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Chinese Military Builds Llama-based AI Model, The Pantheon's Self-Healing Concrete, Another Creature Can Reverse Aging

Nov 4, 2024
Discover the intriguing world of AI as Chinese military researchers develop ChatBIT, a tool rivaling ChatGPT-4. Dive into the ethical implications of using open-source AI for military purposes. Then, marvel at the Pantheon's ancient self-healing concrete, a breakthrough that could reshape modern construction and combat climate change. Lastly, meet the sea walnut, a remarkable creature that can reverse its aging process, offering fascinating insights into regeneration and the biology of aging.
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  • The adaptation of Meta's Llama model into the military AI tool Chatbit highlights urgent concerns about the regulation and security implications of open-source technologies.
  • The discovery of the Pantheon's self-healing concrete and the sea walnut's ability to reverse aging offer innovative insights into sustainable construction and regenerative medicine.

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Concerns Over Military AI Development

The adaptation of Meta's open-source LAMA model into a military AI tool called Chatbit has raised serious concerns regarding the misuse of publicly available technologies. Developed by Chinese military researchers, Chatbit aims to enhance intelligence gathering and operational decision-making, reportedly performing at 90% of the effectiveness of Chat GPT-4 even though it was trained on a relatively small dataset. This development underscores the difficulties companies encounter in managing and controlling open-source technologies once released, as highlighted by Meta’s response emphasizing that such applications are unauthorized. The situation highlights the pressing need for improved international cooperation in regulating AI technologies, especially given their potential implications for global security and defense.

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