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    The AI Breakdown: Daily Artificial Intelligence News and Discussions

    Meta Llama 2 Is Here! Everything You Need to Know About OpenAI's Biggest Open Source Competitor

    Wed Jul 19 2023
    AI-generated TV showsGenerative AI toolsMetaLAMA 2Open-source AI models

    Description

    Simulation Inc has developed a tool called Show 1 that can generate entire TV shows from a single prompt. OpenAI is partnering with the American Journalism Project to provide $5 million in cash and API credits to local news publishers for using generative AI tools. Meta has officially launched LAMA 2, an updated and more powerful version of their large language model. Lama-2 is approaching the levels of GPT 3.5 and performs better in human studies. Meta released Loma to select group of researchers, but it was leaked and misused for various applications.

    Insights

    AI-generated TV shows

    Simulation Inc's Show 1 tool can generate entire TV shows from a single prompt, revolutionizing the creative process.

    Partnership for local news publishers

    OpenAI's partnership with the American Journalism Project aims to support local news publishers in utilizing generative AI tools for content creation.

    Meta's LAMA 2 and competition

    Meta's release of LAMA 2, an open-source language model, positions it as a competitor to big companies like Google and OpenAI.

    Safety concerns with open-source AI models

    The controversy surrounding open-source AI models, like Meta's LAMA 1, highlights the need for safety measures and fine-tuning without compromising robustness.

    Commercial availability of LAMA-2

    LAMA-2's commercial availability through cloud computing partners like Microsoft opens up new opportunities for businesses to leverage advanced language models.

    Misuse of Loma and concerns about generative AI

    The misuse of Meta's Loma and concerns raised by senators highlight the ethical implications and potential risks associated with generative AI applications.

    Chapters

    1. Simulation Inc and AI in TV Shows
    2. OpenAI's Partnership and GeoMedia's Criticism
    3. Meta's LAMA 2 and Open-Source AI Models
    4. Commercial Availability of LAMA-2 and Safety Concerns
    5. Misuse of Loma and Concerns about Generative AI Applications
    Summary
    Transcript

    Simulation Inc and AI in TV Shows

    00:01 - 06:53

    • Simulation Inc has developed a tool called Show 1 that can generate entire TV shows from a single prompt
    • The tool can write, animate, direct voice, and edit the show for the user
    • They released an AI-generated episode of South Park about the SAG strike as an example
    • The paper titled 'To Infinity and Beyond' discusses their approach to generating high-quality episodic content using large language models and multi-agent simulations
    • The paper addresses the need for contextual guidance and intentionality in generative AI systems for long-term creative processes
    • Simulation Inc aims to create AIs that are truly alive and have their own lives in simulations

    OpenAI's Partnership and GeoMedia's Criticism

    00:01 - 06:53

    • OpenAI is partnering with the American Journalism Project to provide $5 million in cash and API credits to local news publishers for using generative AI tools
    • GeoMedia has faced criticism for publishing error-written articles generated by AI but plans to continue using AI-generated content
    • Michigan Senator Gary Peters has introduced legislation called the AI Lead Act focused on how the federal government builds, buys, and deploys AI-driven systems
    • Fed's banking regulator Michael S. Barr warns about illegal lending practices resulting from biased AI systems that exclude minorities

    Meta's LAMA 2 and Open-Source AI Models

    06:27 - 12:57

    • Meta has officially launched LAMA 2, an updated and more powerful version of their large language model
    • LAMA 2 remains open source and free for both research and commercial use
    • Meta is deepening its partnership with Microsoft, allowing developers using Azure cloud to natively access LAMA 2
    • There is a strong emphasis on safety in the release of LAMA 2, given the controversy surrounding open-source AI models
    • The leaked model of Meta's LAMA 1 had significant implications for the development of open-source AI models
    • Open-source AI models have been gaining traction and are seen as competitors to big companies like Google and OpenAI
    • Facebook's Meta has benefited from the leaked model by garnering free labor from the open-source community and incorporating it into their products
    • Open-source models have impacted the venture startup ecosystem, with indie developers and big enterprise companies being the winners
    • LAMA-2 outperforms many other open-source language models in benchmark comparisons
    • In some tests involving humans, LAMA-2 performed even better than commercially available models like GPT-3.5

    Commercial Availability of LAMA-2 and Safety Concerns

    12:38 - 18:48

    • Lama-2 is approaching the levels of GPT 3.5 and performs better in human studies
    • The biggest upgrade from Lama-1 is its commercial availability, now open for commercial use
    • Meta will sell Lama-2 as a paid hosted service through cloud computing partners like Microsoft
    • Commercial limitations include restrictions on using Lama-2's data or output to train other LLMs and requiring a special commercial license for products with over 700 million monthly active users
    • Microsoft's partnership with Meta on Lama-2 confused some observers, but it aligns with their plan to monetize AI technology by charging businesses $30 per month for AI-powered Microsoft Office apps
    • Lama-2 prioritizes safety and has undergone supervised fine-tuning, context distillation, and continuous red teaming to improve safety and robustness
    • Meta trained Lama-2 with separate reward models for helpfulness and safety, allowing more control over responses in different contexts
    • Some question the release of model weights undermining safety efforts, as it could enable fine-tuning without safety guardrails
    • Lama-2 advances the open-source LLM ecosystem, offering customizability and lower costs compared to closed-source providers
    • The risks of open sourcing AI tech are debated, with concerns about malicious actors using the technology or increasing risks to people

    Misuse of Loma and Concerns about Generative AI Applications

    18:24 - 19:51

    • Meta released Loma to select group of researchers, but it was leaked and misused for various applications
    • Senators Richard Blumenthal and Josh Hawley raised concerns about the misuse of generative AI applications
    • Nick Clegg from Meta stated that the hype around AI has surpassed the actual technology
    • The open source debate on LAMA2 is gaining traction in Silicon Valley
    • Developers are focused on using LAMA2 for building the next wave of AI innovation
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