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Unleashing Anthropic's Power with Amazon Bedrock

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's Robot Delivery Revolution

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.

AI Anxiety: English-Speaking Countries on Edge

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.

Efficient Kernel Ridge Regression in C#

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.

AI Fortune Telling in Thailand

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.

AI aiding Abba star in musical creation

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.

Unlocking the True Potential of AGI

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.

The AI Job Threat - Listen Now!

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.

AI firms face backlash over use of copyrighted material

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.