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AI Writing Controversy Sparks Resignations

NaNoWriMo faces backlash for supporting AI writing tech, causing board members to resign and a sponsor to withdraw. The organization defends AI as a tool that can benefit writers with varying abilities and economic backgrounds.

RTX AI Hardware: More AI, Faster

New RTX AI PCs with GPUs and NPUs announced at IFA Berlin, accelerating over 600 AI-enabled games and applications worldwide. NVIDIA powers AI with RTX GPUs for advanced performance in gaming, content creation, software development, and STEM subjects.

Unleashing Insights with Generative AI

Large Language Models can help make sense of messy data without cleaning it at the source. Best practices for using generative AI like GPT to streamline data analysis and visualization, even with unreliable metadata.

Decoding the Inequality of Multi-Event Athletics

Summary: Analyzing the performance patterns in heptathlon and decathlon reveals intriguing insights on event importance and scoring systems. The data shows significant differences in points received, shedding light on the impact of varying event performances at elite levels.

Unlocking Potential: Structured Outputs

Structured outputs and LLMs are being utilized in various scenarios post-OpenAI's ChatCompletions API release. Pydantic is recommended by OpenAI for JSON schema implementation, enhancing code readability and maintainability.

Oprah's AI TV Special Sparks Tech Outrage

ABC announced "AI and the Future of Us: An Oprah Winfrey Special" featuring tech industry figures like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Critics question guest list and framing of the show, calling it an extended sales pitch for the generative AI industry.

AfrAId: A Lackluster AI Horror

Sinister Alexa upgrade terrorizes family in hokey AI horror film AfrAId, a rushed jumble of half-ideas. Sony skips press screening for fear of critical drubbing, as movie tracks to make $5-7m in lackluster Labor Day weekend.

Adapting to AI: Navigating the Future of Work

Robert, a 19-year-old aspiring engineer, questions the value of his degree due to AI advancements threatening future job prospects. The Modern Mind features experts discussing mental health issues, shedding light on the impact of technological advancements on career choices.