IBM Research has developed a new computer chip called NorthPole that significantly improves the speed of AI-based image recognition applications. The chip, inspired by the human brain, offers a 22-fold increase in processing speed compared to current market offerings. It enables faster data processing and response times by bringing data physically closer to AI applications.…
Latent Consistency Models (LCMs) are a new generation of generative AI models proposed by researchers from Tsinghua University. LCMs efficiently generate high-resolution images by predicting augmented probability flow ODE solutions in latent space. This approach reduces computational complexity and generation time compared to existing models. LCMs excel in text-to-image generation, delivering state-of-the-art performance with minimal…
This week’s news roundup highlights various AI-related topics. The FCC is exploring solutions to tackle the issue of robocalls powered by AI. The mayor of New York City used deepfake technology to deliver automated calls in multiple languages. The UK government released a schedule for the AI Safety Summit and a report on potential risks.…
This text provides a comprehensive guide on how to handle different CUDA versions in a development environment. It discusses the potential issues and consequences of installing multiple CUDA versions and provides step-by-step instructions on downloading and extracting the desired version, installing the CUDA toolkit, and setting up the project to use the required CUDA version.…
Facebook AI Research (FAIR) is focused on advancing socially intelligent robotics. Their goal is to develop robots that can assist with everyday tasks and adapt to human preferences. They have introduced three significant advancements: Habitat 3.0, a simulator for human-robot collaboration; the Habitat Synthetic Scenes Dataset (HSSD-200), a 3D dataset for training navigation agents; and…
Probabilistic diffusion models are cutting-edge generative models that have gained importance in computer vision. These models use a Markov chain to map the latent space and have impressive generative capabilities. A joint study explores the denoising process of diffusion models using a Fourier domain approach. The study reveals the impact of the U-Net architecture on…
A smart and stretchable soft sensor has been developed for robotics and prosthetics. It provides touch sensitivity and dexterity to prosthetic arms and robotic limbs, enabling tasks like picking up soft fruit. The sensor skin is also soft like human skin, making human interactions safer and more realistic.
AI relies on data, but its legal and ethical origins are often unclear. Large language models like LLM require substantial amounts of text data, which can be found on platforms like Kaggle, GitHub, and Hugging Face. However, many datasets lack clear licensing information, posing copyright and fair use concerns. The Data Provenance Initiative has audited…
Airbnb has implemented AI technology to combat house parties and protect property owners from potential damages. The system scans for red flags during the booking process, including account creation date, location proximity, and stay duration. If the risk of a party is deemed high, the booking may be prevented or redirected to a partner hotel’s…
The Guardian has conducted an investigation into the use of AI and complex algorithms in the UK’s public sector decision-making processes. The findings reveal a chaotic and unsupervised application of these technologies across multiple departments, leading to discriminatory outcomes. Examples include an algorithm incorrectly suspending benefits and facial recognition technology showing higher error rates for…
Amazon Kendra is an intelligent search service that uses machine learning to quickly search enterprise data. The Amazon Kendra Drupal connector allows users to index and search Drupal content using intelligent search. This post provides a step-by-step guide on how to configure the connector and use it to search Drupal documents securely. It also mentions…
Intuitivo, a pioneer in retail innovation, is using cloud-based AI and machine learning to revolutionize shopping. Their autonomous points of purchase (A-POPs), or vending machines, offer enhanced customer experiences at a lower cost compared to traditional vending machines. They use AWS Inferentia to run computer vision models faster and reduce costs by 95%. They also…
Amazon SageMaker Canvas, introduced in 2021, allows business analysts to build and deploy machine learning (ML) models without coding. With recent updates, SageMaker Canvas now supports foundation models (FMs), enabling users to query documents from their knowledge base. Integration with Amazon Kendra allows for context-specific and secure retrieval of information. The feature can be easily…
To ensure the safety of advanced AI systems, efforts are being made to enhance our approach to managing catastrophic risks. This involves creating a Preparedness team and initiating a challenge.
Gradio is an open-source Python library that simplifies creating user interfaces for machine learning models. It supports various input types and is reliable for enhancing the user experience. Gradio-Lite is a JavaScript library that allows Gradio applications to run in web browsers. It offers serverless deployment, low latency, and improved privacy and security. However, it…
Data Science is a fast-moving field with new tools and workflows constantly emerging. This article highlights the most-read and discussed articles from the past month, covering topics such as coding, productivity, LLMs, data engineering, remote work, time series forecasting, generative AI, interactive dashboards in Excel, and strategic data analysis. The article also introduces new authors…
Researchers have developed smart glasses that replicate a bat’s echolocation to assist blind and low-vision individuals in navigating their environment.
Researchers from the University of Washington and the University of Hong Kong have proposed a human-like generative agent system that mimics human behavior. The system uses a two-system mechanism, inspired by human psychology, to guide generative agents and introduces aspects like basic needs, emotions, and social relationships to influence their behavior. The agents interact with…
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The UK government has released a report on the capabilities and risks of frontier AI models, which will be discussed at the upcoming AI Safety Summit. The report acknowledges the potential benefits of AI but also highlights the risks and doomsday scenarios associated with it. These risks include AI pursuing autonomy and humans becoming irreversibly…