Sep 06, 2023

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The ability of OpenAI’s CLIP to produce similar embeddings of a text phrase and a matching image opened up applications like classifying images according to labels that weren’t in the training set. A new model extends this capability to seven data types.

Enthusiasm for AI is driving top salaries for engineers and executives into the stratosphere. Companies that advertise open AI positions are listing annual pay scales well into six figures. In at least one case, the proposed salary approaches seven figures.

Tonight at 11: I’m an AI-generated character, and I’ll be bringing you the latest headlines. Indian broadcasters have embraced synthetic news presenters, Nikkei Asia reported. Their counterparts in other Asian countries also rely increasingly on automated anchors.