ChatGPT now lets free users generate up to two images per day made by DALL-E 3

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1. ChatGPT now lets free users generate up to two images per day made by DALL-E 3

OpenAI is allowing users of ChatGPT's free tier to create up to two images per day using its DALL-E 3 model. This update, first available to ChatGPT Plus users, improves the process by providing prompts for image creation.

The feature is currently being "rolled out," but users may already have access. OpenAI has also released a safety assessment of its GPT-4o model, added a new board member, and received a letter from Congress demanding answers about its safety record.

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2. Verizon is using AI to prevent accidental internet outages

Verizon is implementing AI-powered technology to prevent accidental cuts from third-party companies or homeowners damaging its fiber internet lines. The company's "Call Before You Dig" program helps companies and homeowners know where important lines are, reducing potential hundreds of cuts each year.

The system uses historical and current activity and excavating activity on site to predict potential cuts.

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3. Introducing Qwen2-Math

The Qwen2 series has introduced math-specific large language models, Qwen2-Math and Qwen2-Math-Instruct-1.5B/7B/72B. These models outperform open-source and closed-source models in solving arithmetic and mathematical problems.

The models are evaluated on various math benchmarks, including English and Chinese benchmarks. Qwen2-Math-72B-Instruct outperforms state-of-the-art models, including GPT-4o, Claude-3.5-Sonnet, Gemini-1.5-Pro, and Llama-3.1-405B. The models demonstrate the effectiveness of their math reward model.

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4. He Made a Movie About Humans Rising Up Against AI. Now He’s Doing the Real Thing

The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in Burbank, California, led to a passionate anti-AI rally. Animators, writers, and actors gathered to protest against AI's impact on their jobs. The rally was the largest in the history of the animation industry, with many animators cheering on the cause.

Rianda, an animation worker, believes that AI is not intrinsically beneficial but is being used for harmful purposes by the wrong people. He fights to ensure AI remains in the best hands, arguing that AI can destroy us all if used in the wrong hands.

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5. Replika CEO Eugenia Kuyda says it’s okay if we end up marrying AI chatbots

Replika, a company founded by Eugenia Kuyda, offers avatars that mimic human behavior, allowing users to create and interact with them anytime they need. The company's idea came from a personal tragedy, where Kuyda resurrected a friend's text messages into a chatbot.

Replika's goal is not to replace real-life humans but to create a new relationship category with virtual companions. The company currently uses Replika for various purposes, including casual chats, mental health, life coaching, and romance. Kuyda emphasizes that AI friends are not just for men and is run by women in senior leadership roles.

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