In recent years, we’ve seen an unprecedented rise in the development and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, it’s essential to ask whether governments should step in and regulate these technologies.
While some argue that ChatGPT is a glorified sentence constructor and poses no real threat, others believe that regulation is necessary to prevent misuse and ensure ethical practices. In this article, we’ll explore both perspectives and attempt to determine whether AI regulation is needed.
I’ve heard about Notion for years, and admittedly, I wrote it off as a fancy writing application until recently when I used it at work and got exposed to everything it can do. I’m also averse to overhyped things (it wasn’t until Breaking Bad was in its third season I succumbed to the hype and watched the show).
As a developer, I have a lot on my plate. Between the consulting and freelancing work I do, there are numerous things that I have to manage daily. That’s why I’m always looking for productivity tools that can help me streamline my work and keep me on track.
Well, the rumours were true. GPT-4 has been announced, and it’s just as impressive as we had hoped. We’ve heard of big things for GPT-4 for months, so does the latest and greatest version of OpenAI’s hyped model live up to the hype?
For comparison, here is ChatGPT using GPT-3.5:
And here is ChatGPT using GPT-4:
The first thing you notice is reasoning is 5/5. Speed is 2/5, and conciseness is 4/5. The one thing you see before using GPT-4 is how it’s over half as fast as GPT-3.5. This is most likely due to the increased parameters the model deals with as it processes your inputs.
Elon Musk, who needs no introduction, is at it again. This time, he has set his sights on the world of AI language models with his new venture, a competitor to ChatGPT. But before we delve into the nitty-gritty of this latest development, let’s talk about Elon Musk himself and the reputation he has garnered over the years.
Many people know him as the visionary entrepreneur who co-founded PayPal, launched the electric car company Tesla, and is leading the charge on space exploration with SpaceX. But behind the scenes, there are those who question his character and motives. Some have accused him of being a conman with a short attention span, easily losing interest in things once the initial excitement wears off.
As some of you know, I am an avid homebrewer. And, I love my IPA’s and Pale Ale style beers. Sadly, they’re often high in ABV (alcoholic content), and as I get older, I want to appreciate what I drink and not have to worry about the hangover the next day if I have too many.
That is where my interest in non-alcoholic beers came from. Not wanting to compromise on taste and mouthfeel, I set out to see if brewing a low-alcohol beer (<0.5%) without compromise was possible.
Being a remote worker, a good tech setup is essential. A comfortable chair, nice desk, well-positioned monitor and a keyboard and mouse you love. Then there are the other parts that people don’t think about as much: webcam and microphone.
Before buying the Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset, I was using an AT2020+ microphone on a boom arm, which I use for streaming and other purposes. Then I got the Blue Yeti X, a great microphone, my primary one. It’s a great microphone, but I have to adjust the audio levels with it through my interface routinely.
Australia is a technology backwater, so we are no strangers to being left behind when it comes to the latest in wireless standards and internet speeds. Specifically, 5G promises to be bigger and better than 4G and the other protocols that came before it. I don’t know about you and whether disappointment is a global phenomenon, but I have found 5G quite disappointing.
With 5G, we’re talking about potential speeds of up to 10 Gbps, compared to 4G’s maximum theoretical download speed of 100 Mbps in the real world. That’s a significant improvement, but real-world speeds will vary based on several factors. The reality is nobody is getting anywhere near 10 Gbps outside of a lab.
I was really rooting for Microsoft with its ChatGPT integration into the Bing search engine. You might have seen the hype, including the hilarious controversy around Bing’s ChatGPT threatening journalists and being easily provoked.
After a few weeks of closed access and insurmountable hype, Microsoft has opened the floodgates to many more people, and Bing’s ChatGPT integration is a dismal disappointment.
Perhaps the passive-aggressive and threatening nature of Microsoft’s ChatGPT integration forced their hand. Still, after trying it for a while, it’s clear it isn’t a rival to the original ChatGPT anymore. Despite having access to up-to-date information, it has been dumbed down as it’s obvious Microsoft has cut both legs off to get it under control.
I have been dual-booting Ubuntu Linux on my main desktop PC for development. Docker on macOS and Windows with WSL suffers from severe I/O performance issues for “reasons”. Docker is infuriating to use outside of Linux, so I started looking for alternative builds.
My primary 3900x gaming PC feels a little sacrilegious to use as a dedicated Linux machine to run some virtual machines and a Webpack server. I am not solving cryptographic problems here, so I just primarily need storage and ram; a decent CPU helps.
The PlayStation VR 2 is Sony’s second attempt at a virtual reality headset. The PlayStation 4 had a PSVR headset, but it was marred by screen door, performance issues, a cacophony of cables and dildo-like move controllers with a convoluted tracking process. The PSVR 1 had some great titles but never felt like an adequately supported device.
My first foray into the PSVR 2 as someone experienced with virtual reality headsets was enjoyable. My point of reference is my HP Reverb G2 headset which is similar in specs to the PSVR 2 but is frustrating to use as I have encountered numerous problems with Steam VR and Windows Mixed Reality software. The PSVR 2 is comfortable, and getting lost for hours is easy.