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False Prophet: Feature Engineering for a Homemade Time Series Regression (Part 1 of 2)
Meta is using its Prophet package to enhance time series machine learning models.
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Machine learning reveals the contents of ancient scrolls and stone tablets
Luke Farritor, a computer science student at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, has used machine learning to decipher a carbonized scroll from ancient Herculaneum that was previously unreadable. His algorithm identified Greek letters on the papyrus, including the word “purple.” This breakthrough could revolutionize our understanding of ancient history and literature. AI is also being used…
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Defining UX-Career Progression: What Practitioners Say
Summary: The field of user experience (UX) offers numerous career opportunities, but growth can be slow due to a lack of consistent criteria and tracking tools. Research shows that most teams don’t have a documented career ladder for UX professionals, prompting further study to understand career paths in UX. Guidance is provided for practitioners seeking…
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The Negative Impact of Mobile-First Web Design on Desktop
Mobile-first web designs can lead to usability issues when viewed on desktop devices. The content becomes stretched out with enlarged images and fonts, making it difficult for users to consume and understand the information. This design trend is known as content dispersion.
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Meet DiffPoseTalk: A New Speech-to-3D Animation Artificial Intelligence Framework
DiffPoseTalk is a pioneering solution in the field of speech-driven expression animation. It uses diffusion models to generate realistic facial animations and head poses based on spoken language input. The system incorporates a speaking style encoder to capture the unique style of each individual. DiffPoseTalk excels in generating diverse and natural-looking animations by approximating the…
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AI tools streamline eCommerce tasks on Shopify, eBay, and Amazon
eBay, Amazon, and Shopify are incorporating AI features to assist users in listing products and completing mundane tasks. These tools help sellers generate detailed product descriptions quickly and accurately. AI tools on platforms like Shopify are also automating tasks such as creating email campaigns and generating responses to customer queries, reducing labor-intensive workloads.
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Cyberpunk 2077’s developers used AI to reincarnate late actor’s voice
CD Projekt, the developers of Cyberpunk 2077, utilized AI technology to bring back the voice of the late Miłogost Reczek for their game Phantom Liberty. Instead of re-recording all of Reczek’s lines with a different actor, the company used voice-cloning software from Respeecher to transform new dialogue recorded by a voice actor into Reczek’s distinct…
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Can We Transform Text into Scientific Vector Graphics? This AI Paper Introduces AutomaTikZ and Explains the Power of TikZ
Recent developments in text-to-image generation have allowed for the creation of detailed graphics from natural language descriptions. However, these models often do not produce high-quality raster images for scientific figures. As a result, vector graphics, which offer better geometric precision and text readability, are encouraged. Researchers are investigating the usage of visual languages, such as…
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How I used my first #30DayChartChallenge to learn Observable Plot
The #30DayChartChallenge is a community-driven challenge that takes place each year in April. Participants create data visualizations based on daily prompts. The author participated in the challenge to learn the Observable Plot library and improve their data visualization skills. They provide tips for planning, reusing data, defining objectives, embracing the learning process, and celebrating achievements.…
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Can One AI Model Master All Audio Tasks? Meet UniAudio: A New Universal Audio Generation System
The text discusses the development of a universal audio generation model called UniAudio. It aims to handle various audio-generating tasks, such as speech synthesis and music production, using a single unified model. The model utilizes Large Language Models (LLMs) and tokenization techniques to generate audio based on different input modalities. UniAudio has been shown to…