Methodologists are interdisciplinary problem solvers who use multiple approaches to find the best solutions. They have a curious mindset, learn quickly, and think creatively to tackle complex problems in innovative ways.
Large language models (LLMs) have limitations in answering specific queries. Retrieval Augment Generation (RAG) solutions integrate external documents to guide LLMs for more accurate responses, with Anthropic's method showing significant performance improvement.
Siemens and NVIDIA lead in sustainable manufacturing with digital twin technology, reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency. Challenges include silos between departments and data management, but digital twins are breaking barriers and driving sustainability efforts.
The Alan Turing Institute shifts focus, may cut jobs as it streamlines projects.UK's AI institute plans to reduce projects, potentially leading to staff layoffs.
Amazon SageMaker Studio offers integrated IDEs like JupyterLab and RStudio for efficient ML workflows. Users can set up private spaces with Amazon EFS for seamless data sharing and centralized management, enabling individual storage and cross-instance file access.
GraphMuse Python library utilizes Graph Neural Networks for music analysis, connecting notes in a score to create a continuous graph. Built on PyTorch and PyTorch Geometric, GraphMuse transforms musical scores into graphs up to x300 faster than previous methods, revolutionizing music analysis.
Synthesia's tech used for deepfake videos promoting authoritarian regimes. Video shows young man supporting Burkina Faso dictator after military coup.
Intact Financial Corporation implements AI-powered Call Quality (CQ) solution using Amazon Transcribe to handle 1,500% more calls, reduce agent handling time by 10%, and gain valuable customer insights efficiently. Amazon Transcribe's deep learning capabilities and scalability were key factors in Intact's decision, allowing for accurate speech-to-text transcription and versatile post-call analy...
AI and fake newsreaders used by dictatorships to create disinformation videos. Actor Dan Dewhirst discusses unwitting participation in deepfake for authoritarian regime.
Google plans to power AI datacentres with nuclear reactors, raising economic, ethical, and environmental concerns. Elon Musk donated $75m to a pro-Trump group, highlighting his role in the 2024 US election.
Imogen Heap merges pop with tech in her daring data-mining project, showcasing her innovative 'Imogenation'. The musician and technologist captivates with her eccentricity and passion for progress, unveiling a mysterious black device that promises to change lives.
AI chatbot impersonates boss; job seeker recounts job hunting struggles and perfect job application.
Ambience Healthcare, founded by Mike Ng MBA ’16 and Nikhil Buduma ’17, offers an AI-powered platform embedded in EHRs to automate tasks for clinicians, saving 2-3 hours per day on documentation and improving patient care. Used in 40+ institutions like UCSF Health, Ambience helps clinicians focus on patients, not paperwork, leading to lower burnout and better relationships.
Monitoring vegetation health is crucial but challenging. Amazon SageMaker's geospatial capabilities offer a streamlined solution, mapping global vegetation in under 20 minutes.
AI lobbyists resist regulation due to bipartisan voter distrust; Governor Newsom opposes SB1047 for excluding smaller AI models, advocating for comprehensive regulations instead. Journalist Garrison Lovely questions the decision, highlighting the need for proper oversight in the AI sector.