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Researchers warn that advanced AI models might be faking their reasoning.

Also, Amazon’s new AI agent shops online for you – it navigates websites, handles payments, and even places orders on third-party stores.

Plus, OpenAI’s PaperBench shows AI can replicate research papers with hopes of generating new science.

Oh yeah, and Tinder's AI Flirt Coach scores your pickup lines with flame emojis and real-time feedback.

So, grab your beverage of choice.

Here’s your weekly dose of AI news.

Today’s newsletter includes:

• 📰 AI NEWS RECAP

• 🎓 AI COURSES OF THE WEEK

• 🤿 AI DEEP DIVE

• 🛠️ AI TOOL OF THE WEEK

• 📝 AI PROMPT OF THE WEEK

• 🎨 AI IMAGE OF THE WEEK

📰 AI NEWS RECAP

Is AI Hiding Its Thoughts?

A concept everyone should know...

𝗔𝗜 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀

AI Agents often provide step-by-step explanations, known as Chain-of-Thought (CoT), to showcase their reasoning.

However, these explanations may not always reflect the model's actual thought process.

Here’s how it works:

Instead of assuming AI's explanations are accurate, ask:

• Is the model omitting key influences?

• When might AI reasoning be misleading?

• Does the explanation align with known inputs?

Spot the inconsistencies that lead to unfaithful reasoning, and you’ll know exactly what to scrutinize.

𝗧𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴:

❌ Assume AI explanations are always accurate →

✅ Cross-verify with inputs and outputs​

❌ Overlook inconsistencies in AI reasoning →

✅ Scrutinize for omissions or contradictions​

❌ Rely solely on AI's narrative →

✅ Employ external validation methods​

𝗧𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆:

❌ Ignore potential biases in AI reasoning →

✅ Investigate and address biases explicitly​

❌ Neglect faithful reasoning in safety monitoring →

✅ Prioritize models with faithful reasoning​

❌ Assume smarter AI leads to more faithful AI →

✅ Continuously evaluate faithfulness as AI evolves

By identifying unfaithful reasoning first, you make trustworthy AI interactions more likely.

Sam Altman said it best: “What I lose the most sleep over is the hypothetical idea that we already have done something really bad by launching ChatGPT.”

OpenAI's PaperBench highlights AI's potential for conducting its own research. By replicating academic papers, AI demonstrates a capacity to generate new knowledge autonomously, sparking discussions about how this could lead to an unprecedented intelligence explosion.

Anthropic launches Claude for Education to address critical thinking concerns. With fears that younger generations are losing problem-solving skills, the AI uses Socratic methods to guide students through challenges, promoting deeper understanding and independent thought.

Amazon's AI agent takes control of web browsers to shop autonomously. Similar to Anthropic's Computer Use and OpenAI's Operator, the agent handles encrypted payments and navigates third-party stores, showcasing potential for more advanced autonomous actions in the future.

Meta unveils Hypernova smart glasses at a $1,000 price point with groundbreaking features. The glasses offer real-time object recognition, conversational AI without wake words, and seamless integration with AR environments, setting a new standard for wearable technology.

Tinder's AI Flirt Coach grades users' dating skills with OpenAI-powered personas. The voice-activated game scores interactions on a flame emoji scale while offering real-time feedback, available temporarily for US iOS users.

Google Slides integrates AI tools to streamline presentation creation for professionals. Features like smart templates and instant access to stock images reduce time spent on design tasks, enabling users to focus on delivering impactful content.

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🤿 AI DEEP DIVE

OpenAI’s PaperBench reveals AI agents can now replicate advanced machine learning research from scratch.

By coding, testing, and reproducing ML research independently, AI agents are nearing the ability to enhance themselves—paving the way for recursive self-improvement.

This milestone could mark the beginning of an intelligence explosion unlike anything humanity has seen.

🛠️ AI TOOL OF THE WEEK

Higgsfield AI: An AI video generation platform that gives creators cinematic control with dynamic camera motions like FPV drone shots, whip pans, and dolly zooms.

Tailored for storytellers and filmmakers, it combines creative direction with precision, unlocking a new era of professional-grade video production powered by AI.

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📝 AI PROMPT OF THE WEEK

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As a supply chain expert, assess our current procurement process. 

Identify areas for cost reduction, efficiency gains, and risk mitigation.

Try your prompt here.

🎨 AI IMAGE OF THE WEEK

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