In the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly in the context of Large Language Models (LLMs), tokens are the fundamental units of language that enable machines to comprehend and generate human-like text. This article delves into the world of tokens, exploring their definition, history, types, and significance in the AI landscape. What are Tokens? In...
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FraudGPT and other malicious AIs are the new frontier of online threats. What can we do?
The internet, a vast and indispensable resource for modern society, has a darker side where malicious activities thrive. From identity theft to sophisticated malware attacks, cyber criminals keep coming up with new scam methods. Widely available generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools have now added a new layer of complexity to the cyber security landscape. Staying...
Embeddings: The Secret Sauce in AI’s Data Cuisine
In the world of artificial intelligence (AI), data is the main ingredient. But just like raw ingredients need preparation before they become a delicious meal, data must be transformed into a palatable format for AI systems, particularly large language models (LLMs), to "digest." This is where embeddings enter the kitchen, serving as the secret sauce...
Training AI requires more data than we have — generating synthetic data could help solve this challenge
The rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence like OpenAI’s GPT-4 has brought remarkable advancements, but it also presents significant risks. One of the most pressing issues is model collapse, a phenomenon where AI models trained on largely AI-generated content tend to degrade over time. This degradation occurs as AI models lose information about their true...
What are Jupyter Notebooks?
Welcome to the exciting world of Jupyter Notebooks! Whether you’re a seasoned data scientist or a curious beginner, Jupyter Notebooks offer a versatile, interactive environment for developing and sharing code. In this post, we’ll explore what makes Jupyter Notebooks a powerful tool for data analysis, machine learning, and beyond, along with practical examples to get...
Embracing Home-Cooked Software: The Shift Towards Local-First Development
In the evolving landscape of software development, there’s a growing movement towards creating more personalized, community-driven, and locally controlled applications. This movement, often described as “home-cooked software,” is championed by what Maggie Appleton terms “barefoot developers” — individuals focused on crafting software solutions that address local needs and contexts. The Rise of Barefoot Developers Inspired...
Power-hungry AI is driving a surge in tech giant carbon emissions. Nobody knows what to do about it
Since the release of ChatGPT in November 2022, the world has seen an incredible surge in investment, development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) applications. According to one estimate, the amount of computational power used for AI is doubling roughly every 100 days. The social and economic impacts of this boom have provoked reactions around...
What 70 years of AI on film can tell us about the human relationship with artificial intelligence
In 2024, AI is making headlines daily. We may be aware of the science, but how do we imagine AI and our relationship to it both now and in the future? Fortunately, film may provide us with some insights. Probably the best-known AI in film is HAL 9000 from Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey...
AI and the Future of Software Development
Imagine standing on a podium, baton in hand, ready to conduct a symphony of code. This is the future of software development, where developers act more like orchestra conductors than solitary coders. As someone working with LLMs, I’ve witnessed firsthand the rapid advancements that have transformed our capabilities. These changes bring excitement and anxiety, hope...
Custom GPTs vs Assistants
In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, AI-driven solutions are becoming integral to enhancing user experiences and automating tasks. Among these solutions, OpenAI offers two powerful tools: Custom GPTs and Assistants. Both cater to different needs and skill levels, making it essential to understand their distinctions and applications. In this blog post, we will compare the...
