Last Week in AI #126 - few have tried ChatGPT, Baidu’s $145M AI fund, AI job culling, OpenAI grant program
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Jun 13, 2023 Discover the surprising fact that while many Americans have heard of ChatGPT, few have tried it. Unpack Baidu's ambitious $145M AI fund aiming for AI self-reliance in China. The podcast examines the alarming trend of AI job losses, with 4,000 positions cut last month alone. Learn about innovative AI tools, from Zoom's meeting summaries to Microsoft's new generative app in India. The rapid growth of the AI market is projected to soar past $1 trillion by 2028, igniting a tech stock rally. Tune in for insights on AI's evolving role in our lives!
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Guanaco Clarification
- Listener Ken clarified the origin of Guanaco.
- It stems from research on QLORA, focusing on fine-tuning quantized language models.
ChatGPT Usage
- Only 14% of US adults have tried ChatGPT, despite 58% being familiar with it.
- Usage varies with demographics, with younger, educated individuals trying and approving it.
Unprecedented Adoption
- ChatGPT's rapid adoption, with 15% of the US population having used it, is unprecedented.
- This highlights the fast-paced nature of AI's public awareness and usage growth.