#39: Memory, Chips, and Visionaries: The Latest in AI with ChatGPT, Yann LeCun and a few Trillion Dollars!

The optimist vs pessimist outlook conundrum keeps popping up in context of AI and what it means for humanity. I had covered it in great detail in an earlier edition:

Since I personally subscribe to the "cautious optimism" viewpoint it was great to see Yann LeCun, a leading #ai expert, optimist and "godfather" of the field, receive the #TIME100 Impact Award in Dubai for his groundbreaking work in artificial intelligence.

Known for pioneering #convolutionalneuralnetworks , LeCun's contributions have significantly advanced AI applications like #imagerecognition and #naturallanguageprocessing .

At Meta, where he serves as chief AI scientist, LeCun promotes open-sourcing AI tools, aligning with his optimistic view of AI's potential to benefit humanity. His recent role shift at Meta underscores the importance of AI in the company's future.

When we polled the audience at a recent Harvard Business School Club of Dallas event the overall sentiment about AI too was one of "cautious optimism", acknowledging the potential for AI to revolutionize industries and human life.

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐆𝐏𝐓'𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲: 𝐀 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐥?

𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒕𝑮𝑷𝑻 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝑭𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆: 𝑬𝒏𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑼𝒔𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒍

🚀 Big News from OpenAI (Feb 13, 2024): ChatGPT is now testing a memory feature to make your interactions even more seamless and personalized. Say goodbye to repetitive information sharing!

Comes right on the heels of BARD's relaunch as GEMINI with new features and functionality which we covered in last week's edition:

🧠 How It Works: ChatGPT can now retain details from your conversations. This includes your preferences, like specific formatting for meeting notes or knowing your business particulars. The more you chat, the smarter it gets, customizing its responses to your unique needs.

🔐 You're in Charge: With the "Manage Memory" settings, you have full control. You can instruct ChatGPT to remember or forget specific details, or even turn off the memory feature entirely. Your interaction, your rules!

🌟 Rolling Out Gradually: Initially available to a limited number of free and Plus users, this feature's effectiveness will be evaluated for a broader release soon.

🛠️ Custom Instructions for Enhanced Help: Besides memory, you can still guide ChatGPT with Custom Instructions for tailored responses.

🔒 Privacy and Safety First: We're committed to maintaining high standards of privacy and safety, especially concerning sensitive information. Our approach is cautious and user-centric.

🏢 Enterprise and Team Benefits: For Enterprise and Team clients, this feature means more efficiency and customization in professional settings. It learns your work style and preferences, leading to better outputs.

🤖 GPTs Joining the Memory Lane: Soon, GPTs will have their own distinct memory features, enhancing their ability to provide tailored recommendations based on your past interactions.

Revolutionizing AI: Sam Altman's $7 Trillion Quest for Chip Supremacy

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is reportedly in discussions to raise an unprecedented $5 trillion to $7 trillion for AI chip manufacturing, aiming to mitigate the current GPU shortage crucial for running AI models.

This funding seeks to establish new semiconductor manufacturing capabilities, involving partnerships between OpenAI, investors, chipmakers, and power providers. Key potential investors include sovereign wealth funds and global entities, notably from the United Arab Emirates and TSMC.

The move reflects the strategic importance of semiconductor manufacturing in AI development but also raises geopolitical concerns, particularly for the US. It's uncertain if Altman has secured any commitments towards this massive fundraising goal.

Signing Off

Why did the AI search for trillions of dollars?

Because it wanted to upgrade from a chip on its shoulder to a full semiconductor empire!" 🤖💼🌐

Keep an eye on our upcoming editions for in-depth discussions on specific AI trends, expert insights, and answers to your most pressing AI questions!

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