Australian government considers EU-style AI act for minimum standards on high-risk AI. Industry minister proposes 10 mandatory guardrails for human oversight and challenge ability.
NaNoWriMo faces backlash for supporting AI writing tech, causing board members to resign and a sponsor to withdraw. The organization defends AI as a tool that can benefit writers with varying abilities and economic backgrounds.
Amazon introduces EMR Serverless integration in SageMaker Studio, simplifying big data processing and ML workflows. Benefits include simplified infrastructure management, seamless integration, cost optimization, scalability, and performance improvements.
Large Language Models can help make sense of messy data without cleaning it at the source. Best practices for using generative AI like GPT to streamline data analysis and visualization, even with unreliable metadata.
ABC announced "AI and the Future of Us: An Oprah Winfrey Special" featuring tech industry figures like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Critics question guest list and framing of the show, calling it an extended sales pitch for the generative AI industry.
Summary: Analyzing the performance patterns in heptathlon and decathlon reveals intriguing insights on event importance and scoring systems. The data shows significant differences in points received, shedding light on the impact of varying event performances at elite levels.
Structured outputs and LLMs are being utilized in various scenarios post-OpenAI's ChatCompletions API release. Pydantic is recommended by OpenAI for JSON schema implementation, enhancing code readability and maintainability.
Implementing multi-class k-nearest neighbors classification from scratch using a synthetic dataset. Encoding and normalizing raw data for accurate predictions, with k=5 yielding the best results.
Summary: Explore six unique encoding methods for categorical data in machine learning to bridge the gap between descriptive labels and numerical algorithms. Proper encoding is crucial for preserving data integrity and optimizing model performance.
Crafting prompts is key to maximizing generative AI capabilities. Learn about advanced techniques in prompt engineering using Amazon Bedrock.
Alexander Grothendieck's metaphysical theories intrigue, despite his reclusive nature. A surprising encounter in a French hamlet sparks curiosity and wonder.
Sinister Alexa upgrade terrorizes family in hokey AI horror film AfrAId, a rushed jumble of half-ideas. Sony skips press screening for fear of critical drubbing, as movie tracks to make $5-7m in lackluster Labor Day weekend.
Winnow binary classification is designed for binary variables. A demo using Congressional Voting Records dataset shows its simple yet effective approach.
Tony Blair discusses leadership, emphasizing the importance of experience and humility in governance. He warns against hubris and highlights the evolution of effective leadership over time.
Robert, a 19-year-old aspiring engineer, questions the value of his degree due to AI advancements threatening future job prospects. The Modern Mind features experts discussing mental health issues, shedding light on the impact of technological advancements on career choices.