Keeping pace with the rapidly evolving AI industry can be challenging, but we’ve got you covered with a concise roundup of recent noteworthy stories in the realm of machine learning.
This week, Amazon introduced Rufus, an AI-driven shopping assistant embedded in its mobile app. Trained on Amazon’s extensive product catalog and web data, Rufus aids users in product discovery, comparisons, and personalized recommendations. While Amazon touts Rufus as a game-changer, questions arise about the genuine demand for AI, especially in chatbot form.
Surveys indicate that the general public may not be enthusiastic about GenAI technology, citing concerns about its accuracy, potential biases, and limited universally compelling use cases. A recent poll by Namogoo suggests that consumers prioritize product images, reviews, and descriptions over AI-driven search capabilities when it comes to enhancing their online shopping experience.
In other AI news:
Google Maps Embraces GenAI: Google Maps is integrating a GenAI feature to help users discover new places by analyzing vast location data and suggestions from Local Guides.
GenAI Tools for Music and More: Google introduces GenAI tools for music, lyrics, and images, alongside the global release of Gemini Pro, a powerful large language model (LLM), integrated with its Bard chatbot.
New Open AI Models: The Allen Institute for AI releases GenAI language models designed to be more “open,” allowing developers unrestricted use for training, experimentation, and even commercialization.
FCC Targets AI-Generated Calls: The FCC proposes to declare the use of voice cloning tech in robocalls fundamentally illegal, aiming to simplify charging operators of fraudulent calls.
Shopify’s GenAI Image Editor: Shopify launches a GenAI media editor to enhance product images, offering merchants customizable styles and background generation.
GPTs Invoked: OpenAI encourages the adoption of third-party apps powered by its AI models by enabling ChatGPT users to invoke them in any chat.
OpenAI Partners with Common Sense: OpenAI collaborates with Common Sense Media to develop AI guidelines and educational materials for parents, educators, and young adults.
Autonomous Browsing: The Browser Company aims to create an AI that surfs the web independently, providing results without relying on search engines.
More Insights into AI Developments:
Understanding “Typicality” in AI Models: Yale researchers explore whether AI models, such as ChatGPT, can identify what is “typical” or “atypical” within a dataset, providing valuable insights into pattern recognition.
Quantifying Common Sense: University of Pennsylvania researchers examine the elusive concept of common sense by asking individuals to rate statements, revealing the complexity of aligning AI with common sense.
Combatting Biases with Latimer: Latimer, a startup, aims to create a more inclusive AI model by using Retrieval Augmented Generation and incorporating diverse content and data to reduce biases and improve responses.
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