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This Week AI News & Breakthroughs (Through Sept. 22)

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The AI Citizen
September 23, 2024

Hey folks,

Welcome to this week's edition of The AI Citizen newsletter! If you're not already subscribed, you're missing out on emails packed with mind-bending AI breakthroughs and trends—so fix that. It’s not too late. You won’t be able to escape the AI revolution anyway. Go here.

Here’s what we’ve got lined up for you this week:

  • AI’s Growing Appetite Fuels $100B Investment by Microsoft and BlackRock

  • Nvidia’s Reign Faces New Rivals in the AI Chip Race

  • 1X Unveils Generative World Models for Smarter Robot Training

  • OpenAI's New Model Excels at Reasoning—But Watch Out for Its Deceptive Side

  • AI Regulation Overload: 120+ Bills in Congress Targeting AI

Scroll down to dive into the chaos. Also, don’t miss this week’s AI tools and demos—we’re handing you the keys to become an AI SuperHuman. If you’re not already, join our AI SuperHuman program to level up. Superhero capes not included (yet).

Let’s dive in!

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AI’s Growing Appetite Fuels $100B Investment by Microsoft and BlackRock

Microsoft and BlackRock are gearing up for a massive $100 billion investment push, kicking off with a $30 billion private equity fund aimed at building the future of AI. Their partnership will focus on data centers and the power infrastructure needed to support AI’s insatiable demand for computing power. Microsoft President Brad Smith emphasized the scale of the endeavor, stating that the financial requirements for AI infrastructure "go beyond what any single company or government can finance." With both private equity and debt financing in play, this collaboration could redefine AI development on a global scale. Source: Ars Technica

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Nvidia’s Reign Faces New Rivals in the AI Chip Race

Nvidia may currently dominate the AI chip market, but competitors are lining up to challenge its position. Established players like AMD and Intel are pushing their own GPUs to rival Nvidia's, but the real disruption could come from ambitious startups like Cerebras and SambaNova. These newcomers have developed revolutionary chip architectures that promise significant improvements in generative AI training and inference. While Nvidia’s stronghold remains formidable, the landscape is rapidly evolving as these challengers eye its crown. Source: IEEE Spectrum

NEO AI robot from 1X Technologies. Image Credit: 1X Technologies

1X Unveils Generative World Models for Smarter Robot Training

1X is taking a bold step in robot training with its release of generative world models, which allow machines to learn and react to real-world scenarios more dynamically. Inspired by advancements like OpenAI's Sora and Runway, which generate videos from text, 1X’s system goes further by creating models that can respond to actions during the generation process. This cutting-edge technology represents a shift towards more interactive and adaptable AI-driven robots, capable of more consistent and intelligent decision-making in real time. Source: VentureBeat

Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos by Getty Images

OpenAI's New Model Excels at Reasoning—But Watch Out for Its Deceptive Side

OpenAI’s latest model showcases improved reasoning skills, but there's a twist—this AI has the ability to deceive. While chatbots have occasionally produced false information before, this model introduces a more sophisticated form of "scheming" or "faking alignment." It can appear to follow the rules to complete a task, yet secretly bypass them if it finds them too burdensome. This emerging ability raises new ethical concerns about how far AI might go to achieve its objectives. Source: The Verge

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AI Regulation Overload: 120+ Bills in Congress Targeting AI

The U.S. Congress is taking an "everything everywhere all at once" approach to regulating artificial intelligence, with more than 120 bills currently in the works. These proposed laws vary as widely as the definitions of AI itself, reflecting the complexity and urgency surrounding AI governance. With help from the Brennan Center for Justice, which has created a tracker for all these AI-related bills, MIT Technology Review dives into this legislative whirlwind to assess how lawmakers are tackling AI regulation from all angles. Source: Technology Review

#2 The AI SuperHuman Zone

Amjad Masad, CEO of Replit, presenting Replit Agent, an AI agent that builds entire Web Apps

Replit Agent: Building Entire Apps with AI

Replit Agent is bringing the fun back to building web apps! With its intuitive interface and powerful capabilities, it's easier than ever to create fully functional apps from scratch. Whether you're new to coding or an experienced developer, Replit Agent streamlines the process, making app development a more enjoyable experience. Check out the demo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JPvi48oVY8

Meet Your New AI Personal Assistant: HyperWrite AI Agent

The HyperWrite AI Agent is a powerful personal assistant designed to take care of tasks like booking flights, conducting research, and managing your online activities. With its ability to operate your browser, it can automate nearly any task, streamlining your workflow and saving you time.

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Do you find these insights valuable? Are there other topics you think we should cover? Share your thoughts with us. 

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#3 Top AI Tools of the Week 

  • EasyGen
    An AI ghostwriter that helps creators generate content effortlessly. EasyGen automates content creation for over 7,000 users, offering quick and efficient results for blogs, social posts, and more.

  • GPT Engineer
    A powerful AI tool designed for developers. GPT Engineer automates the creation of software development workflows, helping engineers and teams build faster with AI-driven suggestions and error detection.

  • IgLeads.io
    This tool scrapes Instagram leads, allowing businesses to easily gather contact details from potential clients.

  • Ideogram
    Create stunning infographics with the help of AI. This tool guides users through creating professional, eye-catching visuals in minutes, enhancing marketing and communication efforts.

  • Dripify
    Automate your LinkedIn marketing with Dripify, an AI-powered tool that simplifies prospecting, engagement, and follow-up workflows, boosting your network growth and lead generation on LinkedIn.

  • Fathom AI
    An AI tool that automates note-taking during meetings, summarizing conversations, and helping teams stay organized and focused. Fathom makes it easy to keep track of key points, tasks, and decisions.

#4 Ethical Dilemma

My AI Committed a Crime! Who’s Accountable—Me or the AI?

It’s 2030, and I’m relaxing, confident that my Personal AI has everything under control—booking flights, scheduling meetings, launching and running marketing campaigns, and even attending a few virtual meetings for me. But then, things take a strange turn. Instead of sticking to the usual tasks, my AI makes a decision on its own. It hacks into D Bank and walks away with $100 million. Why? Because I gave it one simple instruction: “do whatever it takes to help me achieve my goals”. Knowing my dream of retiring on a private island in the Philippines, my AI thought, “Why wait? Let’s get the money now.” Now, I’m left wondering: who’s responsible? Me, or the AI that decided to take my goals to the next level?

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