The Daily Index — Friday, July 7, 2023 · TLDR Index

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CHATGPT DROPS ABOUT 10% IN TRAFFIC AS THE NOVELTY WEARS OFF

Worldwide desktop and mobile web traffic to the ChatGPT website dropped 9.7% from May to June, according to preliminary estimates. In the U.S., the month-over-month decline was 10.3%. Worldwide unique visitors to ChatGPT’s website dropped 5.7%. The amount of time visitors spent on the website was also down 8.5%. ChatGPT still attracts more worldwide visitors than Bing, Microsoft’s search engine.

similarweb.com · 5 min

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DEVELOPMENT

LlamaIndex has launched version 0.7.0 with the aim of improving the library's modularity and customizability. The new version includes standalone LLM abstractions for OpenAI, HuggingFace, and PaLM, allows users to use the response synthesis module independently, and offers enhanced metadata management for Document/Node objects. The update was designed to enhance LLM application development and offer developers more control over their workflows.

medium.com · 8 min

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TEXT-TO-IMAGE EDITING THROUGH FEATURE CORRESPONDENCE

This repo introduces DragonDiffusion, a novel method that enhances the editing precision of text-to-image models. Utilizing feature correspondence within diffusion models, DragonDiffusion allows various detailed image alterations, such as moving and resizing objects, replacing appearances, and dragging content, all while maintaining the image's original consistency and without the need for additional model fine-tuning.

mc-e.github.io · 4 min

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MODELS GENERATING TRAINING DATA: HUGE WIN OR FAKE WIN?

There has been buzz the past few days around a number of works suggesting that models generating training data is a new unlock for performance. On the other hand, the community has pushed back, saying that the data processing inequality suggests this is impossible. What if the truth is somewhere in between and generating training data acts as a sort of filter for sampling from the distribution you actually care about?

dblalock.substack.com · 12 min

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TALKING ABOUT A “SCHISM” IS AHISTORICAL

This article argues that the framing of the debate between AI safety and alignment as a "schism" is ahistorical and misleading. The author argues that there has never been a unified AI safety community and that the two camps have different goals and values.

medium.com · 9 min

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ADOBE LIMITS ITS EMPLOYEES’ USE OF GENERATIVE AI

Adobe has restricted employees' use of external AI tools, urging them to use in-house offerings instead, according to an internal email from CIO Cindy Stoddard. This move mirrors similar policies at Amazon, Alphabet, Apple, and Samsung, indicating a broader trend in data protection and promotion of proprietary tech.

petapixel.com · 3 min

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A HUMAN-CENTRIC APPROACH TO ADOPTING AI

This article discusses the importance of taking a human-centric approach when implementing artificial intelligence (AI) systems. It emphasizes the need for ethical considerations, transparency, and collaboration between humans and AI to ensure that AI technologies are adopted responsibly and effectively.

technologyreview.com · 15 min

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FULL-BODY AI SCANS COULD BE THE FUTURE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

CNET explores the potential of full-body AI scans in revolutionizing preventive medicine. It highlights how AI-powered imaging technologies can detect early signs of diseases and provide personalized health insights, leading to more proactive and targeted healthcare interventions.

cnet.com · 7 min