Google Bard Goes Geek
Plus: Salesforce’s CodeTF transforming code intelligence
Hello Engineering Leaders and AI Enthusiasts!
Welcome to the 37th edition of The AI Edge newsletter. This edition brings you Google Bard’s major upgrade.
And a huge shoutout to all our readers out there. We appreciate you! 😊
In today’s edition:
🎯Google Bard goes geek
🧠Salesforce’s CodeTF transforming code intelligence
📚Knowledge Nugget: 6 tips for better coding with ChatGPT
Let’s go!
Google Bard goes geek
Google launched two improvements for Bard. First, Bard can now respond more accurately to mathematical tasks, coding questions, and string manipulation prompts due to a new technique called “implicit code execution”. In this update, Google combined the capabilities of both LLMs and traditional code to help improve accuracy in Bard’s responses.
Second, Bard has a new export action to Google Sheets. So when Bard generates a table in its response — like if you ask it to “create a table for volunteer sign-ups for my animal shelter” — you can now export it right to Sheets.
Why does this matter?
This enhancement addresses the limitation of language models that they are stronger in language and creative tasks but weaker in reasoning and math. It also highlights Google’s commitment to innovation and research in AI by exploring novel methods and techniques to enhance the performance of AI models and make them more useful in real-world scenarios.
CodeTF transforming code intelligence
Salesforce AI Research introduces CodeTF, an open-source library that utilizes Transformer-based models to enhance code intelligence. It simplifies developing and deploying robust models for software engineering tasks by offering a modular and extensible framework. It aims to facilitate easy integration of SOTA CodeLLMs into real-world applications.
CodeTF provides access to pre-trained Code Language Models, supports popular code benchmarks, and includes standardized interfaces for efficient training and serving. With language-specific parsers and utility functions, it enables the extraction of code attributes. By bridging the gap between generative AI and software engineering, CodeTF serves as a comprehensive solution for developers, researchers, and practitioners.
Why does this matter?
CodeTF addresses the crucial need for code intelligence in modern software engineering. It aims to revolutionize how developers interact with code and facilitate innovative advancements.
Knowledge Nugget: Six tips for better coding with ChatGPT
ChatGPT, an AI-driven chatbot developed by OpenAI, has gained popularity for its human-like responses to user questions on various topics. It is trained on a vast corpus of text and can be refined by users to produce accurate results, including software code.
Tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Bing, and GitHub Copilot are extremely useful for programming. However, it is crucial to exercise caution while using them.
Here are six ways to use them safely:
Choose your applications wisely.
Trust, but verify because If AI doesn’t understand the question, it provides an incorrect answer.
It is important to consider safety when using chatbots because the code quality they generate is often not very high due to the training data they are based on.
Iterate and test the replies and feedback to the chatbot to tweak its responses.
Chatbots aren’t people, but it can be helpful to treat them that way.
Embrace change.
Why does this matter?
AI tools are powerful programming aids but have limitations and potential risks. By being cautious and following these guidelines, users can maximize the benefits of these tools while minimizing the chances of encountering incorrect or low-quality code. It is essential to understand their limitations, test and iterate the responses, and treat them as helpful tools rather than human experts. Adapting to change and using these tools wisely can enhance programming productivity and efficiency.
What Else Is Happening
📣 Runway’s Gen-2 is out for creative video generation & much more! (Link)
🤖 WordPress’s new AI tool automates blog post writing. (Link)
🚀 Google helps enterprises on their AI journey with new offerings. (Link)
🤝 Google Cloud and Salesforce join hands to enhance AI offerings. (Link)
🔒 Cisco launched next-gen solutions leveraging Gen AI for enhanced security & productivity. (Link)
💪 Salesforce strengthens focus on Gen AI with Marketing GPT & Commerce GPT. (Link)
📚 Instabase rolled out AI Hub, a GenAI platform for content understanding. (Link)
Trending Tools
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Supabase Vector: AI toolkit to store vector embeddings at scale. Works with any language or stack. Start for free on our cloud.
LogoliveryAI: Create custom free logotypes in seconds by entering prompts. Export source files in SVG format.
Jetpack AI Assistant: AI power from WordPress Editor for crafting professional content with ease.
AI Notes For Podcasts: Create notes from podcasts in a few taps. AI saves moments with transcripts and generates titles & takeaways.
Leapp.ai: Discover AI-driven learning. Create custom learning plans for any topic using AI. Auto-generate content and track progress.
AI Sidekick: Your personal GPT-powered Slack assistant. Answers team queries and turns daily Q&A into insights to prevent burnout.
Kome AI: AI browser extension that revolutionizes online experience with summarizing, bookmarking, writing, and more.
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