So, this was a huge week for AI news
Let’s catch up on some of the big things that were happening. There’s a lot of rumors about the next big model coming from OpenAI. Somebody dropped a screenshot of GPT 4.5 which was very suspicious, but don’t worry, Sam Alman’s on the case. He’s going to clarify the situation for us.
OpenAI Developments
Somebody asked them, “GPT 4.5 leak legit or no?” Semi-ultimate answers: “Nah,” which again left people a little bit confused. Does that mean the image is fake or the news about the new model is fake? Either way, we’ll know soon enough.
Google DeepMind dropped a paper titled “Mathematical Discoveries from Program Search with Large Language Models” where they introduced FundSearch, which stands for searching in the function space. The big headline news here is that this is the first time anyone has shown that an LLM-based system can go beyond what was known by mathematicians and computer scientists. It’s not just novel; it’s more effective than anything else that exists today.
AI Systems with Agency
Just yesterday, OpenAI released a paper titled “Practices for Governing Agentic AI Systems.” They define agentic AI systems as those that have agency – their own goals and the ability to pursue those goals. These systems could be broadly useful if integrated responsibly into our society. The paper discusses the need to think about how to safely release these AI systems into the wild.
Challenges and Dangers
They break down agentic AI systems into several components, including goal complexity, environmental complexity, adaptability, and independent execution. The paper raises questions about the dangers and challenges of autonomous AI systems and highlights the need for responsible deployment.
Weak to Strong Generalization
OpenAI also released a paper titled “Weak to Strong Generalization” as part of their super alignment research. They propose a high-level plan for aligning AI models as they become more advanced, aiming to automate the alignment research process with scalable techniques like reinforcement learning and adversarial training.
World Models
Runway ML announced a long-term research effort on General World Models, where AI systems aim to generate consistent maps of the environment and build realistic models of human behavior. This research could lead to AI systems with a better understanding of the 3D world and human interactions.
Real-Time News with Chatbots
OpenAI is partnering with news outlets to provide real-time news updates through chatbots. Users can ask for real-time news updates and receive information pulled from news sources with attribution and links to full articles for transparency.
Advancements in AI Art and Image Generation
Mid Journey Alpha and Google DeepMind have released advanced art and image generation technologies, allowing for faster and more precise creations. These advancements showcase the potential of AI in creative fields, pushing the boundaries of what is possible with AI-generated content.
Exciting Developments Ahead
With more advancements on the horizon, it seems like we are on the cusp of some incredible breakthroughs in AI technology. Stay tuned for more exciting developments in the coming months.