The Daily Index — Monday, June 24, 2024 · TLDR Index

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SNAPCHAT AI TURNS PROMPTS INTO NEW LENS

Snapchat has introduced an on-device AI model that enables users to create custom AR lenses from text prompts. A rollout is expected in the coming months for lenses and by year's end for creators. The latest Lens Studio update adds AI tools for generating 3D assets, face masks, and textures from prompts or images. Snapchat's push into AI has also produced AI-generated snaps for subscribers and a ChatGPT-powered chatbot for all users.

theverge.com · 2 min

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HEYGEN RAISES $60M SERIES A TO SCALE VISUAL STORYTELLING FOR BUSINESSES

HeyGen, an AI video generation platform, has secured $60M in Series A funding to enhance its tools for creating and localizing studio-quality videos rapidly and cost-effectively. Recently profitable with $35M in ARR, HeyGen aims to democratize visual storytelling for businesses of all sizes.

heygen.com · 3 min

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EVIDENCE OF LOG-SCALING IN PERSUASION

Super persuasion is the fear that as models grow larger, they will get substantially more persuasive. There is weak evidence to suggest that larger models aren't substantially more persuasive than smaller models. However, they may be able to be tuned to be more persuasive.

arxiv.org · 21 min

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SMARTER CRYPTO TRADING

MacroHFT is a new approach to high-frequency trading (HFT) in cryptocurrency markets that leverages reinforcement learning to improve decision-making and profitability.

arxiv.org · 12 min

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BETTER EXPLORATION IN MULTI-AGENT MODELS

Researchers have improved QMIX, a popular method for multi-agent reinforcement learning, by adding a local Q-value learning method within a maximum entropy framework.

arxiv.org · 18 min

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AI CANDIDATE RUNNING FOR PARLIAMENT IN THE U.K. SAYS AI CAN HUMANIZE POLITICS

"AI Steve," created by Sussex businessman Steve Endacott and backed by Neural Voice technology, is running for office in the UK general election, promising constant connectivity with constituents via AI. Endacott aims to revolutionize democracy by allowing voters to directly influence policy on a weekly basis using technology. While some see this blend of AI and politics as radical, Endacott insists it enhances human involvement in democratic processes.

nbcnews.com · 4 min

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ANTHROPIC HAS A FAST NEW AI MODEL

Anthropic has launched Claude 3.5 Sonnet, boasting better performance than GPT-4o and Gemini on several benchmarks alongside increased speed and expanded capabilities. The update also introduces the Artifacts feature, enhancing user interaction with the AI's outputs. Claude aims to transition from a chatbot to a central tool in business environments, integrating knowledge and workflow management.

theverge.com · 3 min

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CLAUDETTE FRAMEWORK

Claudette is a higher-level and easier-to-use way to interact with Claude.

claudette.answer.ai · 2 min

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THE LONG VIEW ON AI

Historical data suggests the potential for massive increases in growth rates and technological advancements due to AI, with society likely adapting to these rapid changes as it has in the past.

maximum-progress.com · 3 min

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AIS ARE COMING FOR SOCIAL NETWORKS

Butterflies AI, a provocative new social media app where users create AI characters that autonomously generate content and interact with each other, is now live on iOS and Android after raising $4.8 million.

theverge.com · 4 min