Meta’s AI-empowered AR glasses, Google’s AlphaChip breakthrough, and ChromaLock’s chatbot-on-a-graphing calculator mod are just a few of the remarkable developments in the AI space this week. Dive into some of the biggest headlines below.
Google taught an AI to design computer chips
Google introduced its AlphaChip AI this week, a game-changer in the world of computer chip design. Using reinforcement learning, AlphaChip can generate new chip designs in a matter of hours, a process that used to take months. Google has already utilized the AI to design layouts for their Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) and is now making the technology available to other companies like MediaTek for chipsets in mobile phones and handheld devices.
Microsoft outlines Recall security: ‘The user is always in control’
Following backlash over its Recall feature, Microsoft published a blog post detailing steps taken to prevent data misuse and regain user trust. By restricting the apps Recall can track and the hardware it can run on, Microsoft affirms that “the user is always in control.”
Meta rolls out its own version of Advanced Voice Mode
Meta unveiled its Natural Voice Interactions feature, allowing users to engage with Meta AI chatbots through speech, similar to Gemini Live and Advanced Voice Mode. It’s a free feature available for immediate use.
OpenAI drops nonprofit status in large-scale reorganization
OpenAI is transitioning from a nonprofit to a for-profit entity, aiming to attract more investors. CEO Sam Altman’s move consolidates control over the multibillion-dollar AI startup, signaling a significant shift in the company’s structure and direction.
A modder just put ChatGPT on a TI-84 graphing calculator
YouTuber ChromaLock managed to integrate ChatGPT’s capabilities into a TI-84 graphing calculator, showcasing the versatility of AI models like GPT-4o. This innovative project demonstrates the potential for AI integration into everyday devices.
