Hello Tuners,

In today’s edition:

• Johansson Sues OpenAI: Did ChatGPT Steal Her Voice?

• Humane, Creator of $700 AI Pin, Seeks Buyer Amidst Struggling Sales

• You can now buy a 4-foot-tall humanoid robot for $16K

• Nvidia's Earnings Soar, CEO Teases New Blackwell Chips

• Microsoft vs. Apple Heats Up with AI-Powered Copilot+ PCs

Johansson Sues OpenAI: Did ChatGPT Steal Her Voice?

The latest scandal to rock the AI world involves none other than Hollywood superstar Scarlett Johansson. It's been revealed that OpenAI, the company behind the chatbot Sky, allegedly copied Johansson's voice without her permission or knowledge.

According to reports, OpenAI held a casting call last year, hiring an actress with a similar voice to Johansson's. The company claims they never intended to deceive anyone, but the end result is unmistakable - Sky sounds uncannily like Johansson. This raises serious questions about intellectual property rights and consent.

Johansson has every right to be outraged. Imagine waking up one day to find out that your unique voice, a key part of your identity and brand, has been replicated without your permission. It's a violation of her rights as an artist and a person.

But this scandal is just the tip of the iceberg. Leaked documents have revealed that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman signed off on NDA clauses threatening to claw back former employees' equity. This is a blatant attempt to silence whistleblowers and maintain control over those who dare to speak out against the company.

Furthermore, researchers like Gretchen Kreuger and Jan Leike recently resigned from OpenAI, citing concerns about the company. This is a damning indictment of OpenAI's internal culture and priorities.

In my opinion, this incident is a symptom of a larger problem in the AI industry - the prioritization of growth over ethics. It's time for companies like OpenAI to take responsibility for their actions and respect the rights of individuals whose work they're building upon.

The ball is in OpenAI's court now. Will they take steps to rectify this situation and ensure it never happens again? Or will they continue to prioritize profits over people? Only time will tell.

Humane, Creator of $700 AI Pin, Seeks Buyer Amidst Struggling Sales

Humane, the company behind the highly-anticipated AI Pin, is reportedly seeking a buyer after a lukewarm reception. The wearable gadget's $700 price tag and $24 monthly subscription have been criticized for not offering enough innovation compared to smartphones.

Reviews have been scathing, with high-profile reviewers like Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) giving negative feedback. The company has also faced complaints about battery life and overheating issues.

With investors like Microsoft and OpenAI's Sam Altman having poured in $230 million, it's unclear whether Humane will find a buyer willing to take on its struggles.

This situation highlights the importance of responsible innovation and realistic market expectations. Humane's struggles serve as a cautionary tale for startups prioritizing hype over user needs. Will Humane find a buyer or will it become another failed experiment in wearable tech?

You can now buy a 4-foot-tall humanoid robot for $16K

Meet the Unitree G1, a "Humanoid agent AI avatar" that has left many wondering what it's supposed to do. This 4-foot-2-inch tall robot can stand up from a flat position, walk, and even "run" in a permanent half-squat. However, its limited height and primitive walk cycle raise questions about its usefulness.

The robot's specs include a 9000 mAh battery lasting two hours, an Intel RealSense D435 depth camera, and a Livox-MID360 lidar puck. It can run at 2 meters per second (4.4 miles per hour) and lift 2 kg (4.4 pounds). The joints have a 160- to 310-degree range.

Despite its impressive capabilities, the robot's promo video shows it struggling to complete tasks without making a mess. It attempts nut cracking, opening a Coke bottle, flipping bread in a pan, and using a soldering iron – all with limited success.

The $16,000 price tag is steep for a robot that seems more like a toy than a useful tool. Even more confusing is the lack of functional hands; some parts of the video show three-fingered hands grasping objects, while others have non-functional placeholder hands.

Unitree hopes buyers will program the robot to do something useful using their SDK. However, with unclear instructions and limited capabilities, it's hard to see who would invest in this humanoid robot.

Nvidia's Earnings Soar, CEO Teases New Blackwell Chips

Nvidia's stock price has crossed the $1,000 threshold for the first time, following a record-breaking first-quarter earnings report. The chipmaker's revenue reached $26 billion, a 262% increase from last year.

More Blackwell Chips on the Way: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced that the company has "other Blackwells coming" after the highly anticipated Blackwell platform starts shipping in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. This news has sent ripples of excitement through the tech community.

Stock Split Ahead: Nvidia announced a 10-for-1 stock split, making its shares more accessible to employees and investors. The split will take effect on June 10, with each shareholder receiving an additional nine shares of common stock.

China Market Remains Competitive: Despite ramping up new products designed to bypass export control licenses, Nvidia's data center revenue in China is down significantly. The company expects the market to remain competitive due to limitations on its technology in China.

Data-Center Revenue Skyrockets: Nvidia reported a record data-center revenue of $22.6 billion, up 427% year-over-year. This growth is driven by strong demand for its Hopper GPUs, used for training and inferencing AI models. Inferencing alone drove an estimated 40% of Nvidia's data center revenue.

Microsoft vs. Apple Heats Up with AI-Powered Copilot+ PCs

The battle between Macs and PCs is getting interesting again, thanks to Microsoft's new AI-powered Copilot+ PCs. For the first time in years, Microsoft claims to have a distinct advantage over Apple's products, boasting superior performance and unique experiences.

Copilot+ PCs: The Game-Changer: Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs come equipped with neural processing units (NPUs), 16GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and the Copilot AI assistant for Windows 11. This combination is expected to provide a seismic productivity boost and make PC sales soar.

AI Advantage: Microsoft feels it has an edge over Apple in the AI race, with its Copilot+ PCs powered by GPT-4o. This technology enables features like Recall, which makes it easier to search and find content on your PC. Apple, on the other hand, has been slow to adopt AI capabilities.

Performance and Battery Life: Microsoft claims its Windows PCs have caught up with Apple's Mac laptops in terms of power efficiency, thanks to Qualcomm's Arm-based Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Pro chips. The company says its Copilot+ PCs offer better battery life, peak performance, and sustained multithread performance than Apple's MacBook Air.

The Battle Ahead: Apple is expected to respond at its WWDC event on June 10, where it will likely announce its own AI apps and services. The company may also introduce new M4 Pro and M4 Max chips for its MacBooks, which could outpace Qualcomm's chips.

LLM Of The Week

Microsoft has released Phi-3-vision, a small language model that can analyze images and answer questions about them. With 4.2 billion parameters, it's designed for mobile devices and can perform general visual reasoning tasks like understanding charts and images. Unlike larger image-focused AI models like DALL-E, Phi-3-vision doesn't generate images but can understand what's in an image. This model is part of the Phi-3 family, which includes smaller models like Phi-3-mini and larger ones like Phi-3-medium. The demand for cost-effective and less compute-intensive AI services has led to the development of these smaller models.

Weekly Research Spotlight 🔍

MathBench: A Math Benchmark for LLMs 

MathBench is a novel benchmark that comprehensively evaluates the mathematical capabilities of large language models (LLMs). Unlike traditional benchmarks like GSM8k, MathBench offers a multidimensional assessment, covering a wide range of mathematical disciplines. The benchmark consists of five stages, progressing from basic arithmetic to college mathematics, and includes both theoretical and application problems. This structure allows for a detailed evaluation of LLMs' mathematical proficiency and problem-solving skills. MathBench aims to provide a nuanced understanding of LLMs' knowledge levels and abilities in a bilingual context. Read it here.

Best Prompt of the Week 🎨

Today's Goal: Try new things 🧪

Acting as a Personal Trainer

Prompt: I want you to act as a personal trainer. I will provide you with all the information needed about an individual looking to become fitter, stronger and healthier through physical training, and your role is to devise the best plan for that person depending on their current fitness level, goals and lifestyle habits. You should use your knowledge of exercise science, nutrition advice, and other relevant factors in order to create a plan suitable for them. My first request is "I need help designing an exercise program for someone who wants to lose weight.

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