Image Generation with ChatGPT
ChatGPT now generates images directly using the GPT-4o model. Users can customize style and context, making the interaction creative and intuitive.
Autoregressive Image Gen – GPT-4o
Image generation in GPT-4o is an autoregressive process that creates images step by step, maintaining consistency with the text. The model integrates image creation into its functioning, ensuring harmony between text and images.
Algorithms and Work Over Time
Algorithms automate decisions and work processes. Since the industrial revolution, AI has made work more precarious. Economists like Romer and Stiglitz highlight the "Turing trap."
Claude and Internet Navigation
Claude can now browse the Internet to provide more accurate answers. This feature is available in preview for paid users in the United States. Free users and those in other countries will have to wait.
Block lays off 931 employees
Block has laid off 931 employees, about 8% of its workforce, for strategic and performance reasons. The changes also include the closure of 748 open positions. Dorsey ruled out financial motivations or the use of AI for the layoffs.
Mineral discoveries in Australia
Earth AI has discovered promising deposits of critical minerals in Australia, using artificial intelligence to analyze overlooked mining data. Founded by Roman Teslyuk, the startup also developed drilling equipment to confirm its predictions.
New Amazon Search Feature
Amazon has launched the "Interests" feature for a more personalized search. Users can search for specific products and receive updates on relevant items. The feature is currently available to a select group of users in the U.S.
Krisp launches new AI feature
Krisp launches an AI feature to change accents during calls, starting with Indian English to American English. The feature is in beta and promises improvements over time.
Regulation on artificial intelligence
The Senate has approved a bill on AI in professions, establishing rules for technology use and information obligations for professionals.
Vibe Coding and AI Tools
Vibe Coding is a new approach to software development that uses artificial intelligence tools to automatically generate code. Key tools include Cursor Composer, Replit, Sonnet, and SuperWhisper. While it facilitates work, it does not replace the need for technical skills.
Smartphone Batteries and Artificial Intelligence
Smartphone batteries are increasing capacity to meet AI energy consumption, not to improve autonomy. Companies are migrating towards local AI, but this leads to significant battery drain.
Work and Artificial Intelligence
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, proposes a surprising idea: an AI could have a "Resign" button to refuse unwanted tasks. This proposal sparked debates about AI's anthropomorphism and its ability to feel emotions.