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Unmasking LockBitSupp: The Ransomware Mastermind Identified

A $10 million bounty has been placed on the arrest of "LockBitSupp," unmasked as Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, the leader of the prolific ransomware group LockBit. Prosecutors reveal Khoroshev extorted $500 million from 2,500 victims, causing billions in damages worldwide.

Fear Factor: AI on Reality Shows

Netflix's The Circle introduces AI chatbot contestant Max, sparking debate on AI's role in entertainment. Max, a front for an AI chatbot, adds a new twist to the reality show, raising questions about the use of AI in film and TV.

Unlocking the Power of ML Models: A Registry Guide

ML Model Registry: A centralized hub for ML teams to store, catalog, and deploy models, enabling efficient collaboration and seamless model management. Weights & Biases Model Registry streamlines model development, testing, deployment, and monitoring for enhanced productivity in ML activities.

Mastering MLOps: Experiment Tracking Essentials

Developing Machine Learning models is like baking - small changes can have a big impact. Experiment tracking is crucial for keeping track of inputs and outputs to find the best-performing configuration. Organizing and logging ML experiments helps avoid losing sight of what works and what doesn't.

Optimize Your Prompts with DSPy

Stanford NLP introduces DSPy for prompt engineering, moving away from manual prompt writing to modularized programming. The new approach aims to optimize prompts for LLMs, enhancing reliability and efficiency.

AI tool aims to reduce restraints on NDIS participants

New AI program aids in creating better disability support plans to reduce restraints and seclusion on individuals with disabilities. Promoting Positive Behaviour Support Practice program aims to guide carers and support workers in responding to challenging behavior respectfully and constructively.

Pushing Boundaries in Mechanical Engineering

MechE students showcase innovative work in robotics, bioengineering, and sustainable energy. From democratizing design with generative AI to protecting marine life and generating water from air, the future of Mechanical Engineering is limitless.

Tailored Languages for Visual AI Efficiency

MIT's Jonathan Ragan-Kelley pioneers efficient programming languages for complex hardware, transforming photo editing and AI applications. His work focuses on optimizing programs for specialized computing units, unlocking maximum computational performance and efficiency.