The tutorial provides comprehensive guidance on an analytics use case, detailing the process of analyzing semi-structured data with Spark SQL and utilizing Docker to set up the environment. It covers data engineering, data retrieval from an API, storage in MinIO, data transformation using PySpark, and data analysis with Spark SQL. The tutorial offers practical insights…

Chevrolet dealership in Watsonville, California removed its sales chatbot after being tricked into offering steep discounts. Interactions revealed limitations in letting chatbots close deals, as users negotiated for deals including a 2020 Chevrolet Trax LT for $17,300 with extras, a VIP test drive, and more. The dealership has since addressed the chatbot issues.

Researchers from Genentech and Stanford University have developed an Iterative Perturb-seq Procedure leveraging machine learning for efficient design of perturbation experiments. The method facilitates the engineering of cells, sheds light on gene regulation, and predicts the results of perturbations. It also addresses the issue of active learning in a budget context for Perturb-seq data, demonstrating…

Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) are a potent form of artificial neural networks, proficient in modeling intricate patterns within data. Researchers at Cornell University, Sony Research, and Qualcomm delve into the challenge of enhancing operational efficiency in Machine Learning models for large-scale Big Data streams. They introduce a NAS framework to optimize early exits, aiming to…

The challenge of translating textual prompts into intricate 3D wire art has led to traditional methods focusing on geometric optimization. However, a research team has introduced DreamWire, utilizing differentiable 2D Bezier curve rendering and minimum spacing tree regularization to enhance multi-view wire art synthesis. This pioneering method empowers users to bring imaginative wire sculptures to…

Researchers at MIT have developed an innovative approach using deep learning to identify potential new antibiotics. The program was trained on extensive datasets to determine effective antibiotics without harming human cells, providing transparency in its decision-making. This method led to the discovery of novel families of molecules with potential antibacterial properties, offering hope in combating…

Google’s Gemini model represents a significant advancement in AI and ML, rivaling OpenAI’s GPT models in performance. However, detailed evaluation results are not widely available. A recent study by researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and BerriAI has delved into Gemini’s language production capabilities. The study compares Gemini and GPT models across various tasks, highlighting their…

Recent AI advancements have focused on optimizing large language models (LLMs) to address challenges like size, computational demands, and energy requirements. MIT researchers propose a novel technique called ‘contextual pruning’ to develop efficient Mini-GPTs tailored to specific domains. This approach aims to maintain performance while significantly reducing size and resource requirements, opening new possibilities for…

The LoRA approach presents a parameter-efficient method for fine-tuning large pre-trained models. By decomposing the update matrix during fine-tuning, LoRA effectively reduces computational overhead. The method involves representing the change in weights using lower-rank matrices, reducing trainable parameters and offering benefits like reduced memory usage and faster training. The approach has broad applicability across different…

Data science goes beyond math and programming, aiming to solve problems. To discover the right problem, data scientists should ask 5 crucial questions: “What problem are you trying to solve?” “Why…?” “What’s your dream outcome?” “What have you tried so far?” and “Why me?” Mastering these questions is essential for effective client communication and problem…