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VerifAI: Biomedical QA with Verified Answers

VerifAI project, funded by the EU, creates a unique generative search engine for biomedical domain using LLMs. Focus on hallucination detection sets it apart from other RAG-based products, addressing the issue of misleading text.

GloVe Embeddings: The Key to Codenames Hacking

Using a GloVe embedding-based algorithm, achieve 100% accuracy in the game "Codenames" by automating the roles of spymaster and operative. Representing word meaning with pre-trained GloVe embeddings to maximize accuracy in decoding clues and choosing words efficiently.

Embracing AI: The Future of Art

Tate Modern's Electric Dreams exhibition explores artists embracing AI as opportunity, not threat, showcasing their longstanding relationship with technology. Director Catherine Wood highlights the symbiosis between art and technology, emphasizing their enduring connection.

Mastering Deep Quantile Forecasting

Quantile forecasting predicts distribution extremes for better decision-making in sectors like finance and supply chain management. Tensorflow, NeuralForecast, and Zero-shot LLMs offer advanced models for precise quantile estimates, enhancing operational efficiency.

The Rise of Autonomous Weapons

AI-enabled weapons are on the rise in military use, with companies like Elbit Systems leading the way in developing lethal autonomous drones. The industry is booming as defense companies showcase their advancements in AI technology for combat purposes.

The Influence of Conspiracy Theories on Politics

Renée DiResta, former Stanford Internet Observatory manager, delves into online propaganda in her new book. She highlights the evolution of propaganda and its impact on society, emphasizing the need for a more accurate diagnosis of the issue.

Call for Investigation: NDAs at OpenAI

OpenAI whistleblowers seek investigation into restrictive contracts requiring permission to contact regulators, potentially stifling concerns about the company. Non-disclosure agreements at OpenAI under scrutiny for potential repercussions on employees raising issues with federal authorities.