VBK, the largest Dutch publisher, to trial AI for translating books into English, acquired by Simon & Schuster. AI to assist in translation of commercial fiction, Vanessa van Hofwegen confirms.
MIT researchers have developed 3D transistors using ultrathin materials to surpass silicon's energy efficiency limits. These nanowire devices offer high performance at lower voltages, potentially revolutionizing electronics.
Dynamic execution in AI tasks can optimize performance by distinguishing between Hard and Easy problems. By identifying and addressing the complexity of data points, accuracy can be maintained while saving computational resources.
W. E. B. Du Bois' legacy on systemic racism research at MIT continues with the ICSR Data Hub, providing vital criminal justice datasets for analysis and solutions. Computational technologies uncover racial bias in American society, offering hope for a more equitable future.
Es Devlin wins $100,000 Eugene McDermott Award at MIT for innovative art exploring biodiversity, AI poetry, and more. Devlin's residency includes a public lecture and collaboration with MIT's creative community.
AI vs human in cryptic crossword challenge. Times' competition sets gold standard. AI named Ross competes on Crossword Genius app.
Democratic secretaries of state seek social media companies' plans to moderate inflammatory content and AI during elections. Seven officials, including those from Maine and Washington, urge Google, X, and Meta to address the issue.
Summary: Introducing a new GraphRAG approach for efficient commercial contract data extraction and Q&A agent building. Focus on targeted information extraction and knowledge graph organization enhances accuracy and performance, making it suitable for handling complex legal questions.
AI models, like LLaMA 3.1, require large GPU memory, hindering accessibility on consumer devices. Research on quantization offers a solution to reduce model size and enable local AI model running.
Tech platforms like Meta and Google could be legally responsible for AI-generated content. Google Maps introduces new features with Gemini, raising concerns about defamation risks from user comments used in AI responses.
Generative AI is reshaping the art world, with humans still playing a crucial role in creating AI art. Rachel Ossip explores the intersection of technology and creativity in the evolving art landscape.
Thorsten Kleppe created a stunning visualization of the Pollen Dataset, showcasing its density and data distribution. The dataset contains 3,848 rows with predictors like "ridge" and "crack" to predict "density".
AI-generated summaries by Google and Microsoft are being used in search engines, but the accuracy and authority of the information are questioned. The debate over the carcinogenic properties of aspartame highlights the potential pitfalls of relying on AI for contentious topics.
Tech job market toughest in 20 years. Layoffs, hiring freezes, and intense competition. LinkedIn not effective for job applications.
Decentralized clinical trials reduce costs and environmental impact, using technologies like wearable devices and telemedicine. AWS enables fast implementation, supporting virtual trials and personalized patient engagement for more sustainable clinical research practices.