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Maximizing Marketing Impact: Contextual Bandit Simulation

Bandit algorithm vs A/B test: When A/B tests fail due to multiple variants or one-off campaigns, bandit algorithms offer a more efficient solution by focusing budget on the best performing ad variant in real-time. Bandit algorithms maximize rewards by serving the ad variant with the highest KPI, making them ideal for campaigns with numerous treatments or special events.

Maximizing Accuracy: Pruning MNIST Data for 99%

Data-centric AI can create efficient models; using just 10% of data achieved over 98% accuracy in MNIST experiments. Pruning with "furthest-from-centroid" selection strategy improved model accuracy by selecting unique, diverse examples.

Unleashing Hidden Patient Insights with AI and Amazon Bedrock

Aetion leverages real-world data to uncover hidden insights with Smart Subgroups and generative AI, transforming patient journeys into evidence. Aetion's use of Amazon Bedrock and Anthropic's Claude 3 LLMs enables users to interact with Smart Subgroups using natural language queries, accelerating hypothesis generation and evidence creation.

SoftBank Eyes $25bn Investment in OpenAI

SoftBank in talks to invest up to $25bn in OpenAI, becoming largest financial backer of ChatGPT startup. Potential $15-25bn deal with San Francisco-based company reported by Financial Times.

AI Mishaps in AdTech

Challenges transitioning to deep learning in AdTech led to incidents, but ultimately improved ML platform performance. Incident management strategies crucial for robust model pipelines in production.

Vector Revolution: Redefining Business Success

Vectors are the hidden force behind AI, offering a dynamic view of relationships and patterns in data. Understanding vector thinking is crucial for business leaders to make informed decisions and stay ahead in the digital age.

Unleashing DeepSeek-R1 Llama Models in Amazon Bedrock

DeepSeek AI's DeepSeek-R1 models are now available in distilled versions, offering improved efficiency without sacrificing performance. Amazon Bedrock Custom Model Import allows seamless integration of these custom models, enhancing generative AI applications with cost-effective solutions.

Enhancing AI Performance in Uncertain Conditions

Researchers from MIT and others discovered the indoor training effect: AI agents trained in less noisy environments outperformed those trained in noisy ones, challenging conventional wisdom. The study, presented at the AAAI Conference, suggests new approaches to training AI agents for better performance.

Lloyds Banking Group Announces Closure of 136 Branches

Labour government confirms support for third Heathrow runway, inviting proposals for assessment by summer. Chinese AI startup DeepSeek's Qwen 2.5-Max release on Lunar New Year highlights its rapid rise, pressuring both overseas and domestic competitors.