Anthropic Deciphers How AI’s "Black Box" Thinks
Plus: Truecaller's AI assistant gets a voice upgrade, TikTok taps into gen AI for ad creation.
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In today’s edition:
🔍 Anthropic uncovers millions of concepts in Claude Sonnet's AI model
📞 Truecaller's AI assistant gets a voice upgrade, thanks to Microsoft
🎥 TikTok makes ad creation easy with AI!
📚 Knowledge Nugget: AI Humanoid Robots Replacing Humans Are The Next Level Of Transhumanist Technocracy Implementation by
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Anthropic uncovers millions of concepts in Claude Sonnet's AI model
Anthropic has made a breakthrough in understanding the inner workings of their AI model, Claude Sonnet, by identifying how millions of concepts are represented within it.
Using a technique called "dictionary learning," they were able to map out these concepts, providing the first-ever detailed look inside a modern, production-grade large language model.
Key findings:
Features linked to concepts: These concepts are linked to features, which are groups of neurons that activate together in response to specific ideas.
Features can be manipulated: By manipulating these features, the researchers were able to influence Claude's outputs, demonstrating a causal link between features and behavior.
Features reveal potential risks: The research identified features corresponding to biases, potential misuse of the model, and even sycophantic behavior.
Why does this matter?
Anthropic's research is a big step toward making AI models more transparent and trustworthy. By understanding how these models work, researchers can spot and reduce harmful biases, prevent misuse, and steer AI systems toward better outcomes, leading to safer and more reliable AI applications.
Truecaller's AI assistant gets a voice upgrade, thanks to Microsoft
Truecaller is partnering with Microsoft to let users create an AI version of their own voice for their AI Assistant to use when answering calls.
This feature, currently limited to users with access to Truecaller's AI Assistant, requires them to record a voice clip that Microsoft's Azure AI Speech technology will use to create a personalized AI voice.
Truecaller says this will allow for a more personalized experience and highlights the potential of AI in communication. However, it's important to note that Microsoft limits the use of personal voice for specific purposes and requires users to obtain consent before recording someone's voice.
Why does this matter?
Truecaller’s AI voice assistant offers a glimpse into the future of call management, promising a more personalized experience. However, it must ensure transparency and address performance comparisons with automated voicemail systems.
The idea of speaking with an AI while calling someone may seem unusual, and it remains to be seen how well this feature will be received.
TikTok makes ad creation easy with gen AI!
TikTok has introduced "TikTok Symphony," a suite of generative AI tools designed to help marketers create and optimize ad campaigns. The suite includes an AI video generator called "Symphony Creative Studio," which can produce TikTok-ready videos with minimal input from advertisers, and an AI assistant named "Symphony Assistant" that helps refine scripts and provides best practice recommendations.
The company has also introduced "TikTok One," a centralized hub for marketers to access creators, agency partners, and creative tools. Additionally, TikTok is leveraging predictive AI to drive more sales for advertisers by determining the best creative assets and target audiences based on budgets and goals.
Why does this matter?
TikTok's integration of generative AI into its ads business signifies the growing importance of AI in digital marketing. This shift could make ad campaigns more efficient and effective, opening new opportunities for tech companies and startups.
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Knowledge Nugget: AI Humanoid Robots Replacing Humans Are The Next Level Of Transhumanist Technocracy Implementation
The future is here, and it looks like it's going to be run by robots.
In her article,
a warns that the transhumanist technocratic vision is to replace 90% of the labor force with humanoid robots. According to recent projections, the global market for these advanced machines could reach $38 billion by 2035, with potential shipments of up to 6.5 million units per year.
Companies like Tesla and Boston Dynamics are leading the charge, with other players, including Agility Robotics, Figure AI, Sanctuary AI, and UBTECH Robotics, also in the field.
Why does this matter?
While the development of these robots is impressive, it raises concerns about the future of human labor. As AI and robotics evolve, the impact on human jobs and the ethical considerations of AI surpassing human intelligence become critical issues.
What Else Is Happening❗
🤝 OpenAI partners with News Corp to enhance ChatGPT
OpenAI has announced a multi-year partnership with media giant News Corp to enhance ChatGPT with its high-quality journalism. The collaboration aims to provide reliable information to users, with News Corp's mastheads displayed in response to user queries. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called it a "proud moment for journalism and technology." (Link)
💻 AWS and Hugging Face team up on AI model development
AWS has partnered with AI startup Hugging Face to enable developers to run thousands of AI models on Amazon's custom Inferentia2 chips. The collaboration aims to provide a cost-effective solution for deploying AI models, with AWS aiming to compete in the inference market currently dominated by Nvidia. (Link)
📝 Granola's introduces AI-powered note-taking app
Granola, a new AI startup, has launched a notepad app that combines user-written notes with AI-generated details from meeting transcripts. The app aims to make note-taking more collaborative and efficient, using OpenAI's GPT-4 to augment and clean up your notes. (Link)
🧠 BrainBridge launches head transplant system using AI and robotics
Neuroscience startup BrainBridge has revealed its groundbreaking head transplant system that aims to provide hope for patients with untreatable conditions.
The procedure uses advanced AI, robotics, and a proprietary adhesive to transplant a patient's head onto a donor body. While it's still early, BrainBridge expects to conduct the first surgery within eight years, pending successful feasibility studies. (Link)
👨💻 Meta establishes AI advisory group
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has created the Meta Advisory Group, consisting of Stripe's Patrick Collison, Shopify's Tobi Lütke, and others, to guide the company's AI and technology advancements. The group will offer insights and recommendations as Meta pushes harder into AI development across various products. (Link)
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