Next-GPT: Multimodal AI!
Hi, WA Friends!
Fear not, serious WA readers; no musical nonsense here today. Just pure AI revelations!
Still, you're about to experience the next new thing in AI, because it's "multimodal," so keep on reading if you want to learn more. Multimodal AI is the next step in extending and integrating the capabilities of artificial intelligence.
So, What Is Next-GPT?
Next-GPT is a new open-source multimodal AI large language model (LLM) that was developed by the National University of Singapore and Tsinghua University, and is still under development, but it has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with AI.
LLMs are trained on massive datasets of text and code, which allows them to learn the patterns of human language. This enables them to perform a variety of tasks, including translation, writing different kinds of creative content, and answering questions in an informative way.
Next-GPT is different from other LLMs in that it is multimodal. This means that it can process and generate content in a variety of modalities, including text, images, audio, and video. This makes it much more versatile than other LLMs, which are typically limited to text.
When Will Next-GPT Be Available?
Next-GPT is still under development, but the researchers have released a demo version that is available to the public. The demo version (see below) is currently limited to a subset of tasks, but it gives a good taste of what Next-GPT is capable of.
How Does Next-GPT Work?
Next-GPT is based on the GPT-3 language model, but it has a number of modifications that make it multimodal. One of the key modifications is the addition of multimodal adaptors. These adaptors allow Next-GPT to process and generate content in different modalities.
For example, if Next-GPT is given an image as input, it will use its image adaptor to encode the image into a representation that it can understand. It can then use this representation to generate text that describes the image, or to generate a new image that is similar to the input image.
Another key modification to Next-GPT is the addition of diffusion decoders. These decoders allow Next-GPT to generate content in different modalities in a sequential way. For example, if Next-GPT is generating a video, it can use its diffusion decoder to generate one frame at a time.
Check out the National University of Singapore's research paper if you really want to understand how it works:
https://arxiv.org/pdf/2309.05519.pdf
Or, for the wimpier but more interactive version, you can go here:
https://next-gpt.github.io/
How To Use Next-GPT
Next-GPT is still under development, so there is no official documentation yet. However, as I stated above, the researchers have provided a demo website where users can try out Next-GPT.
To use Next-GPT, simply go to the demo website and select the modality that you want to work with. You can then enter a prompt or provide an input file. Next-GPT will then generate content in the selected modality.
You can try the demo version here:
https://e3bf831b5370b82789.gradio.live/
Examples Of What Next-GPT Can Do
Next-GPT can be used for a variety of tasks, including:
- Generating text: Next-GPT can generate text in a variety of formats, including articles, poems, code, and scripts. It can also translate text between different languages.
- Generating images: Next-GPT can generate images from scratch, or it can edit existing images. It can also generate images that are based on text descriptions.
- Generating audio: Next-GPT can generate audio, such as music, sound effects, and speech. It can also generate audio that is based on text descriptions.
- Generating video: Next-GPT can generate videos from scratch, or it can edit existing videos. It can also generate videos that are based on text descriptions.
Check out this YouTube video to see Next-GPT in action:
https://youtu.be/aqw2SCWeWD0?si=WmdWvrRwXmE8_2qO
Potential Applications Of Next-GPT
Next-GPT has a wide range of potential applications, including:
- Creative content generation: Next-GPT can be used to generate creative content, such as poems, stories, and music. It can also be used to generate new ideas for products and services.
- Education: Next-GPT can be used to create personalized educational experiences for students. It can also be used to generate teaching materials and to provide feedback to students.
- Entertainment: Next-GPT can be used to create new forms of entertainment, such as interactive games and movies. It can also be used to generate personalized entertainment experiences for users.
- Customer service: Next-GPT can be used to create chatbots that can provide customer support. It can also be used to generate personalized recommendations for customers.
Conclusion
Next-GPT is a powerful new AI model that has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with AI. It is still under development, but it has already shown impressive capabilities. With its multimodal capabilities and its open-source license, Next-GPT has the potential to be a major force in the AI community.
Get ready to say goodbye to the way people have traditionally used the Internet. Multimodal AI will empower machine learning and automated informational presentation (AIP).
So that's it, folks, and sorry to all those WA Rockers and Metal Heads who may have been expecting something different. However, fear not because I'll be back with more musical mayhem in short order! 😎
Let me know what you think of Next-GPT in the comments, AND ...
Keep On Rocking! 🤘
Frank 🎸
~ 60% Human-generated content
Recent Comments
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Haha, Frank! Good info, but that will likely fall by the wayside too as fast and furious as they come!
I'll keep to what I know! t has always served me well!
Happy Sunday!
Jeff😎🤘🎸
You're killing me, Jeff! Lol 🤣
No problem, it'll be there for you when you're ready. 😎
Have a Rocking Sunday! 🤘
Frank 🎸
Perhaps, or perhaps not, Frank! I'll take my chances.
Enjoy your rocking Sunday!
Jeff😎🤘🎸
Hi Frank! There’s certainly a lot going on with all the developments. Thanks for sharing this.
Susan 😎🎸👍🏻
AI is the biggest shiny object there has ever been in online marketing, and it's a bottomless pit of a rabbit hole, Jeff! Lol 😎
Frank 🎸
Haha, I know, Frank, which is why I won't even bother with it! Obsolescence will wipe out over half of it before I even take a look!
Jeff🤘🎸
Yeah, it's evolving faster than any tech I've seen, Jeff! 😃
We'll be looking at a totally new world in 3 to 5 years, for better or worse! It's ultimately up to us to make it good. 😳
Frank 🤘🎸
It just might be, Frank, unless governments stick their noses into it, and then it becomes a moot point! Fingers crossed that THAT does not happen!
Jeff🤘🎸
Hi, Jeff
I'm pretty sure the various governments will have plenty of involvement in the coming years, but I can't see them being able to stop AI.
It would be like going backward in time, and the USA will need to be cutting-edge AI to compete with the other parts of the world in virtually every area.
Education is a good example. The USA essentially sits at the bottom of the list compared to most other non-third world countries. Add to that our ever-increasing teacher shortage, and AI becomes a very attractive educational option.
Let's hope for the best! 😎
Frank 🤘🎸
They might not stop it but it will be so regulation riddled that what will be the point then?
AI teaching kids? Then they will all talk like robots. Bad enough that we have to look at AI-riddled posts now. Just my two cents. It is invading the fabric of our everyday lives, and while some of it might be good, having an oversaturation of it is way too much over-kill!
You are right, we must hope for the best!
Jeff😎🤘🎸
Hi, Jeff
I agree that there are problems ahead.
AI will need to be vastly improved before it moves into the "stand-alone" educational sector.
I went to great private schools growing up and "made all As," but I never really liked school. The problem was that everyone in the class was "stuck" with being presented with the "same" material and the same "rate."
Various students learn faster or slower than others, and each student may already be familiar with more or less of the required material.
It's counterproductive to have to waste time on material you already know or miss out on foundational materials you may need to understand more advanced concepts.
Just my opinion on the matter.
It's a little crazy that I got so much education, despite the fact that I was not thrilled with the process. 🤷♂️ Haha
Luckily, I had music to break the boredom! Lol 😎
Rock On! 🤘
Frank 🎸
Stephen Hawkings told the BBC
"I VISUALISE A TIME WHEN WE WILL BE TO ROBOTS WHAT DOGS ARE TO HUMANS, AND I'M ROOTING FOR THE MACHINES"
If we can give as much unconditional love and live in peace like your dogs do - it doesn't sound so bad!
What do you know, Frank! I went to Private School from K-12, and the last five years, I paid my own tuition since I was a custodian at the vast school complex!
I graduated as Salutatorian too!
Music has always been instrumental in my life too, but not to the extent that it was for you!
Jeff😎🤘🎸
That's great, Jeff! 👍
Were you happy with the quality of the educational experience?
I wasn't especially unhappy, but I could see the opportunities for improvement way back in the sixties, and the phrase "artificial intelligence" didn't even exist. Thank God for Jimi Hendrix! Lol 😎
Frank 🤘🎸
If the politicians of the world take over AI and Crypto currencies, I would rather be a dog!
Out of curiosity, Frank...have you listened to any of the "guys in the know" in regards to their warnings for humanity regarding AI? It's baffling how people either don't know or choose to ignore this reality. Meanwhile, we sit by and hope for the best. 🤔
Susan
Hi Susan
Yes, the overall impact of AI on humanity is something that truly concerns me.
I feel okay embracing AI because it’s here to stay, either way, and I would never intentionally use it for nefarious means.
It will ultimately be up to humanity to have it serve us, not the other way around, and in the best possible ways. 😎
Our children are certainly going to have a lot to deal with and I wish them all the best!
Frank 🤘🎸
I was quite happy with it, Frank! When I got finished, I went into the Army right after, and then from there into Kansas State University, and Graduated from there in 1996! Wonderful experience!
Hendrix was the best! A High School buddy of mine had a picture of him, since they lived in the same neighborhood! I wish I had that now!
Jeff🤘🎸
Hi Jeff
It wasn’t until I got into graduate school that I was given the learning autonomy that I needed. Everyone is different. Lol 😎
I loved the ‘60s and ‘70s, musically speaking! Lava lamps, black light posters, and loud guitars! Hahaha 🤣
Frank 🤘🎸
Thanks, Jeff. It’s stunning that nobody yet has pointed out the obvious. One only has to look at history. 🧐
Susan
Hi,Susan
Some of the best minds in artificial intelligence have pointed out the potentially catastrophic problems that this technology could cause.
Frank 🎸
Hi Susan
That’s why intelligent and good people like yourself need to get involved with AI so that we can continually move things in a positive direction. 😎
Frank 🎸
Hi Frank! It would be great if we could all band together to move things in the right direction. Thanks for your positive spin. 😎
Susan 🎸
Thanks for sharing Frank! Exciting times. I get weekly reports of things happening with AI and I'm sure it won't be long before I can take advantage as I've done before. Really looking forward to a all DFY type program(s).
I just tried a simple test and got an error msg from it. haha
Mel
Hi, Mel
I've gotten a few error messages, too. Lol 😎
It's just a rudimentary demo that was probably released a little prematurely. Still, it's fabulous tech in the making!
Frank 🎸
Things are progress fast, and I know you were at my class the other day on multi-modal AI, with a focus on image generation. That in the last 9 months has come a LONG ways it terms of its capabilities, I can only imagine what the next year ahead is going to look like. ;)
That's wonderful, Kyle :) I am going to follow up on that webinar. I can't wait until we can do all the advanced stuff :)
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Great share Frank! Things are certainly moving along quickly in the AI world!
I can't wait to give this "all under one roof" next generation AI tool a whirl!!
Have an absolutely Rockin' Sunday my friend!
👍🍻😎🎸
Thanks, Nick! 😎
Yeah, very impressive stuff! You can play with the demo version that I gave you, but it's still a little buggy.
Rock the Sunday! 🤘
Frank 🎸
A little buggy is an understatement Frank, it won't even let me sign up at the moment!!
Rock On!!
👍😎🍻🎸
Sorry about that, Nick. It might be that you're in France. Who knows? 🤷♂️ 😎
Frank 🤘🎸
No worries my friend! Things can be a little strange over here at times!!
I'll try again tomorrow!
👍🍻🎸😎
Sounds good, Nick. 😎
Frank 🤘🎸
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