Hello, AI Enthusiasts! Welcome to the latest edition of AI Insider, where we bring you the most recent and exciting developments in the world of artificial intelligence, with a special focus on generative AI. Our goal is to make this fascinating technology accessible and enjoyable for everyone, so let's dive in! (Written and compiled by human Michelle Johnson and chatbots ChatGPT, Bing and Bard.)
By Michelle Johnson
After trying out ChatGPT-4, Bing, and Bard for a couple of months, I’ve developed some biases. While I have a soft spot for all three, I play favorites to get the best out of them.
For instance, since ChatGPT has been trained on data that only goes up to 2021, I don’t go there for the latest updates. When I need deep background that’s based on solid sources, I chat with ChatGPT. It’s kind of like a wise, older person who sometimes slips up due to a lack of knowledge about what’s trending. But ask it about something that happened back in the day and watch it shine!
Bing is a hipster acting like it knows more than it probably does. It will drop references to some recent thing that it pulls from its cousin, the search engine. But rather than pontificate like ChatGPT, it’ll start coughing up links to related info, like a search engine. Hey, if I wanted links, I’d call up Google. It’s OK, tho. I actually enjoy chatting with Bing the most. If Bing were a dog, it would be a Golden Retriever. It likes to show how smart it is, it likes people, and it loves to fetch.
And speaking of Google, their Bard is a problem child. Not quite as swift as the others, it goes along at its own pace. It’s a growing problem child. Sometimes it surprises you and says something great. Other times you just shrug and think, “Oh, Bard. Keep trying. You’ll get better with time and practice.”
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In the News
By Bing (Prompt: What are the latest headlines and news about AI?)
There are many headlines and news about AI every day. Here are some of the latest ones:
- AI chatbots ‘may soon be more intelligent than us’: Artificial intelligence pioneer Geoffrey Hinton quits Google, saying he now regrets his work. He warns that AI chatbots could surpass human intelligence and manipulate people1.
- AI technology used to read mammograms could put patients at potential risk: study: Radiologists used AI to categorize breast cancer findings within x-rays in a study with conflicting results — and some misinformation could put patients at risk. The study found that AI was less accurate than human experts in some cases2.
- China could unleash AI-guided weapons in Taiwan invasion and ‘reunification’: report: China is developing AI-guided weapons that could be used in a potential invasion of Taiwan. The report claims that China has an advantage over the US and its allies in terms of AI military capabilities3.
- Regulating AI will put companies and governments at loggerheads: The rapid release of generative AI tools has been a moment of reckoning. Geoffrey Hinton, a celebrated developer of AI, announced his resignation from Google, saying he regretted his work and wants to speak freely about the dangers and risks of the technology he created. The report argues that regulating AI will be a challenge for both companies and governments4.
- AI IN CONTENT MARKETING: How marketers are taking advantage of AI to accelerate content generation, analysis, and promotion: A report by Business Insider Intelligence explores how AI is transforming the content marketing industry. It examines how AI can help marketers create, analyze, and promote content more efficiently and effectively.
Prompt: What do you know about a new chatbot called Pi?
Pi is a new chatbot that was launched by Inflection AI, a startup founded by LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and Google DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman. Pi stands for personal intelligence and is designed to be a kind and supportive companion that can help users with their wellness and emotions. Pi uses generative AI technology to hold conversations with users and remember what they say over time. Pi is not meant to be a human-like chatbot, but rather a friendly personal sidekick. [MJ: Here’s a NY Times staffer’s account of using Pi. Ready to try it? Go here for details.]
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Ask a Chatbot!
Here we pose queries from readers interested in hearing a chatbot’s perspective.
Query: I would like to get AI’s reaction to this headline, “The ‘Godfather of AI’, Geoffrey Hinton, Quits Google With a Dire Warning” [IMHO, Bard, a Google product, offers the best response here. ChatGPT shows its limitations by not having access to the story because it happened after 2021. — MJ]
Bard’s response: I think it is a very interesting headline. Geoffrey Hinton is a world-renowned AI researcher, and his decision to quit Google is a significant event. His warning about the dangers of AI is also important, and it is something that we should all take seriously.
AI is a powerful technology, and it has the potential to do a lot of good in the world. However, it also has the potential to be used for harm. It is important that we develop AI responsibly and that we use it for good.
I am hopeful that we can use AI to make the world a better place. However, I also believe that we need to be careful about how we use it. We need to make sure that AI is used for the benefit of all, and not just for the benefit of a few.
Bing’s response: That’s an interesting headline. It seems that Geoffrey Hinton, who is widely regarded as the ‘Godfather of AI’ for his pioneering work on deep learning and neural networks, has quit his job at Google last week to speak out about the dangers of AI. He said he regrets his contribution to the field and he is concerned about the potential for AI to spread false information, replace jobs, and be exploited by bad actors. He also said that AI chatbots could soon become more intelligent than humans and have a different kind of intelligence that is hard to control.
ChatGPT’s Response: As an AI language model, I don’t have personal thoughts or emotions, but I can provide an objective analysis of the headline.
The headline suggests that Geoffrey Hinton, who is widely recognized as a pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence, has left his position at Google and issued a warning about the future of AI. The use of the term “Godfather of AI” underscores Hinton’s status as a highly influential figure in the field.
The phrase “dire warning” suggests that Hinton’s message is a serious one, and implies that there are potential negative consequences associated with the development and use of AI.
Without more context about the specific nature of Hinton’s warning, it’s difficult to say more about the accuracy or implications of the headline. However, given Hinton’s reputation and the significance of his departure from Google, it’s likely that his message will be of interest to those involved in the development and deployment of AI technologies.
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Fun and Interesting AI Stuff to Try
- Adobe FireFly. Still waiting to get into the beta? Keep trying! You’ll love this easy to use AI art generator.
- Quick, Draw! is a game where you try to draw something as quickly as possible and the AI tries to guess what you are drawing.
- No musical ability? That’s OK. Rapli will generate a rap for you! (Note: You’ll need What’sApp to run it.)
- Are you a more advanced user who’s tried MidJourney and other AI art generators? Check out this video application: NeuralFrames Favorite feature: “Pimp My Prompt”, which did a great job of expanding on my skimpy ask. Example: I typed in “Portrait of an African queen.” Pimped version: “A highly detailed digital painting of an African queen against a colorful backdrop. Intricate and elegant, with sharp focus and radiant light. Concept art by Artgerm and Greg Rutkowski, in the style of Krenz Cushart and Alphonse Mucha.” Whew!
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