NEWS IN BRIEF: AI/ML FRESH UPDATES

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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.

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.

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.

Revolutionizing Human-AI Collaboration at MIT

MIT students showcase innovative AI projects at NeurIPS 2024: "Be the Beat" suggests music based on dance moves, "A Mystery for You" cultivates critical thinking skills in an educational game. Both projects exemplify AI's potential to catalyze creativity and reshape human-computer interactions.