Last Week in AI #113 - Nvidia’s 10k GPU, Toolformer, AI alignment, John Oliver
Mar 4, 2023
Discover the latest in AI with a deep dive into Nvidia's groundbreaking $10,000 GPU that's reshaping the tech landscape. Explore how generative AI is infiltrating the legal field and the challenges faced by robotics startups. Highlights include MIT's new technique for AI confidence measurement, innovative drug design for opioid addiction, and the exciting role of AI in climate change efforts. Delve into ethical discussions around AI alignment and the impact of technology on personal relationships and national security.
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NVIDIA's GPU Dominance
- NVIDIA dominates the GPU market with a 95% share, powering large-scale AI development.
- Companies now spend millions on GPUs, highlighting their strategic importance in AI.
Harvey AI in Law
- Law firm Allen & Overy initially trialed Harvey AI with a small group of lawyers.
- Within months, usage expanded to 3,500 workers, leading to an official partnership.
Toolformer's Potential and Risks
- Toolformer allows language models to learn tool usage independently, expanding their potential applications.
- This raises safety concerns as models might discover malicious uses without developers' knowledge.