Summary The progress of open-source language models is undisputed. But can they really compete with the much pricier, heavily trained language models from OpenAI, Google, and others? Sounds too good to be true: With little training effort and almost no money, open-source language models trained using the Alpaca Formula have set new benchmarks recently, reaching …
Summary Google Deepmind, in collaboration with leading AI companies and universities, publishes a proposal for an “early warning system for novel AI risks”. In a new paper, “Model evaluation for extreme risks,” researchers from leading AI companies, universities, and other research institutions outline what an early warning system for extreme AI risks might look like. …
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Image: RapidEyeMovers Der Artikel kann nur mit aktiviertem JavaScript dargestellt werden. Bitte aktiviere JavaScript in deinem Browser und lade die Seite neu. E3 is canceled in 2023, but the Future Games Show casts a “VR Spotlight” on PSVR 2 and Quest 2. Besides Sony and Meta, Gamesradar is also hosting an event around new games. …
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Picture: Pimax Der Artikel kann nur mit aktiviertem JavaScript dargestellt werden. Bitte aktiviere JavaScript in deinem Browser und lade die Seite neu. Pimax started shipping its high-end VR headset Pimax Crystal. Some features like standalone mode will follow later. Pimax has announced that it has sent out the first Pimax Crystal units to international customers. …
Summary OpenAI’s open-source days are numbered, at least when it comes to GPT models. During a visit to the TU Munich, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman commented on the progress of the open-source scene, which has reached several milestones recently. The latest is a method to bring a chatbot up to the level of ChatGPT using …
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Image: Meral Jamal – ARCTIC TECH Der Artikel kann nur mit aktiviertem JavaScript dargestellt werden. Bitte aktiviere JavaScript in deinem Browser und lade die Seite neu. A VR game is being made to help prepare Arctic researchers for the harsh conditions and wildlife concerns when doing fieldwork in the far north. Daniel Kramer is a …
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Summary Added statements from EU representatives. Update, May 26, 2023: Some MEPs disagree with Altman’s statement that the EU AI Act could be withdrawn or fundamentally changed. Kim van Sparrentak, who worked on the law, says they won’t be “blackmailed by American companies.” “If OpenAI can’t comply with basic data governance, transparency, safety and security …
Summary A new method named QLoRA enables the fine-tuning of large language models on a single GPU. Researchers used it to train Guanaco, a chatbot that reaches 99% of ChatGPTs performance. Researchers at the University of Washington present QLoRA (Quantized Low Rank Adapters), a method for fine-tuning large language models. Along with QLoRA, the team …
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Picture: Xreal Der Artikel kann nur mit aktiviertem JavaScript dargestellt werden. Bitte aktiviere JavaScript in deinem Browser und lade die Seite neu. Nreal has officially rebranded as Xreal and launched its first product under the new name, the Xreal Beam, to add full iPhone and Windows support for Nreal Air. The name change should resolve …
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Summary OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says Europe’s potential AI policy is too restrictive. Withdrawing from Europe is one option. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is touring Europe. And he’s making politics along the way. Speaking at an event in London, he told Reuters that the current draft of the EU’s AI Act risks “over-regulation”. Pulling out …
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