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AWS Neuron Node Troubleshooting in EKS Clusters

Implementing hardware resiliency in training infrastructure is key to uninterrupted model training. AWS introduces Neuron node problem detector for fault-tolerant ML training on Amazon EKS, automating issue detection and recovery.

Hollywood Video Game Actors Strike

Video game performers to strike over AI protections after failed negotiations with major studios, including Activision and Warner Bros. Second work stoppage for Sag-Aftra members in nearly two years.

Unlocking the Power of ML Model Registries

ML Model Registry organizes ML teams' work, facilitating model sharing, versioning, and deployment for faster collaboration and efficient model management. Weights & Biases Model Registry streamlines ML activities with automated testing, deployment, and monitoring, enhancing productivity and performance.

AI Revolutionizing Finance Compliance

Regulatory compliance in finance is crucial for protecting individuals, institutions, and the economy. Utilizing tools like Weights & Biases can help manage AI deployments and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, promoting fairness and transparency in the financial sector.

Google's AI Breakthrough: Revolutionizing Proof-solving

Google DeepMind's AI systems AlphaProof and AlphaGeometry 2 impressed by solving four IMO problems, almost reaching gold medal level. AlphaProof uses reinforcement learning in Lean, while AlphaGeometry 2 is an upgraded geometry-solving model powered by Gemini.

Deepfake Dystopia: The Rise of Digital Deception in 2024

Generative AI poses a threat to public discourse and political accountability, as demonstrated by the recent AI-generated video of Steven Miles on TikTok. The uncanny features and unsettling details of the video highlight the ongoing concerns about the use of deepfakes in politics.

Unprepared for Digital Workers

CEO Sarah Franklin faced intense pushback on Lattice's plans, leading to their suspension after 3 days. People are not ready for "digital workers" according to the lesson learned by the CEO of the HR platform.

Meta's Game-Changing Open-Source AI App

Meta introduces Llama 3.1 405B AI model, claiming it competes with OpenAI and Anthropic in various tasks. The new open-source system is set to challenge established competitors in the AI field.

Custom Generative AI Models with NVIDIA AI Foundry

NVIDIA AI Foundry helps businesses create custom AI models tailored to their industry needs, with support from leading companies like Amdocs and Capital One. The service includes foundation models, accelerated computing, expert support, and a partner ecosystem to drive AI innovation.

Galaxy tools unveil AI fakes

Researchers at the University of Hull developed a method to detect AI-generated deepfake images by analyzing reflections in human eyes. This technique utilizes tools from astronomy to scrutinize the consistency of light reflections in eyeballs, potentially revolutionizing deepfake detection.

Russian Malware Freezes 600 Ukrainian Buildings in Winter

Russia-based hackers targeted a heating utility in Lviv, Ukraine, switching off heat to hundreds of buildings in the midst of winter. Industrial cybersecurity firm Dragos discovered the malware used to directly sabotage the heating infrastructure, leaving civilians in sub-zero temperatures for 48 hours.