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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.

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.

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.

Lack of Transparency in Language Model Datasets

Researchers from MIT and other institutions developed a tool called the Data Provenance Explorer to improve data transparency for AI models, addressing legal and ethical concerns. The tool helps practitioners select training datasets that fit their model's intended purpose, potentially enhancing AI accuracy in real-world applications.

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.

Revolutionizing Infodynamics

New law of infodynamics could revolutionize genomic research, evolutionary biology, and computing. SLID reveals how complex systems process information, with implications for analytical models and the evolution of viruses.