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  • LLMs performance are getting closer to plateau due to lack of data easily available. OpenAi is going around trying to license some data, but it won’t be enough.

    The company with more touch points with users is better positioned to transform these into Data Probes. Msft has windows, Apple has iOS and Google… Well Google is fucked because the other two have OS level access and can restrict what Google collects.

    Now that LLM Foundation models are out, the game will be “who can get the most data” to retrain, optimise and ultimately monetise these models. And there’s another whole “can of worms” with the legality of training models with unlicensed data collected trough “system snapshots”. I.e.: Collecting NY Times data through windows snapshots of users that visit the site.
















  • TL;DR: The article discusses the use of far-ultraviolet (far-UV) light as a promising technology to kill airborne viruses and bacteria in public spaces, potentially reducing the spread of respiratory infections. While it shows promise in being safe for humans and effective against pathogens, concerns about creating air pollution and the need for further research are highlighted.

    • Far-UV Technology: A novel form of ultraviolet light that can kill airborne viruses and bacteria, potentially reducing respiratory infections in public spaces.

    • Safety and Effectiveness: Far-UV light, especially around 222 nm wavelengths, is effective against pathogens and appears safe for human skin and eyes.

    • Historical Context: UV light has been known for over a century to kill bacteria and viruses, but traditional UV can harm humans.

    • Research Findings: Studies show far-UV light reducing airborne bacteria by 98.4% and killing 99.9% of coronaviruses in controlled environments.

    • Concerns: Far-UV light might generate ozone and interact with volatile organic compounds, potentially leading to air pollution and health risks.

    • Need for More Research: Further studies are necessary to understand the long-term effects of far-UV light and how to use it effectively alongside other air purification methods.