Researchers from Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, GigaAI, East China Normal University, and The Chinese University of Hong Kong evaluated GPT-4V(ision), a Visual Language Model, in autonomous driving scenarios. GPT-4V demonstrates superior performance in scene understanding and causal reasoning, but challenges remain in direction discernment and traffic light recognition. Further research and development are needed. Source:…

Large Language Models (LLMs) have shown impressive capabilities in language understanding and reasoning. To enhance their proficiency, researchers have employed the chain of thought (CoT) technique but it delays the generation of the desired answer. In this paper, the authors propose an implicit CoT reasoning approach that allows the model to produce the final answer…

Engineers have created a fast and precise 3D inkjet printer that uses computer vision to regulate material deposition in real time. The printer can handle multiple materials, allowing for a diverse range of fabrication possibilities.

The concept of algocracy, or governance by algorithm, is becoming increasingly prevalent as algorithmic and machine learning systems are implemented in government and public sectors. This form of governance utilizes AI, blockchain, and algorithms to make decisions. While there are potential benefits in terms of efficiency, there are also concerns regarding transparency, bias, and the…

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently made surprise appearances at two developer conferences in San Francisco to showcase new AI-powered tools. He emphasized the company’s focus on developers and its aim to make AI tools more accessible and promote creativity. Nadella discussed the partnership with OpenAI and the platform shift to natural language AI tools. He…

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, or a16z, has invested in the generative AI platform Civitai, which allows users to share AI-generated art and resources. However, some resources on Civitai are being used to create nonconsensual porn. The platform’s “Bounties” option has led to requests for AI models to generate explicit images of celebrities and private…

The AI industry has a history of labor exploitation, with young individuals from impoverished backgrounds being drawn to online platforms for flexible work and higher wages. However, this exposes them to harmful content, leading to mental health problems. Underage workers have been found in Pakistan and Kenya joining platforms like Appen under false pretenses, highlighting…

The E3 TTS model developed by Google utilizes diffusion models to generate high-quality audio waveforms directly from plain text input. It eliminates the need for sequential processing and intermediate features, improving upon traditional text-to-speech (TTS) systems. The model combines a pre-trained BERT model for text extraction and a diffusion UNet model for waveform refinement, resulting…