Monthly Roundup: Navigating the Peaks and Valleys of Generative AI Technology
Jul 25, 2024
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Paco Nathan, founder of Derwen, discusses the latest in generative AI technology. Topics include Entronfic's Sonnet 3.5 release, managing risks in AI advancements, enhancing RAG models with graphs, accelerating protein evolution, weather model advancements, AI's role in mathematics, and shady AI practices with summer book recommendations.
Evolutionary Scale introduced ESM3 model with 98B parameters for accelerated protein simulation, showcasing potential for biological discoveries.
LLM routers enable task-specific language model selection based on latency and cost, enhancing AI's role in mathematics and accelerating scientific discoveries.
FTC's 'Sucker-Borne Every Minute' advisory warns against deceptive AI services, emphasizing vigilance in the industry and promoting ethical engagement.
Deep dives
Evolutionary Scale Introduces ESM3 Model for Rapid Evolution of Proteins
Evolutionary Scale introduced the ESM3 model with 98 billion parameters to accelerate the simulation of evolutionary processes in proteins. By predicting the next amino acid (mass token), the model mimics evolution to discover novel proteins. This process that would take millions of years in nature was achieved in a short time frame, showcasing the potential for accelerated biological discoveries.
Discussion on LLM Routers and AI's Impact in Mathematics
Amid the increasing need for diverse language models (LLMs), the domain of LLM routers has gained prominence. These tools enable selecting suitable LLMs for specific tasks based on factors like latency and cost. Additionally, exploring AI's role in mathematics reveals how machine-assisted proofs and AI co-pilots enhance mathematical research, exemplifying the potential of AI in accelerating scientific discoveries.
Federal Trade Commission's Article 'Sucker-Borne Every Minute' on Monitoring Shady AI Services
The Federal Trade Commission released an advisory titled 'Sucker-Borne Every Minute' to caution against deceptive practices in AI services, highlighting the need for vigilance in the growing AI industry. The article humorously acknowledges the risks associated with dubious AI offerings and signals the FTC's commitment to monitoring such activities.
Recommendations: Books for Summer Reading and 'Seven Themes for Effective Human AI Teams'
For summer reading, 'Impossible City' by Simon Cooper and 'Other Rivers' by Peter Hessler offer compelling narratives of Paris and Chinese education, respectively, transcending AI topics. Additionally, 'Private Equity' by Carrie Sun delves into insider insights about hedge fund dynamics, blending finance and storytelling. In the AI realm, 'Seven Themes for Effective Human AI Teams' presents crucial principles for fostering successful collaborations between humans and AI, emphasizing the establishment of norms for ethical and efficient engagement.
Podcast Episode Wrap-up: Varied AI Perspectives and Diverse Recommendations
The podcast episode featured discussions ranging from the swift evolution of proteins using the ESM3 model to the critical role of LLM routers and AI in mathematical breakthroughs. With a focus on ethical AI usage highlighted by the FTC's advisory, the episode touched on multifaceted AI nuances. Concluding with book recommendations spanning global narratives and AI team collaboration insights, the episode offered a comprehensive exploration of diverse AI perspectives and literary pursuits.
This is our monthly conversation on trending topics in AI and Technology with Paco Nathan, the founder of Derwen, a boutique consultancy focused on Data and AI.
