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2023-03-24

OpenAI Introduces Plugins for Enhanced ChatGPT Functionality

  • OpenAI has introduced plugins for its ChatGPT platform, enabling developers to connect to additional data sources and third-party applications
  • The plugins allow language models to access and retrieve up-to-date information, while also running computations and utilizing third-party services
  • Currently, the functionality is only available to a select group of users, but OpenAI plans to expand access for other developers in the future
  • Developers on OpenAI's waitlist will be able to design plugins for ChatGPT and make them available in the platform's prompt
  • The plugins offer opportunities for customisation and various functions, such as text summarisation and translation, and have the potential to expand OpenAI's capabilities.
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Framework Laptop: New Intel Gen, AMD, 16" Laptop & More

  • Framework has launched new and upgraded laptops, including the Framework Laptop 13 and 16 with AMD Ryzen™ 7040 Series and 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors.
  • The laptops are modular and upgradeable, with options for expansion cards, mainboards, memory and storage, keyboards, and parts.
  • The company has received positive feedback for its focus on repairability and upgradability, including a 10/10 repairability score and a Best of the Best Design Award.
  • Framework's mission is to create consumer electronics products that are designed to last and can be easily repaired, upgraded, and customized.
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FTC Proposes Ban on Tough-to-Cancel Subscriptions

  • The US Federal Trade Commission is proposing a "click to cancel" rule that would require companies to make ending a subscription as simple as signing up.
  • Companies must offer an up-front opt-out that lets customers bypass sales pitches and annually remind consumers that they're enrolled in "negative option" programs.
  • The proposed ban aims to prevent companies from manipulating consumers into paying for unwanted subscriptions.
  • The FTC can recover around $50,000 per individual violation of a consumer's rights and demand restitution from companies that break the rule.
  • The agency is seeking public comments on the proposal before making revisions and passing the final regulation.
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ChatGPT AI Model Gains Wolfram Alpha Plugin for Accurate Data

  • OpenAI's ChatGPT gains a Wolfram Alpha plugin for access to computational capabilities
  • Plugin integrates Wolfram|Alpha and Wolfram Language for accurate knowledge and data generation
  • Wolfram plugin uses natural language processing to translate queries and produce precise code
  • ChatGPT and Wolfram Language unite two AI approaches, statistical and symbolic
  • Understanding thermodynamics is crucial in energy production, climate and materials science.
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Transformer architecture optimized for Apple Neural Engine (ANE)

  • Reference implementation of Transformer architecture optimized for Apple Neural Engine (ANE)
  • Provides up to 10 times faster and 14 times lower peak memory consumption compared to baseline implementations
  • Includes standalone reference implementation and optimized versions of Hugging Face model classes
  • Tutorial available for optimized deployment of Hugging Face distilbert model
  • Unit tests measure ANE speed-up factor and print warning message if executed on devices outside the M1 or newer chip spec for Mac and A14 or newer chip spec for iPhone and iPad
  • Installation via pip with troubleshooting solutions provided in case of failure
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Nigerian entrepreneur exposes election fraud with AI PDF conversion

  • Nigerian entrepreneur, Mark Essien, used machine learning to convert PDFs of the 2023 Presidential elections in Nigeria into spreadsheets and structured JSON data.
  • The converted data allowed the opposition party to uncover an alleged vote-rigging scheme by the ruling All Progressives Congress.
  • Mark Essien's tool can also extract data from invoices, contracts, and bank statements.
  • This episode underlines the potential of open-data collaboration to monitor election activities and promote transparency.
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OpenAI's Closed Policies Hinder Language Model Reproducibility

  • OpenAI's closed policies on their language models hinder reproducible research, which is a cornerstone in scientific research.
  • Access to the exact model used in an experiment is a prerequisite for reproducible research, and OpenAI only maintains these snapshots for three months.
  • OpenAI's hasty deprecation of Codex falls short of standard practices for deprecating software, and researchers had less than a week to shift to using another model before OpenAI deprecated Codex.
  • OpenAI's deprecation also impacts commercial applications that rely on a certain model for classification, as users would need to reclassify everything from scratch if they switch models.
  • OpenAI needs to take responsibility for maintaining language model infrastructure, as it is a key piece of infrastructure relied upon by researchers and developers.
  • Open-sourcing language models would aid reproducibility, as researchers would have access to the model instead of relying on tech companies like OpenAI.
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Mathematicians Find Single Shape for Aperiodic Tiling

  • Mathematicians have discovered a single shape that can be used to tile a surface without ever repeating, known as aperiodic tiling.
  • The shape is surprisingly simple but has taken decades to uncover and has potential applications in material science and decorating.
  • Traditionally, simple shapes like squares and equilateral triangles could tile a surface in a repeating pattern with no gaps.
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Block accused of fraud, facilitating crime, and predatory practices

  • Block (formerly known as Square) has been accused by Hindenburg Research of facilitating fraud against consumers and the government.
  • Hindenburg also alleges that Cash App has a significant fraud problem and is guilty of fraud against consumers and governments.
  • Block has been accused of embracing criminal elements in the "underbanked" population and suppressing internal concerns about fraud to grow its user base.
  • Block has been accused of dressing up predatory loans and fees as revolutionary products, avoiding regulation, and failing to embrace necessary compliance policies.
  • Block's revenue declined 1% in 2022 compared to the prior year, and its reliance on non-GAAP adjustments to report profit has increased over time.
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Juicing: Enhancing Player Experience Through Non-Essential Effects

  • Juice refers to non-essential visual, audio, and haptic effects that enhance a player's experience and reinforce game objectives.
  • Juicing involves providing bountiful user feedback and a sense of control to make the player feel powerful.
  • Designers must prioritize emotional needs and ask how to make the user feel to create a soulful experience.
  • Examples of juicing include button hover that shows keyboard shortcuts, using tweening for animations, and triggering scripted sequences to teach and entertain in video games.
  • Players should always blame themselves for failure in video games as it encourages them to try harder.
  • Rewarding players with treats like special effects or sequences also encourages them to continue playing.
  • Juicing can also be used outside of video games, such as the use of a map and labelled locations in the title sequence of Game of Thrones to help viewers understand geography and remember previous events.
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