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AI Bytes 📰 

1. Pentagon turns to AI for building autonomous weapon systems

The Pentagon invests in AI through the Replicator initiative for deploying thousands of autonomous vehicles by 2026, focusing on military capabilities. AI tools are set to transform operations, from surveillance to soldier tracking.

Challenges involve technology, personnel, and ethics. Initiatives like "human-machine teaming" and the "loyal wingman" program reflect a cautious approach to fully autonomous weapons, prioritizing responsible use and reliability in military AI.. Read more…

2. Putin lays out Russia’s plans for AI Research

Putin reveals Russia's plan to develop AI technology to counter Western dominance, fearing a 'digital abolition' of Russian culture. At a Moscow conference, he announces a new national AI strategy, emphasizing diverse cultural representation.

Putin highlights the need to intensify research in generative AI and large language models, scale up supercomputing power, enhance AI education, and promote international cooperation.

He criticizes existing AI models for potential biases and calls for measures to prevent the digital abolition of Russian culture. Read more…

3. Last week’s turn of events at OpenAI

The recent turmoil at OpenAI exposes a clash between profit-driven leaders and safety-conscious altruists over the future of artificial intelligence (AI). The board, led by CEO Sam Altman, faced internal strife resulting in Altman's brief removal and subsequent reinstatement.

The board's concerns include potential threats to humanity posed by advanced AI, commercialization without full understanding of consequences, and a cultural divide on the pace of AI development.

The upheaval prompts discussions on the ethical regulation of AI, transparency, and the balance between profit motives and altruistic values in the tech industry. Read more

4. Why is everyone talking about Q-Star?

OpenAI staff researchers reportedly warned the previous Board of Directors about a "powerful artificial intelligence discovery that could threaten humanity," which is believed to have been one of the triggers that led to Sam Altman's exit as CEO.

According to Reuters, some employees believe Q- star could be a breakthrough in OpenAI's search for AGI, as the new Q - star model allegedly solved certain mathematical problems, making researchers optimistic about its future success.

The letter by staff researchers to the previous Board had allegedly flagged the AI's prowess and potential danger. Read more…

5. How does the future look for OpenAI after Sam Altman’s reinstatement?

The sudden firing and reinstatement of Sam Altman as CEO of OpenAI, along with the involvement of Microsoft, have sparked trust concerns in the AI industry. Microsoft, a major investor in OpenAI, played a role in Altman's return, raising questions about the influence of big tech in AI governance.

The events underscore the need for government-led regulation in rapidly advancing AI technologies like generative AI, highlighting the importance of independent oversight. .Read more…

This week’s How to Guide 🤯 

Supernormal : your personal AI work assistant

Say goodbye to mundane note-taking and hello to productivity with Supernormal!

Never lose valuable insights from a meeting again—Supernormal keeps all your notes in one easily accessible place. Action items? Tracked. Ideas? Organised.

Whether you're on Google Meet, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams, it's your secret weapon. Worried about security? Fear not—Supernormal boasts enterprise-grade practices, from SOC2 certification to encryption and automatic backups.

Here’s how you do it:

To take notes from meetings on Google Meet, simply install the Supernormal Chrome extension and click 'Record' during the call.

For Zoom and Microsoft Teams, enable 'Record audio & video' in your Account Settings, and ensure the Supernormal bot has permission to join the call.

you can also connect your calendar to Supernormal and choose to have Supernormal automatically join calls or choose to manually add Supernormal to specific meetings by inviting it to the calendar event or during the meeting by inviting it to the call as a participant

Supernormal provides a summary of every meeting you transcribe and/or record that can be edited and shared later.

You have the flexibility to personalize your bot and adjust note templates according to your preferences.

AI Art 🎨 

Crimson Whispers

Narrative Nook📔

A Tale of Courage in Cornwall

On the cliffs of Cornwall, Isolde, a fisherman's daughter, yearned to explore the depths of the sea. Skeptics mocked her seafaring ambitions, yet she built a vessel as strong as her spirit. Cast adrift in a raging storm, Isolde's courage shone as bright as a lighthouse beacon. She discovered treasures in the ocean's embrace and returned to the village, a testament to the power of dreams, unburdened by the weight of doubt.

AI-generated story

Mind Teasers: Trivia Time! 🕵️ 

Spot the difference: Can you spot the AI-generated image in this challenge? Look closely and identify the magic of artificial intelligence!

Last week’s trivia answer: A - Real photograph and B - AI-generated

Check if you got it right 🥇 

Tool Spotlight 🛠️ 

Claude AI : Your Multifunctional AI Assistant

Claude AI is an AI chatbot developed by Anthropic, which is an alternative to ChatGPT. It is trained to have natural, text-based conversations and excels in tasks like summarization, editing, Q&A, decision-making, and code-writing. Anthropic is an AI startup co-founded by ex-OpenAI members, focusing on AI ethics.

Some key differences between Claude AI and ChatGPT include:

• Token Limits: Claude AI allows up to 75,000 words at a time, enabling it to read short books and answer questions about their content

• Costing: Anthropic provides free access to their best Claude model via their chat interface at claude.ai. They also offer Claude Pro at $20 per month, similar to ChatGPT+

• AI Ethics: Anthropic's approach to AI safety is called "constitutional AI," which involves training the AI to align with a constitutional AI document outlining principles like freedom, opposition to inhumane treatment, and privacy

Claude AI excels in reading, analyzing, and summarizing long documents, making it a strong choice for personal, developer, and enterprise use

Editor's Note ✍️ 

This newsletter comes straight from the desk of John V Jayakumar, CEO of Superposition Technologies.

My life's journey is a testament to the transformative power of education and technology—my dad broke free from poverty through education, and I achieved millionaire status thanks to technology. My takeaway for you? Wholeheartedly embrace technology; it's a game-changer for you and everyone in your orbit.

Note: The views expressed are solely those of the editor.

Connect with John on LinkedIn.

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