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Bing and I: A Black Box Podcast Adventure

Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into AI's societal impact, exploring both dangers and promises. AI aids cancer detection in Montana and Massachusetts, showing potential for positive change.

AI's Real-Time Doom Hallucination

Google and Tel Aviv University introduce GameNGen, an AI model simulating Doom using Stable Diffusion techniques. The neural network system could revolutionize real-time video game synthesis by predicting and generating graphics on the fly.

AI Dominates Connect Four

Discover how Monte Carlo simulations can be used to build a high-skilled AI for Connect Four. Learn about the history and practical applications of this powerful data science tool.

Efficient Logistic Regression Training in C#

Author developed a logistic regression model in C#, using batch training & weight decay for predicting gender based on various factors. The model achieved 75% accuracy on test data, showcasing the power of batch training in enhancing prediction models.

ISP Malware Attack: Customer Credentials Compromised

Chinese hackers exploit zero-day in Versa Director to infect US ISPs with credential-stealing malware, gaining admin control and compromising customers. Black Lotus Labs reveals ongoing attacks using custom web shell 'VersaMem' to capture credentials before hashing.

Maximize Website Visibility with Amazon Q Web Crawler

Amazon Q Business offers interactive chat applications using enterprise data, with the Amazon Q Web Crawler connector for indexing website contents. The connector automatically updates and indexes webpages and attachments, allowing for generative AI experiences based on user requests.

Mastering the MMD-Critic Method

MMD-Critic method for data summarization lacks usage due to the absence of a Python package, but its results justify more attention. It helps find prototypes and criticisms in datasets for model testing and explanations, using Maximal Mean Discrepancy to compare probability distributions.

The Emotionally Charged Workforce

Dutch supermarket Jumbo introduces chat lanes to combat loneliness. Sociologist warns of losing human connections in pursuit of efficiency and profit, advocating for more relational jobs in the "feeling economies".