Monthly Roundup: Llama 3, Agents, Evaluation Metrics, Cyc, TikTok, and more
May 16, 2024
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Paco Nathan, Founder of Derwen, talks about Llama 3 advancements, open foundation models, evolving AI agents, and the importance of data engineering. They discuss the limitations of leaderboards in evaluating AI models and touch upon the ethical implications of AI development.
Open models like Llama Tree show progress in AI, while data tools are crucial for enhancing model training.
Agents in AI signal a move towards autonomous task-specific platforms, combining generative AI with agent-based systems.
Deep dives
Monthly Roundup of Foundation Models
Monthly roundup of new foundation models in the AI space featured models like Lama Tree and Arctic, showcasing improvements in open models. Lama Tree demonstrated enhanced performance with minimal prompting for developers, indicating the ongoing progress of open models while recognizing that proprietary models like GPT-4 still hold superior rankings.
Importance of Data Tools in Model Performance
The discussion emphasized the significance of data tools in enhancing model training and performance. Advanced data tools improve data quality, streamline training processes, and enhance user experiences. The distinction between models often lies in the quality of underlying data tools utilized to refine data sets for better model outcomes.
Integration of Agents with Generative AI
The emergence of agents in AI represents a shift towards more autonomous task-specific platforms akin to robotic process automation 2.0. These agents leverage foundation models to streamline business processes, generate reports, analyze data anomalies, and execute specialized tasks efficiently. The concept highlights the fusion of generative AI with agent-based systems for enhanced capabilities.
Influence of Psych Project on Knowledge Graph Evolution
Douglas Lenat's Psych project, focused on common sense reasoning and large-scale data sets, significantly impacted the development of knowledge graphs and semantic web concepts. Psych's upper ontology served as a foundational element for subsequent knowledge graph initiatives, contributing to the evolving landscape of AI technologies and complex reasoning systems.
Paco Nathan is the founder of Derwen, a boutique consultancy focused on Data and AI. This episode is part of our series of monthly roundups and covers: Llama 3 and other recent LLMs, the rise of open foundation models, the evolution of AI agents, and the importance of data engineering. We also explore the limitations of leaderboards in evaluating AI models and touch upon the ethical and societal implications of AI development.