AI Breakthroughs and Innovations: This Week in Tech

Johan Uddståhl
The Weekly Buzz
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2 min readAug 3, 2024

This week, we saw significant advancements in AI technology, from tamperproofing open source language models to building AI supercomputers. We also explored the importance of a silicon revolution in the US and how AI can reduce traffic congestion and emissions.

A New Trick to Block the Misuse of Open Source AI

02 August, 2024

Researchers have developed a way to prevent open source large language models from being coaxed into harmful activities, ensuring a safer AI future.

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Tesla Dojo: Elon Musk’s Big Plan to Build an AI Supercomputer, Explained

03 August, 2024

Dojo, Tesla’s custom-built supercomputer, is designed to train its “Full Self-Driving” neural networks, pushing the boundaries of AI capabilities.

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To Lead in AI, the US Needs a Silicon Revolution

01 August, 2024

US Commerce Department undersecretary Laurie E. Locascio emphasizes the need for new chip manufacturing techniques to maintain America’s lead in AI innovation.

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Intel Is Cutting More Than 15,000 Jobs Despite Getting Billions From the US Government

01 August, 2024

Despite receiving significant government funding, Intel is slashing 15 percent of its workforce, highlighting the challenges faced by the chipmaker.

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How Google uses AI to Reduce Stop-and-Go Traffic on Your Route — and Fight Fuel Emissions

29 July, 2024

Google’s AI-powered project, Greenlight, aims to reduce traffic congestion and emissions by optimizing traffic light timings.

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Thank you for reading this week’s Buzz Weekly! We hope you enjoyed the latest AI breakthroughs and innovations. Have a great weekend, and we’ll see you next week!

BR, The Buzz News Crew

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Johan Uddståhl
The Weekly Buzz

Creative tech nerd from Sweden, building what's needed at digital studio Humblebee.