In the dynamic field of artificial intelligence, the quest for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) represents a pinnacle of innovation, promising to redefine the interplay between technology and human intellect. Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, a trailblazer in AI technology, recently brought this topic to the forefront of technological discourse. During a forum at Stanford University, Huang posited that AGI might be realized within the next five years, a projection that hinges critically on the definition of AGI itself.
According to Huang, if AGI is characterized by its ability to successfully pass a diverse range of human tests, then this milestone in AI development is not merely aspirational but could be nearing actualization. This statement from a leading figure in the AI industry not only sparks interest but also prompts a reassessment of our current understanding of artificial intelligence and its potential trajectory in the near future. — Read More
Daily Archives: March 4, 2024
How Google lost its way
Just two months after Google launched Gemini, its flashy new AI model, the company revealed that it had already built a better version. Gemini 1.5, Google said, was bigger, faster, and more capable than its predecessor. The February 15 announcement, outlined in a giddy 1,600-word blog post replete with sizzle reels, prompted buzzy coverage among AI researchers and the tech press.
For a few hours, anyway.
Later that day, OpenAI introduced Sora, a tool that generates videos up to 60 seconds long based on text prompts. The rapturous response was immediate. CEO Sam Altman took prompt requests from X users and posted the results in real time. Words like “eye-popping” and “shockingly powerful” were thrown around, while researchers mused about the threat to Hollywood and the potential for deepfakery. — Read More
Google DeepMind’s new generative model makes Super Mario–like games from scratch
OpenAI’s recent reveal of its stunning generative model Sora pushed the envelope of what’s possible with text-to-video. Now Google DeepMind brings us text-to-video games.
The new model, called Genie, can take a short description, a hand-drawn sketch, or a photo and turn it into a playable video game in the style of classic 2D platformers like Super Mario Bros. But don’t expect anything fast-paced. The games run at one frame per second, versus the typical 30 to 60 frames per second of most modern games. — Read More
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