The AI Canvas Newsletter #6
AI's cutting-edge leaps: NVIDIA's Eureka agent teaches robots complex skills and Meta deciphers brain activity.
This Week in AI: Innovations, Reports, and Features
🤖 NVIDIA's Eureka AI Agent: Pioneering autonomous robots with generative reward algorithms, outperforming human-written code in 80% of tasks.
đź“Š State of AI Report 2023: GPT-4's dominance, open-source AI, and evolving AI landscapes explored in one of the most cited AI documents.
🧠Meta's Brain Activity Decoding: Unlocking real-time visual representation deciphering with MEG, bridging human-machine intelligence gaps.
🎙️ Amplify Language Skills: Google Search introduces interactive speaking practice powered by AI and deep learning, facilitating efficient language learning.
🌟 Masterpiece X - Generate: Text-to-3D models with AI and NVIDIA technology to effortlessly create 3D assets, accessible to all, regardless of hardware or expertise.
NVIDIA's Eureka AI Agent Empowers Robots with Unprecedented Complex-Skill Acquisition
NVIDIA Research introduces Eureka, an AI agent utilising large language models to autonomously generate reward algorithms for training robots. This breakthrough enables robots to excel in complex tasks, from rapid pen-spinning tricks to opening drawers and more, outperforming human-written algorithms on over 80% of tasks. This innovative approach integrates generative and reinforcement learning methods, providing new possibilities for robot control and physically realistic animations.
Read the announcement post and the paper.
State of AI Report 2023: One of the Most Cited Documents in AI
Delve into the dynamic world of AI with the State of AI Report 2023, where the dominance of GPT-4, the significance of open-source AI, and the evolution of governance and safety take centre stage. Explore the latest breakthroughs in various AI domains, from self-driving cars to molecular biology, and grasp the evolving landscape of AI research and technology.
Read more here.
Decoding Visual Images in Real Time from Brain Activity
Meta has achieved a significant milestone in brain research, unveiling an AI system that deciphers real-time visual representations from brain activity using magnetoencephalography (MEG). This innovative system not only enhances our understanding of how the brain processes images but also holds potential for non-invasive brain-computer interfaces, offering hope to those who have lost their ability to speak due to brain injuries. The study demonstrates that MEG can decode complex brain representations with millisecond precision, advancing the quest to bridge the gap between human and machine intelligence.
Read more on Meta’s blog and the paper.
Mistral Large: A Competitor to GPT-4 with Multilingual Prowess
Google Search is now empowering English learners with a cutting-edge feature that offers interactive speaking practice. This tool, supported by AI and deep learning models, delivers personalized feedback on pronunciation and grammar. Learners can engage in quick 3-5 minute practice sessions, making language acquisition more accessible and efficient.
Read more on Google’s blog.
Masterpiece X - Generate: 3D Creation with AI
Masterpiece X - Generate is a new tool for 3D creation, combining AI and NVIDIA technology. This innovative platform allows creators to generate 3D assets quickly and affordably, making 3D design accessible to everyone. The AI co-pilot empowers ideas to come to life, without the need for hardware or complex skills.
Read more with the announcement and blog.
Technical Reads & Projects
Champion-level Drone Racing Using Deep Reinforcement Learning – Robotics and Perception Group
“Here we introduce Swift, an autonomous system that can race physical vehicles at the level of the human world champions. The system combines deep reinforcement learning in simulation with data collected in the physical world. Swift competed against three human champions, including the world champions of two international leagues, in real-world head-to-head races. Swift won multiple races against each of the human champions and demonstrated the fastest recorded race time.”
Is AI Alignment On Track? Is it Progressing... Too Fast? – Alexey Guzey
“If you ask an alignment researcher how to measure the alignment of GPT-4 or Claude, they might go on an hour-long tirade about deceptive alignment, instrumental convergence, and the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics — but they won’t give you any numbers.”
MemGPT
“Memory-GPT (or MemGPT in short) is a system that intelligently manages different memory tiers in LLMs in order to effectively provide extended context within the LLM's limited context window. For example, MemGPT knows when to push critical information to a vector database and when to retrieve it later in the chat, enabling perpetual conversations.”
Reflections on AI Engineer Summit 2023 – Eugene Yang
“I recently attended the first-ever AI Engineer Summit in San Francisco. There, I gave a talk on building blocks for LLM systems and also got to chat with folks on the edge of building and deploying LLM products.”
AI Trends
The Impact of ChatGPT on Programming Education
“From novices to seasoned coders, over 10,000 respondents chimed in on how ChatGPT is rewriting their learning narratives, reshaping career paths, and influencing their visions of an AI-forward world.”
Quick News
- OpenAI's DALL-E 3 is now live for ChatGPT Plus and Enterprise users
- Amazon trials humanoid robots to 'free up' staff
- Nvidia, Foxconn’s New AI Factories Will Develop Software For Self-Driving Cars
- YouTube may soon let musicians lend their AI voices to creators
- Study shows AI program could verify Wikipedia citations, improving reliability
- Apple Rumored to Follow ChatGPT With Generative AI Features on iPhone as Soon as iOS 18
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The AI Canvas - Generative AI in the Classroom: The Future of Learning with Francisco Recalde
In this enlightening episode of the AI Canvas podcast, host David Foster sits down with Francisco Recalde, Head of the Department of Languages at Dixon's Unity Academy, to explore the transformative effects of AI on education. They discuss AI’s potential in teaching and learning, the fear of AI replacing teachers, and the role of AI as a guide for students.
David Foster
Founding Partner, ADSP
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