Bojan’s Newsletter

Bojan's Newsletter explores the intersection of technology, specifically focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for various industries, research, society, and individuals. It discusses advancements in AI models, their applications, impacts on work and creativity, AI in mental health, and broader socio-economic effects.

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And their main takeaways

Are We There Yet?

196 implied HN points • 25 Sep 23
🕹 Technology AI OpenAI AGI Artificial Intelligence Technology Industry
  1. Cryptic tweets from OpenAI founders hint at significant advancements in AI startups surpassing established researchers and reaching AGI levels.
  2. Speculation rises around an internal achievement of AGI at OpenAI, with uncertain implications for future development and practical applications.
  3. AI benchmarks are being rapidly surpassed, suggesting potential strides towards self-improving AI, though the exact progress and intentions of OpenAI remain unclear.
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My Expectations for AI in 2024

196 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🕹 Technology AI GenAI AGI
  1. Expect the release of GPT-5 in 2024, marking a significant advancement in AI models.
  2. AI tools may reach the limit of LLM capabilities, requiring integration with other technologies for further progress.
  3. Anticipate practical advancements in AI in 2024, such as fixing hallucinations, reliable AI-generated content, and 3D GenAI systems.

Stratification in the Age of AI

157 implied HN points • 09 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Impact Innovation
  1. AI revolution is creating a rift in society between those in tech and others.
  2. AI technology will change certain professions drastically while others may remain unaffected.
  3. Access to AI and its impact may be unevenly distributed in society.

OpenAI Dev Day

157 implied HN points • 15 Nov 23
🕹 Technology AI API Models Development Future Tech
  1. Key announcements at OpenAI Dev Day included GPT4 Turbo, GPT Store launch, ChatGPT API introduction, new Text-to-speech API, DALL-E 3 API, Whisper 3 unveil, and Copyright Shield.
  2. Developers can create and customize GPTs for specific use cases easily.
  3. OpenAI emphasized gradual AI model advancements and the transformative impact AI will have on various industries in the near future.

Return of Sam

137 implied HN points • 28 Nov 23
🕹 Technology AI Tech Innovation Algorithms Startups
  1. Sam Altman returns as OpenAI CEO after being ousted.
  2. X solidifies its position as the go-to platform for tech news updates.
  3. Stakeholders at OpenAI now have a heightened sense of urgency and focus on accelerating projects.

Consumer Accessible Multimodal AI Is Here

117 implied HN points • 30 Sep 23
🕹 Technology AI Chatbot
  1. OpenAI released multimodal capabilities for ChatGPT, allowing interaction with chatbots through images and audio.
  2. The rollout of multimodal features was gradual, starting with select premium users, and the timeline for wider access is still unclear.
  3. The potential for voice interaction in AI is seen as a significant advancement, promising more intuitive user experiences than text input.

Can AI Help Us With Our Mental Health Issues?

78 implied HN points • 16 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health AI Therapy Technology Wellbeing
  1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people change their mental perspective to overcome psychological problems like depression and anxiety.
  2. CBT is well-researched but requires frequent and prolonged use, which can be challenging to sustain.
  3. Generative AI could assist in mental health by creating realistic conversation partners to track and improve mental health states.

The Work-equivalent AGI

78 implied HN points • 13 May 23
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence Remote work
  1. Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is a topic of growing interest due to recent advancements in AI.
  2. A defining characteristic of AGI could be when an AI system is indistinguishable from a human work colleague.
  3. The impact of AGI may be most noticeable in the realm of knowledge-based jobs.