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xAI's Grok 2, National Public Data Breach, and the Race to Build First Quantum Internet
Aug 15, 2024
07:44
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Discover the groundbreaking release of Grok-2, an innovative advancement in AI. Delve into the massive National Public Data breach that compromised the personal information of nearly 3 billion individuals. Explore the revolutionary research on maintaining entangled photons through New York City’s fiber-optic cables, paving the way for a potential quantum internet. This technology could reshape cybersecurity and transform our digital landscape.
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- The launch of xAI's Grok2 and Grok2 Mini showcases significant advancements in AI, particularly in science and image generation, raising concerns about data privacy and potential misuse.
- Researchers' successful transmission of entangled photons through fiber optic cables in NYC represents a major step in developing stable, large-scale quantum networks for future applications.
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The latest advancements in artificial intelligence have been highlighted by the release of beta versions of Grok2 and Grok2 Mini from Elon Musk's company, XAI. These models outperform competitors like Claude 3.5 Sonnet and GPT-4 Turbo on the LMSYS leaderboard, showcasing enhanced capabilities in various domains, including graduate-level science and general knowledge. A notable feature of Grok2 is its integration of image generation, powered by an open-source diffusion model, which raises concerns about the potential for misuse, particularly in creating deep fakes. Additionally, criticisms regarding data privacy have emerged, with allegations that XAI used EU user data without consent, potentially leading to legal ramifications for the company.
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