta Spark e os efeitos não estarão mais disponíveis em aplicativos como o Instagram, Facebook e Messenger.
O anúncio significa o fim da Meta Spark Studio, Meta Spark Players e Meta Spark Hub.
Conteúdos já publicados com os efeitos não serão afetados, mas usuários que queiram continuar exibindo o conteúdo feito na Meta Spark devem abrir portfólio em outros sites, diz a empresa.
A Meta também afirmou que está priorizando produtos vistos como melhores candidatos para atender demandas futuras de usuários e parceiros comerciais.
#newsonleo #technology #meta
A dona do Facebook tem deslocado energia e recursos para desenvolvimento de produtos de inteligência artificial, como o modelo de linguagem Llama-3.1, e em novas tecnologias de visualização de conteúdo. Em junho, foi reportado que a empresa estaria avaliando comprar até 5% das ações da Ray-Ban, com a qual já desenvolve uma parceria de óculos inteligentes.
Concorrentes como o TikTok continuam disponibilizando plataformas para a criação de filtros para usuários.
SpaceX
For the 2nd time, SpaceX postpones the launch of a mission that will take astronauts to 'walk' in space
The first trip of the Polaris Dawn Program, organized by the technology company Space X, had its launch date postponed again. The mission, whose objective is to validate the technology to take civilians into space and promote a "walk" of astronauts outside the Earth, had its date changed for the second time due to weather conditions.
Through a publication on the social network , we are suspending Falcon 9 launch opportunities from Polaris Dawn tonight and tomorrow," the statement said. The company stated that teams continue to monitor weather forecasts until favorable conditions are obtained for launch and return of the mission.
#newsonleo #spacex #technology #space
Initially, Polaris Dawn had a launch date of the early hours of last Tuesday, the 27th, but technical problems led to the first postponement.
With the start of the mission, it will be the first time since the Apollo era in 1970 that human beings will be so far from Earth, around 1,400 kilometers. Furthermore, Space
In addition to the unprecedented feat, the mission aims to conduct medical research into the effects of extreme altitude on the human body and test internet connections via laser beams in space.
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SpaceX: rocket that took satellites into space tips over and explodes when trying to land
The first stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket exploded while trying to land on a drone ferry in the Atlantic Ocean. Shortly before completing the descent, the propeller tipped over, falling into the sea. The incident occurred on the night of the 27th.
This is the first time since February 2021 that Elon Musk's company has failed to recover one of its reusable thrusters. The company is the only one to use rocket stage propellants that can be recovered after launch - a very important development in aerospace.
#newsonleo #technology #spacex #space
On X, formerly Twitter, SpaceX posted that "after a successful ascent, the Falcon 9 first stage booster tipped over after landing on the drone raft. Teams are accessing the booster data and flight status."
In the live broadcast of the launch, it was possible to observe the descent of the propellant and then the start of the fire. Shortly after, the rocket tipped over, causing an explosion visible in the video.
Then, SpaceX chose to momentarily abandon the launch of another Starlink mission that would take off later. The idea was to give the team more time to review landing data from the booster used on the previous Falcon 9.
Science advances and seeks to adapt to the demands that society requires. Research into graphene batteries would make an ecological transition possible, since these could replace the use of fossil fuels. Well that's something I think
Amazon Is Working On Something That Will SHATTER Everything You Know About AI
#ai #amazon #technology #ragchecker
Wow this seems huge.
Things were quiet on the Amazon front. Do not overlook them (nor Apple).
So recently i realized that there are AI tools that can detect contents written with AI..one of the tools is called "zerogpt"..it is a web app though..zerogpt.com
#AI #technology #cent
Yea but use them with caution. I never tried this particular one but their accuracy isnt that great
Zepto, snagging $1 billion in 90 days, projects 150% annual growth
Zepto co-founder Aadit Palicha told a group of analysts and investors on Tuesday that the three-year-old Indian delivery startup anticipates growth of Zepto has revealed to a group of investors that it anticipates a growth of 150% in the next 12 months.
Zepto co-founder Aadit Palicha told a group of analysts and investors on Tuesday that the three-year-old Indian delivery startup anticipates growth of 150% in the next 12 months, a remarkable figure suggesting the fast-growing quick commerce market in India is showing no signs of slowing down.
#technology #zepto
Palicha shared these insights during a call organized by an investment bank. Representatives from several prominent investment firms, including Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Temasek, GIC, and Invesco, were among the attendees, according to materials reviewed by TechCrunch.
Palicha shared these insights during a call organized by an investment bank. Representatives from several prominent investment firms, including Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Temasek, GIC, and Invesco, were among the attendees, according to materials reviewed by TechCrunch.
Quick commerce is rapidly gaining traction in India’s $1.1 trillion unorganized retail market. Zepto, BlinkIt, Swiggy, and Tata-owned BigBasket’s BB Now are collectively on track to clock annual sales exceeding $6 billion, compared to overall e-commerce sales of approximately $50 billion. Online grocer BigBasket, which delivers grocery to customers within a few hours, said Tuesday it is making a complete pivot to quick commerce.
The Indian e-commerce market, dominated by Flipkart and Amazon India, is growing at about 11% to 12% annually, according to industry figures. In contrast, quick commerce has experienced growth of more than 100% in each of the last three years.
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Why AI can't spell 'strawberry'
How many times does the letter "r" appear in the word "strawberry"? According to formidable AI products like GPT-4o and Claude, the answer is twice.
How many times does the letter “r” appear in the word “strawberry”? According to formidable AI products like GPT-4o and Claude, the answer is twice.
Large language models (LLMs) can write essays and solve equations in seconds. They can synthesize terabytes of data faster than humans can open up a book. Yet, these seemingly omniscient AIs sometimes fail so spectacularly that the mishap turns into a viral meme, and we all rejoice in relief that maybe there’s still time before we must bow down to our new AI overlords.
#newsonleo #ai #strawberry #technology #llm
The failure of large language models to understand the concepts of letters and syllables is indicative of a larger truth that we often forget: These things don’t have brains. They do not think like we do. They are not human, nor even particularly humanlike.
Most LLMs are built on transformers, a kind of deep learning architecture. Transformer models break text into tokens, which can be full words, syllables, or letters, depending on the model.
“LLMs are based on this transformer architecture, which notably is not actually reading text. What happens when you input a prompt is that it’s translated into an encoding,” Matthew Guzdial, an AI researcher and assistant professor at the University of Alberta, told TechCrunch. “When it sees the word ‘the,’ it has this one encoding of what ‘the’ means, but it does not know about ‘T,’ ‘H,’ ‘E.’”
This is because the transformers are not able to take in or output actual text efficiently. Instead, the text is converted into numerical representations of itself, which is then contextualized to help the AI come up with a logical response. In other words, the AI might know that the tokens “straw” and “berry” make up “strawberry,” but it may not understand that “strawberry” is composed of the letters “s,” “t,” “r,” “a,” “w,” “b,” “e,” “r,” “r,” and “y,” in that specific order. Thus, it cannot tell you how many letters — let alone how many “r”s — appear in the word “strawberry.”
This isn’t an easy issue to fix, since it’s embedded into the very architecture that makes these LLMs work.
TechCrunch’s Kyle Wiggers dug into this problem last month and spoke to Sheridan Feucht, a PhD student at Northeastern University studying LLM interpretability.
“It’s kind of hard to get around the question of what exactly a ‘word’ should be for a language model, and even if we got human experts to agree on a perfect token vocabulary, models would probably still find it useful to ‘chunk’ things even further,” Feucht told TechCrunch. “My guess would be that there’s no such thing as a perfect tokenizer due to this kind of fuzziness.”
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I tested that and it's super funny lol
Felt like I broke the AI
I blame @bradleyarrow.
That could be a new southpark ep.
yea I knew he was up to something
https://inleo.io/threads/view/taskmaster4450le/re-leothreads-2z1bjjrur
Brave lays off 27 employees
Web browser and search startup Brave has laid off 27 employees across the different departments, TechCrunch has learned.
Web browser and search startup Brave has laid off 27 employees across the different departments, TechCrunch has learned. The company confirmed the layoffs but didn’t give more details about the total headcount left nor the reason for the layoffs. PitchBook however estimates that Brave has around 191 employees, working out to Brave cutting 14% of staff.
The new round of job cuts comes about 10 months after the company let go of 9% of its total workforce in October 2023. At that time, Brave said the cuts were due to “cost management in this challenging economic environment.”
#brave #technology #layoffs #internet
After initially fashioning itself a ‘blockchain browser‘ and adding several crypto-related features, Brave has more recently leaned into AI with its product releases this year. The company launched its AI assistant, Leo, on desktop, Android, iPad, and iPhone in a staggered release cycle.
The company integrated its own search results with its Leo chatbot in June. Users could, for example, use the chatbot to ask about the score of a sports match, or get additional context about an article they are reading without navigating to a search page. The company is also selling a Leo Premium subscription for $14.99 per month for access to better models and higher limit rates.
Earlier this month, Brave started letting all users link their own models to use in the browser after testing the ability for a few months.
Brave has not detailed the cost of developing and running these AI-focused features, and it is not clear if that cost connected to this wave of layoffs.
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Calm's new Story-like mindfulness exercises offer an alternative to social media
Calm is rolling out a suite of new features to make it easier for people to fit mindfulness into their lives.
Calm is rolling out a suite of new features to make it easier for people to fit mindfulness into their lives. Most notably, the app is launching “Taptivities,” which are interactive text-based stories that take a minute or two to complete. The app is also adding Playlists and personalized search.
#newsonleo #calm #socialmedia #technology
While users tend to spend endless time tapping through Instagram Stories or swiping through TikTok videos, Calm wants to encourage users to meditate using the same sort of format. With Taptivities, users can get bite-sized mindfulness sessions that they tap through, similar to Stories on other apps. The sessions touch on themes like gratitude, self-reflection, grounding, and deep breathing.
Calm says that the next time you find yourself aimlessly scrolling through social media to decompress, you should try a Taptivity instead.
The sessions could encourage you to do things like reflect on the emotions you’re feeling, take a break from your thoughts with focused counting, or take a moment to think about someone you love.
With the launch of Playlists, Calm users can now mix and match content from across the app together. For instance, when you finish a Sleep Story, you won’t have to search for music to help you stay asleep. You can instead string together meditations, Sleep Stories, and music in whichever order you want. Calm says this sort of functionality was the most requested feature from its users.
In addition, Calm is introducing a personalized search feature that uses each person’s specific preferences and listening history to surface more accurate recommendations. Users can also refine their searches more using Calm’s new category and time filters. Calm acknowledges that search in the app hasn’t been great, which is why it’s overhauling it to help users find what they need.
Alongside these changes, Calm is expanding its content library and now has more than 500 Sleep Stories, with some narrated by big names like Kevin Bacon, Harry Styles, and Camila Cabello. Calm says Sleep Stories continue to grow in popularity with 19 billion minutes listened to since its launch.
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GPT-5 Latest Rumors - Project Orion by end of year???
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BEER.It seems Venice.ai is wrong about the release of ChatGPT 5.0:
According to various sources ¹², ChatGPT 5.0, also known as GPT-5, is expected to be released around mid-2024. However, it's crucial to note that these timelines may change due to the complexity of AI model development and the need for thorough testing and validation.
It's also essential to consider that new information might emerge in the meantime, altering the release schedule ³. Nonetheless, as of now, mid-2024 seems to be the anticipated timeframe for GPT-5's debut.
The is what Venice.ai had to say about #quantum computing:
The current state of quantum computing is characterized by rapid advancements, with companies and universities continuously pushing the boundaries of qubit technology and algorithm development. According to McKinsey , benefits from quantum computing will come on a continuum as it becomes exponentially faster or significantly better than classical computing options for certain problems. However, a major barrier to adoption is the shortage of skilled professionals in this field.
While giants like Google, IBM, and Intel are leading the charge, smaller companies and universities have also made notable progress . For instance, in 2023, IBM unveiled its first quantum computer with over 1,000 qubits , marking a significant milestone in the race to develop practical quantum hardware. Additionally, the shift towards focusing on practical hardware and long-term goals has accelerated innovation .
Despite these advances, quantum computing remains largely in the research phase, and its future impact is still being analyzed . The industry is evolving rapidly, attracting interest from various sectors, and it will be interesting to see how this field develops in the coming years.
Venice.ai:
Google is actively involved in the development of quantum computing technology, with its Google Quantum AI team working on both hardware and software advancements. In 2019, they achieved a breakthrough by demonstrating "quantum supremacy," where their quantum computer, Sycamore, performed a calculation that would be practically impossible for classical machines . This achievement showcased the potential power of quantum computing and attracted significant attention to this field.
Google is also investing in expanding its quantum research capabilities. In 2021, they announced plans to build a quantum computer with over one million qubits . To achieve this, they are working on improving the accuracy of their qubits, as well as developing new cooling techniques that can reach ultra-cold temperatures, essential for efficient operation .
Google Quantum AI is also collaborating with universities and other organizations to advance the field. They have partnered with NASA's quantum labs, established research collaborations with institutions like Stanford University, and are working with corporations such as Nvidia and Boehringer Ingelheim ⁴. This collaboration aims to develop more practical applications for quantum computing in areas like chemistry, material science, finance, and beyond.
Overall, Google is at the forefront of the quantum computing revolution, pushing the boundaries of what's possible and exploring potential uses for this powerful technology. Their efforts are likely to play a significant role in shaping the future of computing.
Nokia brand owner launches Barbie phone for $130
HMD, the company behind Nokia-branded phones, launched a Barbie-branded phone Wednesday that comes with calls and texts — but no internet.
HMD, the company behind Nokia-branded phones, launched a Barbie-branded phone Wednesday that comes with calls, texts and a classic "flip" design — but no internet or social media apps.
The HMD Barbie Phone is a hot pink device that flips open and shut and sports a bold "Barbie" logo on the back, harking back to the iconic fashion doll collection.
#nokia #technology #barbie
It is the result of a partnership with Mattel, the toymaking giant behind the Barbie franchise, which has produced and sold Barbie toys and accessories since 1959.
The phone is available for purchase in the U.K. starting Wednesday, retailing at £99 ($130.74). A U.S. launch is planned "soon," according to HMD, which added that it will reveal exact details of the U.S. launch on social media.
Unlike the internet-connected smartphones of today, which are the most widely adopted form factor when it comes to mobile devices, HMD's Barbie phone won't be connected to the internet.
The firm is seeking to capitalize on an emerging trend in recent years among mainly Gen Z consumers embracing so-called dumb phones, which lack internet and offer only basic text, call and camera features.
The concept of taking a "digital detox" has become more popular over the last few years as consumers have sought to limit harmful effects of social media on their daily lives.
"In our fast-paced digital world, it can often feel like the online buzz never stops," Lars Silberbauer, chief marketing officer for HMD, said in a statement Wednesday.
"This phone encourages you to ditch your smartphone in times when you just want less browsing and more fun, all with the help of a true cultural icon, Barbie."
The Barbie phone comes equipped with a 0.3 megapixel camera, along with a flash torch for taking "Y2K style" images, HMD said. When taking a photo, users can add a Barbie camera frame to go around their pictures.
The device will also sell with a hot pink Barbie cover, as well as two interchangeable back covers, including one with colored swirls and another with a shooting heart design. It also comes with Barbie-themed stickers and a pastel beaded phone strap.
Elon Musk’s xAI accused of worsening Memphis smog with unauthorized gas turbines at data center
Memphis already has a smog problem. Environmental groups say Elon Musk’s xAI is making it worse with unauthorized use of gas turbines to power its data center.
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup, xAI, is being accused by environmental and health advocates of adding to the pollution problem in Memphis, Tennessee, by using natural gas burning turbines at its new data center, and doing so without a permit.
The company said it was opening the data center in June in a former Electrolux factory, shortly after announcing it had raised $6 billion at a $24 billion valuation. In a post on X last month, Musk boasted that xAI had begun training its AI models at the facility using 100,000 of Nvidia's H100 processors.
#technology #memphis #elonmusk #xai
The Southern Environmental Law Center sent a letter this week to the Health Department in Shelby County, where Memphis is located, and to a regional office of the Environmental Protection Agency on behalf of several local groups, asking regulators to investigate xAI for its unpermitted use of the turbines and the pollution they create.
The letter notes that xAI "has installed at least 18 gas combustion turbines over the last several months (with more potentially on the way)."
The company has been using the turbines to power the facility, but its long-term plan is to use power from the local utility, Memphis Light, Gas and Water and the Tennessee Valley Authority.
MLGW told CNBC that it started providing 50 megawatts of power to xAI at the beginning of August. However, the xAI facility requires an additional 100 megawatts. The utility has installed more circuit breakers, and started making improvements to transmission lines in the area to prepare for the added power consumption by xAI, as well.
OpenSea receives Wells notice from SEC, regulator says NFTs are securities
Crypto marketplace OpenSea has been added to the SEC's list of targets, as the regulator extends its crackdown on the sector.
Crypto marketplace OpenSea has been added to the SEC's list of targets, as the regulator extends its crackdown on the sector.
The company's CEO said in a post on X on Wednesday that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued a Wells notice against OpenSea.
#crypto #opensea #sec #nft
OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer wrote in a post that the company was "shocked the SEC would make such a sweeping move against creators and artists" but that they are "ready to stand up and fight."
Finzer calls it a "move into uncharted territory."
"By targeting NFTs, the SEC would stifle innovation on an even broader scale: hundreds of thousands of online artists and creatives are at risk, and many do not have the resources to defend themselves," he added, noting that the company has pledged $5 million to cover legal fees for NFT creators and developers who receive a Wells notice.
OpenSea directed CNBC to a blog post by Finzer, in addition to the social media post. In it, the OpenSea CEO adds that classifying NFTs as securities would "misinterpret the law" and that he is confident his company "operates legally" and that its "users aren't trading securities."
So far this year, the SEC has sent Wells notices, filed lawsuits, or reached settlements with a host of crypto firms focused on ethereum and decentralized finance, including ShapeShift, TradeStation and Uniswap. The agency is also reportedly investigating the Ethereum Foundation.
Think about it, Zoom, a dematerialized product, is disrupting something physical: commercial real estate.
#Technology #zoom
Office Real Estate Will Be in A Supply Glut For Years
#technology #realestate
OpenAI in talks to raise funding that would value it at more than $100 billion
OpenAI is in talks to raise a funding round that would value the artificial intelligence startup at more than $100 billion, CNBC has learned.
OpenAI is in talks to raise a funding round that would value the artificial intelligence startup at more than $100 billion, CNBC has learned.
Thrive Capital is leading the round and will invest $1 billion, according to a source with knowledge of the matter who asked not to be named because the details are confidential.
#openai #technology #ai
Earlier this year, OpenAI was valued at a reported $80 billion from $29 billion the prior year. Annualized revenue reportedly surpassed $2 billion earlier this year. Growth took off in late 2022 after the company launched its ChatGPT chatbot and has continued as it rolled out products for businesses and expanded into AI-generated photos and videos.
The Wall Street Journal was first to report on the talks and said Microsoft, which is OpenAI's biggest backer, is also participating in the round. Microsoft declined to comment.
The news follows OpenAI's announcement last week that it would debut a prototype of its search engine, called SearchGPT, which aims to give users "fast and timely answers with clear and relevant sources."
The company said it eventually plans to integrate the tool, which is currently being tested with a small group of users, into its ChatGPT chatbot.
The rollout could have implications for Google and its dominant search engine. Since the launch of ChatGPT, Alphabet investors have been concerned that OpenAI could take market share from Google in search by giving consumers new ways to seek information online.
With this prototype, OpenAI is testing the waters for doing just that, promising users the chance to "search in a more natural, intuitive way" and ask follow-up questions "just like you would in a conversation."
🤖🔍 Did you know? Despite their prowess, AI models like GPT-4 sometimes struggle with simple tasks, like counting letters in 'strawberry.' This highlights a fascinating aspect of AI: they don't 'think' like humans. Instead, they process text as numerical data, which can lead to quirky errors.
#ai #llm #technology
Here is one on blockchain (QTUM) that trains on decentralized data.
https://qtum.ai/solstice
Not bad. It took a second but then it was off to the races.
I gave it a simple underwhelming prompt:
"The highest grossing American film of all time"
It provided the following:
"As of my last update in June 2023, the highest-grossing American film of all time is "Avatar" (2009), directed by James Cameron. The film, which combines elements of science fiction and fantasy, was a massive commercial success, earning over $2.8 billion worldwide at the box office. Its success can be attributed to its groundbreaking visual effects, compelling story, and immersive 3D technology, which helped to revolutionize the film industry. "Avatar" held the title of the highest-grossing film for over a decade until it was surpassed by "Avengers: Endgame" in 2019. However, "Avatar" remains the highest-grossing American film in history."
Yeah I wouldnt expect it to be on par with the other ones but it is a way to feed something that isnt run by or backed by the likes of Google or Amazon.
Yes, I've been using chats like DeGPT and Venice more often lately for that reason although I still use the more known platforms the decentralized alternatives are rather impressive.
Yes they still lag but they are doing some things. Venice was meh to me. They are okay chatbots. The images on Venice were not impressive.
It seems this (QTUM) does a little better on them.
Interesting, just realized I was following them on X. I don't remember why, but pretty snazzy. Thanks.
Yeah there is a chatbot and image generator.
I had them run what is the Hive blockchain and they were spot on. Even posted it on here.
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