The genie escapes: Stanford copies the ChatGPT AI for less than $600

[New Atlas logo]( Technology [The genie escapes: Stanford copies the ChatGPT AI for less than $600]( [Stanford's Alpaca AI performs similarly to ChatGPT – but it's less safe, and you can build one yourself for less than US$100]( Stanford's Alpaca AI performs similarly to the astonishing ChatGPT on many tasks – but it's built on an open-source language model and cost less than US$600 to train up. It seems these godlike AIs are already frighteningly cheap and easy to replicate. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This CES-featured stacked 24" dual-screen monitor is now $100 off]( Dual monitors are becoming a typical setup at home and in the office. The problem, however, is they can often cause strains on our bodies. The ergonomically designed GeminoStacked Dual 24" Screen Monitor is here to help. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Humble tea’s antidepressant properties confirmed]( [Giving stressed mice matcha tea activated the parts of the brain that produce dopamine, a mood-enhancing substance that is lacking in people with depression]( A tea that’s been around for more than 900 years might be just what the doctor ordered as a treatment for depression. Already renowned for its health benefits, researchers have now demonstrated matcha tea’s antidepressant-like effects. [Read more]( Outdoors [Tentsla adds a four-person tent to the back of a Tesla Model Y]( [The Tentsla X1 is presently on Kickstarter]( While we've seen several camping concepts which incorporate the Tesla Cybertruck, chances are most of us will never own such a vehicle. The Tentsla X1 tent, however, is aimed at the existing – and widely owned – Tesla Model Y SUV. [Read more]( Medical [Synthetic protein tweak could lead to universal cancer immunotherapy]( [A new technique could pave the way for off-the-shelf immunotherapies for cancer]( Scientists have made a breakthrough towards an off-the-shelf treatment for immunotherapy against cancer. A synthetic protein tweak can allow immune cells from any donor to be given to any patient without the risk of a dangerous immune reaction. [Read more]( Photography [Dazzling hand-held winners of the 2023 Mobile Photography Awards]( [Geocentric Explorations – First place in Landscapes and Wildlife]( If you've got a photographer's eye, today's smartphones certainly won't hold you back from taking incredible photos. The winners of the 12th annual Mobile Photography Awards prove that the best camera truly is the one you've got with you. [Read more]( Outdoors [Modular micro-camper builds from basic sleeper to beastly adventurer]( [The cornerstone of Zion's design is modularity that lets buyers build from a basic sleeper trailer to a go-anywhere adventure launchpad, either at the time of initial purchase or over the course of months and years]( Born in the heart of American road trip country, Zion Off-Road has developed a more modular breed of camping trailer. It can be ordered bone stock and accessorized up over time from basic towable sleeping pod to expedition-ready backcountry retreat. [Read more]( Environment [Underwater turbulence revealed as a key factor in climate change]( [Researchers have looked at the influence of underwater turbulence on the movement of heat and carbon, an important factor in climate change]( Much of the heat and carbon produced by humans is absorbed by the ocean. New research has shed light on the role that underwater waves play in moving that heat and carbon around our oceans, an important factor in predicting climate change. [Read more]( Automotive [Review: 2023 Genesis G90 is a new generation of luxury]( [The Genesis G90 is now competitive with the top-end European options in the full-sized luxury sedan market]( The Genesis flagship sedan enters a second generation, with the 2023 G90 seeing a full redesign including engine, interior, and price revamps. The G90 is now competing with the high-end European offering. [Read more]( Space [Rolls-Royce to build nuclear reactor for future Moon base by 2029]( [Artist's concept of lunar base powered by a Rolls-Royce nuclear reactor]( The UK Space Agency has awarded Rolls-Royce a £2.9-million (US$3.5-million) contract to develop a demonstrator modular nuclear reactor that could be installed on the Moon by 2029 to support permanent human outposts on the lunar surface. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Hibiscus extract shows promise as natural weight-loss supplement]( [From left, Prof. Benu Adhikari, Dr. Thilini Thrimawithana and PhD candidate Manisha Singh, with roselle flower petals]( For some people who are morbidly obese, changes in diet and lifestyle just aren't sufficient to shed all the extra weight. A new study suggests that a hibiscus flower extract could help, without the side effects of weight-loss drugs. [Read more]( Bicycles [Acer rides into ebike space with lightweight ebii urban commuter]( [Acer's first ebike is called the ebii, an AI-powered smart commuter that auto-adjusts motor assistance "to provide effortless riding based on users’ pedaling and route environment"]( Consumer electronics giant Acer isn't the first name that comes to mind when you think of electric micro-mobility, but that could change as the company reveals an upcoming "AI-driven" commuter ebike called the ebii. [Read more]( Architecture [World's largest spokeless Ferris wheel to become striking gateway to Seoul]( [The Seoul Ring is expected to be completed by the end of 2027]( The Seoul Metropolitan Government has revealed plans to build the world's largest spokeless Ferris wheel. The huge metallic ring will rise an impressive 180 m over the South Korean landscape, and host almost 1,500 passengers per hour. [Read more]( Science [Dinosaur with 50-ft neck claims crown for longest necked animal ever]( [An artist's impression of Mamenchisaurus sinocanadorum, which a new study claims had the longest neck of any animal that ever lived]( It’s no secret that sauropods had really long necks, but now paleontologists claim to have identified the species that takes the crown. According to the team, Mamenchisaurus has the longest neck of any known animal ever, measuring 50 ft (over 15 m). [Read more]( Space [Astronomers discover first direct evidence of vulcanism on Venus]( [A computer-generated model of Maat Mons, a mountain on Venus that has shown signs of volcanism in recent decades]( After decades of speculation, astronomers have discovered the first direct evidence of volcanic activity on Venus. Radar images of Earth’s “twin” taken just a few months apart reveal a recent eruption. [Read more]( Science [Depression is different for men and women, and the proof is in our DNA]( [Scientists unlock more of the genetic code behind depression]( A growing body of evidence has confirmed how much our susceptibility to mental illness is based in our genes. Now, researchers have found that depression is genetically sex-specific, opening the door to more tailored therapy than ever before. [Read more]( Medical [Lit-up tumors give surgeons new precision in cancer surgery]( [Scientists believe the short-wave infrared imaging will be a game-changer for kids undergoing cancer surgery]( Pediatric researchers have developed a technique that sees tumor-seeking probes attach to cancer cells and emit fluorescence under short-wave infrared light, opening the door for much better surgery and outcomes for kids with neuroblastoma [Read more]( Technology [Engelbart/SRI mouse smashes record price for a computer mouse]( [Douglas Engelbart pictured during the "Mother of All Demos" in December 1968, explaining concepts that really did change the world, with the Smithsonian Institute explaining the significance of the event in this article entitled "How Douglas Engelbart Invented the Future." At right is a diagram from documentation sold with the mouse/keyset, showing the relationship that evolved with Apple Computer. The 1968 "Mother of All Demos" was the first time the concept of the mouse was shown to the public - just 55 years ago.]( One of the first computer mouses and a coding keyset created by computer pioneer Douglas Engelbart have sold for US$178,936 at auction, with the value finally beginning to reflect the historical status of the pioneering device. [Read more]( Biology [Vision restored in mice thanks to refined CRISPR system]( [The image on the left shows a lack of rod photoreceptors due to retinitis pigmentosa – the image on the right shows a thicker retina with more rod cells (shown in red) after a genetic mutation was corrected with a new gene-editing system called PESpRY.]( Using a refined version of the CRISPR gene-editing tool, researchers have restored vision in mice with retinitis pigmentosa. The results may open the door for treatments for the one in 5,000 humans afflicted with the blindness-inducing condition. 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