Welcome to 'Byte Me: The Show Where Humans Pretend They're Still Relevant.'
Tonights smorgasbord of silicon shenanigans is piping hot and ready to serve. We’ve got Trump playing fantasy football with Taylor Swift’s endorsement, Procreate telling AI to go paint itself, and the looming threat of AI getting dumber than your average reality TV star.
Apple’s fashionably late to the AI soirée, NVIDIA’s playing Zeus with the weather, and job seekers are stuck in an endless game of Bot or Not.
Plus, ChatGPT’s world domination tour continues, Australia’s media literacy is on par with a koala’s, and AI’s got Fortune 500 suits sweating through their spreadsheets.
Tune in, turn on, and watch yourselves become yesterday’s news!
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Trump’s Latest Act: Convincing Himself Taylor Swift is His Biggest Fan (Spoiler: She’s Not)
Donald Trump has hilariously decided that Taylor Swift is endorsing him for president—despite her not actually doing so. In a move straight out of a surrealist art exhibit, Trump posted AI-generated images of Swift in an Uncle Sam getup and fans wearing “Swifties for Trump” T-shirts. Swift’s camp hasn’t commented, probably because they're too busy not endorsing him. Meanwhile, the real Swifties for Trump are as fictional as the images Trump shared. It’s like inviting your imaginary friend to your birthday party and then bragging about the guest list.(Read more)
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Procreate’s New Art Manifesto: AI Can Keep Its Dirty Hands Off Our Brushes
In a world where digital art companies are falling head over heels for AI, Procreate is waving its paintbrush and screaming, "No thanks!" The drawing app made a dramatic declaration: "Generative AI is like stealing grandma's secret recipe and then burning the cookbook." They're not just avoiding AI—they're outright rejecting it with gusto. Their CEO even threw in an expletive for good measure. This bold stance is giving artists everywhere a reason to cheer, as Procreate essentially tells AI to take its "creativity" and shove it. For those sick of AI’s meddling, Procreate is your new digital hero. (Read more)
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AI's Great Collapse: Because Who Needs Intelligence When You Have Data?
In the brave new world of AI, there's talk of an impending “model collapse,” which sounds like the digital apocalypse but is really just AI models getting dumber because they’re learning from other AI models. Picture a high-tech game of telephone where the message becomes an incoherent mess of ones and zeros. The problem? AI data is reproducing faster than a rabbit on a caffeine drip, and it’s starting to outshine its human-originated counterparts. Big Tech is scrambling to keep things in check, but it’s like trying to clean up a spaghetti explosion with a fork. So, while we might not face a full-blown AI apocalypse, don’t be surprised if our digital future feels a bit like a sequel to "Groundhog Day" where every iteration is just a tad dumber. (Read more)
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Apple Intelligence: The AI Your iPhone Deserves (But Didn’t Ask For)
Apple’s newest AI venture, “Apple Intelligence,” is here to add some flair to your iPhone 15 Pro and iPad M-class, because who doesn’t want their device to take over their life a little more? From proofreading tools that are slow and snooze-worthy to email summaries that miss key details like the price of wine, Apple’s AI is like having a diligent assistant who sometimes needs a nap. Call recording? Check. Natural language photo search? Sort of. Siri? Now she’s your tech support guru, but don’t expect her to remember everything. In short, it’s Apple’s way of making sure you’re never truly free from your device.(Read more)
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NVIDIA’s StormCast: Finally, a Weather Forecast That Won’t Just Say ‘Rain or Shine'
NVIDIA’s new AI weather model, StormCast, is like the nerdy kid in class who aced the maths test—except this kid can now predict thunderstorms and flash floods with eerie accuracy. Forget the old days of ‘chance of rain’ and brace yourself for weather forecasts so precise, they might even predict your cat’s next nap spot. This AI marvel, developed in cahoots with fancy labs and universities, is set to revolutionise short-term weather prediction. But don’t worry, Mike Pritchard from NVIDIA reminds us that while AI's great, we still need good old physics to double-check our future downpours. (Read more)
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AI: The New Tempest in the Tech Hiring Teapot
Welcome to the latest episode of *Bot Wars: Hiring Edition*, where job seekers and recruiters alike have swapped out old-school resumes for AI-generated cover letters. Imagine 3,000 people applying for one data science gig, all thanks to our new overlords, the generative AI tools. Recruiters, now swamped with applications, have responded by using their own AI to sift through the mess. It’s a dystopian cycle of bots trying to out-bot each other. If only hiring were as easy as using AI to understand human nuance—oh wait, we’re not there yet! (Read more)
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The Countries That Can't Get Enough of ChatGPT
So, it turns out, India is where ChatGPT has the most groupies, with 45% of folks hopping on the AI train. Meanwhile, in places like the U.S. and Germany, people are just toying with the tech like it's a new toy instead of a useful tool. Turns out, younger countries are more into it, probably because they have more tech-savvy folks who know how to make AI work for them rather than just using it to prank their friends. So if you're in a country with a lower ChatGPT percentage, don't worry—you're not alone in still playing around with your digital buddy.(Read more)
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Australia’s Media Literacy: When Ignorance Meets AI, Sparks Fly
Ah, Australia, where media literacy is about as advanced as dial-up internet. New research reveals that while Australians are increasingly sceptical of news, their ability to discern fact from fiction hasn’t budged. With AI churning out deep fakes like it’s on a caffeine high, folks are feeling like extras in a sci-fi nightmare. The divide between digital whiz kids and those who still think a hashtag is a breakfast food is widening. If Australia doesn’t get its media literacy act together soon, the next thing they’ll be reading is a memo about how not to fall for deep fake kangaroos. (Read more)
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The High Stakes Game of AI Risk: Fortune 500 Edition
In the grand drama of corporate risk, AI has taken center stage with Fortune 500 companies suddenly hyperventilating over its potential pitfalls. The number of firms listing AI as a risk has skyrocketed by 473.5% since 2022. It’s like finding out your new puppy might be a fire-breathing dragon. Sure, the AI is still a toddler, but executives are scrambling to draft every conceivable “what if” scenario. Meanwhile, insurance mogul Dan Amos seems to think keeping a level head and avoiding revolution is a winning strategy. Because who needs a revolution when you have a duck?(Read more)
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AI’s Radiology Report: Still Needs a Few More Years to Trade in Its Training Wheels
In a world where AI is vying for radiology glory, ChatGPT has joined the race, only to discover it’s still in the tricycle phase. A recent study compared the diagnostic prowess of this digital rookie with that of seasoned human radiologists. The result? GPT-4 is slightly better than GPT-4V and can hold its own against eager radiology residents. But board-certified radiologists? They’re still the heavyweight champs. Despite some promising potential, ChatGPT’s diagnostic skills are more ‘oops’ than ‘outstanding’—a reminder that even AI has a long way to go before it replaces those white coats. (Read more)
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AI Detection Tools: The Newest Way to Make Teachers Nostalgic for the 19th Century
AI cheaters, beware! Schools are ditching the fancy AI detection tools and returning to the good old pen-and-paper test, all thanks to AI’s unreliable detectors. Teachers are fed up with detectors that can’t tell a robot from a student and are opting for cramp-inducing handwritten assignments. The irony? These high-tech detectors are as accurate as a weather forecast in the desert. While AI detectors struggle to keep up, educators are embracing old-school methods—because nothing says “trustworthy” like a handwritten essay that cramps your hand and defies technological advancement.(Read more)
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Google's New Imagen 3: Because One More AI Image Generator is Exactly What We Needed
Google has unleashed Imagen 3, an image generator that’s supposedly the crown jewel of AI creativity. It promises to turn your vague text prompts into photorealistic masterpieces or whimsical claymation scenes. According to Google, it's so good that it outshines its rivals, making them look like outdated Polaroids next to a 4K TV. So, if you’ve ever dreamed of creating a hyper-detailed picture of a bird sculpture in a sculptor's clay-dusted hand, this is your chance. It’s available in the US for those who want to test its alleged magical powers. Just don’t expect to escape AI’s encroaching grip anytime soon. (Read more)
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The AI Hot 100: ChatGPT Still Won't Get Off Its High Horse
In a plot twist that shocked no one, OpenAI's ChatGPT is still the reigning champion in Andreessen Horowitz's third annual Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps report. It's like the AI version of a celebrity who won’t stop hogging the spotlight, no matter how many new contenders show up. Meanwhile, new apps are crashing the party, from music generators that make you feel like a rock star to dating apps that suggest "AI-mazing" partners. It's a full-on AI jamboree, with newcomers like RIZZ and SeaArt making waves. Spoiler: ChatGPT is still that person who thinks they’re the coolest kid in class. (Read more)
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When Calculators Met ChatGPT: The AI Invasion Begins
In an unprecedented move, schools are now equipping students with the latest "life-changing" tech: ChatGPT! According to Greg Durrett, a UT Austin professor who’s clearly not getting paid enough for this, AI is about to be as essential as the calculator was. So, students will now be using AI for everything from research to “brain crutches” while teachers try to keep up with the digital uprising. Sure, AI may come with its own set of issues like AI-induced biases and dull writing, but hey, Durrett thinks we’ll be reminiscing about the good old days of handwritten essays in a decade. Genius. (Read more)
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The Epic Fail of AI: When ChatGPT Decides to Rewrite Film History
In a grand cinematic blunder, Francis Ford Coppola’s "Megalopolis" trailer made headlines not for its epic scope but for using hilariously fake film critic quotes. Lionsgate, apparently too busy to fact-check, let ChatGPT create a Greatest Hits of negative reviews—except none of these reviews were real. Pauline Kael didn’t actually say “The Godfather” was too “arty” or “comic.” ChatGPT, eager to impress, invented quotes like a gossiping teenager. The trailer’s now been yanked, and the lesson is clear: if you want real criticism, don’t ask a chatbot." (Read more)
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Midjourney Opens Its Doors: Now Anyone Can Create Art (Until We Realize This Was a Mistake)
After years of being stuck in the Discord dungeon, Midjourney has finally thrown open the virtual doors to its art creation playground for everyone. Yes, you can now get your AI-generated art fix without needing to be a Discord devotee. Just sign up via Google, grab your 25 free images, and start creating masterpieces—until the trial ends and you're back to paying for pixels. This sudden burst of accessibility seems to be a strategic move to fend off rivals in the cutthroat world of free AI art tools. So, act fast, because who knows how long this 'generous' phase will last! (Read more)
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The Free-for-All Fiasco Where Everyone’s Giving AI Models Away Like Candy
In the chaotic AI marketplace, tech giants and startups alike are in a price-cutting spree, trying to outdo each other by offering free access to their models like they’re handing out free samples at a grocery store. Cohere's Aidan Gomez is basically saying, “Welcome to the zero-margin world of AI.” OpenAI and Google are showering developers with free tokens, making it feel like a never-ending sale at a clearance store. Meanwhile, Meta’s Llama 3.1 is the budget pick, proving you can still be cheap and cheerful. The AI world: where everyone’s got a freebie to share and the only margin is in your coffee shop. (Read more)
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AI Ads Are Here to Take Over Your Screen
Nvidia and Perplexity AI have decided that our screens aren’t cluttered enough and will start shoving ads into their AI-powered search platform by Q4. Because who wouldn’t want their search results interrupted by the digital equivalent of a billboard? The AI startup, backed by Jeff Bezos and a smattering of publishers like TIME and Fortune, will make money every time your search directs traffic to their partners. So, if you thought Google's ads were intrusive, just wait—AI’s coming to snatch your eyeballs and cash with a digital grin.(Read more)
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Mango's AI Model: Because Real Models Were Just Too Mainstream
Mango, the Spanish fashion giant, just debuted its AI model for their teen line, proving that even fashion can't escape the robotic revolution. The company's AI-dressed mannequin was so cutting-edge, it almost cut off human designers entirely. Mango claims this tech innovation is a game-changer, though the real challenge was making their digital clothes look as fab as their human-worn ones. Because, clearly, blending AI and real life is the ultimate fashion statement. Oh, and don’t worry—Mango’s also gaming with Roblox, proving that even virtual fashionistas need their style fix. (Read more)
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The World's First Robot Who Might Actually Make Us Question Everything
Sakana AI Labs has introduced an "AI scientist" that promises to handle the entire research process for the bargain price of $15 per paper. This AI marvel can brainstorm, code, plot, and even write up research, making human scientists look like they're just here for the coffee breaks. But before you get too excited about replacing your overworked lab coat with a sleek robot, the AI's papers are reportedly “scientific slop” and lack the novelty of true human insight. So, while it’s good at mimicking science, it’s less impressive at innovating. Welcome to the future, where our scientific advancements might soon be as profound as a digital vending machine’s. (Read more)
