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Is Generative AI Plateauing?, Booming Bluesky, Apple’s Smart Glasses Play
Nov 15, 2024
Ranjan Roy, a contributor at Margins, brings his tech insights to the conversation. They dive into the potential plateau of generative AI, questioning if its training methods can keep innovating. Bluesky's impressive user growth, contrasted with Twitter's decline, raises sustainability concerns. Apple’s foray into smart glasses stirs debate about their innovation trajectory. Humor blends into their discussion on everything from celebrity boxing to ad agency billing in the AI era. The blend of tech and culture makes for an engaging reflection on the current landscape.
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- Concerns are emerging that the generative AI field may be plateauing, limiting future advancements in training effectiveness and scalability.
- Blue Sky has quickly gained traction as an alternative to Twitter, drawing users dissatisfied with the platform and fostering engaging conversations.
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Concerns Over Scaling in Generative AI
Recent discussions highlight the concerns that the generative AI field, particularly in large language models, may be reaching a plateau in training effectiveness. OpenAI's upcoming model, codenamed Orion, exhibits only marginal improvements compared to its predecessors, GPT-3 and GPT-4, despite increased resources. This trend points to a potential limitation in the conventional scaling approach, where simply adding more data and computational power may no longer yield significant advancements. Experts worry that if models can no longer scale effectively, it may hinder the potential transformations anticipated from AI technology.
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