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Grok can see now - kind of.
+ This model has an AI twin!
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In Athens, Georgia, there's a tree that's a local celebrity called "The Tree That Owns Itself." Legend has it that in the early 19th century, a guy named William H. Jackson loved the tree so much that he granted it ownership of itself and the land around it.
The original tree has since passed on, but a sapling grown from its acorns stands proud in the same spot, carrying the same unique legal status.
TODAY:
Grok can see things now
Models are getting a digital twin.
Around the web: Apple briefly approved, then removed, a GameBoy emulator app from its App Store.
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Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, is introducing a big update to their AI model Grok.
The latest version, Grok 1.5 Vision, is the first to handle both text and images.
It's designed to understand diagrams and photos, enhancing how it processes information.
This version is set to be released soon for early testers and current users.
Grok 1.5 Vision reportedly performs better than other top AI models in areas like maths and reading.
It’s finally seeing the light
One of its new features is its ability to tackle real-world scenarios through the "RealWorldQA" benchmark.
This test evaluates how well the model understands spatial relationships by using images and questions - an area where many AI models struggle.
Why it’s different:
Grok 1.5 Vision combines image and text processing, offering a broader range of skills.
The new RealWorldQA benchmark tests the model’s ability to understand real-world spatial relationships.
xAI is working on further improvements, including better image, audio, and video processing.
The overall impact of Grok in the AI field is still uncertain, especially as it undergoes more public testing.
Past versions have had mixed feedback, mainly from a limited number of users, and there are concerns about bias and harmful content from the data it uses from Musk's X social media platform.
So, Grok has eyes (sort of) - how long until its a full living robot?
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Leaders in AI
Aiden Gomez
At just 20, Aidan Gomez co-authored the game-changing AI paper, “Attention Is All You Need,” during his internship at Google in 2017.
The paper introduced the transformer technique, foundational to AI tools like ChatGPT.
Gomez and his team, who once pulled all-nighters to meet their deadline, couldn't foresee their work's massive impact.
Now CEO of Cohere, Gomez drives AI integration in business, enhancing tools from chatbots to search engines.
With Cohere valued at over $2 billion, he’s debunking AI doomsday myths and pioneering a future where website interactions are as natural as human conversation, aiming to make AI-powered chat the default online interface.
AI FASHION
London-based model Alexsandrah is unique in that she has a digital twin created by AI.
This virtual version has even replaced her at photo shoots, and Alexsandrah earns the same as she would if she were there in person.
It seems as though this is a glimpse into the future, with the growing role of AI in the creative industries and raises questions about job security and fairness in compensation.
Here’s what’s happening:
AI is changing interactions in fashion, creating both opportunities and ethical dilemmas.
There's an ongoing debate about balancing technological advances with protecting jobs in fashion.
Clear legal and ethical guidelines are essential for the responsible use of AI in creative fields.
Supporters believe AI models can improve diversity and reduce waste by aligning products more closely with consumer needs.
Robot twins?!
However, there are concerns about the impact on human jobs, such as those of models and photographers, and the broader ethical issues.
Critics are also worried about consumer deception and companies meeting diversity goals only superficially.
The issue gained prominence when Levi Strauss & Co. tested AI models to promote diversity.
After facing criticism, they reaffirmed their commitment to diversity and real models.
Retailers' adoption of AI models varies, with some integrating them and others avoiding them altogether.
Don’t be surprised if robot models start demanding better lighting and complaining about their cappuccinos!
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Bitcoin (BTC) has risen 2.8% over 24 hours, trading above $66,500, and ether (ETH) has advanced to $3,240, according to CoinDesk Indices data.
Don’t Miss - Over the weekend, Apple briefly approved two emulator apps on the App Store, allowing iPhone users to play old GameBoy and Commodore 64 games through iGBA and Emu64 XL, respectively. These apps required users to have their own game copies, as downloading unauthorised ROMs is the only way to emulate games not officially available. However, likely due to copyright concerns from game companies like Nintendo, Apple removed the iGBA for GameBoy app from the App Store on Sunday night.
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