NEWS IN BRIEF: AI/ML FRESH UPDATES

Get your daily dose of global tech news and stay ahead in the industry! Read more about AI trends and breakthroughs from around the world

Introducing Llama 3.1 Models on Amazon SageMaker JumpStart

Llama 3.1's multilingual LLMs, available on Amazon SageMaker JumpStart, offer optimized generative AI models for developers and businesses. SageMaker JumpStart provides access to pre-trained foundation models, allowing for customization and secure deployment in a dedicated VPC environment.

Next-Gen Flip: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Review

Samsung's Z Flip 6 debuts with enhanced battery, camera, screen, and AI features, making it a compact clamshell powerhouse for 2024. The sleek folding phone boasts a faster chip, longer battery life, and top-tier specs, including a 6.7in FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor.

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.

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.

AI and Accelerated Computing: Powering Energy Efficiency

AI and accelerated computing by NVIDIA are enhancing energy efficiency across industries, recognized by Lisbon Council Research. Transitioning to GPU-accelerated systems can save over 40 terawatt-hours of energy annually, with real-world examples like Murex and Wistron showcasing significant gains in energy consumption and productivity.

AI: Transforming Weather Forecasting

AI tools revolutionize weather forecasting by analyzing data patterns over years for accurate and faster predictions. Traditional methods rely on complex equations and grid replication of the atmosphere, while AI forecasts focus on long-term data analysis.

AI: Time to Panic

AI advancements are both thrilling and alarming. Screenwriter tests AI for screenplay, AI suggests improvements. Novel outdated in AI era.

Rust Cargo.toml Best Practices

Master Cargo.toml formatting rules to avoid frustration. Rust's consistency compared to JavaScript, with surprises in Cargo.toml explained in 9 wats and wat nots.

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.

Unleashing AI Artistry: Adobe Apps + NVIDIA RTX

Adobe Creative Cloud applications, powered by NVIDIA RTX GPUs, enhance creativity and productivity with Generative AI tools like Firefly. Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator feature new Generative Fill and Shape Fill tools, revolutionizing design workflows.