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Self-Learning Models: A How-To Guide

Summary: Pseudo-labeling boosts model accuracy from 90% to 95% using unlabeled data. Case study on MNIST dataset shows effectiveness of iterative, confidence-based approach.

The Week in Venn Diagrams: AI to Cloves - A Cartoon Journey

New study reveals significant increase in sales for Company X after implementing AI-driven marketing strategies, leading to improved customer engagement and revenue growth. Company X's success highlights the importance of leveraging AI technology in today's competitive market to drive business success.

AI Cameras: Enforcing Good Behavior

Larry Ellison envisions AI-powered surveillance future where citizens are constantly monitored through cameras and drones to prevent crime. Oracle co-founder promotes automated oversight and alerts for police accountability through AI technology.

Boost RAG Efficiency with Cohere Rerank

Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) combines AI and NLP for accurate text generation. RAG orchestration involves document retrieval and grounded generation to improve search quality and response accuracy.

Collaborating for Smarter Solutions

MIT's CSAIL researchers have developed Co-LLM, an algorithm that pairs general and expert language models to improve accuracy in answering complex questions, like medical and reasoning prompts. The innovative approach allows models to collaborate organically, similar to how humans seek help from experts, leading to more efficient and accurate responses.

AI Roast: The Ultimate Laugh Generator

AI roast apps like Roastai.app and Roastedby.ai are gaining popularity as users willingly subject themselves to brutal insults for entertainment on platforms like r/RoastMe. The craft of creative insults is showcased as individuals eagerly invite harsh criticism from strangers online.

AI Showdown: Harris vs Trump

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump debated AI use in politics, revealing Republicans use AI-generated images, while Democrats post real photos. The aftermath showed differing approaches to AI in political messaging.

AI in the NHS: A Tech Upgrade Needed

Prof Sir Martin Landray criticizes NHS clinical IT as 'devastatingly user-unfriendly', hindering adoption of AI. He highlights NHS lagging behind industries like banking and entertainment in data and technology use.

Meta Harnesses UK Social Media for AI Training

Meta defies EU privacy laws by moving forward with using UK Facebook and Instagram posts to train AI, despite concerns from the Information Commissioner's Office. The collision course with the EU highlights the ongoing battle between tech firms and regulators over user privacy.