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Boost AI Training with NeMo on Amazon EKS

The NVIDIA NeMo Framework simplifies distributed training of large language models, optimizing for efficiency and scalability. Amazon EKS is recommended for managing NVIDIA NeMo, offering robust integrations and performance features for running training workloads.

Revolutionizing Material Predictions with AI

Researchers from MIT developed a new machine-learning framework to predict phonon dispersion relations 1,000 times faster than other AI-based techniques, aiding in designing more efficient power generation systems and microelectronics. This breakthrough could potentially be 1 million times faster than traditional non-AI approaches, addressing the challenge of managing heat for increased efficie...

Microsoft CTO Stands Firm on LLM Scaling Laws

Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott emphasizes the potential of large language model scaling laws in driving AI progress. Scott played a crucial role in the $13 billion technology-sharing deal between Microsoft and OpenAI, highlighting the impact of scaling up model size and training data on AI capabilities.

VerifAI: Biomedical QA with Verified Answers

VerifAI project, funded by the EU, creates a unique generative search engine for biomedical domain using LLMs. Focus on hallucination detection sets it apart from other RAG-based products, addressing the issue of misleading text.

Embracing AI: The Future of Art

Tate Modern's Electric Dreams exhibition explores artists embracing AI as opportunity, not threat, showcasing their longstanding relationship with technology. Director Catherine Wood highlights the symbiosis between art and technology, emphasizing their enduring connection.

Mastering Deep Quantile Forecasting

Quantile forecasting predicts distribution extremes for better decision-making in sectors like finance and supply chain management. Tensorflow, NeuralForecast, and Zero-shot LLMs offer advanced models for precise quantile estimates, enhancing operational efficiency.