Fieldworker robot, aka Robocrop, to revolutionize raspberry picking in UK, Australia, and Portugal with AI-powered efficiency and accuracy. Developers claim new version can detect ripe berries more accurately and pick faster due to improved grippers.
Dutch supermarket Jumbo introduces chat lanes to combat loneliness. Sociologist warns of losing human connections in pursuit of efficiency and profit, advocating for more relational jobs in the "feeling economies".
Large language models from Anthropic, OpenAI, and Meta showcase distinct strategic behaviors in a simulated Risk environment, with Claude Sonnet 3.5 edging out a narrow lead. The ability of LLMs to think and act strategically is crucial as we integrate them into our daily lives, raising important questions about their strategic capabilities and future developments.
Google DeepMind launches Visualising AI project, exploring RAG techniques to enhance retrieval accuracy. Re-ranking results from vector database retrievals can improve performance, with traditional methods like TF-IDF and BM25 providing valuable insights.
Flux AI model excels at rendering custom-trained typefaces, allowing users to insert unique fonts into AI-generated images. LoRA technique enables customization of AI base models for inserting personal products or styles into images.
Government to publish central government AI algorithms on public register after concerns over bias and racism. Tools used for detecting sham marriages and benefit fraud under scrutiny by transparency campaigners.
Craftspeople calmly mend old timepieces in a chaotic world. Internet fails to unite, drowning us in nightmares of AI and global politics.
Guardian journalist Michael Safi revisits the world of artificial intelligence, uncovering its dangers and promises for society in the Black Box series. A mysterious encounter with Noah leaves Hannah with life-changing experiences and lingering concerns about the impact of AI.
AI images on Truth Social linked to John Milton Freedom Foundation, funding rightwing media influencers. Foundation aims to empower independent journalists and strengthen democracy.
Historian warns of AI dangers, citing Greek myth & Goethe's cautionary tale about humans summoning powers they can't control. Lesson: Never summon powers you cannot control.
Apple is set to introduce ChatGPT-powered Siri in iOS 18, part of its new AI suite "Apple Intelligence." How will this innovation impact user phone experience and privacy?
Teachers must adapt to students' proficiency in large language models, shifting focus from product to process. Concerns arise as professors grapple with grading students versus computers in an AI-dominated educational landscape.
HuggingFace offers a vast library of pretrained language and image models for natural language tasks. Despite some errors, the QA system showcases the simplicity and effectiveness of using the pipeline() function.
Naive Bayes simplifies machine learning with probability theory, making accurate predictions in various applications. Three main types - Bernoulli, Multinomial, and Gaussian - cater to different data distributions, offering a versatile approach.
Hot Chips 2024 features NVIDIA's Blackwell platform advancements and liquid cooling research for data centers, pushing AI computing limits. NVIDIA engineers showcase groundbreaking AI system design, all-to-all GPU communication, and Quasar Quantization System for accelerated computing.