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Unleash Your Creativity: Using Generative AI in Obsidian

AI enthusiasts are integrating large language models into productivity workflows using applications like Obsidian and plug-ins like Text Generator and Smart Connections. By connecting Obsidian to LM Studio, users can generate notes with a 27B-parameter LLM accelerated by RTX for optimized web browsing and complex project management.

Gov.UK's AI Chatbot: A Mixed Bag for Business Users

Government launches GPT-4o chatbot to assist with regulations on Gov.UK website, warns of potential 'hallucination' issue. Users can expect varied results as the AI technology undergoes testing by 15,000 businesses before wider release.

Boosting Regression with k-NN Weak Learners

Implementing AdaBoost regression from scratch using k-nearest neighbors instead of decision trees, following the AdaBoost. R2 algorithm. The author delves into the intricacies of the weighted median, contributing a new approach to AdaBoost regression.

Streamlining AI Models

AI models, like LLaMA 3.1, require large GPU memory, hindering accessibility on consumer devices. Research on quantization offers a solution to reduce model size and enable local AI model running.

Unveiling the Roots of Systemic Racism

W. E. B. Du Bois' legacy on systemic racism research at MIT continues with the ICSR Data Hub, providing vital criminal justice datasets for analysis and solutions. Computational technologies uncover racial bias in American society, offering hope for a more equitable future.