Bitcoin Cryptocurrency Blockchain Adoption ByteWallet Banking CBDC Politics AI Cryptography Conference Culture Celebrities China Computer Books Currency Looking for "AI" Showing 1-10 of 10 Kenneth Shortrede • Jun 19, 2024, 11:24 am EDT Apple’s AI Integration: Privacy Sacrificed at the Altar of Security This is an opinion piece written by Kenneth Shortrede, Senior Software Engineer at Byte Federal. His opinions are his own, Byte Federal stands with him against the relentless invasion and erosion of privacy across the globe. In its relentless march towards innovation, Apple has announced plans to weave artificial intelligence (AI) into every fabric of its ecosystem. This ambitious vision promises a seamless, intuitive user experience powered by sophisticated AI algorithms. However, beneath this veneer of convenience lies a stark reality: the erosion of user privacy. Apple has long marketed itself as a champion of user privacy, often touting its 4 minutes johnd • May 14, 2024, 9:10 am EDT OpenAI Launches GPT-4o with Enhanced Capabilities OpenAI announced the release of its new AI model, GPT-4o, on Monday. Alongside the launch of this upgraded model, OpenAI introduced several enhancements, including a new desktop service and improved features for its voice assistant technology. New Features and Enhancements One of the advancements in GPT-4o is the improved quality and speed of ChatGPT’s capabilities in handling international languages. This enhancement allows for more efficient and accurate communication across different languages, broadening the accessibility and usability of the technology. In addition to language improvements, GPT-4o now supports the upload and analysis of images, audio, and text documents. This functionality enriches 2 minutes johnd • Feb 13, 2024, 10:00 am EST Sam Altman Looking For $7 Trillion to Fund New AI Chip Project Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, is looking for $7 Trillion to fund a new AI chip project. Sam Altman and his company noticed that there’s a large demand for special chips needed to run AI (Artificial Intelligence) programs, but there aren’t enough of these chips to go around. This problem is slowing down the growth of his company, and he’s hoping that in increase in chips can produce further growth. Altman is considering starting a project to make more of these AI chips worldwide. A recent report claims he might need a massive amount of money, somewhere between $5 2 minutes johnd • Aug 10, 2023, 11:18 am EDT ChatGPT-Based Search Enhances Blockchain Encyclopedia IQ.wiki Elevate your exploration of blockchain insights with IQ.wiki’s revolutionary integration of ChatGPT-powered search. Uncover a seamless and intuitive way to navigate the depths of blockchain knowledge as AI-driven technology transforms the IQ.wiki encyclopedia into a dynamic and comprehensive resource. Experience the next level of information retrieval, where cutting-edge AI enhances your understanding of blockchain concepts and applications like never before. 2 minutes johnd • Aug 7, 2023, 3:58 pm EDT Embracing the Future: Anticipating the Arrival of GPT-5 As the horizon of artificial intelligence continues to expand, all eyes are on the imminent arrival of GPT-5. This highly anticipated advancement in AI language models promises to revolutionize the way we interact with technology, sparking a new era of innovation and possibilities. GPT-4, its predecessor, marked a significant leap forward in natural language processing, captivating users with its remarkable ability to generate coherent and contextually relevant text. Now, with GPT-5 on the horizon, the AI community is buzzing with excitement over the potential enhancements and breakthroughs that await. 2 minutes arusso • Jul 24, 2023, 12:57 pm EDT Dystopian Data Collection or Digital AI Innovation? Worldcoin, a new cryptocurrency project launched by the same team behind OpenAI has caught the collective attention of the digital ecosystem. But what is Worldcoin? Where did it emerge from? What potential promises and challenges does it hold? Why is it scanning iris’ with an orb? What is an orb? Founded over three years ago, Worldcoin was established with a lofty ambition: to create a new identity and financial network owned by every global citizen. The grand rollout commences today, paving the way for a venture that could ambitiously seeks to reshape economic opportunity on a global scale, address online 2 minutes johnd • Jul 18, 2023, 10:57 am EDT Academic Disruption: AI Earns a 3.34 GPA at Harvard By the end of its virtual freshman year at Harvard University, ChatGPT-4, a large language model developed by OpenAI, boasted a respectable 3.34 GPA. It wasn’t the topper of its class, but it did remarkably well — considering it isn’t human. This wasn’t a prank or an experiment in software engineering. This was a probing experimental enquiry into the future of academia in an AI-dominated world. The experiment was conducted by Maya Bodnick, a sophomore at Harvard and you can find her original article here. Take-home essays, the bedrock of liberal arts education in American colleges, have become jeopardized. These 3 minutes johnd • Jul 12, 2023, 2:50 am EDT Do Large Language Models Really Understand? The Complex ‘Knowledge’ of LLMs A large language model is a trained deep-learning model that understands and generates text in a human-like fashion. The debate on whether large language models (LLMs) truly “know” what they are talking about is still up in the air. Yes, they do manipulate information, symbols and data in a way that seems akin to knowledge. They recognize patterns and have been trained on vast amounts of information. But the key question, based on the various philosophical perspectives, remains whether this can be classified as knowledge in the traditional sense. LLMs can process, predict and generate based on the inputs they’ve 2 minutes johnd • Jul 7, 2023, 11:21 am EDT Lightning Labs Revolutionizes AI and Bitcoin Ecosystem with Cutting-Edge Developer Tools In an exhilarating development, Lightning Labs has unveiled an innovative set of tools that empowers developers to intertwine Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. This technological advancement introduces a pioneering standard, creating a path for dynamic pricing for APIs, while simultaneously providing AI the capacity to send, hold, and receive Bitcoin. A paradigm shift is on the horizon that challenges the traditional landscapes of AI, blockchain, and finance. The suite of developer tools is designed to bridge the gap between the global AI and Lightning developer communities. The core objective is to create a universally inclusive, cost-effective 3 minutes johnd • Jul 6, 2023, 9:18 am EDT David vs. Goliath: Inflection AI’s $880M Investment in Supercomputing On the bleeding edge of artificial intelligence and supercomputing, Inflection AI is making big strides. The up-and-coming tech start-up, known for its Inflection-1 AI model, has announced a hefty investment in a staggering new AI supercomputer. The impressive machine comes equipped with 22,000 NVIDIA H100 AI GPUs, valued at approximately $40,000 each, amounting to an investment of roughly $880 million. The Silicon Valley-based firm has made its mark on the tech landscape with its ambition to democratize AI, aiming to create a “personal AI for everyone.” The Inflection-1 AI model, a cornerstone of the company’s offering, is particularly recognized for 2 minutes