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Mastering AdaBoost Regression with scikit

Regression problems aim to predict a single numeric value using techniques like decision tree regression and ensemble methods like random forest and gradient boosting. A demo of AdaBoost.R2 in Python's scikit-learn library shows improved prediction accuracy with weighted decision trees.

Race Against Antibiotic Resistance

Dr. Margaret Chan warns of dwindling antibiotics, urging a shift in drug development to combat resistance effectively. Only 16 new antibiotics since 2017, mostly variants of existing ones, posing a challenge to finding effective solutions.

AI Speeds Up A&E Wait Times in England

AI forecasting tool helps NHS trusts predict peak demand, optimizing staffing and bed space in emergency departments. Algorithm analyzes historical data like weather trends, holidays, and flu rates to anticipate patient visits.

Merlin: Bringing Nature Closer

Merlin Bird ID app identifies 1,300 bird species worldwide, delighting users like Natasha Walter in London. AI and machine-learning make bird identification easy and enjoyable.

The Impact of AI: Bernie Sanders Speaks Out

Senator Katie Britt proposes AI companies be held criminally liable for exposing minors to harmful ideas, while Senator Bernie Sanders criticizes AI's impact on economic insecurity, calling for a potential moratorium on new datacenters. Sanders warns of AI's transformative power, labeling it as the most consequential technology in history with far-reaching implications.

Preparing for Automation: Lessons for Labour

Retail productivity is rising as technology replaces costly human labor with self-service checkouts and AI facial recognition cameras. This shift towards automation could signal a new era of tech-driven growth and efficiency in low-paying sectors, sparking a potential renaissance in productivity.

Rising Above AI: The Real Social Media Personalities

Social media users shifting focus to authentic everyday heroes over traditional celebrities like Kardashians and Ronaldo. TikTok sees surge in popularity of accounts featuring bird enthusiasts, Italian grandmothers, and double-decker bus fans.

The Rise of AI: A Boost for Construction Jobs

Young people are turning to trades like construction over traditional education for better financial prospects. One parent sees more value in investing in a contracting business for his son than paying for a university education.