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Baidu says ERNIE can hold its own against GPT-4.
Are you ready for the AI factory?
Predicting heart issues with the assistance of AI.
The US clamps down on AI chip exports.
Some neat AI apps to sample.
Plus more recommendations and reviews.
AI news
Source: Dall-E. Prompt: A small, pastel-colored robot sitting on a typewriter.
Baidu zeroes in on OpenAI
Chinese search giant Baidu has announced its latest LLM, which it claims can hold its own against OpenAI’s GPT-4.
In a demonstration of the LLM - dubbed ERNIE 4.0 - Baidu CEO Robin Li explained how it is able to solve difficult math challenges, create story plot lines, and generate a structure and content for a TV commercial. Li also noted ERNIE 4.0 is able to retain the context of previous commands, allowing it to implement important details when conjuring up new responses.
Li said the LLM will initially be made available to select users, though he did not say when that would happen.
Foxconn and Nvidia talk up the AI factory
Taiwanese device manufacturer Foxconn says it will partner with chipmaker Nvidia to create a so-called AI factory.
Foxconn chairman Young Liu made the announcement at the company’s annual product showcase, where he was joined by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Liu showed off a sketch of the proposed plant, and Huang suggested that such a facility would take in data and turn it into “intelligence as an output.”
Huang elaborated further, explaining that the AI factory would be able to ingest data from Foxconn-made EVs, and then use that information to improve the cars’ software.
Foxconn built its brand by building products for companies such as Apple, Sony, and Amazon, but the company has long harbored ambitions to become a significant player in the EV space. With the Foxconn-Nvidia tie-up, it suggests AI may play a significant role as our roads go electric.
AI is on the beat
Medical researchers from the Smidt Heart Institute (part of Cedars Sinai) say a new AI-powered system is able to detect abnormal heart activity, even when a patient is not displaying symptoms.
The team notes the detection process, which analyzes discrete signals from common medical diagnostics, could be used to flag previously undiagnosed heart conditions.
The algorithm was trained using 35 years-worth of datasets, covering close to one million electrocardiograms. The researchers claim the AI tool is able to predict an atrial fibrillation event up to 31 days before it occurs.
US puts more restrictions on AI chip exports
The Biden administration has updated US export control rules, further restricting the sale of AI chips to China.
Under the new regulations, companies that are based in US-embargoed territories must secure a license to export AI chips and related components to China.
The change is consistent with previous actions by the US government, which has long tried to prevent China’s military from securing advanced technologies.
Poll
Results from our last poll: If it were available to you, would you opt for a brain-chip implant?
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ ✅ Yes. I want the AI superpowers this could give me.
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 ❎ No. Our brains are the result of evolution, Neuralink is the outcome of Musk’s ego and ambition.
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AI tools you should try
Rapidely (free with paid options): Rapidely is an AI tool for brands and influencers who need a little help with their social media game. From a content strategy creator to caption writer and a trending audio feature, Rapidely promises to do a lot of the heavy lifting for you. While a free account doesn’t get you access to all the bells and whistles, it’s still a good if just want to up your social output.
Sudo Write (free credits, then paid): ChatGPT, Claude, and Bard can all be great for helping build your creative ideas, but when it comes to long-form stories, their limitations can quickly become apparent. Sudo Write is an AI-powered tool built for authors who want to keep the story going. From helping you outline your tale to completing an entire novel, Sudo Write has a suite of AI features to help you on your storyteller’s journey.
Notta (free with paid options): Have you ever found yourself in a meeting and tried to take legible notes while also maintaining the conversation? It’s a challenge, right? Notta promises to help with that by automatically capturing and transcribing video and audio for both in-person and virtual meetings. The AI-powered tool can also create automatic summaries and action points, and includes features for sharing recordings and notes with others.
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