AI News [3rd July 2024]

AI News [July 2024]

Meta AI Glasses: The Future of Interaction

Mark Zuckerberg recently discussed the future of Meta AI glasses, hinting at three different product tiers. The first type will focus on basic AI functionalities like content capture, audiobook listening, music playback, and phone calls. The next level will introduce a heads-up display for notifications and messaging, including AI interactions that are more immersive.

Mark Zuckerberg about Meta AI glasses

The premium version promises a full field of view holographic display, enabling interactive experiences. Imagine playing cards with someone as a hologram in your living room. This evolution of AI glasses seems to be a step toward a future where virtual and real worlds blend seamlessly.

The evolution of AI glasses

LLaMA 3 and Apple’s Shift in Focus

Meta’s LLaMA 3 is on the horizon, with beta users on Android already testing versions like LLaMA 370B and LLaMA 345B. These models are expected to handle complex prompts efficiently. With 405 billion parameters, LLaMA 3 aims to bring open-source models closer to frontier capabilities, although local machine compatibility might be a challenge.

In contrast, Apple has reportedly shifted its focus from the Vision Pro 2 to a more affordable and compact version. While the Vision Pro has seen limited use among some users, this move could make Apple’s AR technology more accessible to a broader audience.

Apple Vision Pro 2

Runway ML’s Gen-3: The Future of AI Video Creation

Runway ML has made its Gen-3 text-to-video platform publicly available. This tool allows users to create high-quality AI-generated videos, paving the way for AI-created TV episodes and movies. The potential for AI in video games is also exciting, with entire gaming experiences created through AI.

Video generated with Runway GEN-3

The release of Gen-3 will likely lead to an explosion of creative content, showcasing the capabilities of AI in video production and beyond.

The Rise of AI Role-Playing and Its Implications

AI role-playing, particularly through platforms like Character.AI, has seen a surge in popularity, especially among younger users. However, concerns about addiction and its impact on mental health are growing. Many users report feeling addicted to the immersive experiences offered by AI role-playing.

This trend raises questions about the long-term effects of AI on social interactions and mental health. With declining birth rates and increasing loneliness, AI might provide short-term relief but could exacerbate disconnection from real human relationships over time.

Innovations and Concerns in AI Development

Recent discussions among AI leaders highlight significant concerns and advancements. For instance, the concept of models training on each other’s data has been criticized for potentially leading to derivative and lower-quality outputs. Elon Musk’s upcoming Grok 2 aims to improve this by better curating data for training.

Elun Musk about Grok 2 release

On a more futuristic note, researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a technique to bind living human skin to robotic surfaces. While this brings us closer to lifelike humanoid robots, it also raises ethical and aesthetic concerns about the direction of AI and robotics.


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