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Shake off the sleep and have a coffee—it’s Wednesday. This is the latest issue of /Imagine, your go-to source for the freshest news and developments in AI. Here’s EVERYTHING you need to know. Let’s dive in…

🤖 Devin: The New AI Software Engineer Revolutionizing Code

The Bytes:

✣ Devin, an AI software engineer developed by Cognition Labs, has made history by outperforming human coders on the SWE-Bench coding benchmark by itself.

✣ This AI prodigy has not only excelled in practical engineering interviews but has also successfully completed real-world programming tasks on Upwork.

✣ Devin operates independently, leveraging its own shell, code editor, and web browser to tackle complex engineering challenges.

✣ In an extraordinary achievement, Devin single-handedly resolved 13.86% of real-world GitHub issues on the SWE-Bench benchmark, setting a new standard for AI capabilities.

Why It Matters: Devin's rise marks a pivotal moment in the tech industry, heralding the advent of AI entities that can undertake intricate software engineering tasks. It's crucial to pay attention to developments like Devin. With AI capable of autonomously handling complex coding challenges, the dynamics of work and entrepreneurship are going to shift in ways we can’t imagine yet. Are you ready for the future Cognition Labs is unveiling?

P.S. → They are hiring! Check their open roles out here.

📜 AI’s Ethical Training: The Fairly Trained Initiative

The Bytes:

✣ A new nonprofit, Fairly Trained, is stepping into the spotlight, championing the cause of ethical AI. They’re on a mission to certify AI models that play by the rules, using properly licensed copyrighted material for training.

✣ The launch of Fairly Trained couldn’t be timelier, as legal battles, like the one between the New York Times and tech giants Microsoft and OpenAI, raise questions about the ethics of AI training practices.

✣ Ed Newton-Rex, the founder of Fairly Trained, champions transparent AI development that respects the rights of creators.

✣ Nine companies have already snagged Fairly Trained's seal of approval, demonstrating their commitment to developing AI models that are ethically and legally trained.

Why It Matters: The Fairly Trained initiative represents a significant milestone in the pursuit of responsible AI development. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, it is crucial to ensure that the technology we rely on is built upon ethical foundations and is respectful of the creators whose material it learns from.

👀 Embodied AI: Another Robot Company Lands $70M!

The Bytes:

✣ A new company, Physical Intelligence is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge AI models for robots, bolstered by OpenAI's investment and expertise.

✣ With a hefty $70M funding round from top-tier investors like OpenAI, Thrive, Khosla, Lux, and Sequoia, Physical Intelligence is set to turbocharge its AI tech for the physical world.

✣ OpenAI's strategic backing aligns with its mission to ensure that AI benefits all of humanity, recognizing the potential impact of Physical Intelligence's work.

✣ The AI model developed by Physical Intelligence aims to revolutionize robot autonomy, promising groundbreaking advancements across various industries.

Why It Matters: Following OpenAI’s investment in Figure, this is another sign there is going to be embodied AI soon. Their joint efforts promise to bring forth a new era of intelligent robots, enhancing industries and everyday life. Pay attention, my friends.

Pika Showcase ⚡️

Eleven Labs Sound Effects Sneak Peak 👀

Amazing Character Reference Tutorial 🪄

New AI Tool Updates ✨

Prompt share: a beaver cutting wood with a chainsaw, caught in the act, high-quality photo

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