The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Mojo might be huge, chatbots aren't it, big tech lacks an AI moat & monoliths are not dinosaurs (News)
May 8, 2023
A new programming language, Mojo, promises to revolutionize coding by enhancing Python's performance and offering low-level control. Meanwhile, critics point out the shortcomings of AI chatbots and their interfaces. A leaked memo reveals big tech's lack of a competitive edge in AI, with Amazon's CTO emphasizing the importance of software architecture flexibility. The discussion also covers the rapidly evolving landscape of large language models, showcasing notable examples like Meta's LLAMA and highlighting the distinctions between proprietary and open-source options.
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Visual Basic and Mojo
- Jeremy Howard recalls his first experience with Visual Basic.
- It was so simple he felt coding would never be the same again, a feeling he's only experienced twice.
Chatbot Interface Critique
- Amelia Wattenberger criticizes chatbot interfaces, arguing text inputs lack affordances.
- Prompts lack context, and responses are isolated, hindering effective interaction.
Open-Source LLMs
- A leaked Google memo admits open-source models are rapidly closing the quality gap on proprietary LLMs.
- They're faster, more customizable, and achieving comparable results with fewer resources.