The Daily Index — Monday, September 11, 2023 · TLDR Index

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GOVERNMENT A100 BASED SUPERCOMPUTER HALF OFF THROUGH SEPTEMBER

The NERSC is offering a limited-time discount on its supercomputer for GPU-based workloads.

tomshardware.com · 2 min

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IMBUE RAISES $200M TO BUILD AI SYSTEMS THAT CAN REASON AND CODE

Imbue, formerly known as Generally Intelligent, has secured $200M in Series B funding, achieving a valuation of over $1 billion. The funding aims to accelerate the development of AI systems capable of reasoning and coding. Imbue's mission is to produce truly personal computers that amplify user agency, freedom, and dignity, with a vision for AI agents that understand and autonomously act upon user goals.

imbue.com · 6 min

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CARVING 3D CLOTHED HUMANS USING 2D DIFFUSION PROBABILISTIC MODELS

If you use a diffusion model to generate 2D normal maps, which contain distance and shape information, and then use a 3D reconstruction algorithm, you can generate realistic 3D human avatars using an underlying body model. This is useful for synthetic avatars and character creation.

snuvclab.github.io · 3 min

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CAN CHATGPT HELP YOU FIND YOUR NEXT FAVORITE MOVIE OR BOOK?

This study looks at how well ChatGPT can suggest movies or books you might like.

arxiv.org · 45 min

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FINDING THE BASKETBALL IN 3D SPACE

The authors of this study developed a new way to accurately figure out where a basketball is in 3D space using just one photo, which is a big deal for things like sports analytics and robotics.

arxiv.org · 8 min

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WHAT OPENAI REALLY WANTS

OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman aim to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) safely, but the pursuit of funding and products has shifted the company’s culture. Releasing ChatGPT acclimated the public to AI. Critics say that OpenAI’s commercial focus distracts from mitigating AI risks, but OpenAI insists that its mission remains unchanged.

wired.com · 21 min

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PRODUCT-LED AI FROM GREYLOCK

Investors are shifting focus from backing AI enablers like NVIDIA to supporting founders building transformative, AI-first products that redefine work and life. Three major AI-first opportunities include AI-first networks and marketplaces transitioning from human-driven to algorithmic content creation, redefining enterprise software categories where AI becomes the main feature, and AI "co-pilot" augmenting services, especially in areas like wealth management. The potential extends beyond software, tapping into vast service markets.

greylock.com · 11 min

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GENERATIVE AI MODELS

Meta has introduced an opt-out tool allowing Facebook users to delete personal data used in training generative AI models. The "Generative AI Data Subject Rights" form focuses on third-party information, which includes publicly available data or licensed sources. The move comes as data privacy concerns rise, with international agencies urging tech companies to adhere to global data protection and privacy laws.

cnbc.com · 5 min

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DETECTING AI MODEL

Microsoft is teaming up with digital pathology provider Paige to build the world’s largest image-based artificial intelligence model for identifying cancer.

cnbc.com · 3 min

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CHATGPT USES A LOT OF WATER

It is estimated that ChatGPT uses up to 500 milliliters of water (about equal to what’s in a 16-ounce bottle) every time it is asked a series of between 5 to 50 prompts or questions.

apnews.com · 3 min