bts #8: Fly brain upload, Code Interpreter, DNA camera, & more

Jul 9, 2023

Whole brain connectome (neurons and connections) of a fruitfly was released

All ChatGPT Plus subscribers are getting access to Code Interpreter, which allows it to write & execute code, and use the results. Here is a good post (or Twitter thread) showcasing the capabilities and use cases.

OpenAI says that while it may seem far off, superintelligence could arrive this decade

Good argument against recursive self improvement in AIs without interacting with the outside world

World's 1st 'tooth regrowth' medicine moves toward clinical trials in Japan

DNA used to store pictures, 96 pixel resolution

Interesting thread about global food imports/exports

This huge farm vehicle uses AI and lasers to kill weeds