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An OpenAI employee says prompt engineering is not the skill of the future — but knowing how to talk to humans will be

The article discusses the rising demand for prompt engineers, experts in coaxing AI models like ChatGPT to produce optimal outputs, and challenges the notion that prompt engineering is essential for future competitiveness. The article features insights from an OpenAI employee who emphasizes that skills such as reading, writing, and speaking are crucial in the age […]

Nvidia CEO Jensen says, ‘Our life goal is not to build CUDA GPUs’ — notes the company changed its mission but never changed the name.

Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, discussed the evolving role of GPUs beyond graphics and their place in the future of the industry at the Chinese American Semiconductor Professional Association (CASPA) 2023 Dinner Banquet. He emphasized the multi-purpose nature of GPUs and their adaptability to address various computing challenges, including AI workloads.   Huang acknowledged the […]

BotBuilt wants to lower the cost of homebuilding with robots

The U.S. is experiencing a housing shortage, with record-low volumes of homes for sale and a rise in median household income for home buyers.   BotBuilt, a tech startup, aims to revolutionize homebuilding by using robotics to automate the framing process, potentially reducing costs and accelerating the pace of construction.   Despite competition in the […]

Two robots are patrolling downtown Denver parking garages. Are more coming?

The deployment of autonomous security robots, named LoDoMus Prime and Dave, in downtown Denver has proven effective in reducing car thefts and vandalism by more than 70%. These robots, created by Knightscope, are 5½ feet tall, weigh 420 pounds, and are equipped with 360-degree 4K video recording, a public address system, thermal imaging, and gunshot […]

Four Chinese generative AI models pass official assessment

The first group of four large generative artificial intelligence (AI) models in China have passed the official “Large Model Standard Compliance Assessment,” enabling faster and more regulated development of the AI generated content (AIGC) industry in the country. The assessment was conducted by the China Electronics Standardization Institute under the Ministry of Industry and Information […]

Apple shares ‘Ferret’ machine learning model for image-based queries

In a surprise move, researchers from Apple and Cornell University introduced an open-source multimodal LLM, dubbed “Ferret,” which can utilize image regions for queries. Released quietly on Github in October with no accompanying fanfare, Ferret has now gained attention from AI researchers, with industry experts applauding Apple’s commitment to impactful AI research. Despite its non-commercial […]

Quantum Computing’s Hard, Cold Reality Check

Quantum computing has been heavily hyped as a solution for various problems, but skepticism is growing about the actual practical applications of the technology in the near future. Prominent figures including Meta’s Yann LeCun and leading figures in the field have raised concerns about the unrealistic expectations for quantum computing.   The challenges facing today’s […]

ChatGPT designed a processor, and it has been successfully fabricated — demo video shows it powering a Christmas light show

The QTCore-C1 chip, developed by Dr. Hammond Pearce at NYU Tandon using ChatGPT, has achieved a significant milestone by being successfully fabricated and demonstrated in action, powering a Christmas light show. The project won the Efabless Corporation AI-generated open-source silicon design contest and was entirely created through conversations with OpenAI’s GPT-4, which also helped patch […]

AI transistor works just like the human brain

In a groundbreaking achievement, researchers from Northwestern University, Boston College, and MIT have developed a revolutionary synaptic transistor that mimics the functions of the human brain. Unlike conventional computing devices, this innovative transistor operates effectively at room temperatures, consumes low energy, and can perform associative learning, akin to higher-level human cognition. The device’s advanced capabilities […]

Massachusetts lawmakers mull ‘killer robot’ bill

In mid-September, Massachusetts lawmakers introduced a bill to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and use of weaponized robots, addressing concerns about the responsible use of advanced robotic technologies. The proposal aims to establish regulations in an area with a general lack of state and national laws governing such evolving technologies. The bill has already had a […]

Seeking a Big Edge in A.I., South Korean Firms Think Smaller

While they lag behind their U.S. counterparts, their focus on non-English languages could help loosen the American grip on artificial intelligence.

New brain-like transistor performs energy-efficient associative learning at room temperature

In a breakthrough development, researchers at Northwestern University, Boston College, and MIT have created a brain-inspired synaptic transistor that mimics human intelligence. This transistor processes and stores information simultaneously, introducing a new era of neuromorphic computing that aligns closely with the brain’s architecture. Unlike previous brain-like computing devices, this transistor is stable at room temperature, […]

AI system, Coscientist, autonomously learned and executed complex chemical reactions – may accelerate discoveries

In a groundbreaking development, a team of researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has created an artificial intelligence system, Coscientist, capable of autonomously learning and executing complex chemical reactions, including Nobel Prize-winning palladium-catalyzed cross couplings. The AI demonstrated the ability to plan and execute these reactions with remarkable speed and precision, drawing on large language models […]

Waymo has 7.1 million driverless miles — how does its driving compare to humans?

For years, Waymo has been touting the safety potential of its driverless vehicles, and now it claims to have the data to back it up. The company analyzed 7.13 million fully driverless miles in three cities and found its vehicles to be 6.7 times less likely than human drivers to be involved in a crash […]

Mercedes Gets Approval For Turquoise Automated Driving Lights So Cops Won’t Pull You Over For Watching A Movie

Mercedes-Benz has become the first automaker to receive approval to sell a Level 3 automated driving system in the United States. The system, named Drive Pilot, allows hands-off and eyes-off driving in traffic jam situations up to 40 mph, with the use of turquoise-colored exterior marker lights to indicate active automated driving. This revolutionary advancement […]

Watch an AI robot learn how to demolish humans at a marble maze game

In a groundbreaking display of technological advancement, researchers at ETH Zurich have unveiled CyberRunner, an AI-powered robot designed to conquer the physical marble game Labyrinth with unparalleled speed and precision. Developed by Thomas Bi and Raffaello D’Andrea, CyberRunner integrates model-based reinforcement with the dexterity necessary to excel in a game demanding skill, coordination, and accuracy. […]

Google Gemini is not even as good as GPT-3.5 Turbo, researchers find

The battle between AI models continues to intensify as Google’s latest Gemini Pro falls short of expectations compared to OpenAI’s GPT-3.5 Turbo, according to recent research published by a team from Carnegie Mellon University and BerriAI. The disappointing results raise concerns regarding Google’s competitiveness in the AI arena.   Google’s highly anticipated Gemini Pro, touted […]

New Mind-Reading “BrainGPT” Turns Thoughts Into Text On Screen

In a groundbreaking development, researchers at the University of Technology Sydney have made a significant breakthrough in mind-reading technology. Through their GrapheneX-UTS Human-centric Artificial Intelligence Centre, they have developed a method to directly translate brain waves into written language using an AI model called DeWave. The technology does not require invasive brain implants or access […]

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