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How can the Effectiveness of Vision Transformers be Leveraged in Diffusion-based Generative Learning? This Paper from NVIDIA Introduces a Novel Artificial Intelligence Model Called Diffusion Vision Transformers (DiffiT)
NVIDIA’s paper introduces Diffusion Vision Transformers (DiffiT), enhancing generative learning by combining a hybrid hierarchical architecture with a U-shaped encoder and decoder. Utilizing time-dependent self-attention for conditioning, DiffiT achieves state-of-the-art performance in image and latent space generation, setting a new record with an impressive FID score of 1.73 on ImageNet-256. Future research will explore alternative…
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Communication Practices for Increasing UX Maturity
Improve your organization’s UX maturity by purposefully communicating UX knowledge and awareness. Research reveals communication challenges faced by UX professionals, especially in low UX-maturity organizations. Challenges stem from a lack of understanding of UX and its value. Collaboration issues often arise due to a fundamental misunderstanding of UX principles and mindset.
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Scroll Fading 101
Scroll fading can enhance user experience when used appropriately, impacting factors like brand perception and page loading. This design pattern involves elements fading in or out as users scroll down a webpage. However, poorly deployed animations can be distracting, as movement is instinctively noticed. A usability-testing study examined scroll fading’s impact on various websites, leading…
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Google takes criticism for their misleading Gemini marketing video
Google faced criticism for a promotional video of its Gemini multi-modal AI, pitted as a competitor to OpenAI’s GPT-4. The video highlighted Gemini’s capabilities, prompting excitement, but was later revealed to be heavily edited, sparking debate on AI marketing ethics. The incident underscores the blurred lines between profit-making and public service in the AI industry.
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Researchers from the University of Washington and Google Unveil a Breakthrough in Image Scaling: A Groundbreaking Text-to-Image Model for Extreme Semantic Zooms and Consistent Multi-Scale Content Creation
New text-to-image models have advanced, enabling revolutionary applications like creating images from text. However, existing approaches struggle to consistently produce content across zoom levels. A study by the University of Washington, Google, and UC Berkeley introduces a text-conditioned multi-scale image production method, allowing users to control content at different zoom levels through text prompts. The…
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Is Real-Time 3D Rendering on Mobile Devices Now Possible? Researchers from China Introduced VideoRF: An AI Approach to Enable Real-Time Streaming and Rendering of Dynamic Radiance Fields on Mobile Platforms
Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF) use neural networks to render detailed 3D scenes without explicit 3D model storage. However, they are limited in dynamic scenes. Shanghai Tech University proposes VideoRF, a real-time streaming solution for dynamic radiance fields on mobile devices. It leverages novel neural modeling and deferred rendering to enable seamless viewing experiences. The approach…
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OpenAI employees confess to using open letter as a bargaining chip
In late November 2023, following Sam Altman’s dismissal from OpenAI, Microsoft’s proposal to employ the entire OpenAI team was met with little enthusiasm. Employees cited concerns about corporate culture, financial losses, and the bureaucratic nature of Microsoft. They saw Microsoft as a less dynamic company, preferring to seek opportunities with other AI startups.
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Google DeepMind at NeurIPS 2023
NeurIPS, the world’s largest AI conference, will occur in New Orleans from December 10-16, 2023. Google DeepMind teams will present over 150 papers.
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Google’s Gemini AI is going to surpass ChatGPT
Gemini AI, an advanced NLP model, is designed to exceed current benchmarks due to its multimodal capabilities, scalability, and potential for integration with Google’s ecosystem, marking a substantial advancement in AI technology.
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Meta Implements Over 20 Generative AI Enhancements
Meta is rolling out over 20 generative AI updates to its platforms, introducing features like AI-enhanced search, invisible watermarking, and improvements to Meta AI. This update boosts user experience in areas such as messaging, social media interaction, and content creation, with further advancements expected in the upcoming year.