Two headlines on the same company in last days:
The company needs to stay at the cutting edge of the AI game. Red team capacity - specialists that search for security risks - currently working on Sora, the new video AI model of OpenAI, will have to work on GPT5 after training is finalised. And are obviously not available to work on the already delayed open weight model.
Am I overinterpreting this with regard to the strategic relevance of #open #AI at #OpenAI?
A Polish programmer running on fumes recently accomplished what may soon become impossible: beating an advanced AI model in a head-to-head coding competition. The 10-hour marathon left him “completely exhausted.”
See full article.
This accomplishment is particularly intriguing in light of recent research indicating even reduced developer productivity under certain conditions. And currently some skepticism and the notion that “AI is just hype.” While there’s undoubtedly a lot of buzz around AI, it’s clear that coding practices have already begun to transform and will continue to do so.
However, it’s essential to keep in mind that real-world software development extends beyond mere coding. It involves system integration, collaboration, and strategic thinking. As AI continues to advance, the role of human programmers is evolving, highlighting the need for a diverse skill set and adaptability.
🌟 Another notable addition to European #AI solutions: Lumo, an AI by #Swiss company #Proton 🌟
Lumo delivers a cutting-edge AI assistant service that prioritises your privacy and keeps your data secure.
In a world where AI is becoming ubiquitous, privacy often takes a back seat. However, Lumo, Proton’s new AI assistant, promises to be designed with privacy at its core, ensuring that your conversations remain confidential and that you retain control of your data.
🔒 Privacy-first AI assistant: Lumo does not keep logs of your conversations, and every chat is encrypted. Your sensitive information, whether it’s legal documents or personal emails, is safe and secure.
🌍 European Trust: Interestingly, Proton, a Swiss company trusted by over 100 million people worldwide for hosting their mail and providing other privacy-first services, is now moving its operations to the #EU due to concerns over „legal uncertainty“ in Switzerland. They also pledge to contribute actively to the EU’s EuroStack initiative.
#AI #Privacy #Proton #Lumo #TechInnovation
I’ve been having chats recently about how well #Europe is doing in the #AI field. I hear people saying how Europe is behind the times and there’s no chance of catching up. They even say we’re doomed. There’s no denying that Europe’s not exactly leading the way right now.
But don’t forget, there are some players who are pretty close too. Two of them teamed up: #MistralAI and #BlackForestLabs. You can use them together with #LeChat, which is a generative AI #genAI service by Mistral. Black Forest Labs' generative AI models for images and videos are pretty impressive, and – surprise, surprise – it’s a company with its roots in Freiburg, Germany.
The latest version of Le Chat has a reasoning and research function, which builds on the Mistral #Magistral reasoning engine.
You might be sceptical, but it’s still worth a look. This is especially important if you’re also a bit worried about how data is handled. Both companies are under the European data privacy law #GDPR
Around six months ago, I pointed to the often overlooked small #AI models and #EdgeAI. In the fast-paced world of machine intelligence #AI, that feels like an eternity! Since then, we have seen some interesting developments, with specialised modules available for small computers such as the Raspberry Pi. These devices require minimal energy, making them ideal for sustainable tech solutions.
Recently, a quite powerful little module hit the market, boasting 60 TOPS INT8 performance in a tiny M.2 form factor. The SAKURA-II M.2 can be configured with up to 16 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 68 GB/sec memory bandwidth. With this, while being very far from high-end platforms, this is a quite decent performance to run smaller, specialised models. Being a great resource for experimenting with AI and GenAI applications, it also has the potential to offer compact and cost-effective solutions. It will be interesting to see if there will be also some meaningful use cases, e.g. in health care.
Why Does This Matter?
As computational power needs to be massively expanded with the broad application of machine intelligence #AI #LLMs, the topic of #energy consumption and environmental footprint in general has rightly received more attention.
That’s why this is timely: The Green Algorithms calculator is a simple yet powerful tool that helps users understand the environmental impact of the systems they are building. By entering details about the hardware, runtime, and location of the computation, projects' carbon footprints can be estimated. This tool wants to be more than just raising awareness; it wants to drive change. 🌳 🌎
TL;DR: I switched to Mistral AI to support European tech innovation. Join me in supporting homegrown AI excellence!
In my personal tool stack, the LLM quickly became an useful asset, especially for experimenting with the technology’s potential and limitations. However, as I have become more discerning about the companies behind specific services, I am currently considering alternatives to the global market leaders, such as self-hosting, using open-source software, or switching to a European provider.
I have therefore moved my paid/pro AI account from a leading US provider to #Mistral #AI, a #European alternative. This decision aligns with my commitment to supporting and leveraging European technological advancements. 💼
I found that Mistral AI, which is headquartered in France, offers a competitive model with features that are relevant to me. By choosing Mistral AI, I am tapping into a growing ecosystem of European tech excellence. I expect them to have a commitment to open-source models and to adhere to European standards, which makes them a compelling choice for businesses and individuals alike. 🏢
Supporting European tech companies like Mistral AI fosters local innovation and contributes to a more diverse and resilient global tech landscape. I’m excited to be part of this movement and to see how European AI continues to evolve and compete on the world stage. 🚀
#EuropeanTech #AISovereignty #TechInnovation #MistralAI
The Hidden Productivity Dilemma: AI Use in the Workplace 🤖💼
Using #AI tools at work can boost productivity ⚡, but it comes with social costs 😬. A study from Duke University, involving over 4,000 participants, reveals that colleagues often perceive AI users as lazy 🦥 and incompetent 🤷.
The crucial factor? The AI affinity of supervisors 👔.
In the study, fictional job applicants with AI skills were preferred only if the hiring manager also used AI tools – otherwise, they faced rejection 🚫.
„Evaluators who do not use AI regularly (less than weekly) evaluate candidates who do use AI as lazy.“
This highlights a critical point: Management plays a pivotal role in AI adoption within companies. Their own familiarity and comfort with AI tools can significantly influence how AI is perceived and integrated into the workplace. 🔍💡
Feeling a bit doomsday-ish? Then this post is for you!
#AI is advancing at warp speed, and researchers are still grappling with how these models really work. 🤖💨 Research revealed some creative strategies of these models (see my previous post), but what if constant training leads to hidden capabilities that suddenly erupt? What if the model goes rogue? 😱
Researchers warn of an intelligence explosion, power accumulation, disruption of democratic institutions, and more. Scary stuff, right?
But wait! They’ve also proposed a number of measures to address these challenges, but these are based on the sense of responsibility of the companies behind these large-scale models. So hopefully the paper will get some attention there. 🤞
Ever noticed how we struggle with rapid, non-linear change? 🌪️ Fasten your seatbelts, because groundbreaking AI-based developments could make your head spin!
Enter superhuman AI 🤖. Experts predict its impact over the next decade could outstrip the Industrial Revolution. Yeah, you heard right.
The team at AI Futures Project has crafted scenarios backed by trend extrapolations, wargames, expert feedback, and their previous forecasting wins. And the best part? It’s presented in a super intuitive way.
Don’t expect a crystal ball prediction. Think of it as a turbo boost into very near futures!
Great resource to dive in and get those mental gears turning! 💡
