Google's Real Fear, Mind-Reading AI
Plus IBM's remote work warning ðŸ§
Welcome back to Toilet Tech News, your one-stop shop for the latest tech news on the porcelain throne! This edition has some juicy leaks from Google, mind-reading AI, and IBM's remote work concerns. Let's get started!
Google's True Fears: Open Source AI, Not OpenAI (SemiAnalysis) A leaked Google document reveals their genuine concern isn't OpenAI but open-source AI projects. These scrappy underdogs are doing more with less, making Google sweat with their private, customizable, and cost-effective models. Who needs a $10M budget when you can have $100 and a dream?
Reading Minds, No Implants Required (University of Texas at Austin) Researchers have developed a semantic decoder AI that reads brain signals and reproduces thoughts as text without implants. It's a game-changer for those who can't speak due to strokes and an opportunity to spy on your friend's deepest thoughts (not really, but we can dream).
Replit's Open Source Code Generator Outshines OpenAI's Codex (GitHub) Replit's open-source code generator model is not only better than OpenAI's Codex but also 77% smaller. Trained in 20 languages, it's available for anyone to use without commercial limitations. Sorry, Codex, but the size isn't everything!
IBM CEO: Remote Work May Hinder Career Development (The Register) IBM's CEO, Arvind Krishna, warns that remote work can impede career development, especially for leaders who need personal contact. Individual contributors, though, can enjoy working in their PJs without worry.
Apple's Sales Slowdown Continues (TechCrunch) Apple reports a second consecutive quarter of weaker sales, earning $24.1 billion (down 3.4%). Despite the slight growth in iPhone sales and an all-time record in services, Macs and iPads just can't catch a break. Hang in there, Apple!
That's all for this edition! As you wrap up your bathroom break, keep an eye on open-source AI, ponder the future of mind-reading, and maybe call your boss for some face-to-face time. Until next time, stay flush with the latest in tech news!