Daily Tech News Show Clippy is My Copilot - DTNS 4646
Nov 15, 2023
Microsoft Ignite announcements, convincing generated images in Psychological Science study, AI meteorology model from Google DeepMind called GraphCasts making better forecasts, Open AI's CEO announcing overload in paid subscriptions, Intel's release of microcode to fix chip bug, advancements in weather forecasting with Graphcast AI model, frustration with weather forecasts on Apple Watch
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The Mother of All Demos
- In 1968, a tech demo showcased groundbreaking computing concepts like video conferencing and interactive displays.
- These innovations shaped the next 50 years but were initially overlooked, highlighting the gap between vision and adoption.
Microsoft's AI Chips
- Microsoft is developing its own AI chips, Maya for training and Cobalt for running models.
- This move follows a trend of tech giants creating specialized hardware, like Amazon's Graviton and Google's ARM-based chips.
Hyperrealism in AI Images
- A study found that AI-generated images of white faces were perceived as more real than actual photos by white participants.
- This "hyperrealism" effect suggests potential biases in training data and raises questions about broader implications.