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AI Times
14th septembre 2023
Quote of the day : The real risk with AI isn’t malice but competence. - Stephen Hawking
In today’s newsletter:
AI News
Google released a new AI tool for Ad Video
Tech Titans meet at Washington to talk about AI
4 Massives AI tools
AI events coming
AI recent researches
5 ChatGPT Plug-ins to boost your productivity
Stability AI: Audio revolution
Stability AI Ltd. introduced Stable Audio, a platform using a latent diffusion model to generate audio from text. It can produce up to 95-second clips across various genres. The company, known for its image models, addresses traditional diffusion model limitations by pairing with an autoencoder. U-Net, the platform's core, is trained on 800,000 AudioSparx files. Stable Audio collaborates with two other neural networks for optimal audio generation and plans to release open-source versions in the future.
Adobe AI: A game changer for creative cloud users
Adobe has released its Firefly Generative AI to all Creative Cloud users, enabling text prompts to be transformed into image and vector content. With this launch, Adobe introduces "Generative Credits" for content generation, with additional credits available for purchase from November 2023. Concurrently, Adobe announced a 10% price hike for select plans in the Americas and Europe starting November 1, 2023, while some plans remain unaffected. The price adjustments vary based on subscription type.
Silicon Valley AI: AI elite meet with lawmakers
Tech magnates, including Elon Musk, Sundar Pichai, and Mark Zuckerberg, convened with U.S. lawmakers to discuss artificial intelligence (AI) and its impending regulations. Organized by Senate leader Chuck Schumer, the A.I. Insight Forum saw discussions on AI's risks and benefits. While Zuckerberg championed open AI systems, others voiced security concerns. The closed-door nature of the meeting faced criticism from several lawmakers, highlighting the debate's significance and the need for public transparency.
AI in recruiting and retention: The game changer
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming recruitment and retention in businesses. Salesforce's Nathalie Scardino emphasized how AI streamlines the hiring process by analyzing vast data, reducing bias, and targeting passive candidates. Unlike traditional methods that rely on human judgment, AI can efficiently process large numbers of applications. For example, Salesforce used AI to identify top candidates from over 2 million applications last year.
Generative AI advancements are revolutionizing industries, from chatbots to art creation. Initially, these AI algorithms required costly computational resources, limiting their accessibility. However, recent innovations have produced efficient models that run on affordable hardware. NVIDIA's Jetson Generative AI Playground allows users to operate generative algorithms on edge computing hardware easily. This platform, available on GitHub, offers tutorials for text and image generation, and knowledge distillation, simplifying the process with Docker containers and user-friendly interfaces.easily operate generative algorithms on edge computing hardware
Google has introduced "Creative Guidance", a new AI tool within the Google Ads platform, to enhance video ad performance. The tool evaluates videos against Google's best practices and provides feedback for optimization. It can advise on aspects like logo placement, video duration, voice-over effectiveness, and aspect ratio. While it won't create an entirely new ad, it offers suggestions to maximize ad potential. Despite AI's growth, truly unique and standout content still requires a human touch, as current AI systems generate content based on existing examples.
Amazon has launched generative AI tools to help sellers craft product listings, including descriptions and titles. Developed using large language models trained on vast data, these tools aim to streamline the listing process. Robert Tekiela, VP of Amazon Selection and Catalog Systems, highlighted the models' ability to infer and improve product knowledge. While these tools promise efficiency, concerns arise about potential inaccuracies or false information generation. Other e-commerce platforms like eBay and Shopify have also integrated generative AI for content creation and decision-making assistance.
LinkedIn has introduced new Generative AI features in its Sales Navigator tool for select markets, responding to the growing demand for AI tools among sales professionals. Abhai Singh, Head of Sales Solutions at LinkedIn India, revealed two features: AI-assisted search and Account IQ, designed to streamline the discovery of key account and prospect details. Initially available to a limited audience in North America, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, these features enhance the sales process. Airtel Business has already integrated Sales Navigator, shifting from cold outreach to intent-based strategies. The pilot underscores the rising significance of AI in sales, with LinkedIn aiming to lead this trend.
Data Science Miami: September 19, 2023
The annual Data Science Salon Miami is a one-day conference, hosting 250 attendees, centered on the application of generative AI and machine learning in businesses. This intimate gathering orchestrates data science discussions, connecting industry frontrunners and experts to share insights on AI innovations, machine learning, predictive analytics, and best practices. The event features a blend of use-cases, technical discussions, and workshops, ensuring participants gain practical knowledge from those actively implementing machine learning in businesses. Additionally, over 1,000 virtual attendees join via livestream.
Applied Intelligence Live!: September 20 to 21, 2023
In the modern digital landscape, the synergy of your entire tech stack is paramount, not just individual technologies. Dive into a two-day event designed to enhance efficiency, innovation, and ROI through AI, IoT, and quantum computing. The event boasts a comprehensive conference agenda, specialized stages tailored to various sectors and technologies, the Quantum Computing Summit, and a complimentary expo. Equip yourself with the knowledge to fortify your tech journey and champion digital transformation.
The study introduced a method to automatically segment 3D models into functional and aesthetic elements. After analyzing 1000 models from Thingiverse, a functionality taxonomy was created. The authors then proposed a system that allows for the stylization of 3D models without compromising their functionality. The effectiveness of this system was validated by comparing it to human-annotated data, confirming that it helps preserve the functionality of models while allowing aesthetic modifications.
The study presents a method to democratize public-opinion research using "online selection" to improve sample representation. By analyzing social media data, particularly from Twitter, a new protocol was developed to extract structured, survey-like data using Large Language Models (LLMs). The authors then introduced a system that transforms this unstructured data into high-quality state-level vote estimates. This AI-driven polling approach was tested on the 2020 US election data, showing its estimates were as accurate as renowned polling aggregators like FiveThirtyEight.
The study introduces AI4Food-NutritionFW, a framework designed to create food image datasets based on configurable eating behaviors. Recognizing the vast amount of food images shared on social media platforms, the authors see an opportunity to analyze individuals' health based on their diet. The framework simulates a scenario where food images are taken using smartphones. As a demonstration of its capabilities, the authors provide a unique food image dataset containing 4,800 different weekly eating behaviors from 15 profiles and 1,200 subjects. These profiles range from healthy eating behaviors to variable ones like eating out or holidays, and even unhealthy ones like excessive fast food consumption. The study also introduces an automatic health index for evaluating eating behaviors using metrics based on international dietary guidelines. The results showed promising accuracy in assessing the healthiness of subjects' diets.
Link Reader is a sophisticated tool that interprets and summarizes content from various digital sources, including web pages, PDFs, and presentations. It processes information from provided links, offering detailed responses, translations, and summaries. Users can activate it with keywords like 'summarize', 'read', or 'analyze' followed by a URL. While it enhances digital content comprehension, it also respects copyright and privacy laws.
AI Agent is a collaborative plugin offering expert AI assistance for diverse tasks. Acting as a team of advisors, it aids in understanding complex topics or seeking specialized advice. To utilize:
1. Determine your goal, such as comprehending a subject or seeking specific guidance.
2. Frame your request, articulating your objective.
3. Activate the plugin with a command like 'aiAgents.aiagent({goal: "understand quantum physics"})'.
4. Analyze the AI's response, which could be an explanation or recommendation, and apply it accordingly.
The AI Council ChatGPT plugin is a state-of-the-art AI-driven support tool for businesses, enhancing customer service efficiency and availability. Upon installation, businesses benefit from 24/7 customer support, streamlining their operations. The plugin boasts multiple intelligent agents using NLP and ML to deliver real-time, tailored responses. Accessible via a dashboard, it learns from past interactions, offering a multi-layered service. Customizable for chat, email, voice, and social media integration, it's a comprehensive solution that boosts customer satisfaction and loyalty, letting businesses concentrate on core tasks.
This plugin streamlines information extraction from PDFs. Users provide a PDF URL or document ID. If a URL is given, it's validated, then the PDF is downloaded and stored in a database. With a doc_id, the document is directly accessed. The plugin scans PDFs to answer queries or fetch details. If there's an API error, users are guided to manually upload their document, then share the resulting doc_id for further actions. The tool is vital for questions related to PDF content, highlighting the page number of the answer. A valid URL is crucial to avoid errors.
The Zapier ChatGPT plugin is a tool developed by OpenAI and Zapier that integrates ChatGPT with over 5,000 apps. This integration enables users to perform a wide range of tasks directly within the ChatGPT interface, such as sending emails, updating CRM contacts, or managing items in databases like Notion. Essentially, it streamlines and automates various tasks, allowing users to execute actions in other apps using simple natural language commands without the need to switch between different platforms.
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