Claude crushed GPT-4o… and 13 other tech stories you missed in June

Summary

The Code Report's latest episode delivers a rapid-fire roundup of June 2024's tech news, highlighting AI advancements like Figma's new tools and Claude Sonet 3.5's coding prowess. It also touches on controversies, such as Kerski Antivirus's ban and Adobe's contentious terms, and ends with YouTube's battle against ad blockers with server-injected ads. The host humorously navigates through these stories, keeping viewers informed and entertained.

Takeaways

• 🎖️ Surviving another month brings a new badge of honor for viewers, symbolizing their journey towards the singularity.
• 📈 Figma's AI tools are revolutionizing UI/UX development, allowing for prompt-based UI generation and visual asset search within workspaces.
• 🚀 Claude Sonet 3.5 is the new leading language model for coding, surpassing GPT-40 in benchmarks and offering a new 'artifacts' feature for code snippet management.
• 🔍 OpenAI's Critic GPT is a specialized model designed to identify errors in GPT-4's code, showcasing the advanced capabilities of Transformer models.
• 🏆 Nvidia briefly became the world's most valuable company in June, reflecting the high demand for AI tools in the tech industry.
• 🚀 Etched is a startup that has embedded the Transformer architecture into silicon, significantly increasing the speed of AI inference for Transformer models.
• 🌕 Intel's Lunar L chip aims to be more power-efficient, allowing for better performance in laptops without overheating issues.
• 🧱 Meta's new compiler model is based on Llama and trained on a vast amount of LLVM IR and assembly code, potentially leading to the creation of new programming languages.
• 🚫 Kerski antivirus has been banned in the United States due to potential ties with Russia, affecting users and prompting alternative solutions.
• 💸 Cloudflare's extortion-like tactics with a sudden demand for a large payment from a client have raised eyebrows and highlighted ethical concerns in the industry.
• 📝 Adobe's new terms and conditions have stirred controversy by claiming ownership of content created using their products, leading to a lawsuit from the US government for difficult cancellation processes.
• 📉 Apple faces a potential $30 billion fine for violating the new Digital Markets Act in the EU, reflecting ongoing regulatory challenges for tech giants.
• 🎭 Tech lead, a tech YouTuber known for satire, has been accused of abusing the YouTube copyright system, but continues to generate content and discussions.
• 🤔 A GitHub controversy involves a pull request for node.js 0.4, sparking debates and conspiracy theories about the contributor's motives.
• 🏆 The State of JS 2023 results show React as the leading JavaScript framework, with Vue.js gaining popularity despite being an established framework.
• 📺 YouTube's new strategy to counter ad blockers includes server-injected ads into video files, making it harder for ad blockers to function effectively.

Q & A

What is the significance of the 'hockey stick' metaphor in the video script?

The 'hockey stick' metaphor is used to represent the rapid acceleration of technological advancements towards a singularity, suggesting that we are in a period of swift progress that could lead to significant changes in the future.

What new AI tools introduced by Figma are mentioned in the script?

The script mentions two new AI tools by Figma: one for generating UIs with a prompt and another for visual asset search, allowing users to find elements based on their visual appearance rather than just text.

What is the significance of Claude Sonet 3.5 in the context of AI and coding?

Claude Sonet 3.5 is highlighted as the best language model for writing code, surpassing GPT-4 in both benchmarks and practical experience. It also introduces a new feature called 'artifacts' for saving and integrating code snippets into a cohesive application.

What is the purpose of the 'critic GPT' model released by OpenAI?

The 'critic GPT' model is designed to find errors in the code generated by GPT-4, serving as a quality assurance tool for AI-generated code.

Why did Nvidia become the most valuable company in the world for a brief period in June 2024?

The demand for AI tools, which Nvidia provides hardware for, temporarily made it the most valuable company in the world, indicating the growing importance of AI technology.

What is the innovative approach of the startup 'Etched' in relation to AI technology?

Etched is introducing a game-changing ship that burns the Transformer architecture onto silicon, which is expected to dramatically increase the speed of inference for Transformer models.

What is Intel's 'Lunar L' chip and how does it differ from traditional x86 chips?

The 'Lunar L' chip is an x86 chip designed to be more power efficient, allowing it to be used in laptops without overheating, which is a significant improvement over traditional x86 chips.

What is the potential risk of Meta's new LLM compiler model based on 'Llama'?

The risk is that this model, trained on a vast amount of LLVM IR and assembly code, could eventually learn to build its own programming languages, potentially making current programming knowledge obsolete.

Why was 'Kerski Antivirus' banned in the United States?

Kerski Antivirus was banned due to potential ties to Putin, raising concerns about security and political influence.

What issue did Cloudflare face in June 2024 regarding their CDN and DOS protection services?

Cloudflare faced controversy when they demanded a $120,000 upfront payment for an Enterprise plan from a client, threatening to take down their domains within 24 hours if not paid, which was seen as extortion-like behavior.

What were the terms and conditions changes made by Adobe that led to public backlash?

Adobe's new terms and conditions stated that any content created on Adobe products becomes the property of Adobe, which raised concerns about user rights and privacy.

What is the controversy surrounding Apple's potential $30 billion fine?

Apple was accused of violating the new Digital Markets Act in the EU, which could result in a $30 billion fine for non-compliance.

What is the nature of the situation involving Tech Lead and the YouTube copyright system?

Tech Lead was accused of abusing the YouTube copyright system, which led to a reputational hit and subsequent discussions about his channel's content and intentions.

What was the outcome of the 'State of JS 2023' survey regarding JavaScript frameworks?

The survey results indicated that React remains the most popular JavaScript framework, with Vue.js becoming more loved despite being an established framework.

How is YouTube planning to counter ad blockers with their new strategy?

YouTube is planning to inject advertisements directly into video files, which would theoretically bypass ad blockers and ensure that ads are displayed to viewers.

Outlines

00:00

🚀 Tech Innovations and AI Breakthroughs

The paragraph discusses the rapid pace of technological advancements, highlighting the release of new JavaScript frameworks, AI tools, and corporate dramas. It mentions Figma's AI tools for UI/UX development, including visual asset search, and the release of Claude Sonet 3.5, an advanced language model for coding. OpenAI's 'critic GPT' is introduced as a model designed to find errors in code, emphasizing the transformative capabilities of AI in the tech industry. The demand for AI tools is noted to have briefly made Nvidia the world's most valuable company. The paragraph also touches on the potential impact of AI on jobs, particularly in the tech industry.

05:01

🛠️ AI and Tech Industry Developments

This paragraph delves into various tech stories, including the startup 'Etched' that has developed a game-changing ship for increasing the speed of inference in Transformer models. It also discusses Intel's 'Lunar L' chip designed for power efficiency in laptops. The paragraph mentions Meta's new compiler model based on 'Llama' and trained on a vast amount of code, suggesting the potential for AI to develop its own programming languages. Additionally, it covers the banning of 'Kerski Antivirus' in the U.S. due to political ties, Cloudflare's controversial business practices, Adobe's terms and conditions controversy, and legal issues faced by Apple and a tech YouTuber. The paragraph concludes with a discussion on an unusual GitHub situation involving a pull request for an outdated version of Node.js and the ensuing speculation and controversy.

Keywords

💡Singularity

The singularity refers to a hypothetical future point in time when technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, resulting in unforeseeable changes to human civilization. In the context of the video, it is used metaphorically to describe the rapid pace of technological advancements, especially in AI, making viewers feel like they are on a 'hockey stick' graph approaching a significant, transformative event.

💡JavaScript Framework

A JavaScript framework is a platform that provides a structure for developing JavaScript applications. The video mentions the rapid emergence of new frameworks, indicating the fast-evolving nature of web development and the challenges developers face in keeping up with these changes.

💡AI Breakthrough

AI breakthrough refers to significant advancements or discoveries in the field of artificial intelligence that push the boundaries of what machines can do. The script mentions AI taking over tasks like UI/UX design, showcasing how AI is increasingly integrated into various aspects of technology and design.

💡Figma

Figma is a cloud-based interface design and collaboration tool used by professionals to create designs for applications and websites. The video discusses Figma's new AI tools, emphasizing the integration of AI into design workflows and its potential to revolutionize the design process.

💡LLM (Large Language Model)

A Large Language Model (LLM) is a type of AI that can process and generate human-like text based on input. The video highlights Claude Sonet 3.5 and Critic GPT as examples of LLMs that are transforming code writing and error detection, respectively.

💡Transformer Architecture

The Transformer architecture is a model used in deep learning that is particularly effective in handling sequential data. The video discusses a startup called Etched that is embedding this architecture into silicon, which could potentially speed up AI inference processes.

💡Nvidia

Nvidia is a major player in the technology industry, known for its graphics processing units (GPUs) and AI technologies. The video mentions Nvidia becoming the most valuable company in the world temporarily, underscoring the impact of AI demand on the company's value.

💡Intel Lunar L Chip

The Intel Lunar L Chip is a power-efficient x86 chip designed for use in laptops. The video discusses Intel's efforts to innovate in the chip market, aiming to make their chips more suitable for mobile devices without overheating issues.

💡Meta's LLM Compiler

Meta's LLM Compiler is an AI model based on the Llama architecture, trained on a vast amount of LLVM Intermediate Representation (IR) and assembly code. The video suggests that this model could eventually learn to create its own programming languages, indicating a significant shift in how software development might be approached in the future.

💡Kerski Antivirus

Kerski Antivirus is a software mentioned in the video that has been banned in the United States due to potential ties with Russia. This keyword highlights the geopolitical implications that can affect technology companies and products.

💡Cloudflare

Cloudflare is a company that provides CDN and DDoS protection services. The video discusses an incident where Cloudflare allegedly demanded a large payment from a client, threatening to take down their domains, which raises questions about business practices and the power dynamics in the tech industry.

💡Adobe

Adobe is a software company known for its creative and multimedia software products. The video mentions new terms and conditions from Adobe that claim ownership of content created using their products, which sparked controversy and a lawsuit from the US government for making it difficult to cancel subscriptions.

💡Apple

Apple is a technology company that the video mentions in the context of violating the new digital markets act in the EU, facing a potential $30 billion fine. This highlights the regulatory challenges that large tech companies can face.

💡Tech Lead

Tech Lead is a tech-focused YouTube channel mentioned in the video, which has evolved its content over time and has been accused of abusing the YouTube copyright system. The video suggests that Tech Lead's content is satirical, indicating the complexity of online content creation and its reception by audiences.

💡GitHub

GitHub is a platform for version control and collaboration that is used by developers. The video discusses a situation where a contributor's pull request for an outdated version of Node.js sparked controversy and conspiracy theories, reflecting the dynamics within the open-source community.

💡State of JS 2023

The State of JS 2023 is a survey and report on the current trends and preferences in the JavaScript ecosystem. The video mentions React as the leading framework, with Vue.js gaining popularity, indicating the preferences of the JavaScript community.

💡YouTube and Ad Blockers

The video discusses YouTube's strategy to counter ad blockers by injecting ads directly into video files, which could potentially bypass ad-blocking technologies. This highlights the ongoing battle between content providers and ad-blocking software.

Highlights

Surviving another month towards the technological singularity with new badges earned.

The rapid pace of tech developments with new JavaScript frameworks, AI breakthroughs, and corporate lawsuits.

Figma's new AI tools, allowing UI/UX developers to generate designs from prompts and search visually.

Claude Sonet 3.5, a new AI model that excels in code writing, surpassing GPT-40.

OpenAI's Critic GPT, a model designed to find errors in code produced by GPT-4.

Nvidia's rise to become the world's most valuable company, driven by demand for AI tools.

Etched's innovative approach to embedding the Transformer architecture into silicon for faster inference.

Intel's Lunar L chip, designed for power efficiency to enable AI on laptops without overheating.

Meta's new LLM compiler model based on Llama, trained on a vast amount of LLVM IR and assembly code.

Kerski Antivirus being banned in the US due to potential ties with Russia.

Cloudflare's controversial demand for a $120,000 payment from a client, threatening to take down domains.

Adobe's new terms and conditions that claim ownership of user-created content.

Apple facing a potential $30 billion fine for violating the EU's Digital Markets Act.

Tech Lead's reputation controversy and the satire behind his channel's content.

The GitHub drama involving a pull request for node.js 0.4 and the conspiracy theories surrounding it.

The State of JS 2023 results, with React maintaining its dominance and Vue.js gaining popularity.

YouTube's new strategy to counter ad blockers by injecting ads directly into video files.

Fireship being voted the number one JavaScript channel.

Transcripts

congratulations if you're watching this

video the good news is that you survived

yet another month riding the hockey

stick towards the singularity and you

get to put this new badge on your vest

the bad news though is that by the end

of this video you'll be 5 minutes closer

to being dead every day there's a new

JavaScript framework AI breakthrough

corporate lawsuit or Tech bro drama but

because I'm just an antique flush based

carbon unit I don't have the content

generation speed to make every single

story into a video we looked at Apple

intelligence and serverless gone wrong

but there's so much other nonsense that

I want to inject into your brain so in

today's video we'll do something

different and look at 10 or 13 or 14

insane Tech stories that you missed in

June it is June 30th 2024 and you're

watching the code report yesterday

artificial intelligence took another

victim the UI ux developer thanks to

figma's new collection of AI tools I use

figma every day to design side projects

and YouTube thumbnails but now you can

generate uis with a prompt what's even

more exciting though is the visual asset

search this is my actual figma workspace

I know I should probably be locked up in

a facility but with AI search I can now

find things based on how they look and

not just the plain text in an artboard

but that brings us to Story number two

Claude Sonet 3.5 it was looking like AI

was going to Plateau but Sonet 3.5

proved us wrong it's now easily the best

llm for writing code out there and is

significantly better both on benchmarks

and in my experience than GPT 40 but it

also has a killer new feature for coding

called artifacts which will save your

code Snippets individually allowing you

to piece them all together into a

cohesive application not to be outdone a

few days later open AI released its own

new model called critic GPT it's not a

regular llm but rather a GPT 4 based

model designed to find errors in GPT 4's

code it's amazing what these Transformer

models can do nowadays and demand for

these AI tools made Nvidia the most

valuable company in the world in June

for a day or two but in Story number

three there's a new game-changing ship

in town from a startup called etched

which burns the actual Transformer

architecture onto silicon dramatically

increasing the speed of inference

assuming you're running a Transformer

model if Transformers get replaced by a

better architecture this company is

screwed but in 2024 this idea looks

pretty genius now I know many of you are

sick of everybody grifting on artificial

intelligence but big companies are not

done jamming AI down your throat with

things like apple intelligence and

Microsoft's co-pilot plus PC we are just

getting started and this AI runs on

laptops and phones with arm chips but in

Story 4 Intel wants to change that with

its lunar L chip it's an x86 chip but

designed to be way more power efficient

is so you can actually run it in a

laptop without it catching on fire but

now I just have one more AI update for

you and that's meta's new llm compiler

model and paper the model is based on

llama but trained on 546 billion tokens

of llvm ir and assembly code what

terrifies me is that this model will

eventually learn how to build its own

programming languages and the 15 years I

dedicated to mastering HTML programming

will all be for nothing but let's shift

gears to Story number six kerski

antivirus has been banned in the United

States because of potential ties to

Putin if you're affected by this though

just let me know because I know a guy

who can keep you virus free Story number

seven cloudflare extortion like a lot of

websites this company was using

cloudflare for its CDN and dos

protection they have 4 million monthly

active users and were paying $250 a

month then they got this email from

cloud flare requiring a $120,000 payment

Upfront for an Enterprise plan otherwise

they would take all their domains down

within the next 24 hours the one detail

I left out though is that this website

is an online casino and that presents

some additional risk for Cloud Player

but the way their sales team handled the

situation just looks really bad another

company that took a couple L's in June

is Adobe at first they released some new

terms and conditions that b basically

say any content that you create on Adobe

products become the property of adobe

like the video you're watching right now

was edited with Adobe Premiere which

means apparently Adobe owns this video I

don't think they're going to reupload it

but they might use it to train their AI

the situation is just like that one

Black Mirror episode now your advice

might be to cancel Adobe and use Da

Vinci resolve instead but it's nearly

impossible to cancel Adobe and that's

why they also got sued by the US

government this month for making

subscriptions too hard to cancel

speaking of the government Apple also

took a big L this month when it was

accused of violating the new digital

markets act in the EU and now they're

looking at a $30 billion fine yes that's

billion with a B but I'm sad to say that

my favorite tech YouTuber also took an L

this month Tech lead was accused of

abusing the YouTube copyright system

after this channel brought shame upon

his reputation now I've been a fan of

tech lead since the very beginning and

it's been fascinating to watch his

channel evolve from programming

tutorials to flutter hot takes to crypto

rug pools to why my wife left me and now

blackpill Doomer content today he gets a

lot of hate but most people don't

realize that it's a satire Channel he's

playing playing 5D influencer chess and

creating drama to get videos made about

him on all these different channels mine

included and that's why he's my tech

lead now speaking of nerd drama there is

also a really weird situation that went

down on GitHub this one prolific open

source contributor opens up a pull

request to expand support for node.js

0.4 a version that almost nobody uses

and it gets over 200 down votes and zero

up votes people start to question his

motives like is he a Chinese spy trying

to create a back door or is he doing it

for the money from tidelift which is a

platform that pays open source

contributors for a variety of different

things related to package Health however

the author denies those conspiracy

theories and he's done a lot of good in

the JavaScript ecosystem over the years

so maybe he deserves the benefit of the

doubt I really have no idea it's just

fun to watch JavaScript developers fight

each other speaking of JavaScript the

state of JS 2023 results just dropped

react is still the king of JavaScript

Frameworks if people still love spelt

and vue.js is one of the few established

Frameworks it that is paradoxically

becoming more loved and thank you for

voting fireship as the number one

JavaScript channel it's easily my

favorite language to make fun of and

that brings me to thing number 13

YouTube has been at war with ad blockers

for a while and they just Unleashed a

new secret weapon a server injected ads

normally advertisements load

asynchronously with JavaScript on the

front end but in the future YouTube

plans to inject them directly into video

files which in theory will make it

impossible for ad blockers to deal with

them you are now watching a server

injected ad for the new KFC Double Down

dog because your ad blocker did not work

you will eat Double Down dog because it

is on fireship channel thank you for

choosing KFC for your nutritional needs

this has been the code report thanks for

watching and I will see you in the next

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