Collaboration to develop open-source and private datasets for AI training is emphasized.

The text discusses the intersection of AI and sustainability, emphasizing the need to demystify technology and understand its true capabilities. It highlights the role of AI as a powerful ally to human capability but also warns about the potential repercussions if left unchecked. The advent of Large Language Models (LLMs) threatens the traditional role of…

Scientists from Bar-Ilan University explore the necessity of deep learning in AI and propose alternative machine learning techniques for intricate classification tasks, while continuing their studies on tree-like architectures.

Researchers from Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Research have developed a framework for low-precision training using FP8, which can significantly reduce the costs associated with training large language models (LLMs). The framework offers fast processing, minimal memory usage, and reduced communication overhead. Experimental results demonstrate improvements in memory usage and communication overhead compared to traditional training…

Humane is launching the AI Pin, a screenless wearable smartphone priced at $699. It integrates advanced features with OpenAI capabilities, and comes with a monthly subscription fee of $24. The AI Pin attaches magnetically to clothing and doubles as a battery pack. It has a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, camera, sensors, and Bluetooth connectivity. It uses…

There is a highlight of articles on the less technical aspects of data science work, including change management, data storytelling, preparing for technical presentations, and essential skills for data scientists. There are also additional reads on recommendation systems, pseudo-random numbers, knowledge-graph reasoning, reinforcement learning, hidden Markov models, and continual learning.

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has reached an agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), ending the 118-day strike. The details of the agreement are still unknown, but it addresses issues related to AI’s role in actors’ performances and residual payments for streaming services. The…

Researchers from the University of Cambridge have developed an algorithm called Foot Optimisation, using Uncertain Normals for Surface Deformation (FOUND), which improves the reconstruction of 3D foot models from pictures. They have also released a large-scale synthetic dataset of foot images to aid research in this area. The algorithm uses uncertainties and surface normals to…