Meta's Latest AI Release Is an Open Source Coding Bot

Meta has released an AI called Code Llama that can generate and describe code in multiple programming languages, aiming to make coding workflows faster and lower the entry barrier for beginners, while also emphasizing on safety and preventing the generation of harmful code.

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8/22/2023

Together AI Unveils Llama-2-7B-32K-Instruct: A Breakthrough in Extended-Context Language Processing

The research team at Together AI has developed a new language processing model called Llama-2-7B-32K-Instruct, which excels at understanding and responding to complex and lengthy instructions, outperforming existing models in various tasks. This advancement has significant implications for applications that require comprehensive comprehension and generation of relevant responses from intricate instructions, pushing the boundaries of natural language processing.

8/25/2023

10X coders beware: Meta’s new AI model boosts coding and debugging for free

Meta has introduced Code Llama, a large language model (LLM) designed to generate and debug code, making software development more efficient and accessible in various programming languages. It can handle up to 100,000 tokens of context and comes in different parameter sizes, offering trade-offs between speed and performance.

8/27/2023

Why generative AI is a double-edged sword for the cybersecurity sector

Generative AI and large language models (LLMs) have the potential to revolutionize the security industry by enhancing code writing, threat analysis, and team productivity, but organizations must also consider the responsible use of these technologies to prevent malicious actors from exploiting them for nefarious purposes.

9/5/2023

AI coding is 'inescapable' and here to stay, says GitLab

Almost a quarter of organizations are currently using AI in software development, and the majority of them are planning to continue implementing such systems, according to a survey from GitLab. The use of AI in software development is seen as essential to avoid falling behind, with high confidence reported by those already using AI tools. The top use cases for AI in software development include natural-language chatbots, automated test generation, and code change summaries, among others. Concerns among practitioners include potential security vulnerabilities and intellectual property issues associated with AI-generated code, as well as fears of job replacement. Training and verification by human developers are seen as crucial aspects of AI implementation.

9/11/2023

AI Holds Promise for Infrastructure and Back Office, But Impact May Be Limited Without Customization

Generative AI is being explored for augmenting infrastructure as code tools, with developers considering using AI models to analyze IT through logfiles and potentially recommend infrastructure recipes needed to execute code. However, building complex AI tools like interactive tutors is harder and more expensive, and securing funding for big AI investments can be challenging.

9/14/2023

Meta's AI and Metaverse Push Lifts Stock as Earnings Top Views

Meta Platforms (META) has leveraged the metaverse and the AI boom to secure a spot on the IBD 50 and IBD Leaderboard, joining other AI companies like Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon.com. Meta Platforms has released Code Llama, a large language model aimed at innovating in generative AI and making workflows faster for developers, further solidifying its partnership with Microsoft.

9/21/2023

Open Source Software Laid the Groundwork for Today's AI Boom

Open source and artificial intelligence have a deep connection, as open-source projects and tools have played a crucial role in the development of modern AI, including popular AI generative models like ChatGPT and Llama 2.

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Posted 8/24/2023, 4:20:00 PM