Category: Machine Learning

  • Almost Timely News: The Importance of Open Source in AI

    Almost Timely News: The Importance of Open Source in AI (2023-06-18) :: View in Browser ๐Ÿ‘‰ Watch my brand new keynote, The Intelligence Revolution, all about how generative AI is the end of marketing as we know it ยป Content Authenticity Statement 100% of this newsletter was generated by me, the human. When I do…

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  • Mind Readings: What I’m Paying Attention To In AI

    Summary In today's episode, I walk through the open source AI tools capturing my attention right now and explain why ownership drives my interest in them. Here's what this means for you. You gain practical knowledge about running AI locally on your own hardware, free from the content restrictions and privacy concerns of big tech…

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  • Mind Readings: Large Language Model Censorship Reduces Performance

    Summary In today's episode, I break down why making large language models safer inherently makes them less creative and useful. Here's what this means for you. You'll grasp why censoring outputs disrupts the statistical relationships between words and degrades overall model quality. You'll also learn these concepts: how LLMs work as prediction engines that score…

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  • Almost Timely News, June 11, 2023: AI, Creative Writing, and Fan Fiction

    Almost Timely News: AI, Creative Writing, and Fan Fiction (2023-06-11) :: View in Browser ๐Ÿ‘‰ Watch my brand new keynote from Chicago, The Intelligence Revolution, all about how generative AI is the end of marketing as we know it ยป Content Authenticity Statement 100% of this newsletter was generated by me, the human. When I…

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  • Almost Timely News, June 6, 2023: Content Marketing Is In Trouble

    Almost Timely News: Content Marketing Is In Trouble (2023-06-04) :: View in Browser ๐Ÿ‘‰ Watch my brand new keynote from Chicago last week, The Intelligence Revolution, all about how generative AI is the end of marketing as we know it ยป Content Authenticity Statement 100% of this newsletter was written by me, the human. When…

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  • Mind Readings: AI, Morals, and Safe Usage

    In today’s episode, I delve into the intriguing topic of artificial intelligence and morality. Can AI be moral? The answer is a resounding no. While we agree on certain utilitarian aspects of ethical behavior, defining what is moral remains a challenge. Issues arise when deciding whose morals should guide machines, especially considering the cultural variations…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Over-Reliance on AI?

    In today’s episode, I address a question from Ashley about the biggest overreliance on AI in business today. My answer is clear: it’s in generative AI. Many businesses are falling into the trap of using tools like ChatGPT to generate large volumes of boring and low-quality content. This overreliance stems from a combination of shiny…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: How Do You Keep Up With AI?

    In today’s episode, I tackle a question from Kristen about how I manage to stay up to date with all the advancements in AI. The answer is two-fold. Firstly, I genuinely enjoy exploring and experimenting with new AI technologies, so it feels more like a hobby than a chore. When you enjoy something, it becomes…

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  • Mind Readings: Voice Cloning AI

    In today’s episode, I explore the fascinating world of voice cloning and the advancements this technology has made. By using AI-based systems like tortoise TTS and 11 Labs, we can create highly realistic synthetic voices that closely resemble human speech. I conduct a demonstration comparing AI-generated content with my own narration to see how well…

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  • Almost Timely News, May 28, 2023: Can AI Truly Be Creative?

    Almost Timely News: Can AI Truly Be Creative? (2023-05-28) :: View in Browser ๐Ÿ‘‰ Watch my brand new keynote from Chicago this past week, The Intelligence Revolution, all about how generative AI is the end of marketing as we know it ยป Content Authenticity Statement 98% of this newsletter was written by me, the human.…

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