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🧠 Neuralink faces setback as first human brain implant encounters problem
🧬 Google DeepMind unveils AlphaFold 3, the next generation of its protein prediction model
🤬 Apple's 'dystopian' iPad commercial provokes ire from fans
🤖 OpenAI posts Model Spec revealing how it wants AI to behave
💉 Insulin pump software bug injured over 200 people
🎁 + 7 other news you might like
🔮 + 3 handpicked research papers and tools
🧠 Neuralink faces setback as first human brain implant encounters problemLINK
Neuralink admitted that some of the micro-thin threads from their N1 brain chip retracted after implantation in the first human patient, possibly due to air trapped in the skull during surgery, which affected the device's data transmission rate. Despite the retraction of several threads, Neuralink managed to increase the data transmission speed over time by optimizing their recording algorithm and improving signal translation into cursor movements. The company is planning further implants, with goals to implant two more patients in the coming months and ten in total this year.
🧬 Google DeepMind unveils AlphaFold 3, the next generation of its protein prediction modelLINK
Google DeepMind and Isomorphic Labs have released AlphaFold 3, an advanced AI for predicting protein structures, including their interactions with various molecules such as DNA, RNA, and small molecules, thereby enhancing drug discovery possibilities. This new version is more precise in mapping out complex groupings of molecules, significantly enhancing our ability to understand and predict molecular behavior compared to its earlier version. Google will not open-source this version but has launched AlphaFold Server for non-commercial research use, aiming to balance intellectual property concerns with accessibility for scientific progress.
🤬 Apple's 'dystopian' iPad commercial provokes ire from fansLINK
Apple's new ad for the iPad Pro, titled "Crush," has drawn criticism for metaphorically representing Big Tech's dominance over creative industries by depicting a compressor crushing various objects, ending with the unveiling of the device.
The advertisement has been perceived by some in the creative community as a betrayal, interpreting it as a commentary on how technology companies exploit artistic work, amid broader concerns about Big Tech's practices and the impact of artificial intelligence on creative jobs.
This backlash adds to a series of Apple's recent advertising missteps, challenging the company's long-held reputation as a marketing powerhouse.
🤖 OpenAI posts Model Spec revealing how it wants AI to behaveLINK
OpenAI has introduced the first draft of Model Spec, a proposed framework aiming to shape how AI models respond, emphasizing assistance, humanity's benefit, and adherence to social norms and laws.
The framework suggests specific rules for AI behavior, including compliance with laws, protection of privacy, and avoidance of NSFW content, with options to adjust settings like allowing NSFW content in certain contexts.
While the Model Spec seeks public feedback for future adjustments and doesn't immediately affect existing models like GPT-4 or DALL-E 3, it's envisioned as a living document to guide AI behavior improvement over time.
💉 Insulin pump software bug injured over 200 peopleLINK
The FDA issued a Class I recall for Tandem Diabetes Care's app due to a bug that could cause their insulin pump to shut down prematurely, leading to potential life-threatening conditions. The bug caused the app to crash repeatedly, resulting in excessive Bluetooth communication that drained the pump's battery and could lead to insulin under-delivery. Tandem Diabetes Care sent an emergency notice advising users to update the app and monitor their pump's battery level to prevent unexpected shutdowns and potential life-threatening conditions.
Other news you might like
Musk’s xAI nears funding at $18 billion value.LINK
Google employees question execs over 'decline in morale' after blowout earnings.LINK
Robot dogs armed with AI-aimed rifles undergo US Marines Special Ops evaluation.LINK
Dell responds to return-to-office resistance with VPN, badge tracking.LINK
TikTok is adding an ‘AI-generated’ label to watermarked third-party content.LINK
OpenAI might generate NSFW content in the future.LINK
Deepmind CEO Demis Hassabis says AI agents for complex tasks coming in 1-2 years.LINK
Latest research and tools
Datatype99: a tool for C99 that provides type-safe, portable, predictable, and battle-tested algebraic data types, simplifying syntax and preventing common errors related to variant types, pattern matching, and field access.LINK
Tembo: a lightweight, Postgres-based message queue system offering guaranteed "exactly once" delivery, message archiving for replayability, and partitioned queues for maintenance, all without external dependencies.LINK
No "Zero-Shot" Without Exponential Data: the paper argues that zero-shot learning approaches require exponentially more data to be effective.LINK
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