Researchers from ETH Zurich have proposed modifications to simplify transformer blocks in deep neural networks without compromising training speed or performance. By combining signal propagation theory and empirical observations, they explored the removal of various components from standard transformer blocks. The proposed simplified transformers achieved comparable performance to standard transformers while using fewer parameters and…

GitLab has launched Duo Chat, a new tool integrated into its developer platform that aims to simplify the developer experience by leveraging conversational AI. The tool allows developers to have natural language conversations with the AI, providing code explanations, generating tests, and simplifying coding tasks. GitLab emphasizes a privacy-first approach and aims to make AI…

Researchers from Microsoft Mixed Reality & AI Lab have introduced a groundbreaking approach called HMD-NeMo (HMD Neural Motion Model) that generates accurate full-body motion in immersive mixed-reality scenarios, even when hands are only partially visible. HMD-NeMo uses a spatiotemporal encoder with novel mask tokens to encourage plausible motion, and it operates in real-time and online.…

The SEINE model is a short-to-long video diffusion model that generates high-quality extended videos with smooth and creative transitions between scenes. It focuses on generating intermediate frames between two different scenes to achieve seamless transitions. The model incorporates a random mask module and takes into account both visual and textual input to enhance the controllability…

A team of researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China has developed an AI robot that uses Martian meteorite extracts to produce oxygen. The robot created a catalyst from the Martian rock samples to accelerate the process of extracting oxygen from water. This breakthrough demonstrates the potential of AI in supporting space…

Nvidia has announced the H200, a high-end chip designed for training AI models, with enhanced performance in inference. The chip is expected to be shipped in the second quarter of 2024 and will be compatible with existing systems using the H100. Nvidia’s stock has seen a 230% increase in 2023 due to the excitement around…

Cerebras Systems and G42 have achieved a significant milestone in the field of artificial intelligence with the completion of a 4-Exaflop AI supercomputer. This partnership showcases their technical expertise and commitment to innovation. They are now aiming to reach 8-Exaflops, which will have far-reaching implications for AI research and various industries. This achievement highlights the…

Researchers from Waabi and the University of Toronto have developed LabelFormer, a transformer-based AI model that efficiently refines object trajectories for auto-labelling. This technique improves the accuracy of bounding boxes by utilizing the entire time context and outperforms window-based approaches in terms of computing efficiency. The comprehensive experimental assessment demonstrates the effectiveness of LabelFormer in…

Rosalyn has introduced StableSight, an advanced AI system to tackle academic dishonesty in online education. It features gaze-tracking and keyboard sound analysis to detect cheating methods like secondary screens and concealed devices. The platform identifies suspected cases of cheating and involves human reviewers for fair assessment. StableSight has gained recognition from organizations and aims to…