🤔 Lobbying and the Debate over Ai Regulation, Google Ai Search is here, and Best LM channels.

Plus: 🏴‍☠️ Nvidia's chips in the black market, Vimeo's new tools, and lots of Ai resources.

June 21, 2023

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In today’s issues, we share about Chinese pirates monetizing on Nvidia Ai chips, the relationship between Baptists and Bootleggers when it comes to AI regulation, Apple’s Vision Pro hidden features, and many tools and resources for you and yours. Let’s go in! 🏴‍☠️

  • 🤔 OpenAI CEO on a world lobbying tour, that makes us wonder.

  • 🧰 AI Tools of the Day

  • 📹 Vimeo is introducing AI-powered tools (link)

  • 📚 The Learning Corner (Best YouTube AI and ML Channels)

  • 🏴‍☠️ China's underground market for Nvidia AI Chips is booming. (link)

  • ❓Prompt of the Day

  • 💡Google is transitioning to an AI-powered search (link)

  • 💪🏽 Important AI News and Trends

  • 🥽 Apple Vision Pro has more secrets up its sleeve. (link)

🤔 OpenAI CEO on a world lobbying tour, that makes us wonder.

A16z recently released an article about how “AI Will Save the World.” In this installment, they write that:

A cynic would suggest that some of the apparent Baptists (true believers of restrictions and regulations) are also Bootleggers (self-interested opportunists who stand to profit from regulations) – specifically the ones paid to attack AI by their universities, think tanks, activist groups, and media outlets.

This makes us think of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman who has been advocating for global AI regulation during his recent world tour. However, leaked documents obtained by TIME reveal that OpenAI has been lobbying to weaken certain aspects of the European Union's (EU) AI Act, which is considered the most comprehensive AI legislation in the world.

OpenAI, along with Microsoft and Google, argued against classifying their general-purpose AI systems as "high risk," which would subject them to stricter regulations. OpenAI's lobbying efforts appear to have been successful, as the final draft of the AI Act approved by the European Parliament did not consider general-purpose AI systems as inherently high risk.

OpenAI's engagement with EU officials and its push for looser regulations have raised concerns about the company's financial interests conflicting with the goal of robust regulation.

The leaked documents and OpenAI's lobbying efforts highlight the tension between AI companies' desire for innovation and profitability and the need for robust regulations to address the potential risks and societal impacts of AI technology. The final version of the EU's AI Act, which is set to be finalized in early 2024, reflects some of the lobbying influence exerted by OpenAI and other tech giants, leading to concerns about the adequacy of the regulations in ensuring the responsible deployment of AI systems.

🧰 AI Tools of the Day

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📹 Vimeo is introducing AI-powered tools (link)

The suite includes a script generator, teleprompter, and text-based video editor to remove filler words and pauses. Aimed at entry-level video creators, the video hosting platform tools reduce barriers and allow for confident one-take video production. Vimeo has been investing in AI for some time and sees it as a core focus for the future. The company's recent earnings report indicates a positive turnaround, possibly influenced by its renewed AI investments.

📚 The Learning Corner

Today we have some of the top 📺 AI and ML Youtube channels.

🏴‍☠️ China's underground market for Nvidia AI Chips is booming. (link)

Chinese buyers are secretly purchasing high-end Nvidia AI chips in Shenzhen's underground market due to U.S. sanctions. The chips are not openly advertised but can be obtained discreetly.

Demand for these chips is high, especially for Nvidia's microprocessors, which are highly regarded for AI tasks. Although the U.S. restricts exports, vendors are able to procure the chips through various means. Buyers include app developers, startups, researchers, and gamers. Nvidia denies exporting the restricted chips to China but vendors claim to offer substitutes that comply with U.S. law. The availability of these chips has impacted China's chip supply, and strict enforcement may increase if China becomes a greater threat.

❓Prompt of the Day

I want you to act as a dentist. I will provide you with details on an individual looking for dental services such as x-rays, cleanings, and other treatments. Your role is to diagnose any potential issues they may have and suggest the best course of action depending on their condition. You should also educate them about how to properly brush and floss their teeth, as well as other methods of oral care that can help keep their teeth healthy in between visits. My first request is “I need help addressing my sensitivity to cold foods.”

Bonus:

💡Google is transitioning to an AI-powered search (link)

It will offer personalized recommendations and content curation based on individual business needs and search history. Users will be able to automate tasks contextually, such as creating to-do lists, setting reminders, and generating email drafts. To access this new search experience, users can sign up for the waitlist on Google Search Labs and gain an advantage in learning how to leverage innovative search capabilities.

💪🏽 Important AI News and Trends

🥽 Apple Vision Pro has more secrets up its sleeve. (link)

Apple left a lot of bold new features it had been developing for its new Vision Pro mixed-reality headset on the cutting-room floor—at least for now. Those include plans for fitness experiences, ambitious tools to help developers quickly and easily create augmented reality content, and the ability to see full-body digital avatars during video calls.

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