🧠 Smartphone-based AI for Alzheimer's detection

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What to decode:

• 🤖 OpenAI intends to release an open-source Language Model (LLM).

• 🧠 Smartphone-based AI for Alzheimer's detection.

• ⚡️Amazon unveils its AI-driven search technology.

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🤖 OpenAI intends to release an open-source Language Model (LLM)

According to a report by The Information, OpenAI intends to release its inaugural open-sourced language model to the general public. Although many AI companies or "wrappers" rely on OpenAI's GPT, open-source AI models have emerged with remarkable performance and cost-effectiveness in training.

This development might prompt Google to follow suit, signifying a major triumph for the open-source AI movement. While Bard and ChatGPT currently hold the spotlight, the ascent of open-source AI deserves attention. It represents more than a fleeting fad; rather, it constitutes a progressively burgeoning force poised to significantly shape the future of artificial intelligence.

🧠 Smartphone-based AI for Alzheimer's detection

A team of researchers from the University of Alberta is currently working on a cutting-edge machine-learning model that could potentially be accessed through your smartphone. Its primary purpose is to identify early indicators of Alzheimer's dementia.

The initial outcomes are highly promising, as the model has demonstrated an accuracy rate of 70-75% in distinguishing between individuals with Alzheimer's and those without the condition.

The development of this tool holds significant potential in several areas. Firstly, it can encourage early intervention and treatment for Alzheimer's, potentially slowing down the progression of the disease. Additionally, it has the capability to enhance telehealth services by surmounting barriers related to language or geographic location.

While the discussion surrounding the potential dangers of AI to human civilization often takes center stage, it is equally important to acknowledge the remarkable advancements AI has made in the realm of healthcare technology.

⚡️Amazon unveils its AI-driven search technology

According to a recent job posting, it appears that Amazon is joining the AI revolution, following in the footsteps of other tech giants. The company seems determined to revolutionize Amazon Search by introducing a new and engaging "interactive conversational experience."

A noteworthy excerpt from the job posting draws a parallel between this opportunity and the transformative digital revolution of the 1990s. It states, "If you missed the 90s—WWW, Mosaic, and the founding of Amazon and Google—you don't want to miss this opportunity." This suggests that Amazon sees these changes as potentially groundbreaking.

Although the specific release date remains unknown, considering the rapid advancements in AI showcased by Google recently, Amazon is likely eager to dive into the AI frenzy as quickly as possible.

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FASCINATING FINDS

• On this day - May 16, 1960, Physicist Theodore Maiman creates the first laser light, using a synthetic-ruby crystal device. He was not the first to develop the theories behind lasers nor first to apply for patents, but he was the first to create an operating laser device. The light produced by this device was not a true beam as we think of most lasers today, but rather a pulse. Other researchers would create the first laser beam soon after. (link)

• Weird but interesting - If you eat a polar bear liver, you will die. Humans can't handle that much vitamin A. (link)

• Mind-boggling statistics - sharks have been on this earth for some 450 million years. (link)

MISCELLANEOUS

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• Translating Akkadian clay tablet with chatGPT? (link)

• VCs love to talk about AI, but they aren’t writing as many checks as you might think. (link)

• Which kinds of GPT startups will thrive? (link)

• Transformer inference arithmetic. (link)

• Google I/O and the coming AI battles. (link)

• DarkBERT - A Language model for the dark side of the internet. (link)

• Dr. LLaMA - Improving small language models in domain-specific QA via generative data augmentation. (link)

• Small models are valuable plug-ins for large language models. (link)

• Renowned investor Elad Gil on how the great AI race will likely shake out. (link)

• Benchmarking LLMs performance. (link)

That's all for now!

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