VideoCrafter is an open-source video creation and editing suite that uses diffusion models, a machine learning model, to generate photo- and video-realistic outputs from text descriptions. It has not yet been released but has the potential to significantly change the production process by allowing even those with no experience in video editing to create professional-quality…

This article discusses automation in data science, particularly in the area of exploratory data analysis (EDA). The author emphasizes the importance of automating repetitive EDA tasks and demonstrates the creation of a utility to automate these tasks. The utility includes features such as summary statistics, statistical tests, correlation heatmap, category averages, and data distribution visualizations.…

Oxford University and Harvard Medical School have developed an AI tool called EVEscape, which can predict new virus variants before they emerge. This tool could have accurately forecasted COVID-19 mutations if it was available earlier. EVEscape aims to assist in vaccine creation by studying how viruses evolve in response to the human immune system. The…

Large language models (LLMs) have impressive capabilities in generating response but are also known for generating non-factual statements or hallucinations. Detecting hallucinations is challenging due to the lack of ground truth context. A possible solution, called SELFCHECKGPT, employs a zero-resource black-box hallucination detection method by comparing responses to the same prompt for consistency. The approach…

PyTorch Edge has introduced ExecuTorch, a component that aims to revolutionize on-device inference capabilities for AI on mobile and edge devices. With support from industry leaders like Arm, Apple, and Qualcomm, ExecuTorch addresses the fragmentation in the on-device AI ecosystem and offers efficient execution of machine learning models. It provides extensive documentation, tutorials, and a…

Researchers have developed advanced materials for soft medical microrobots, paving the way for minimally invasive medical procedures like biopsies and cell and tissue transport. These robots hold promise for the future of healthcare.

Physicists and computer specialists have created an event-based architecture using photonic processors. This architecture allows for continuous adaptation of connections within the neural network, resembling the brain’s functionality.

This article discusses the relationship between memorization, model size, and generalization in neural networks. It presents research findings on how larger neural models can exhibit varying degrees of memorization and explores the use of knowledge distillation in creating high-quality models. The study also highlights the limitations of existing methods for evaluating memorization and suggests further…

BOSS (Bootstrapping your own SkillS) is an innovative framework that leverages large language models to autonomously acquire and apply diverse skills for complex tasks. It outperforms conventional methods in executing unfamiliar tasks within new environments. BOSS relies on skill bootstrapping and guided exploration to construct complex behaviors from basic skills. Experimental findings demonstrate its effectiveness…

Apple is reportedly funneling up to $1 billion per year into the development of generative AI products. This investment suggests that Apple is intensifying its efforts in enhancing Siri, Messages, and Apple Music. While Apple has made progress in AI, it is playing catch-up with competitors like Google and Microsoft. The company envisions AI playing…