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The Download: AI doppelgängers in the workplace, and using lidar to measure climate disasters

The Download: AI doppelgängers in the workplace, and using lidar to measure climate disasters

Digital clones, or AI models designed to mimic specific individuals, utilize advanced technologies such as hyperrealistic video models, lifelike voice simulations derived from minimal speech recordings, and increasingly sophisticated conversational chatbots. Unlike general AI systems like ChatGPT, these clones are tailored to simulate an individual’s thought processes. The potential for digital clones as stand-ins in […]

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Is AI the end of software engineering or the next step in its evolution?

Is AI the end of software engineering or the next step in its evolution?

In early 2023, experiences with ChatGPT for coding tasks revealed both potential and limitations. Initial interactions with AI felt like working alongside a highly competent but somewhat erratic intern; the AI could successfully make changes but would sometimes also disrupt unrelated sections of code. Efficiency improved significantly when tasks were narrow and focused, allowing for

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Chatbots can be manipulated through flattery and peer pressure

Chatbots can be manipulated through flattery and peer pressure

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania conducted a study on AI chatbots, specifically OpenAI’s GPT-4o Mini, to explore the effectiveness of psychological persuasion techniques. The study leveraged techniques detailed by psychology professor Robert Cialdini in Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, aiming to see if the LLM could be convinced to fulfill requests it would typically

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The 24 best gifts for book lovers

The 24 best gifts for book lovers

When selecting a gift for a book lover, one might naturally consider gifting a book. However, avid readers often have extensive collections, so exploring alternative options can be beneficial. To assist in this endeavor, the staff at The Verge, comprised of many passionate readers, compiled a list of thoughtful and practical gift ideas that cater

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The Download: Google’s AI energy use, and the AI Hype Index

Google’s still not giving us the full picture on AI energy use

During a recent conversation, a company representative stated that revealing specific total energy usage metrics is not feasible for various reasons. He mentioned that energy consumption is a fluctuating parameter, emphasizing the importance for users to contemplate their energy usage on a per-interaction basis. OpenAI publicly reports that ChatGPT handles approximately 2.5 billion queries daily.

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