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Sep 273 min read

Another Crazy Day in AI: AlphaChip’s role in next-gen hardware

Hello, AI Enthusiasts.

Welcome to Friday night! As you wind down and reflect on your week, how did everything go for you?

Before diving into the weekend, let’s take a look at what Google is spotlighting this edition with their DeepMind, Gemini, and Workspace.

Tonight's highlight is their AlphaChip—which optimizes chip layout design, slashing the time needed from months to just hours! Make sure to also snag a free handbook to master prompting with Gemini, and explore how over 185 GenAI use cases are empowering different sectors to drive innovation and enhance productivity. 🚀

Wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead. ✨

Here's another crazy day in AI:

The AI behind next-gen chips
A free handbook to mastering prompts with Gemini
101+84 real-world GenAI use cases across sectors
Some AI tools to try out

TODAY'S FEATURED ITEM: How AI is Building Superhuman Chips

Source: Google DeepMind + Canva Mockups

What if the chips powering our devices were designed by AI?

Google DeepMind researchers Anna Goldie and Azalia Mirhoseini have introduced AlphaChip, an AI-driven tool that's transforming the way computer chips are designed.

This AI-powered method uses reinforcement learning to design chip layouts in just hours—a task that used to take months of human effort. These layouts are already being used in Google’s Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), fueling some of the most advanced AI systems today, and they’re quickly being adopted by the wider chip design industry.

Here’s what AlphaChip has made possible:

Dramatically speeds up chip layout design from months to hours.
Plays a key role in designing Google’s TPUs, which power AI models like Gemini and Imagen.
Industry leaders like MediaTek are using AlphaChip to build next-gen mobile chips.
It learns and improves with each layout, resulting in increasingly efficient chip designs.
Paving the way for AI to enhance even more stages of the chip design process.

Left: Animation showing AlphaChip placing the open-source, Ariane RISC-V CPU, with no prior experience. Right: Animation showing AlphaChip placing the same block after having practiced on 20 TPU-related designs.

The impact of AlphaChip is both impressive and far-reaching. By automating one of the most intricate tasks in chip design, it has reduced the time required to create complex layouts from months to mere hours. Since its inception, AlphaChip has been instrumental in designing multiple generations of Google’s Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), the hardware behind powerful AI models like Gemini. Major industry players, including MediaTek, have adopted this technology to enhance the efficiency of their mobile chip designs.

But AlphaChip is more than just a tool for speeding up chip design. It’s inspiring new research into how AI can optimize other stages of the chip creation process, from logic synthesis to manufacturing. As the technology advances, it’s poised to improve the performance and efficiency of chips across various sectors, paving the way for faster, more energy-efficient devices. By addressing long-standing challenges in engineering, AlphaChip shows how AI can revolutionize real-world problems in practical, measurable ways.

Read the full blog here.

OTHER INTERESTING AI HIGHLIGHTS:

A free handbook to mastering prompts with Gemini

/Google Workspace

Discover how to write effective prompts to enhance your productivity using Gemini for Workspace. This quick-start handbook offers foundational skills organized by role and use case, allowing you to master the basics efficiently. Whether you’re looking to save time or focus on high-impact work, this guide helps you harness the power of AI to streamline your daily tasks.

Read more and download the handbook here.

101+84 real-world GenAI use cases across sectors

/Brian Hall, Google Blog

Explore how top companies, governments, and startups leverage Google's AI solutions to drive innovation and enhance productivity. This comprehensive update expands on 101 use cases by adding 84 more, showcasing the versatility of generative AI across sectors like customer service, data analysis, and creative production. Notable examples include Alaska Airlines' chatbot and General Motors' AI assistant, illustrating the transformative potential of AI in real-world applications.

Read more here.

SOME AI TOOLS TO TRY OUT:

Replio - Turn surveys into AI-driven conversational interviews.
Fluency - Automatically generate process documentation while you work.
Nuvio - Manage income, expenses, and cash flow with an AI-powered platform.

That’s a wrap on today’s Almost Daily craziness.

Catch us almost every day—almost! 😉

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Leveraging AI for Enhanced Content: As part of our commitment to exploring new technologies, we used AI to help curate and refine our newsletters. This enriches our content and keeps us at the forefront of digital innovation, ensuring you stay informed with the latest trends and developments.

Aug 283 min read

Another Crazy Day in AI: Google Gemini gets a boost

Hello, AI Enthusiasts.

With the week moving along, it’s time to relax and catch up on AI developments. Today’s highlight is Google Gemini’s dual upgrade—find out what’s new and how it could influence the AI landscape as you enjoy your evening.

Enjoy the read and have a great night!

Here's another crazy day in AI:

Gemini upgrades with custom chatbots and enhanced image generation
A new AI productivity wearable: Plaud’s NotePin
AI misses spelling simple words like 'strawberry'
Some AI tools to try out

TODAY'S FEATURED ITEM: Gemini Upgrades: Gems & Imagen 3

Image Credit: Google

Tired of generic chatbots and lackluster image generation?

Google’s latest updates to Gemini might just be the game-changer you’ve been waiting for.

Just a few hours ago, Google has just rolled out two groundbreaking updates to Gemini that could transform the way you interact with AI. Dave Citron, Senior Director of Product Management for Gemini Experiences, introduced Custom Gems and the enhanced Imagen 3 image generation model. These features are designed to give users more control and creativity in how they use AI.

Source: Google

Let's dive into what's new:

Custom Gems: Create personalized AI experts for any topic or task, available to Gemini Advanced, Business, and Enterprise users, with pre-built options like Learning Coach, Brainstormer, and Career Guide.
Imagen 3 Image Generation: A significant leap in AI-created visuals, accessible across all Gemini Apps and languages, capable of generating diverse styles from photorealistic to fantastical.
User-Centric Design: Features built-in safeguards and ethical guidelines with easy image refinement through user feedback.
Human Image Generation: A carefully implemented feature for creating images of people, initially available to Advanced, Business, and Enterprise users, with strict policies against generating identifiable individuals.
Global Rollout: Custom Gems launching in over 150 countries, and Imagen 3 set for a phased release to a wider audience.

Image Credit: Imagen 3 / Prompt: A vibrant abstract painting with the words "Dream Big”

splashed across the canvas in bold colors.

These updates represent more than just technological advancements; they're a step towards a future where AI adapts to us, not the other way around. As these features roll out globally, we're likely to see a surge in creativity, productivity, and innovation across various fields.

The question is: How will you take advantage of these innovations to transform your approach and results?

Read the full article here.

OTHER INTERESTING AI HIGHLIGHTS:

A new AI productivity wearable: Plaud’s NotePin

/David Pierce on The Verge

Plaud’s new AI device, NotePin, is designed to help users capture and manage their daily activities. This wearable, which can be worn around the neck, wrist, or clipped to clothing, records conversations and meetings with a simple tap. Unlike other devices, NotePin emphasizes user control and privacy by requiring manual activation for recording. Its AI features include transcription, summarization, and action item extraction, aiming to enhance productivity. The device has a battery life of up to 20 hours and costs $169, with advanced features available via a $79 annual subscription. Plaud’s NotePin offers a fresh approach to wearable technology, focusing on practical applications for organizing and recalling information.

Read more here.

AI misses spelling simple words like 'strawberry'

/Amanda Silberling on TechCrunch

Despite the impressive capabilities of large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4, they often struggle with seemingly simple tasks, such as accurately counting letters in a word. This challenge stems from the fact that LLMs process text as tokens, which are broader representations of words or concepts, rather than handling individual letters. For instance, when asked about the number of “r”s in “strawberry,” these models may falter because they don’t process text in a manner akin to human cognitive functions. This limitation reveals a significant gap between AI's text processing and human-like understanding. Compounding the issue are complexities with multilingual text and tokenization. Efforts like OpenAI’s upcoming Strawberry model aim to tackle these problems, but the struggle highlights the ongoing limitations in AI’s text comprehension capabilities.

Read more here.

SOME AI TOOLS TO TRY OUT:

Kraftful 3.0 - instantly analyze user feedback with AI to refine your product

Brighterway - AI-driven tool to focus on key medical records, saving you time

PackPack - one-click browser extension for saving and summarizing web content

That’s a wrap on today’s Almost Daily craziness.

Catch us almost every day—almost! 😉

Aug 123 min read

Another Crazy Day in AI: Predicting heart attacks

Hello, AI Enthusiasts.

Hope you had a productive start to the week.

Now, let's relax and catch up on the most intriguing AI news and stories to keep you inspired.

Here's another crazy day in AI:

AI technology that could save your heart
Where to find and use Gemini AI in Google Workspace
An AI tool that decodes x-ray phases in crystal diffraction
Some AI tools to try out

TODAY'S FEATURED ITEM: New AI tool predicts hidden heart risks

AI-generated image/Canva; AI image generator & magic expand

BBC/The AI model analyses CT scans to identify patients at risk of a heart attack within the next 10 years

What if we could predict heart attacks before they happen?

A groundbreaking AI technology developed by Caristo Diagnostics, a spinout company from Oxford University, is making waves in the medical community. This innovative tool, currently being piloted in five NHS hospital trusts across the UK, can detect hidden inflammation in the heart that traditional CT scans miss.

In a recent article by Katharine Da Costa for BBC News, the potential of this technology to revolutionize heart disease prevention is explored. By identifying those at risk early, this AI gives doctors a head start in preventing heart attacks before they strike.

Here's the lowdown:

The AI model can identify people at risk of a heart attack within the next 10 years.
It detects inflammation in the heart that is invisible to the human eye and doesn't show up on standard CT scans.
The technology is being tested in a pilot project supported by NHS England.
Research shows that patients with coronary inflammation have a 20-30 times higher risk of dying from a cardiac event over the next decade.
In the Orfan study, 45% of patients identified as at-risk were prescribed medication or encouraged to make lifestyle changes.
The AI analysis can provide a personalized risk assessment, moving beyond general risk factors like diabetes, smoking, or obesity.
The technology is under review for potential NHS-wide rollout and has already been approved in Europe and Australia.

As we stand at the crossroads of human intuition and artificial intelligence, it's impossible not to marvel at the implications. This AI heart whisperer isn't just a technological leap; it's a mirror reflecting our evolving relationship with our own mortality. For centuries, the heart has been a symbol of life, love, and the ineffable human spirit. Now, we're peering into its secrets with digital eyes.

Perhaps this AI isn't just about avoiding heart attacks, but about prompting us to live more heartfully, more consciously. After all, isn't the real challenge not just to extend life, but to infuse every moment with meaning? So here's to our hearts – may they beat strong, live long, and always remind us of the precious, unpredictable adventure that is being human.

Read more here.

OTHER INTERESTING AI HIGHLIGHTS:

Where to find and use Gemini AI in Google Workspace

/David Nield, Gizmodo

Google's Gemini AI is making its way into Gmail and Google Docs, offering enhanced writing assistance with features like email composition, text summarization, and rewriting. While these tools are powerful, they're currently only available to Google Workspace and Google One AI Premium users. David Nield explores how to effectively use Gemini AI to streamline your writing tasks, while also considering the limitations and best use cases.

Read more here.

An AI tool that decodes x-ray phases in crystal diffraction

/Bob Yirka, Phys.org

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have developed PhAI, an AI application that predicts the structure of small molecules by analyzing the diffraction patterns of x-rays fired at crystal samples. This innovative approach helps chemists determine molecular structures more accurately, overcoming the challenges of phase measurement in traditional methods. The study demonstrates the potential of PhAI in advancing the field of chemistry by improving the precision of molecular analysis.

Read more here.

SOME AI TOOLS TO TRY OUT:

Overlap: curated podcast clip playlists for exploring topics through bite-sized audio

Recap by Fabric: AI-generated newsletters from your recent notes and bookmarks

Feeling Great App: An AI-powered chatbot and interactive courses to boost self-esteem and emotional well-being

That’s a wrap on today’s Almost Daily craziness.

Catch us almost every day—almost! 😉