Snapchat AI turns prompts into new lens (2 minute read)
Snapchat has introduced an on-device AI model that enables users to create custom AR lenses from text prompts. A rollout is expected in the coming months for lenses and by year's end for creators. The latest Lens Studio update adds AI tools for generating 3D assets, face masks, and textures from prompts or images. Snapchat's push into AI has also produced AI-generated snaps for subscribers and a ChatGPT-powered chatbot for all users.
Evidence of Log-scaling in Persuasion (21 minute read)
Super persuasion is the fear that as models grow larger, they will get substantially more persuasive. There is weak evidence to suggest that larger models aren't substantially more persuasive than smaller models. However, they may be able to be tuned to be more persuasive.
Smarter Crypto Trading (12 minute read)
MacroHFT is a new approach to high-frequency trading (HFT) in cryptocurrency markets that leverages reinforcement learning to improve decision-making and profitability.
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Engineering & Resources
Let's Build a StoryTeller (GitHub Repo)
Andrej Karpathy has a new repository with an outline for a new course he's working on. It involves building an aligned language model that can tell stories. The course includes video lectures, code, and other learning materials.
Automate Software Improvements (GitHub Repo)
AutoCodeRover is a new tool that automates software improvements, including bug fixes and feature additions, by combining large language models with advanced code search techniques.
NLUX (GitHub Repo)
NLUX is a conversational AI JavaScript library that provides a UI for large language models. It makes it super simple to integrate powerful large language models into web apps. NLUX features React components and hooks, LLM adapters, streaming LLM output, and custom renderers.
Anthropic has a fast new AI model (3 minute read)
Anthropic has launched Claude 3.5 Sonnet, boasting better performance than GPT-4o and Gemini on several benchmarks alongside increased speed and expanded capabilities. The update also introduces the Artifacts feature, enhancing user interaction with the AI's outputs. Claude aims to transition from a chatbot to a central tool in business environments, integrating knowledge and workflow management.
AI candidate running for Parliament in the U.K. says AI can humanize politics (4 minute read)
"AI Steve," created by Sussex businessman Steve Endacott and backed by Neural Voice technology, is running for office in the UK general election, promising constant connectivity with constituents via AI. Endacott aims to revolutionize democracy by allowing voters to directly influence policy on a weekly basis using technology. While some see this blend of AI and politics as radical, Endacott insists it enhances human involvement in democratic processes.