AI Unboxed: Edition #2

What's inside???

1. What's new in AI?
2. LLM-IT TO WIN IT: The AI Crossword Challenge
3. New jobs in the field of AI
4. What I spoke at NLP
5. Learn Python
6. Fun AI Fact

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In just one week, over 1,000 of you have joined the AI Unboxed community, and I couldn’t be more grateful. Your enthusiasm and curiosity have been nothing short of amazing. To keep up with your appetite for all things AI, I’ve decided to shift this newsletter from a bi-weekly to a weekly edition. Expect more insights, more fun, and more of what you love—delivered straight to your inbox every week. Let’s keep this momentum going!

1. What's new in AI: Breaking Ground, Shaking Things Up

This week, the AI world didn’t take a breather—it went full throttle. Here’s the scoop on what’s making headlines and reshaping the tech landscape.

??Microsoft’s Global AI Tour? Yeah, It's a Big Deal. On September 24, 微软 hit the road with its AI Tour, touching down in over 60 cities worldwide. This isn’t just some run-of-the-mill event. Picture workshops, leadership talks, and strategic plays for AI-driven business growth. It’s Microsoft flexing its AI muscle, targeting everyone from deep tech pros to business execs, proving that AI isn’t just code—it’s productivity on steroids.

??Amazon’s AI Power Move: Personalized Shopping Gets Smarter. 亚马逊 isn’t sitting on the sidelines either. They’ve cranked up their AI game, integrating generative AI tools into their platform. You’ve got personalized product recommendations, and even sellers are getting a taste of AI-powered insights through their chatbot, Amelia. Amazon’s coming for the crown, and they’re not afraid to chase down AI giants like Google and Meta.

??Meta Drops Llama 3.2: The Multimodal Game-Changer. Meta just threw down with Llama 3.2 on September 25. It’s not just another upgrade—it’s a leap. Llama’s now packing multimodal powers, blending text and image processing. Visual tasks? Nailed. Text-based apps? Handled. From edge devices to massive models, this version makes AI feel less like tech, and more like magic. Oh, and it runs efficiently on mobile—so yeah, your phone just got smarter. Read the full story!??

??OpenAI: Securing the Bag, Shaping the Future. OpenAI ’s funding round? It’s a blockbuster. Led by Thrive Capital and backed by giants like 微软 and 英伟达 , OpenAI’s war chest just got bigger. With all that cash, expect them to keep dominating the AI space and cranking out tools that redefine what’s possible. This isn’t just a tech story—it’s the next chapter of innovation.

??The UN Wants AI Regulated (Like Yesterday). Meanwhile, on the global stage, the United Nations is treating AI like the next climate crisis. Their High-Level Advisory Body on AI is pushing hard for global AI governance, and they’re not shy about it. With disinformation, bias, and job displacement on the radar, the call for standards isn’t just about tech—it’s about the future of society itself.

??Superintelligence: Is It Closer Than We Think? Here’s one to keep you up at night. OpenAI’s Sam Altman casually mentioned that superintelligence—AI that’s smarter than us—could be a few thousand days away. The tech world’s abuzz. Some say, “Hold up, we’re decades away.” Others? Well, they’re gearing up for a future where AI could rewrite the rules of the game entirely.

2. LLM-IT TO WIN IT!!

Think you've got what it takes to crack this? Drop your answers in the comments. The first 5 to nail it gets a shoutout in the next edition—let’s see who’s paying attention!

3. Recently posted AI jobs (with fewer than 10 applicants)

1. Machine Learning Research Engineer at Pearson
2. Data Scientist at Energy Jobline
3. Machine Learning Engineer at honeysales
4. Large Language Model Algorithm Engineer at BIGO
5. NLP Engineer at Nimble

4. What I spoke at NLP Summit 2024?

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5. Learn Python: Creating a Simple Line Plot with Matplotlib

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to use Matplotlib to create a simple line plot. Line plots are great for visualizing trends over time or any continuous data.

Step 1: Install Matplotlib

If you don't have Matplotlib installed, you can install it using pip:

pip install matplotlib        

Step 2: Basic Line Plot

Here’s a basic code example that plots a simple line chart:

import matplotlib.pyplot as plt

# Data for plotting
x = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
y = [2, 3, 5, 7, 11]

# Create the plot
plt.plot(x, y, marker='o', linestyle='-', color='b')

# Adding title and labels
plt.title('Simple Line Plot')
plt.xlabel('X Axis')
plt.ylabel('Y Axis')

# Show the plot
plt.show()        

Explanation:

• x and y are your data points, where x is plotted on the x-axis and y on the y-axis.
• plt.plot() creates the line plot. You can customize it using markers, line styles, and colors.
• plt.title(), plt.xlabel(), and plt.ylabel() add titles and labels to the graph.
• Finally, plt.show() renders the plot.

Feel free to modify the data and the plot style to make it your own!

6. Fun AI Fact

Here’s one to blow your mind: Did you know AI’s been writing music? And we’re not just talking simple beats—it’s composing symphonies. OpenAI ’s Jukebox, for instance, can generate entire songs, complete with lyrics, in the style of famous artists. Imagine AI dropping a brand-new Beatles track—yep, it’s that wild. Whether it’s composing classical music or jazz improvisation, AI’s making waves in the music world.

So next time you’re vibing to a tune, just think—your next favorite artist might not even be human.

And that’s a wrap.

AI’s evolving faster than ever, and we’re just scratching the surface. Whether it’s game-changing innovations or thought-provoking puzzles, the future is unfolding right before us—and you’re right here, riding the wave.

Got thoughts, ideas, or something you want to see next time? Hit me up—I’m all ears. Until then, keep pushing boundaries, stay curious, and never stop exploring what’s possible.

See you in the next edition.

— Arthi R.

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