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AI Candidate Vying to Make History in Brighton Election

Steve Endacott plans to run as the first "AI MP" in the UK general election, using an artificial intelligence-produced avatar to engage with constituents' questions and concerns. The businessman's innovative approach aims to bring a fresh perspective to politics, challenging the traditional role of politicians in addressing public issues.

Efficient Code Generation with Code Llama 70B and Mixtral 8x7B

Code Llama 70B and Mixtral 8x7B are cutting-edge large language models for code generation and understanding, boasting billions of parameters. Developed by Meta and Mistral AI, these models offer unparalleled performance, natural language interaction, and long context support, revolutionizing AI-assisted coding.

Mastering Monte Carlo Control

Harnessing Monte Carlo algorithms in reinforcement learning to optimize strategies in complex environments. Special methods like ε-greedy policies improve learning efficiency and adaptability to unknown conditions.

Revolutionary RTX-Powered AI Unveiled at COMPUTEX

NVIDIA introduces new RTX technology integrations at COMPUTEX 2024, including AI laptops and RTX Video enhancements for popular creative apps like DaVinci Resolve. RTX Video features RTX Video Super Resolution and RTX Video HDR to enhance video quality up to 4K, with DaVinci Resolve being one of the first apps to integrate the technology.

Revolutionary Mouth Touchpad for Paralysis Interaction

Tomás Vega SM ’19 overcame stuttering to create Augmental, a startup developing technology like the MouthPad for people with movement impairments. The MouthPad allows users to control devices using tongue and head movements, improving independence and accessibility.

AI Revolutionizes Antibiotic Discovery

Scientists utilize algorithm to mine Earth's microbial diversity, accelerating antibiotic resistance research. Study in Cell uncovers 1m new molecules hidden in global microbiome, showcasing AI's potential in the field.

AI Deepfakes: Your Meeting Stand-ins

Zoom CEO Eric Yuan envisions AI-powered digital twins attending meetings on behalf of individuals to reduce human involvement in work tasks. Yuan plans for Zoom to become an "AI-first company," utilizing custom LLMs to simulate individuals for decision-making processes.