The secret chatbot that beats GPT-4

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• Chatbots - a new mystery chatbot supposedly beats GPT-4!

• Tesla announces layoffs

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CHATBOTS

Is this mystery chatbot better than GPT-4?

A new chatbot named 'gpt2-chatbot' is causing a stir among AI enthusiasts and experts.

Found on the LMSys Chatbot Arena, it's rumoured to outshine advanced models like GPT-4 and Claude 3 Opus.

The origin of gpt2-chatbot is a mystery, sparking discussions on Reddit and elsewhere.

Some speculate it's an experimental project from a top AI lab or an accidental leak.

Its different style and knowledge cut-off from GPT-4 add to the intrigue.

What you should know:

• No one knows where gpt2-chatbot came from.

• It could be a refined version of GPT-4, designed for interactive use with improved safety and ethical features.

• Despite its advanced traits, it's uncertain if it signifies a significant leap in AI tech.

Engaging with the gpt2-chatbot reveals it claims to be a variant of GPT-4, designed for interactive tasks, with better handling of dialogues and ethical considerations.

It aims to uphold OpenAI's mission of creating AI for humanity's benefit.

Users praise its knowledge and handling of personalised queries, though it's prone to errors like other large language models.

GPT-5 hidden in plain sight?

The new bot has sparked speculation that it could be an early version of GPT-5 that’s made its way online.

As the AI community continues to discuss gpt2-chatbot, time will tell if it sheds more light on its origins and capabilities.

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TESLA

Layoffs continue at Tesla

Tesla has made more cuts to its workforce, this time affecting the team behind its Supercharger electric vehicle (EV) charging network.

After recently cutting 10% of its global workforce, Tesla has now added hundreds of redundancies in its Supercharger team.

This move follows Tesla's decision to share its proprietary charging technology with other car manufacturers, aimed at creating a standard charging system and tapping into federal infrastructure funds.

This had initially brought on board major players like Ford and GM, followed by Volkswagen Group and Stellantis.

Here’s what you should know:

• Tesla's Supercharger team, critical to expanding its charging network, has been significantly reduced.

• There's a slowdown in new charging installations as Tesla shifts its focus.

• Other companies might step up to improve their charging solutions, taking advantage of Tesla's current pullback.

Despite these layoffs, Tesla previously reported increases in its Supercharger installations, a key growth area as overall sales and profits have dipped.

Where do we charge it then?

Tesla's network is still seen as better than many competing EV chargers, which may maintain its competitive edge.

However, these job cuts have sparked industry speculation about Tesla's future role in EV charging.

As Tesla pivots towards AI and autonomous vehicles, the EV charging scene could see new developments and players stepping in to innovate and expand.

This is like the pre-smartphone era when all our phones had different chargers.

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