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Robot Navigation Enhanced with Language Models

MIT researchers develop innovative navigation method for home robots using language-based representations, improving performance in data-limited situations. Language model predicts robot actions from text captions, combining visual signals for better navigation.

Video-Watching Algorithm Unlocks Language

MIT PhD student Mark Hamilton aims to teach machines human language using audio-video cues, inspired by penguins. His model DenseAV learns language by matching sounds to visuals, with potential applications in understanding animal communication and geological patterns.

AI-driven Apple Upgrade Frenzy

Apple's AI push may spark iPhone 'supercycle' as only most powerful models can handle new Siri features in iOS 18. Users upgrading to iPhone 15 may find limitations on automatic transcription, image generation, and enhanced voice assistant.

Boosting ML Efficiency with Sprinklr on AWS Graviton3

Sprinklr utilizes AI to enhance customer experience, achieving 20% throughput improvement with AWS Graviton3 for cost-effective ML inference. Thousands of servers fine-tune and serve over 750 AI models across 60+ verticals, processing 10 billion predictions daily.

Master AWS Trainium and Inferentia with Neuron DLAMI

AWS Neuron 2.18 release allows launching DLAMIs and DLCs on the same day as the Neuron SDK release, streamlining deep learning environment setup. New Neuron Multi-Framework DLAMI for Ubuntu 22 simplifies access to popular ML frameworks, enhancing user experience and performance.

AI Revolutionizing NHS Physiotherapy

New NHS AI-run physio clinic offers same-day digital appointments to reduce waiting times amid staff shortages. Patients can access automated video consultations via app, responding to real-time information.

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.

PHP Weekend Woes: The Nasty Bug You Need to Know About

Critical PHP vulnerability allows easy remote code execution on Windows devices, prompting urgent action before the weekend. Security experts warn of widespread risk due to simplicity of exploitation and availability of proof-of-concept attack code.