The debate between open-source and closed-source artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining momentum in the tech industry. Companies are taking sides regarding the transparency and accessibility of their AI models, datasets, and algorithms. This battle has significant implications for the future of AI development and its impact on society. In recent times, Meta, the parent company
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The release of Meta’s large language model Llama 3 for free in April sparked concerns within the AI community regarding the risks associated with removing safety restrictions from such models. The ability for outside developers to manipulate these models to spout hateful jokes or provide instructions for illegal activities poses a serious threat, especially as
The U.K. government recently made a significant decision to cancel £1.3 billion ($1.7 billion) worth of computing infrastructure projects, dealing a blow to the country’s aspirations to become a global leader in artificial intelligence. The cancellation of two major taxpayer-funded commitments, totaling £500 million and £800 million, respectively, was confirmed by a government spokesperson in
The recent lawsuits filed by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) against AI music startups Suno and Udio have sparked a heated debate about competition within the music industry. Both companies have been accused of copyright infringement on a massive scale, with the RIAA seeking damages of up to $150,000 for every work infringed.
In the realm of technology, advancements are happening rapidly, and the world of 3D image generation is no exception. Not long ago, the process of creating 3D images was complex, time-consuming, and required heavy-duty hardware and software. However, with the introduction of Stable Fast 3D by Stability AI, everything has taken a swift turn. This
Microsoft’s recent annual report has included OpenAI in its list of competitors, marking a significant shift in their relationship. Despite being a longtime partner and the biggest investor in OpenAI, Microsoft now sees them as competitors in the field of artificial intelligence offerings, as well as in search and news advertising. This change in dynamics
Open AI’s data collection policies have raised concerns among users regarding the sharing of personal information. While the firm claims that the data is used to train the AI model and improve responses, the terms also allow for sharing with affiliates, vendors, service providers, and even law enforcement. This lack of transparency creates uncertainty about
The Atlantic Meridional Ocean Current (AMOC) plays a crucial role in maintaining the relatively warm climate of Northern Europe, despite its high latitude. However, this may soon change due to the threats posed by global warming. A recent study sheds new light on the potential future of the AMOC and its implications for the region.
Apple recently unveiled that the artificial intelligence models powering Apple Intelligence were pretrained on Google’s Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) instead of the widely used Nvidia GPUs. This move indicates a shifting trend among major tech companies towards exploring different options for cutting-edge AI training. Apple’s Choice of Google’s TPUs In a technical paper released by
Artificial intelligence startup Galileo recently published a benchmark report that highlighted the rapid advancements of open-source language models compared to their proprietary counterparts. This shift in performance could potentially democratize AI capabilities and drive innovation across various industries. Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet emerged as the top-performing model in Galileo’s index, surpassing offerings from established players