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Securing Mobile Data with Federated Learning

Meta is exploring Federated Learning with Differential Privacy to enhance user privacy by training ML models on mobile devices, adding noise to prevent data memorization. Challenges include label balancing and slower training, but Meta's new system architecture aims to address these issues, allowing for scalable and efficient model training across millions of devices while maintaining user priv...

Mitigating Model Risk in Finance

Model Risk Management (MRM) in finance is crucial for managing risks associated with using machine learning models for decision-making in financial institutions. Weights & Biases can enhance transparency and speed in workflow, reducing the potential for significant financial losses.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Building Strong Teams: HPI-MIT Design Collaboration

Ransomware attack on ChangeHealthcare disrupts supply chain, highlighting vulnerability in corporate security cultures. MIT and HPI researchers aim to improve cybersecurity across supply chains to combat increasing data theft and ransomware attacks.

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.

Tech Unveils Secrets of Ancient Scrolls

AI tools used by researchers in Silicon Valley deciphered an ancient papyrus revealing Plato's final resting place in Athens. The discovery sheds new light on the legendary Greek philosopher's life and legacy.