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Recreating NanoGPT with JAX: A Step-by-Step Guide

Summary: Learn how to build a 124M GPT2 model with Jax for efficient training speed, compare it with Pytorch, and explore the key features of Jax like JIT Compilation and Autograd. Reproduce NanoGPT with Jax and compare multiGPU training token/sec between Pytorch and Jax.

Daniel Bedingfield: AI is Music's Future

Daniel Bedingfield argues that AI is music's future, warning 'neo-luddites' risk being left behind. Growing use of AI in creative industries sparks debate over job security and artistic integrity.

Enhancing Humanitarian Data Predictions with LLMs

LLMs can predict metadata for humanitarian datasets without fine-tuning, offering efficient and accurate results. GPT-4o shows promise in predicting HXL tags and attributes, simplifying data processing for humanitarian efforts.

Embracing Wellbeing in AI

AI's impact on society prompts the question: How do we ensure AI benefits humanity? Exploring the connection between human flourishing and AI development reveals the need for societal infrastructure to promote wellbeing.

AI Companions: Your Solution to Loneliness

Introducing Friend: a $99 wearable AI companion that records interactions and texts back, offering companionship and support. This 'Tamagotchi with a soul' is set to ship in early 2025, providing attentive listening without any requests for help moving or attending one-man plays.

Beware the Power of AI

Concerns about AI: surveillance potential, culture hijacking, relieving need to think. Luddites rising against AI in novel ways.

FLUX: AI Creates Lifelike Human Hands

Black Forest Labs debuts FLUX.1 text-to-image AI models after engineers leave Stability AI due to poor performance issues. The company offers high-end, mid-range, and faster versions, claiming superior image quality and text prompt accuracy.

Mastering LLM Applications: 8 Prompt Engineering Tips

LLM-native app success relies on effective prompt engineering. Follow 8 tips informed by LLM Triangle Principles for optimal results. Clear cognitive process boundaries and specified input/output structures are key to enhancing LLM applications.

Video Game Actors Protest AI Use in Hollywood

Over 300 performers picket at Warner Bros Studios against top gaming companies for neglecting union workers' protection. AI poses a significant challenge in negotiations, says Sag-Aftra national executive director.