New study finds that Tesla's autopilot system is safer than human drivers, reducing crash rates by 10%. The research was conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Developers enhance large language models with contextual retrieval, improving responses by adding chunk-specific explanatory context to each chunk before generating embeddings. This method mitigates the limitations of traditional RAG systems by preserving dependencies between clauses, enabling more accurate and nuanced answers.
Amazon is creating software for humanoid robots to serve as delivery workers, potentially 'springing out' of vans. The $2tn tech giant is establishing a 'humanoid park' in the US to test these innovative robots.
Amazon SageMaker AI offers a managed service for deploying large language models with multiple inference options. By utilizing AWS Graviton instances and pre-quantized models, organizations can run cost-efficient small language models for practical real-world applications.
English-speaking countries like the UK, US, Australia, and Canada are more anxious about AI, while the largest EU economies are more excited, reflecting trust in government regulation. Global split over AI's "wonder and worry" seems linked to varying levels of trust in government regulation of the technology.
Kernel ridge regression (KRR) uses a kernel function for complex non-linear data, producing accurate predictions. Training a KRR model involves finding weights using closed-form techniques with a matrix inverse.
Reddit sues Anthropic for allegedly scraping user comments to train chatbot Claude without consent. Anthropic accused of using bots to access personal data despite Reddit's request not to do so.
House of Lords defeats government over AI companies using copyrighted material, demands artist copyright protection. Government faces ultimatum to amend legislation or risk losing support.
Young Thais are increasingly using AI tools like ChatGPT for relationship advice, receiving insightful recommendations from a non-human source. Whan's experience highlights the shift towards technology-driven fortune telling in Thailand.
Climate tech startups use generative AI to tackle climate crisis, leveraging AWS SageMaker HyperPod for scalable solutions. Advanced computational capabilities and specialized models help startups save time and money, focusing on innovation.
Abba's Björn Ulvaeus uses AI to write new musical, highlighting technology's role in breaking creative barriers at SXSW London. The 80-year-old musician reveals AI's impact on his creative process, emphasizing its help in crafting a new musical.
Generative AI models may not lead to true AGI, as they lack embodied understanding. Language models like LLMs may only have a superficial grasp of reality, despite their impressive abilities.
AI advancement could eliminate half of entry-level white-collar jobs in 1-5 years, predicts Dario Amodei of Anthropic. Unemployment in the US could reach 10-20% by the end of the decade due to rapid technological change.
4:2:2 cameras offer double the color info for better video quality. NVIDIA RTX GPUs support 4:2:2 encoding for improved editing workflows.
BBC director general and Sky boss oppose copyright proposal allowing tech firms access to creative works without permission, threatening £125bn sector value. Creative industry calls for opt-in rule and licensing deals to protect copyrights from AI legislation.