DfE grants special access for AI training with £3m content bank to reduce teacher workloads. Tech companies urged to develop better AI tools for education.
The OSI clarifies "open source AI," challenging companies like Meta for labeling restricted models as open source. A draft definition emphasizes key freedoms for truly open AI.
Chinese hackers exploit zero-day in Versa Director to infect US ISPs with credential-stealing malware, gaining admin control and compromising customers. Black Lotus Labs reveals ongoing attacks using custom web shell 'VersaMem' to capture credentials before hashing.
Journalists combat Maduro's media crackdown with AI avatars. Reporting in Venezuela becomes increasingly difficult under President Maduro.
Six imputation methods for missing values in data sets explained with visuals, highlighting the importance of domain knowledge. Understand the types and reasons for missing data to choose the right imputation method for better analysis.
Large language models from Anthropic, OpenAI, and Meta showcase distinct strategic behaviors in a simulated Risk environment, with Claude Sonnet 3.5 edging out a narrow lead. The ability of LLMs to think and act strategically is crucial as we integrate them into our daily lives, raising important questions about their strategic capabilities and future developments.
Dutch supermarket Jumbo introduces chat lanes to combat loneliness. Sociologist warns of losing human connections in pursuit of efficiency and profit, advocating for more relational jobs in the "feeling economies".
Google DeepMind launches Visualising AI project, exploring RAG techniques to enhance retrieval accuracy. Re-ranking results from vector database retrievals can improve performance, with traditional methods like TF-IDF and BM25 providing valuable insights.
Flux AI model excels at rendering custom-trained typefaces, allowing users to insert unique fonts into AI-generated images. LoRA technique enables customization of AI base models for inserting personal products or styles into images.
LLMs in enterprise IT face challenges in security and privacy. Anthropic Claude on Amazon Bedrock offers solutions to mitigate prompt-level threats and enhance AI-generated outputs' reliability.
Fieldworker robot, aka Robocrop, to revolutionize raspberry picking in UK, Australia, and Portugal with AI-powered efficiency and accuracy. Developers claim new version can detect ripe berries more accurately and pick faster due to improved grippers.
AWS is using generative AI to transform seller and customer journeys, automating tasks and providing personalized content. The GenAI Account Summaries saw a 4.9% increase in opportunity value, showcasing the power of AI in improving customer engagement and driving efficiency.
GenASL uses AI to translate speech/text into ASL avatars. AWS services enable seamless ASL video creation for inclusive communication.
Guardian journalist Michael Safi revisits the world of artificial intelligence, uncovering its dangers and promises for society in the Black Box series. A mysterious encounter with Noah leaves Hannah with life-changing experiences and lingering concerns about the impact of AI.
Government to publish central government AI algorithms on public register after concerns over bias and racism. Tools used for detecting sham marriages and benefit fraud under scrutiny by transparency campaigners.