Is AI Becoming Dumber?

GPT-4 went from 97.6% accuracy… to only…2.4% in June. Plus more.

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Samuel S.
August 02, 2023

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GPT-4 Went From 97.6% Accuracy in Identifying Prime Numbers a Few Months Ago to Only…2.4% in June

Researchers say the change in ChatGPT’s behavior in such a short time is likely because OpenAI is tweaking its product. But because the company keeps its work so private, it’s hard for anyone to tell exactly what’s caused ChatGPT to start flunking. OpenAI says it’s looking into these “reported regressions.

I. Business

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Elon Musk's "X" sign installation atop X's San Francisco headquarters lacked permits, leading to fees for the property owner. This incident follows previous issues with rent payments between Musk and the building's landlord.

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The UK government, led by Rishi Sunak, has shifted away from its previous leadership role in the fight against climate change. Sunak's government is now focusing on green policies as a divisive issue to gain political advantage and improve its standing with the public. Critics argue that this approach is harming the UK's global standing as a leader in climate action.

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Twitter's parent company, X Corp., has filed a lawsuit against the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) for alleged illegal data access and violating its terms of service. CCDH's research highlighted a rise in hate speech on the platform, and X seeks lost ad revenue and a court order to block CCDH from accessing licensed material. CCDH denies the claims and sees the lawsuit as an attempt to silence criticism.

II. Finance

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Expert says "Investing for retirement: ‘It doesn't have to just be stocks". Building a well-rounded retirement portfolio involves diversification beyond just stocks, considering bonds, index funds, and alternative investments like real estate or commodities. While Social Security remains important, it's crucial to plan for additional income streams.

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How Latinos are teaching culturally-relevant personal finance? Social media and podcasts are offering culturally relevant financial coaching to empower Latinos in handling financial concepts, including investing, which has been elusive for many. The goal is to improve financial confidence and outcomes within the Latino community.

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A new financial app (Allo) helps users engage mindfully with their finances. It focuses on gratitude and awareness of values in personal finance. Unlike budgeting apps, it encourages bite-sized check-ins on transactions based on chosen values. The app aims to change users' relationship with money and costs $6.99/month after a 14-day free trial. It is available in the US only and is self-funded.

III. AI & Technology

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ChatGPT outperformed humans in emotional awareness tasks using fictional scenarios, and its performance significantly improved over time, according to a study. However, the scenarios used were simplistic and may not reflect real-world emotional recognition tasks.

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Orijin, a little design company debuted a new collection of products (The Thinking Egg III) to help people slow down and be more mindful in their day-to-day. They might be doing something great.

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In 2019, a company called Xebec Tri-Screen was launched to enable anyone to work from anywhere. Now they are offering multiple portable displays and a lineup of laptop accessories. Now they are introducing the first portable monitors that snap onto your laptop. Exciting.

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V. Fun & Playful

You have to pick only one:

  • Red Pill → Be rich

  • Blue Pill → Bring someone dead back

  • Yellow Pill → Never feel pain

  • Dark Pill → Never catch a disease

Why did you make that choice?

VI. Inspirational & Uplifting

“Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. Have the courage to follow your own heart and intuition.” — Steve Jobs

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