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AI Zoo: Identifying Over a Million Species

Berger-Wolf's BioCLIP 2 model, trained on the largest organism dataset, can arrange species by traits and relationships, aiding conservation efforts. The open-source model was downloaded over 45,000 times last month, showcasing its potential as a powerful research tool at NeurIPS AI conference.

Everywhere Gaming: GeForce NOW

NVIDIA Blackwell RTX upgrade nears completion, offering high-quality cloud gaming with GeForce NOW Ultimate. Experience top-tier streaming with GeForce RTX 5080 servers, cinematic visuals, and a chance to win prizes in the Ultimate Contest.

Students vs. AI: The Battle for Education

University of Staffordshire students feel 'robbed of knowledge and enjoyment' as AI teaches coding module, with suspicious signs including file names and rogue voiceover accents. James and Owen, part of 41 students, took the course to become cybersecurity experts or software engineers through a government-funded apprenticeship program.

The Future of Fiction: UK Novelists Fear AI Takeover

University of Cambridge study reveals authors' work used without permission to train AI language models. UK novelists fear AI could replace their work entirely, according to the report from the Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy.

Mind Over Money

New reasoning models, like ChatGPT, excel at complex tasks such as math problems and coding. MIT researchers find they process information similarly to humans, with potential for further AI advancement.

AI agent masters CAD for 3D creation

MIT engineers are developing an AI model to simplify learning Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, creating a new dataset called VideoCAD with over 41,000 examples. The AI system aims to serve as a "CAD co-pilot," assisting engineers in creating 3D models more easily and efficiently, presenting their work at the upcoming NeurIPS conference.

AI-detective: A Job I Never Wanted

AI-generated content flooding social media, leaving users like the author frustrated and longing for authenticity. The constant need to spot fake videos is becoming a burden, making users feel like unwanted AI detectives.