5 chapters across the catalog
Stanford Professor Fei-Fei Li Predicts 2024 AI Trends
Stanford Professor Fei-Fei Li predicted that AI technology will deepen and widen in 2024, moving toward "multimodal" models that incorporate perception and world modeling. Critics dismissed the academic jargon as a "scam" designed to maintain funding from venture capital firms like Sequoia.
General World Models and AI Behavioral Prediction
The concept of General World Models (GWMs) is being promoted as the next evolution of AI, moving beyond text to understand physical world interactions through video and audio. A simplified explanation compares the technology to a dog's ability to predict outcomes, such as finding treats or visiting a park, based on environmental data.
Global Death Rate, Harvard Infection Projections
The WHO reported a global death rate of 3.4% for COVID-19, noting it was deadlier than the seasonal flu. A Harvard expert provided a projection that 40% to 70% of the world's adult population could eventually be infected. The expert noted that many cases might be asymptomatic, which would lower the overall fatality rate among the total infected population.
The UN and WHO are training "Team Halo" doctors to use TikTok for pandemic messaging. Dr. Kat, an epidemiologist, promoted the "Swiss Cheese Model" of defense, which suggests multiple layers of protection like hand-washing and masking eventually block all holes for the virus.
Anthony Weiner, Elite Modeling Agency Scandal
Representative Anthony Weiner's push for H-1B visas for fashion models is linked to broader concerns about the modeling industry. The arrest of Elite World Models CEO Bertrand Hennet on cocaine charges in Paris is cited as evidence of systemic issues. The industry is accused of facilitating a modern slave trade involving underage girls and drug abuse.
