Large multimodal models like LLaVA, MiniGPT4, mPLUG-Owl, and Qwen-VL have made rapid progress in handling and analyzing various types of data. However, there are obstacles to overcome, such as dealing with complex scenarios and the need for higher-quality training data. In response, researchers from Huazhong University of Science and Technology and Kingsoft have developed a…
LEO is a generalized agent developed by researchers at the Beijing Institute for General Artificial Intelligence, CMU, Peking University, and Tsinghua University. It is trained in an LLM-based architecture and is capable of perceiving, reasoning, planning, and acting in complex 3D environments. LEO incorporates 3D vision-language alignment and action, and has demonstrated proficiency in tasks…
The article on Towards Data Science explains the usage and benefits of typing.Literal, which allows for the creation of literal types. It highlights the power and versatility of this feature.
This article provides a guide on how to effectively use the cloud for all stages of the data science workflow. It offers valuable insights for implementing cloud technology in data science projects.
Researchers at Microsoft have proposed a deep learning compiler called Permutation Invariant Transformation (PIT) to optimize models for dynamic sparsity. PIT leverages a mathematically proven property to consolidate sparsely located micro-tiles into dense tiles without changing computation results. The solution accelerates dynamic sparsity computation by up to 5.9 times compared to state-of-the-art compilers and offers…
Researchers from McMaster University and FAIR Meta have developed a new machine learning technique called orbital-free density functional theory (OF-DFT) for accurately replicating electronic density in chemical systems. The method utilizes a normalizing flow ansatz to optimize the total energy function and solve complex problems. This approach shows promise for accurately describing electronic density and…
Lookahead decoding is a novel technique that improves the speed and efficiency of autoregressive decoding in large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4 and LLaMA. It eliminates the need for preliminary models and reduces the number of decoding steps by utilizing parallel processing. The technique has been shown to significantly decrease latency in LLM applications like…
UltraFastBERT, developed by researchers at ETH Zurich, is a modified version of BERT that achieves efficient language modeling with only 0.3% of its neurons during inference. The model utilizes fast feedforward networks (FFFs) and achieves significant speedups, with CPU and PyTorch implementations yielding 78x and 40x speedups respectively. The study suggests further acceleration through hybrid…
Amazon announces the expansion of its EC2 accelerated computing portfolio with three new instances powered by NVIDIA GPUs: P5e instances with H200 GPUs, G6 instances with L4 GPUs, and G6e instances with L40S GPUs. These instances provide powerful infrastructure for AI/ML, graphics, and HPC workloads, along with managed services like Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker, and Elastic…
A novel technique allows an AI agent to use data crowdsourced from nonexpert human users to learn and complete tasks through reinforcement learning. This approach trains the robot more efficiently and effectively compared to other methods.
Children in the UK are using AI image generators to create indecent images of other children, according to the UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC). The charity has highlighted the need for immediate action to prevent the problem from spreading. The creation, possession, and distribution of such images is illegal in the UK, regardless of whether…
Merriam-Webster has chosen “authentic” as its Word of the Year for 2023 due to its increased relevance in the face of fake content and deep fakes. The word has multiple meanings, including being genuine and conforming to fact. This decision reflects the current crisis of authenticity in a world where trust is challenged by the…
Amazon SageMaker has released a new version (0.25.0) of Large Model Inference (LMI) Deep Learning Containers (DLCs) with support for NVIDIA’s TensorRT-LLM Library. This upgrade provides improved performance and efficiency for large language models (LLMs) on SageMaker. The new LMI DLCs offer features such as continuous batching support, efficient inference collective operations, and quantization techniques.…
Language models like GPT-4, which are part of the field of Artificial Intelligence, have gained popularity due to their remarkable capabilities in various fields. These models excel in tasks such as coding, mathematics, law, and understanding human intentions. GPT-4 can process text, images, and even display characteristics of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Recent research has…
UK and US cyber security agencies have developed guidelines to enhance the security of AI systems. The guidelines focus on secure design, development, deployment, and operation, aiming to prevent cybercriminals from hijacking AI and accessing sensitive data. While the guidelines are non-binding, they have the endorsement of 16 countries. However, the prevalence of zero-day vulnerabilities…
Microsoft introduces Orca 2, an advanced reasoning model for smaller language models. Unlike traditional imitation learning, Orca instructs models in different reasoning techniques to improve their reasoning and comprehension skills. Orca 2 outperforms other models in various language tasks and achieves high accuracy. The departure from imitation learning showcases a new approach to unlocking the…
L1 and L2 regularization are techniques used in machine learning to prevent overfitting. Overfitting occurs when a model is too complex and learns from both the underlying patterns and the noise in the training data, resulting in poor performance on unseen data. L1 and L2 regularization add penalty terms to the model’s loss function, discouraging…
AWS has announced updates to its AI services, including language support and summarization capabilities. Amazon Transcribe now supports over 100 languages, improving accuracy and adding features like automatic punctuation and speaker diarization. Amazon Transcribe Call Analytics offers generative AI-powered call summarization, saving time for agents and managers. Amazon Personalize introduces the Content Generator, allowing companies…
OpenAI’s recent CEO ousting has generated speculation about a supposed AI breakthrough, revealing a new powerful model called Q* capable of solving grade-school math. Experts note that while AI models struggle with math problems, solving them would be a significant development. However, this does not signify the birth of superintelligence or pose an immediate threat.…
Researchers from Salus Security have introduced an AI solution called “Lightning Cat” that uses deep learning techniques to detect vulnerabilities in smart contracts. The solution utilizes optimized deep learning models, including CodeBERT, LSTM, and CNN, to accurately identify vulnerabilities and improve semantic analysis. Experimental results show that the Optimized-CodeBERT model achieves impressive performance in vulnerability…