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Accelerate RAG Applications with Amazon SageMaker JumpStart & FAISS

Generative AI, especially Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), is transforming industries by providing personalized experiences through external knowledge sources. RAG applications on Amazon SageMaker JumpStart using Facebook AI Similarity Search (FAISS) optimize generative AI output with cost benefits and quicker iteration.

Trump Taps David Sacks as AI and Crypto 'Czar'

Trump nominates David Sacks, ex-PayPal COO, as White House AI and crypto czar, rewarding big donors with political power. Sacks, a Silicon Valley insider, hosted a fundraiser that brought in over $12m for the Trump campaign.

8,000 Car Designs to Inspire Your Future Creation

MIT engineers have released DrivAerNet++, a dataset of 8,000 car designs for AI to improve car aerodynamics rapidly, cutting R&D costs. The dataset could lead to more fuel-efficient cars and longer-range electric vehicles, accelerating automotive innovation for a sustainable future.

MIT delegation leads biodiversity conservation at COP16

MIT made a significant impact at COP16 by showcasing biodiversity research and engaging in key discussions on global goals. The ESI's NCS Program supported Latin American city coalitions in advancing KMGBF targets through multi-scale actions and community-based conservation efforts.

Mastering Amazon Bedrock Model Distillation

Amazon Bedrock Model Distillation enables high accuracy with smaller, cost-efficient AI models by transferring knowledge from advanced models. This feature automates the process, providing efficiency, cost optimization, and advanced customization for various use cases.

Revolutionizing 3D Shape Creation with AI

MIT researchers developed a technique called Score Distillation to create high-quality 3D shapes from 2D image generation models, improving realism without costly retraining. This breakthrough enhances the potential for AI to assist designers in creating lifelike 3D models, presented at the Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems.

DeepMind Dominates Weather Prediction

Google DeepMind's AI program GenCast outperformed ECMWF's ENS forecast, predicting weather and hurricane paths 20% more accurately. GenCast offers faster, more precise day-to-day weather forecasts, a promising development for weather monitoring.

Empowering Inclusion: AI in Special Education

Survey shows disconnect between educators and students/parents with IDD on AI in education. NVIDIA AI Podcast explores AI's potential in enhancing special education and disability inclusion with U.S. Special Advisor Sara Minkara and Special Olympics chairman Timothy Shriver.

Boost Your Career with New NVIDIA AI Certifications

NVIDIA introduces professional certifications for AI infrastructure and operations practitioners, offering structured paths to enhance skills. The certifications equip professionals with advanced AI infrastructure and operations skills to boost career prospects.