NEWS IN BRIEF: AI/ML FRESH UPDATES

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Boosting LLM Training Efficiency

MIT researchers developed a method to accelerate training of large language models by using idle processors. By training a smaller model to predict outputs of a larger model, they doubled training speed without sacrificing accuracy.

AI Missteps: Meta's Tips Under Fire

Meta's AI moderation software inundates US ICAC taskforce with low-quality reports, hindering child abuse investigations. New Mexico lawsuit alleges Meta prioritizes profits over child safety, while company defends changes made to platform protections.

AI Doomsday Report Rocks US Markets

Shares in Uber, Mastercard, and American Express drop due to speculative AI apocalypse scenario from Citrini Research on Substack. Investors rattled by warning of autonomous AI systems disrupting US economy in near future.

Datacenter Dilemma: AI Protests on the Rise

US struggles with delays and cancellations of new datacenters amid AI boom due to supply chain issues, energy shortages, and local opposition. Investors cautious of AI bubble potential impacting infrastructure expansion.