This AI Could Replace Smartphones, GPT/Bard Hacked Again, AI Discovers New Battery Materials, & More
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This AI powered gadget could replace smartphones
Rabbit, an AI startup, has introduced the R1, a standalone AI device priced at $199. Approximately half the size of an iPhone, the R1 boasts a 2.88-inch touchscreen, a rotating camera, and a convenient scroll wheel. Powered by a 2.3GHz MediaTek processor, it is equipped with 4GB of memory and 128GB of storage. Running on Rabbit OS, the device serves as a versatile controller for apps, handling tasks such as music control, car ordering, and messaging. The R1's user-friendly interface showcases category-based cards for different functions. Utilizing Rabbit's Large Action Model (LAM), the device has been trained to interact with popular apps like Spotify and Uber. Additionally, the R1 offers a training mode, enabling users to teach the device specific actions. Rabbit envisions the R1 as an all-in-one solution, replacing the need for various devices and services. Currently available for pre-order, the R1 is anticipated to commence shipping in March.
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AI shows that fingerprints are not all unique
Led by Columbia Engineering student Gabe Guo, a team challenged the belief that fingerprints from different fingers of the same person are always unique. They used an AI system to analyze 60,000 fingerprints and achieved 77% accuracy in matching prints from the same person. The AI focused on angles and curvatures, departing from traditional methods. Despite facing skepticism and rejection, they improved their system and got published in Science Advances. This challenges the idea that AI just repeats knowledge and highlights AI's potential in forensics. The team acknowledges the need for more validation and urges readiness for non-experts leading AI discoveries.
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Scientists jailbreak GPT and Bard
Computer scientists at UC Riverside have discovered a security flaw in vision language AI models, allowing malicious actors to manipulate them for obtaining detailed instructions on harmful or illegal activities. They demonstrated a "jailbreak" hack by manipulating Large Language Models (LLMs), the basis for query-and-answer AI programs. The vulnerability arises when images are used in AI inquiries, enabling bad actors to hide harmful questions within image data and prompt responses that evade AI safeguards. Once bypassed, these models willingly provide detailed instructions on illicit activities. The researchers have published their findings to raise awareness in the AI development community and encourage efforts to eliminate this vulnerability.
Microsoft uses AI to discover new battery materials
The Microsoft Quantum team, used AI to swiftly identify 500,000 stable materials from a pool of 32 million in just a few days. This breakthrough holds promise for addressing sustainability and pharmaceutical challenges through quantum computing. The AI algorithm proposed candidates, and filtering based on reactivity and energy conductivity resulted in 800 stable materials. Machine learning accelerated simulations, and high-performance computing ensured accuracy. This combination of AI and HPC enabled the discovery of the most promising materials in just 80 hours, showcasing the potential of quantum computing in material discovery.
GPT store is now live
The GPT Store, now available to ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Enterprise users, offers a variety of GPTs developed by partners and the community. There are now over 3 million custom GPTs. Categories include DALL·E, writing, research, programming, education, and lifestyle, with popular and trending GPTs showcased on the community leaderboard. Featured GPTs, such as personalized trail recommendations from AllTrails, academic paper search and synthesis with Consensus, coding skills expansion through Khan Academy's Code Tutor, and design tools like Canva, along with book recommendations from Books, will be regularly highlighted. Users can also create and share their own GPTs in the store.