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In the Weights: AI Vanity Search Tool Launched
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- →Highlights the shift from traditional web searches to AI-driven information retrieval.
- →Offers insights into how AI models perceive and encode individual significance.
- →Provides a playful yet informative tool for understanding digital presence in AI systems.
In the Weights is a new AI-centric vanity search tool developed by Thomas Dimson and Joey Flynn, both former OpenAI employees. The tool assesses how well AI models can recall a person's identity without relying on web searches, assigning a 'strength score' based on the accuracy of the models' responses. This initiative reflects a shift towards AI-driven information retrieval, as traditional web searches become less central. The tool's playful design and competitive scoring system have captured public interest, offering a fresh take on digital self-awareness.
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