AI News Now: EU Execs Push Back on the AI Act, A Walk through the Ultimate Tech Stack for AI Apps, and Big Tech Facing Blowback on Privacy
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The European Union’s newly minted AI Act has been causing quite a stir in the tech world, and not everyone is thrilled about it. Over 150 top executives from European companies have taken to the pen to express their concerns in an open letter. Their bone of contention? They believe the Act could stifle competition and hinder Europe’s tech dreams.
The Act, which introduces strict rules for generative AI systems, could saddle companies with hefty compliance costs and liability risks. The signatories argue that this could put a damper on innovation and creativity in the industry. They’re urging the EU to reconsider the rigid compliance obligations and instead, adopt a risk-based approach. It’s a bit like asking a chef to cook a gourmet meal, but then tying their hands behind their back - it’s not impossible, but it sure does make things a whole lot more complicated.
Adding to the mix is the fact that European talent is leaving US companies to develop tech in Europe. This could be seen as a great opportunity for Europe to harness this talent and make strides in the tech world. But the executives worry that the Act could discourage this talent influx. They’re calling for the EU to establish a regulatory body of experts to monitor the AI Act - something like a tech watchdog, if you will.
Interestingly, OpenAI, a major player in the tech industry, had lobbied the EU to amend an earlier draft of the AI Act. Unfortunately, their suggestions weren’t incorporated into the final legislation. Despite this setback, OpenAI has stated they have “no plans to leave” the European market.
The EU’s AI Act is a hot topic right now with strong opinions on both sides. It’s like a high-stakes game of chess, with the future of Europe’s tech industry hanging in the balance. It’s clear that the Act will have a significant impact on the AI industry, but only time will tell whether it’s a masterstroke or a misstep.
Creator and coder Assaf Elovic, creator of Cowriter, an AI powered writing tool that went viral in 2022, walks us through the key technologies he used to build the app. It will come as no surprise that it’s a who’s who of the new stack, from OpenAI, to LangChain, a Pinecone vector database, and FastAPI. We’re rapidly approaching the era of solopreneurs. It’s never been easier to build end-to-end AI-powered applications, thanks to a surge of developer friendly tools that are gaining mindshare fast. While AI apps were once a complex mess that needed a team of experienced data scientists, access to AI is getting more and more democratized every day and it will only get better over time.?However, with all the noise and hype, its hard to know where to start to Elovic set out to set the record straight.
Google has just revamped its privacy policy, and now it’s free to comb through all your public internet content for its AI projects. Meanwhile, Twitter and Reddit are playing defense, tweaking their APIs to safeguard their intellectual property. Elon Musk, ever the lightning rod, blames several Twitter fiascos on the need to prevent data pilfering. And Reddit? Well, their API changes have sparked such a moderator revolt that the site had to shut down temporarily. The Twitter and Reddit dramas, whether chalked up to mismanagement or sheer incompetence, may leave lasting scars as disgruntled moderators bid adieu.
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Our beloved ChatGPT seems to be losing a bit of its shiny appeal, with a 10% dip in traffic - perhaps a sign that the initial “oohs” and “aahs” of AI chat are settling down. Meanwhile, Similarweb, the multi-talented platform known for its research, marketing, and eCommerce services, saw a modest 3.1% uptick in traffic to OpenAI’s developer website from May to June. On a less fortunate note, Character.AI witnessed a rather steep 32% drop in traffic. This could be a wake-up call for chatbots everywhere, suggesting it’s high time they roll up their code sleeves and prove their worth beyond the novelty factor.
OpenAI is rolling up its sleeves to tame the beast of ‘superintelligent’ AI. With the dawn of AI systems that could surpass human intelligence looming potentially within the next decade, OpenAI is taking the bull by the horns, forming a dedicated team to ensure these advanced systems can be controlled. Their strategy? To craft AI that can conduct alignment research, essentially training these systems to learn from human feedback. And they’re not keeping this safety net to themselves - OpenAI intends to distribute the results of this endeavor widely, contributing to the alignment and safety of AI models beyond their own.?Outside experts question whether it’s really necessary to focus on imaginary problems of the future that may be unsolvable when there are real, pressing problems with AI now.
In the realm of coding, GPT-Migrate is the new kid on the block, promising a seamless transition of your codebase from one framework or language to another. This project is not just about migration, it’s a comprehensive package that includes a Docker environment, dependencies, unit tests, and even a debugging loop. It’s still in its alpha stage, so if you’re an expert or just interested, there’s an open invitation for contributions. With already 5.6k stars, 47 watchers, 503 forks, 6 issues, and 1 pull request, it seems GPT-Migrate is already turning heads in the developer community.
The GPT-4 API has officially stepped into the spotlight, sending its older siblings in the Completions API to the retirement home. This hot new number is not just about good looks, it’s more powerful, efficient, and versatile than its predecessors. It’s even got a few tricks up its sleeve, like the ability to translate corporate gibberish into plain English, making it a secret weapon for those of us lost in the world of jargon. Applications using the stable model names for base GPT-3 models will be upgraded to new models come January 4, 2024. Also, mark your calendars for the same date as that’s when the Edits API and its associated models will bid adieu.
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