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Anthropic published Claude's system prompts

Anthropic published Claude's system prompts

PLUS: IBM’s new AI chips

Michael Parrish
August 28, 2024

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Here’s what’s on the menu today:

Claude Exposed: AI's Secret Code 🤫 👾
Anthropic published the system prompts for Claude.
Print your own 3D organs 🫣 🫀 🫁
WSU researchers unveiled a 3D printing technique.
IBM’s new AI chips 💽 🔥
IBM unveiled the Telum II and Spyre.

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MAIN COURSE

A peek behind Claude’s curtain 🤫 👾

On Monday, Anthropic published the system prompts for its Claude AI models.

Source: @alexalbert__

What's the big deal?

System prompts are like an AI's basic instructions, shaping its behavior and personality. Most companies keep this secret, but Anthropic's going for transparency.

So, what are Claude’s instructions?

Claude is told to act "very smart and intellectually curious." It's instructed to never identify people in images. The prompts end with, "Claude is now being connected with a human."

Kinda creepy. 🫠

Why do I care?

This move puts pressure on other AI companies to be more transparent. It also reminds us that AI 'personalities' are just clever illusions.

What's the catch?

These prompts show how much hand-holding AI needs. Without human guidance, they're "frighteningly blank slates."

Click here to read more.

SIDE SALAD

Print your own organs? 🫣 🫀 🫁

Yesterday, Washington State University researchers unveiled a 3D printing technique. It optimizes the process of printing realistic organ models.

Source: WSU

What's the big deal?

The team used Bayesian Optimization to fine-tune a mountain of 3D printing variables, creating organ models that look and feel like the real deal.

Why should I care?

Surgeons can train on ultra-realistic models.
It’s a faster, more efficient 3D printing process.
There’s potential applications in automotive, aviation, and more industries.

Did they print any organs?

The team successfully created models of a prostate and a kidney, balancing geometric precision, density, and printing time.

Any limitations?

While impressive, this tech is currently focused on medical applications. It'll need tweaking for use in other fields.

SWEET DESSERT

IBM’s new AI chips 💽 🔥

On Monday, IBM unveiled its Telum II processor and Spyre AI accelerator at Hot Chips 2024. They’re upcoming AI chips for mainframes.

Source: IBM

What's new?

Telum II: 8 cores at 5.5GHz, 40% more cache, and a new Data Processing Unit.
Spyre: AI accelerator with 32 compute cores and 1TB of memory.

Why should I care?

This combo aims to make mainframes relevant in the AI age. It's like giving your trusty old mainframe a PhD in machine learning and a gym membership.

What can it do?

Boost traditional AI and large language models.
Enhance fraud detection in finance.
Power enterprise-grade AI assistants.

When will it be out?

IBM plans to roll these out on new Z and LinuxONE systems later this year.

Any catches?

While impressive, this tech is specifically for IBM's ecosystem. If you're not already in the IBM club, you might be left watching from the sidelines.