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Top AI Labs Advocate for Slowing AI Development

In a notable shift, leaders from major AI labs, including Anthropic and OpenAI, are advocating for a deliberate slowdown in AI development to prioritize safety. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has highlighted concerns about AI's rapid self-improvement and potential risks, suggesting measures like third-party evaluators in labs. This call for caution has gained support from industry figures like Sam Altman and Elon Musk, indicating a rare consensus on the need for regulation. However, the proposal faces challenges, as opinions vary on open development and regulatory capture, and some stakeholders resist slowing down.

Perplexity Portable Computer Launches on Windows with NVIDIA RTX

Perplexity's Portable Computer is now available for Windows users with NVIDIA RTX GPUs, offering a powerful local AI agent that can handle multistep tasks directly on a PC. This release allows users to keep sensitive information on their devices while leveraging local models for data analysis and task management. The integration with NVIDIA RTX GPUs ensures accelerated performance, and the app can seamlessly transition tasks to cloud models when needed. This development brings advanced AI capabilities to more Windows users, simplifying the setup and use of local AI models without the need for complex configurations.

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