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Re: How close are we from building a virtual universe?
« Reply #1140 on: 02/04/2025 17:41:03 »
Quote from: alancalverd on 01/04/2025 11:45:31
Better for whom? Survival of what? The inventors of AI? Fascists? Communists?

Please state your objectives clearly.
Survival of conscious entities, in any form allowed by natural laws in the universe. I already mentioned it several times. You seem to keep forgetting it. So I'll just have to remind you every once in awhile.
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Re: How close are we from building a virtual universe?
« Reply #1141 on: 02/04/2025 20:54:30 »
Cockroaches, as I have reminded you many times, are likely to survive when homo "sapiens" has bombed or eaten itself into extinction because some priest or politician wanted it so.
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Re: How close are we from building a virtual universe?
« Reply #1142 on: 02/04/2025 22:40:54 »
NVIDIA's New AI Makes Cars Fly...Sort Of!
One of the comments.
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getting physics into genAI seems to be one of the next big hurdles. so many really tough vision nuts have been cracked in the last two years that it seems reasonable to think, and hope, that this problem will soon join that list.
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Re: How close are we from building a virtual universe?
« Reply #1143 on: 02/04/2025 22:43:00 »
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Cockroaches, as I have reminded you many times, are likely to survive when homo "sapiens" has bombed or eaten itself into extinction because some priest or politician wanted it so.
By that time, some of humans might have evolved or designed into something else.
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Re: How close are we from building a virtual universe?
« Reply #1144 on: 03/04/2025 11:32:10 »
So you're not taking about the survival of humans, but of something else. So am I, and one proven candidate already exists.
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Re: How close are we from building a virtual universe?
« Reply #1145 on: 04/04/2025 06:49:20 »
Quote from: alancalverd on 03/04/2025 11:32:10
So you're not taking about the survival of humans, but of something else. So am I, and one proven candidate already exists.
Cockroaches can't survive in the outer space. Tardigrades can.
You seemed to choose a wrong candidate.
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Re: How close are we from building a virtual universe?
« Reply #1146 on: 04/04/2025 06:53:47 »
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Big News: Nvidia Just Gave Robots Human-Like Learning Abilities
Have you ever wondered if robots could learn like humans? Nvidia just made a groundbreaking leap in AI and robotics, giving machines human-like learning abilities. This could change everything?from how we interact with technology to the future of automation. But how does it work, and what does this mean for the future? Let?s dive in.

Nvidia?s latest breakthrough allows robots to learn from their environment, adapt in real-time, and even improve their performance without constant reprogramming. Using advanced AI models, these robots can now understand tasks the way humans do, making them smarter and more efficient. This innovation could revolutionize industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and even home assistance.

What makes this development so special? Unlike traditional robotics, which rely on pre-programmed instructions, Nvidia?s approach enables machines to learn from experience. This means robots can now handle unpredictable situations, solve problems creatively, and even collaborate with humans more seamlessly. The potential applications are endless?imagine robots that can assist surgeons, manage warehouses, or even care for the elderly.

Could this be the next step toward true artificial general intelligence (AGI)? With Nvidia pushing the boundaries, the line between human and machine learning is blurring faster than ever. How will this impact jobs? Will robots eventually outlearn humans? What industries will benefit the most? This video explores all these questions and more?don?t miss it.

How does Nvidia?s AI work? What is human-like learning in robots? Can robots learn like humans now? How will Nvidia?s breakthrough change robotics? What industries will benefit from AI robots?

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Re: How close are we from building a virtual universe?
« Reply #1147 on: 04/04/2025 07:01:10 »
One step closer to intelligence explosion...
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Re: How close are we from building a virtual universe?
« Reply #1148 on: 04/04/2025 07:07:36 »
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Genspark?s new AI tool called Super Agent can plan trips, analyze data, generate videos, and even make real phone calls to book restaurants or services. Powered by a mixture-of-agents system combining multiple language models and specialized tools, it handles real-world tasks like managing dietary restrictions, generating cooking tutorials, and creating South Park?style videos. Positioned as a direct competitor to Manus, Super Agent from China stands out with its built-in voice call capabilities and everyday practicality.

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This video covers the latest in AI assistants, real-world automation, and how new Chinese innovations like Super Agent are changing how we interact with intelligent tools. 
 

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Re: How close are we from building a virtual universe?
« Reply #1149 on: 06/04/2025 07:37:48 »
Full AI actors, insane 3D models, AI anime games, deepfake anyone, new image models, GPT-5
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Progress in AI is getting faster and harder to follow.
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Re: How close are we from building a virtual universe?
« Reply #1150 on: 06/04/2025 09:23:06 »
Just like Disney cartoons, but with faces that look more like real people with no real interest in the plot.
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Re: How close are we from building a virtual universe?
« Reply #1151 on: 06/04/2025 11:51:38 »
Quote from: alancalverd on 06/04/2025 09:23:06
Just like Disney cartoons, but with faces that look more like real people with no real interest in the plot.
They will get better over time.
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Re: How close are we from building a virtual universe?
« Reply #1152 on: 06/04/2025 11:57:45 »
The New Llama 4 Has The Longest Context Ever (Wow!)

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Meta just released llama4 out of nowhere. Here is an overview and first thoughts.

The best part is that it's open source, which is the way to democratize AI.
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Re: How close are we from building a virtual universe?
« Reply #1153 on: 06/04/2025 12:17:38 »
Model Context Protocol (MCP), clearly explained (why it matters)
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I?m joined by Ras Mic to explain Model Context Protocol (MCP). Mic breaks down how MCPs essentially standardize  how LLMs connect with external tools and services. While LLMs alone can only predict text, connecting them to tools makes them more capable, but this integration has been cumbersome. MCPs create a unified layer that translates between LLMs and services, making it easier to build more powerful AI assistants.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:26 - The Evolution of LLMs: From Text Prediction to Tool Use
07:39 - MCPs explained
10:59 - MCP Ecosystem Overview
13:47 - Technical Challenges of MCP
15:05 - Conclusion on MCP's Potential
15:48 - Startup Ideas for Developers and Non-Technical Users

Key Points:

? MCP (Model ContextProtocol) is a standard that creates a unified layer between LLMs and external services/tools
? LLMs by themselves are limited to text prediction and cannot perform meaningful tasks without tools
? MCP solves the problem of connecting multiple tools to LLMs by creating a standardized communication protocol
? The MCP ecosystem consists of clients (like Tempo, Windsurf, Cursor), the protocol, servers, and services

1) What are MCPs and why should you care?

MCPs are NOT some complex physics theory - they're simply STANDARDS that help LLMs connect to external tools and services.

Think of them as universal translators between AI models and the tools they need to be truly useful.

This is HUGE for making AI assistants actually capable!

2) The Evolution of LLMs: From Text Prediction to Tool Use

Stage 1: Basic LLMs can only predict text
? Ask ChatGPT to send an email? "Sorry, I can't do that"
? They're glorified text predictors (if I say "My big fat Greek..." it knows "wedding" comes next)
? Limited to answering questions, not DOING things

3) The Current State: LLMs + Tools

Stage 2: LLMs connected to tools
? Companies like Perplexity connect LLMs to search engines
? This makes them more useful but creates problems
? Each tool = different "language" the LLM must learn
? Connecting multiple tools = engineering NIGHTMARE

This is why we don't have Jarvis-level assistants yet!

4) Enter MCPs: The Game-Changer

MCPs create a UNIFIED LAYER between LLMs and external services.

Instead of your AI speaking 10 different "languages" to use 10 different tools, MCPs translate everything into ONE language.

Result? LLMs can easily access databases, APIs, and services without massive engineering headaches.

5) The MCP Ecosystem Explained

The MCP system has 4 key components:

? MCP Client: User-facing apps like @tempoai, Windsurf, Cursor
? Protocol: The standardized communication method
? MCP Server: Translates between client and services
? Service: The actual tool (database, search engine, etc.)

Brilliant move by Anthropic: SERVICES must build MCP servers!

6) Why This Matters For Builders

For technical folks:
? Opportunity to build tools like MCP app stores
? Easier integration between services
? Less engineering headaches

For non-technical folks:
? Watch closely as standards evolve
? When standards finalize, new business opportunities will emerge
? Think of MCPs as Lego pieces you'll stack to build powerful AI apps

Notable Quotes:

"LLMs by themselves are incapable of doing anything meaningful... The only thing an LLM in its current state is good at is predicting the next text." - Ross Mike

"Think of every tool that I have to connect to make my LLM valuable as a different language... MCP, you can consider it to be a layer between your LLM and the services and the tools." - Ross Mike
We will have integrated virtual universes accessible by intelligent agents, artificial and biological alike.
As I mentioned somewhere else, the most desired characteristic of standards is their consistency.
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« Reply #1154 on: 06/04/2025 12:39:06 »
Swarms of AI Agents JUST Got Unleashed...

An interesting comment of the video.
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what so sad about these start up is... the next super intelligence frontier model can do these agent task alone and lot faster
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Re: How close are we from building a virtual universe?
« Reply #1155 on: 06/04/2025 23:38:21 »
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Quote from: alancalverd on 06/04/2025 09:23:06
Just like Disney cartoons, but with faces that look more like real people with no real interest in the plot.
They will get better over time.

Define "better".
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Re: How close are we from building a virtual universe?
« Reply #1156 on: 07/04/2025 03:30:17 »
Quote from: alancalverd on 06/04/2025 23:38:21
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Quote from: alancalverd on 06/04/2025 09:23:06
Just like Disney cartoons, but with faces that look more like real people with no real interest in the plot.
They will get better over time.

Define "better".
adjective
1. of a more excellent or effective type or quality.

Some things in current model are still found to be uncanny or unrealistic. But once identified, the developers can fix it.
Future AI agents will be able to put real interest in the plot.
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Re: How close are we from building a virtual universe?
« Reply #1157 on: 07/04/2025 03:40:11 »
Quote from: hamdani yusuf on 04/04/2025 06:49:20
Quote from: alancalverd on 03/04/2025 11:32:10
So you're not taking about the survival of humans, but of something else. So am I, and one proven candidate already exists.
Cockroaches can't survive in the outer space. Tardigrades can.
You seemed to choose a wrong candidate.
We are pretty sure that there will come the time when the sun is running out of "fuel". Any conscious entities relying on the sun to operate or function will need to find alternative sources of energy. Having the capabilities to survive this event requires improvement of civilizations.
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Starting from a functional definition of civilization, based on the immutability of physical laws and using human civilization as a model for extrapolation, Kardashev's initial model was developed. He proposed a classification of civilizations into three types, based on the axiom of exponential growth:

A Type I civilization is able to access all the energy available on its planet and store it for consumption.
A Type II civilization can directly consume a star's energy, most likely through the use of a Dyson sphere.
A Type III civilization is able to capture all the energy emitted by its galaxy, and every object within it, such as every star, black hole, etc.
Under this scale, the sum of human civilization does not reach Type I status, though it continues to approach it. Extensions of the scale have since been proposed, including a wider range of power levels (Types 0, IV, and V) and the use of metrics other than pure power, e.g., computational growth or food consumption.[2][3]
Among all known forms of consciousness, which one do you think have the best chance to reach higher type of civilization in this Kardashev's scale? Do you really think that cockroaches are better than humans?
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« Reply #1158 on: 07/04/2025 05:19:58 »
THIS is why large language models can understand the world
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5 years ago, nobody would have guessed that scaling up LLMs would as successful as they are. This belief, in part, was due to the fact that all known statistical learning theory predicted that massively oversized models should overfit, and hence perform worse than smaller  models. Yet the undeniable fact is that modern LLMs do possess models of the world that allow them to generalize beyond their training data.

Why do larger models generalize better than smaller models? Why does training a model to predict internet text cause it to develop world models? Come deep dive into the inner working of neural network training to understand why scaling LLMs works so damn well.
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Re: How close are we from building a virtual universe?
« Reply #1159 on: 08/04/2025 12:24:47 »
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Do you really think that cockroaches are better than humans?

Regarding energy efficiency and radiation immunity, yes. They are also able to survive in a wider range of atmospheric conditions, and appear less prone to electing parasites to high office or indulging in religious or any other sort of wars under the direction of said parasites. So they are far more likely to survive the next 1000 years, never mind a few billion, than humans.
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