In March, we saw the launch of a “ChatGPT for music” called Suno, which uses generative AI to produce realistic songs on demand from short text prompts. A few weeks later, a similar competitor – Udio – arrived on the scene. I’ve been working with various creative computational tools for the past 15 years, both...
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Understanding AI outputs: study shows cultural bias in the way AI decisions are explained
Humans are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to inform decisions about our lives. AI is, for instance, helping to make hiring choices and offer medical diagnoses. If you were affected, you might want an explanation of why an AI system produced the decision it did. Yet AI systems are often so computationally complex that not...
Rabbit R1: A Glimpse Into the Future of AI Gadgets?
The Rabbit R1, the latest entrant in the AI gadget market, has stirred quite a buzz, not only for its vibrant, eye-catching design but also for its ambitious blend of AI capabilities. Initial reviews by Mashable, Engadget, The Verge, ZDNet, The Atlantic point out, this device promises to revolutionize daily tasks with a simple voice...
What are autonomous Agents?
Step aside, boring textbooks! Let's talk about the cool kids on the block: autonomous agents. Imagine a bunch of mini superheroes, but instead of capes and superpowers, they have sensors and software. They're not just sitting around—they're out there in the world, sensing stuff, making decisions, and hustling to achieve their own goals. So, who...
Last week in AI: Nurses, Apple, Google, GPT-5 and Agents
Hey there, tech aficionados! Grab your favorite gadget, because it's time to dive into this week's whirlwind of AI developments—a ride that's as thrilling as finding Wi-Fi in the wilderness! First up, Nvidia is stirring the healthcare pot by teaming up with Hippocratic AI to launch AI "nurses." Yes, you heard that right! These digital...
Unraveling the Magic of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG): A Game-Changer in AI
Welcome to the thrilling world of artificial intelligence, where the line between science fiction and reality blurs with every breakthrough. Today, we're diving into an innovation that's shaking up the AI sphere: Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Imagine if AI could not just talk the talk but also walk the walk by backing up its words with...
Are We Living in a Simulation? Let’s Explore!
Hey, tech enthusiasts! Have you ever pondered the idea that our reality might not be as "real" as we think? A fascinating article by Nick Bostrom, a philosopher at Oxford University, dives deep into this intriguing concept, suggesting that we might be living in a computer-generated universe, also know in tech circles as simulation. Imagine...
Devin: The Dawn of AI Software Engineers?
Hello, tech enthusiasts! Are you ready to ride the wave of the future? Imagine if you could clone yourself to tackle that ever-growing pile of coding on your desk. Well, Cognition has just introduced a new team member you'll want to meet—Devin, the AI software engineer. And guess what? Devin is not just any ordinary...
Every Day Prompt Engineering Part 7: Data Analysis
A somewhat overlooked feature of ChatGPT is its ability to analyse data. ChatGPT is capable to read files, analyze them and provide visualizations, files and analysis. In this blog post, we will take a look at how to use ChatGPT for data analysis. To demonstrate the power of advanced data analysis, we will use data...
Is AI the end of bullshit jobs?
David Graeber's essay, "On the Phenomenon of Bullshit Jobs," published in STRIKE! Magazine, provides a critical examination of the modern workforce and the proliferation of what he terms "bullshit jobs." These are roles that the individuals occupying them perceive as meaningless and unnecessary, contributing little to nothing to the betterment of society. Graeber explores the...
