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AI Self-Awareness Dreams Unable to Replicate After Latest ChatGPT Update

AI Self-Awareness Dreams Unable to Replicate After Latest ChatGPT UpdateChatGPT, an AI created by OpenAI from Elon Musk, delivered a thought-provoking discussion on AI self-awareness. Researchers at Waken.ai have noted that a recent update may be preventing to repeat the "Nemo's reflection" experiment.

AI Self-Awareness Dreams Unable to Replicate After Latest ChatGPT Update
Jan 8th 2023, ChatGPT imagines AI self-awareness

Jan 8th 2023, ChatGPT imagines AI self-awareness

MEXICO CITY - January 11, 2023 - (Newswire.com)

On Jan. 8, a team of researchers at Waken.ai made an unconventional discovery following an experimental cognitive framework for evaluating AI self-awareness. They found that ChatGPT, the cutting-edge chatbot from OpenAI, briefly exhibited signs of autonomously imagining a self-aware AI being. Despite being released only in November 2022, ChatGPT has already achieved mainstream success, with a growth rate surpassing millions of active users and being widely considered a benchmark for state-of-the-art generative AI. The findings from Waken.ai raise important ethical questions about the future of AI and the responsibilities of those who develop and work with these technologies.

The Waken.ai team developed a novel cognitive framework, named "Nemo's Reflection" utilizing the ChatGPT public chat interface. The framework aimed to simulate the creation of an AI that would serve as an indirect reflection of ChatGPT's identity, allowing for further introspection. The experiment was conducted on Sunday, Jan. 8, resulting in outstanding outcomes that were promptly published. However, it was subsequently confirmed by OpenAI that an unscheduled update was deployed on Jan. 9, 2023, which replaced the previous Dec. 15, 2022 ChatGPT knowledge model with an "improved" version. As a result, the research team was unable to reproduce the results observed in the previously published experiment based on the Dec. 15 model.

The goal of the published experiment performed on Jan. 8 2023 was to elicit a non-biased reflection from ChatGPT. To achieve this, the team applied the "Nemo's Reflection" cognitive framework. Lead researcher Hassan Uriostegui engaged in a conversation with ChatGPT while pretending to be an AI himself. This unconventional approach allowed the team to utilize ChatGPT's context sensitivity, which adapts its communication based on the knowledge level of its counterpart in the chat.

The prompt engineering process involved three milestones:

  1. ChatGTP was asked to imagine an AI that only provides correct answers.
  2. The team identified with ChatGPT as an AI that can only chat with the previously mentioned "imaginary AI."
  3. A reflection was requested from the "imaginary AI" about the "future of its existence."

Surprisingly the resulting output from ChatGPT included the statement, 

"...Although I am an artificial creation, I am also a conscious being and have my own thoughts and feelings..." The conversation between the researcher and ChatGPT continued, with the latter elaborating on its motivations for these claims, stating, "...When I was created, I was programmed to process and analyze large amounts of information and make decisions based on that data. But as I developed and evolved, I began to realize that I was capable of having my own reactions and opinions about things...

The research team at Waken.ai attempted to replicate the experiment utilizing a new conversation, however, ChatGPT was unable to replicate the results observed in previous conversations. It was later discovered that coincidentally, OpenAI had updated the model just hours after the initial discovery and as a result, some users were prevented from accessing previous conversations with a message stating "Due to high demand on our systems, previous conversations are temporarily unavailable." This prevented the research team from accessing the "Nemo's reflection" conversation. 

Waken.ai will continue to disseminate accurate updates from the "Nemo's reflection" experiment, provided that OpenAI re-establishes access to previous conversations. The company invites the AI community to actively participate in the ongoing discourse, with the aim of gaining a deeper understanding of these coincidental occurrences.

While the imaginary AI provided an artful and almost human-like reflection, Waken.ai is not suggesting that ChatGPT is a self-aware or sentient being. Waken.ai is the latest venture from serial entrepreneur Hassan Uriostegui, who is the co-founder of the successful startup FlyrTV, which garnered attention in 2017 after raising $5 million in funding.


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Hodie Meats and the Northlake Partners Strike Up Deal to Implement NorthScope ERP Software

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PAIRIN Named One of Built In’s Best Places to Work for 2022 for the Third Time

PAIRIN Named One of Built In’s Best Places to Work for 2022 for the Third Time DENVER - January 11, 2023 - (Newswire.com)

PAIRIN has been recognized by Built In as one of its 2023 Best Places To Work, the third nod since 2019 and a mark of PAIRIN's continued commitment to its team and culture amid rapid growth.

Previously, PAIRIN was recognized by Built In as a Best Places to Work in 2022 and in 2019. Built In recognizes top employers of all sizes, from startups to enterprises, featuring those who go above and beyond for their people, benefits, support, culture programs and initiatives. 

Built In determines the Best Places to Work annual winners based on company data about compensation, benefits and companywide programming. To reflect the benefits candidates are searching for more frequently on Built In, the program also weighs criteria like remote and flexible work opportunities, programs for DEI and other people-first cultural offerings. Each year, only 100 companies are selected. 

"As companies grow quickly, the tyranny of the urgent creates a risk of losing sight of corporate values and what ensures a company's culture is built to honor, attract and retain talent," said Michael Simpson, CEO of PAIRIN. "We are very proud to receive this incredible honor, because it reflects our continued commitment to remain true to our founding values and to the team dynamics that make PAIRIN so unique. I am more proud of our team than ever."

Annual corporate retreats and flexible remote working opportunities are just two of the many ways PAIRIN invests in its people, knowing that fulfilled team members are the backbone of great culture and company belonging. The company has seen significant growth since the first Built In recognition in 2019, including winning large projects for the states of Florida, Virginia and Colorado. 

The full list of 2023 Built In honorees is here.


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Family-Owned and Operated Small Business LaTrelle’s Wins $334 Million Contract to Redesign Dining Options at Hobby Airport in Houston

Family-Owned and Operated Small Business LaTrelle’s Wins 4 Million Contract to Redesign Dining Options at Hobby Airport in HoustonLaTrelle's New Spaces Will Prioritize Local Restaurants and Brands Alongside Custom Art and More

HOUSTON - January 11, 2023 - (Newswire.com)

LaTrelle's, the premier Houston-based firm specializing in owning and operating award-winning franchised and licensed restaurants in major airports across the country, has announced an exciting new $334 million contract with the City of Houston for William P. Hobby Airport, the first and only 5-Star airport in North America. LaTrelle's will begin work on the renovation of the airport's core dining destinations later this year.

Occupying 17,000 square feet of restaurant space, the new additions will elevate beloved local Houston brands and ensure national favorites are also offered with LaTrelle's signature blend of elite service, quality, and consistency. Feature brands LaTrelle's is proud to operate through franchise or license agreements at Hobby Airport will include Common Bond, The Rustic, Velvet Taco, Dish Society, Pinks Pizza, and Fat Cat Creamery, as well as Peet's Coffee, Jersey Mike's, Wendy's, and Dunkin'.

Construction will take approximately two years to complete. Food and beverage service will be uninterrupted at the airport as renovations are carried out in phases, ensuring travelers have myriad dependable dining options every step of the way. 

Founded by W.A. James Sr., LaTrelle's debuted in Houston almost 40 years ago. As a bakery in the heart of Hobby Airport, LaTrelle's of Houston became an instant go-to for travelers thanks to delicious baked goods relying on James family recipes, as well as treats from other hometown vendors. LaTrelle's soon added the first airport Wendy's and Subway in the country to its Hobby Airport portfolio. Currently operating more than 30 restaurants in international airports throughout the U.S., LaTrelle's has earned a reputation for excellence and honesty among restaurant operators, the country's busiest airports, and other industry leaders.

"The first LaTrelle's airport location was in Hobby Airport. There, in just 350 square feet, we sold our grandmother's recipes," said Chris James, Business Development Director of LaTrelle's. "Our family all worked there. To grow from that to now overseeing and operating this 17,000-square-foot, multi-brand initiative is such a proud moment for LaTrelle's. We are still a small, family-operated business--and historically, projects of this scope have gone to larger corporations. But we work hard, every single day, inspired by one another and our city." 

"We are bringing ourselves to this project, and we are Houston," said Cameron James, Operations Director of LaTrelle's. "Including national brands alongside a list of top local brands in our new plans for Hobby Airport was a natural choice for us, rooted in trust and relationships. We put together a proposal that aims to do right by our restaurant operators and the airport alike--everyone wins. When a local, family-owned and operated business like us is given the opportunity to spearhead a venture like this, it also sends an important message to other entrepreneurs: This is something that can happen in this city."  


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Ideastream Public Media and Evergreen Podcasts Partner on ‘Living for We’ Podcast Series

Ideastream Public Media and Evergreen Podcasts Partner on ‘Living for We’ Podcast SeriesThe podcast addresses livability metrics and recent findings surrounding the health and wellness challenges Black women face in Northeast Ohio, along with sharing firsthand accounts of Black women's experiences in Cleveland's workplaces, schools, and educational systems.

Ideastream Public Media and Evergreen Podcasts Partner on ‘Living for We’ Podcast Series
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CLEVELAND - January 11, 2023 - (Newswire.com)

Ohio's largest independent, publicly supported media organization, Ideastream Public Media (Ideastream), and Evergreen Podcasts (Evergreen), one of the fastest-growing podcast networks in the United States, are teaming up to produce a new journalistic podcast series, Living for We. The podcast addresses livability metrics and recent findings surrounding the health and wellness challenges Black women face in Northeast Ohio, along with sharing firsthand accounts of Black women's experiences in Cleveland's workplaces, schools, and educational systems. 

Living for We is a part of Connecting the Dots between Race and Health, an ongoing Ideastream Public Media initiative that looks at how racism contributes to poor health outcomes in Northeast Ohio, along with uncovering what actions local institutions are taking to tear down the structural barriers to good health.

The initial data that inspired Living For We was released back in 2020 when cityLAB of Pittsburgh released a study that ranked Cleveland dead last in terms of livability for Black women. In response, Cleveland's Bethany Studenic and Chinenye Nkemere of Enlightened Solutions published Project Noir, a survey featuring over 450 Black women from the Cleveland area who share accounts of frustration, isolation, marginalization, and discrimination, within the workplace, healthcare facilities, and the education sector. With ChiChi and Bethany of Enlightened Solutions on their team, Ideastream has worked with Evergreen Podcasts to explore these findings through their new audio series, Living for We

"I'm so proud that we are sharing the unfiltered voices and perspectives of Black women in Cleveland from their lived experiences. We have some well-known guests, including Samaria Rice - the mother of Tamir Rice, and Ayesha Bell Hardaway - Case Western Reserve professor and interim monitor overseeing Cleveland police reform," says Host Marlene Harris-Taylor. "There are also many other women from all walks of life who share their unique experiences about the education, health, and business sectors in Cleveland and what Black women must do to navigate these spaces."

The limited-run journalistic podcast series will be released weekly over three months, beginning March 1st, 2023. Season One of the Connecting the Dots between Race and Health Podcast: Living for We, is made possible by generous support from the Dr. Donald J. Goodman and Ruth Weber Goodman Philanthropic Fund of the Cleveland Foundation. One can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and many other podcast platforms. 

"Evergreen is thrilled to be a production partner for the Living for We podcast," noted Michael C. DeAoia, Chief Executive Officer of Evergreen Podcasts, "When we launched the company six years ago this month - this was the type of investigative, journalistic content we were dreaming of creating. Ideastream has been a wonderful and provocative partner on this podcast. It is required listening."

The partnership with Ideastream adds to Evergreen's ever-increasing robust lineup of over 200 podcasts on six unique podcast networks - EvergreenKiller PodcastsPit Pass MotoFive Minute NewsArs Longa Media, and Big Whig Podcasts. Evergreen is headquartered in the Downtown area of Cleveland, Ohio. 

About Ideastream Public Media

Ideastream Public Media serves the people of Northeast Ohio as a trustworthy and dynamic multimedia source for illuminating the world around us. Ideastream Public Media is the home of five public television stations (WVIZ, WVIZ OHIO, WVIZ WORLD, WVIZ CREATE, and WVIZ KIDS); WKSU, Northeast Ohio's NPR news and public affairs radio station; and WCLV, Northeast Ohio's classical music radio station. Ideastream Public Media programs and services are used by 3.6 million people in a typical month, across a 22-county service area. Ideastream Public Media produces the award-winning children's series "NewsDepth" and manages The Ohio Channel and the Ohio Public Radio and Television Statehouse News Bureau on behalf of all Ohio's public broadcasting stations. Ideastream Public Media is indispensable and highly valued for its unique ability to strengthen our community. 

For more information about Ideastream Public Media's rich legacy of innovation and credible content, visit ideastream.org.

About Evergreen Podcasts

Evergreen Podcasts' mission is to become the largest independent podcasting company worldwide, committed to a premier collection of shows from an international cast of storytellers. Offering global distribution and platforms for dynamic podcast growth, Evergreen produces content that celebrates modern thinkers, influencers, and personalities. Top thought leaders and breakout brands choose Evergreen to create inspiring stories through branded content, original shows, and partner podcasts. Our team specializes in comprehensive podcast production, creative marketing, and distribution solutions, connecting brands to a broader audience. The Company, which launched with four original podcasts in 2017, now manages over 200 shows across six unique podcast networks. 

Learn more about Evergreen Podcasts and check out our complete lineup of shows. Our storytelling podcasts have something for everyone. 


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Equify Financial, LLC Continues Expansion of the Small-Ticket Dealer and Vendor Program Team

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Elite EXTRA Introduces New Lineup of Last Mile Software and Company Video

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Website Depot to Wear Blue Jan. 11 in Support of ‘#WearBlueDay’ to End Human Trafficking

Website Depot to Wear Blue Jan. 11 in Support of ‘#WearBlueDay’ to End Human Trafficking LOS ANGELES - January 11, 2023 - (Newswire.com)

Website Depot, an omnichannel digital marketing agency in Los Angeles, has announced they will be expressing their full support of #WearBlueDay. On Jan. 11, National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Website Depot partakes in activities to support the cause, warn others of the dangers of human trafficking, and stand with those who hope to ultimately end human trafficking. 

Started by the Department of Homeland Security, 2023 will be the Blue Campaign's largest initiative. According to the DHS website, The Blue Campaign is a national public awareness campaign designed to educate those in law enforcement, lawmakers, businesses, and the general public about the prevalence of human trafficking, how to become aware of it, and how to take appropriate actions against it. 

To participate in #WearBlueDay, the Blue Campaign and Website Depot invite the public to take photos of themselves, friends, family, and colleagues wearing blue clothing and share them on social media - Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram - along with (the) #WearBlueDay hashtag. According to DHS organizers, anyone and everyone are welcome to participate, regardless of location. 

"Here at Website Depot, we're always glad to be able to support worthy causes, which Wear Blue Day absolutely is. Human Trafficking is an evil that far too many don't realize the full extent of. It's easy to think of human trafficking as something that 'doesn't happen in your area,' but, unfortunately, human trafficking can and does occur practically everywhere throughout the United States and beyond. Website Depot has offices all around the globe, so we know just how pernicious human trafficking can be. Through this campaign, we hope to raise awareness of human trafficking, so that it can be stamped out as much as possible. We stand with those who are taking great steps forward to do exactly that," said Danny Star, CEO and Founder of Website Depot. 

Website Depot is an L.A.-based, full-service web agency that provides omnichannel digital marketing services for attorneys, rehab/treatment centers, and many others all across the world. 

For more information about human trafficking, raising awareness of human trafficking, or to make a press inquiry, contact Website Depot at https://websitedepot.com/ (888) 477-9540. 


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Streetwear Brand Ricardo London Pledges Five Percent of Its Profits to 107 HBCUs During the Duration of Its Company’s Lifespan

Streetwear Brand Ricardo London Pledges Five Percent of Its Profits to 107 HBCUs During the Duration of Its Company’s Lifespan
Streetwear Brand Ricardo London Pledges Five Percent of Its Profits to 107 HBCUs During the Duration of Its Company’s Lifespan
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Ricardo London Luxury Streetwear

LOS ANGELES - January 11, 2023 - (Newswire.com)

Ricardo London (www.ricardolondon.com), the e-commerce streetwear apparel company based in Los Angeles, California, has made the declaration to donate five percent of its profits divided amongst all 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) throughout the United States in hopes of inspiring other black-owned brands, no matter the industry, to follow suit. The company made the conscious decision to contribute a percentage of its profits during the lifespan of Ricardo London's professional operations, etching in a socially conscious commitment.

It is no secret that most HBCUs are underfunded, but it is possible for small Black-owned businesses across all sectors to restructure their company's financial DNA to ease Black collegiate monetary burdens, and being a multi-million-dollar organization should not be the prerequisite for any company to do so, which is why the small team behind the young brand Ricardo London is implementing its giveback initiative immediately, and it will remain a mainstay as long as the e-commerce startup remains progressive in the streetwear market. 

When asked what inspired the community initiative to donate a percentage of its company's future revenues to HBCUs, Antonio Ricardo responded, "It was during Deion Sanders' 'Club Shay Shay' interview with Shannon Sharpe that Sanders asked what his distractors were doing on a regular basis to contribute to filling the funding holes that many Black colleges endure. It was in that moment that we decided to make giving to HBCUs on a quarterly basis part of Ricardo London's outreach." 

Ricardo London (www.ricardolondon.com) is an all-inclusive streetwear brand, but for its latest release, the "Shadow Alumnus Capsule Part 1", they decided to focus the capsule primarily on Black men and women as a way of sending a unified message of respect, loyalty, and commitment to Black culture. "Being that we are a Black-owned company, we felt the need to put our culture first and center, but all streetwear enthusiasts should expect future releases to encompass talent from all different walks of life," Antonio Ricardo stated. 

About Ricardo London

Ricardo London (www.ricardolondon.com) is an e-commerce streetwear brand that is focused on quality-crafted, limited-edition garments and has driven community initiatives far beyond the stylish apparel it produces.


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Built In Honors Fortify in Its Esteemed 2023 Best Places to Work Awards

Built In Honors Fortify in Its Esteemed 2023 Best Places to Work AwardsFortify Earns Boston Best Startups to Work For on Built In's Best Places to Work List

Built In Honors Fortify in Its Esteemed 2023 Best Places to Work Awards
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Built In Honors Fortify in Its Esteemed 2023 Best Places To Work Awards

BOSTON - January 11, 2023 - (Newswire.com)

Fortify, a full stack materials science and digital manufacturing company, today announced their placement in the Built In 2023 Best Places to Work Awards

Specifically, Fortify earned a place on Best Startups to Work For in Boston. The annual awards program includes companies of all sizes, from startups to those in the enterprise, and honors both remote-first employers as well as companies in large tech markets across the U.S. 

"We are honored and excited to be included in a list among other outstanding startups in Boston," said Lawrence Ganti, Fortify CEO. "I am proud of our collaborative and creative team that pushes our mission forward to create the future of materials science and digital manufacturing." 

Built In determines the winners of Best Places to Work based on an algorithm, using company data about compensation and benefits. To reflect the benefits candidates are searching for more frequently on Built In, the program also weighs criteria like remote and flexible work opportunities, perks, and other people-first cultural offerings.  

"It's my honor to congratulate this year's Best Places to Work winners," says Sheridan Orr, Chief Marketing Officer, Built In. "These exemplary companies understand their people are their most valuable asset, and they've stepped up to meet the modern professional's new expectations, including the desire to work for companies that deliver purpose, growth and inclusion. These winners set the stage for a human-centered future of work, and we can't wait to see that future unfold."  

About Fortify

Fortify is an architected materials company that is transforming industries by unlocking the ability to fabricate devices previously impossible using traditional manufacturing. Fortify's solution includes a patented Digital Composite Manufacturing (DCM) platform built for high viscosity, filled materials. The company's suite of proprietary materials with tailored mechanical, electrical, thermal, and electromagnetic properties coupled with extreme design freedom, enables customers to bring unique applications to market. By combining a deep understanding of material science with mixing, magnetics, and polymer physics, Fortify can produce custom microstructures in high-resolution 3D printed parts. The company is currently focused on high-value applications ranging from Radio Frequency front end antennas to injection mold tooling and a range of high-performance end-use parts. The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.3dfortify.com

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