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ChatGPT Upgrade: Close, but Not Quite Human

OpenAI's GPT-5 model shows improved coding and writing abilities, but falls short in 'continuous learning'. The startup aims for AGI with its latest upgrade to ChatGPT, acknowledging there are still missing elements in replicating human tasks.

Cutting Emissions: The Power of Eco-Driving

MIT researchers found that eco-driving measures can reduce CO2 emissions at signalized intersections by 11-22% without affecting traffic flow or safety. By using deep reinforcement learning, they showed that even 10% of vehicles using eco-driving could lead to a 25-50% reduction in emissions.

Unveiling AI Attention

Attention mechanism explained with code demo using 'the man likes april' sentence, showcasing self-attention matrix calculations and weight matrices setup. Demo provides insight into key components of large language models like GPT.

AI Creativity in Edinburgh

Fringe audiences are immersed in the uncertainty of AI through a tech twist on Hamlet and a personalized tale of societal breakdown. AI's ability to generate human-like communication blurs the lines between the real and the imagined, leaving us questioning its presence.

AI Vegans: The Future of Plant-Based Living

Handwriting is disappearing due to overreliance on keyboards, raising concerns about AI's impact on our brains. Mark Zuckerberg claims not using AI-powered smart glasses will put you at a "significant cognitive disadvantage."

Ethical AI in Payments

Responsible AI in payments industry is not just a concept but a dynamic process. Implementing responsible AI involves a holistic approach, bias testing, accountability, and cross-functional oversight to ensure transparency and trustworthiness in financial decision-making.