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The world of AI continues to make headlines, with controversies like Google’s AI overview fiasco, and Humane Pin looking for buyers for innovations like the Phi-3 model that can run on your mobile phone. Meanwhile, in the personal development corner, I’m sharing my secret on how to hit your protein goals and start your fitness journey. Ready to learn and grow? Let's dive in…
In Today’s Edition:
Google's New AI Overview Stumbles
Microsoft Puts Tiny But Mighty AI in Phones
AI Pin Maker Up for Sale After Bumpy Debut
Are You Getting Enough Protein?
Tools of the Week and more…
🖥️ Tech Bytes
Google’s New ‘AI Overviews’ Feature Faces Backlash Over Bizarre and Inaccurate Responses
Google's new ‘AI Overviews’ search feature faces a social media roasting after numerous bizarre and inaccurate responses went viral. Launched at last week's Google I/O event, these AI-generated summaries, intended to provide streamlined answers, have instead suggested glue as a pizza topping and recommended eating rocks, among other false information. Despite Google asserting that most queries yield "high-quality information," critics suspect a rushed launch, prioritizing speed over accuracy. The company is now working to manually disable AI Overviews for specific searches due to the widespread issues. These bizarre outputs raise concerns about quality control, especially after Google's massive $60 million data deal with Reddit, a platform known for its wild content. This mishap, reminiscent of previous AI controversies, threatens to erode trust in Google's search results and puts the company back on the defensive despite its other impressive AI advancements showcased at I/O. Achieving perfect accuracy requires reasoning and fact-checking, skills current AI models still lack.
Microsoft’s Phi-3 Promises Powerful AI on Phones
Microsoft's AI researchers have developed Phi-3, a new family of small AI models that can run on devices like smartphones and laptops. This advancement could expand AI use cases, making them more responsive and private. The Phi models were trained on high-quality synthetic data, resulting in surprisingly good performance for their size. This suggests that future AI systems will need more than just increased size, and scaled-down models like Phi-3 could be crucial for the future of computing. Running AI models locally on devices reduces latency and ensures data privacy, opening up new AI use cases for AI not possible under the cloud-centric model, such as AI apps deeply integrated into a device's operating system.
AI Pin Maker Humane Up for Sale After Bumpy Debut
Humane, the company behind the AI Pin wearable, is looking for a buyer despite its product's shortcomings. Launched for $699, the AI Pin received negative reviews for slow responses and a user experience far from the seamless vision promised. Despite the rough start, Humane is seeking a hefty price tag of $750 million to $1 billion. This might be a tough sell considering the AI Pin's flaws, including buggy software, overheating, and underwhelming battery life. Humane is hoping its technology and talent will attract a big-name buyer. Potential buyers like Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, and Microsoft are all invested in AI, but the value of Humane's assets remains unclear.
🌱 Personal Growth
Are You Eating Enough Protein?
We all crave a healthy lifestyle, but are we overlooking protein? Protein is the most important nutrient necessary to build muscles, maintain overall health, and keep your skin and hair healthy. This often-ignored nutrient is crucial, especially for vegetarians, vegans, and those on carb-heavy diets. Discover why protein is key and how to get enough for a healthier, stronger you! Follow my fitness journey on Instagram.
🎁 Tools of the week
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