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Free AI Model from OpenAI

OpenAI responds to cheaper Chinese rival with free o3-mini AI model for ChatGPT users, following DeepSeek's unexpected success. Users can access the new AI model without charge, but with usage limits, in response to increased competition.

Maximizing Marketing Impact: Contextual Bandit Simulation

Bandit algorithm vs A/B test: When A/B tests fail due to multiple variants or one-off campaigns, bandit algorithms offer a more efficient solution by focusing budget on the best performing ad variant in real-time. Bandit algorithms maximize rewards by serving the ad variant with the highest KPI, making them ideal for campaigns with numerous treatments or special events.

Unleashing Hidden Patient Insights with AI and Amazon Bedrock

Aetion leverages real-world data to uncover hidden insights with Smart Subgroups and generative AI, transforming patient journeys into evidence. Aetion's use of Amazon Bedrock and Anthropic's Claude 3 LLMs enables users to interact with Smart Subgroups using natural language queries, accelerating hypothesis generation and evidence creation.

Maximizing Accuracy: Pruning MNIST Data for 99%

Data-centric AI can create efficient models; using just 10% of data achieved over 98% accuracy in MNIST experiments. Pruning with "furthest-from-centroid" selection strategy improved model accuracy by selecting unique, diverse examples.

Mastering Gradient Boosting Regression in C#

Article discusses Gradient Boosting Regression Using C# in Microsoft Visual Studio Magazine, presenting a demo of a simple version compared to XGBoost, LightGBM, and CatBoost. The demo showcases the step-by-step process of predicting values with gradient boosting regression.

SoftBank Eyes $25bn Investment in OpenAI

SoftBank in talks to invest up to $25bn in OpenAI, becoming largest financial backer of ChatGPT startup. Potential $15-25bn deal with San Francisco-based company reported by Financial Times.

AI Mishaps in AdTech

Challenges transitioning to deep learning in AdTech led to incidents, but ultimately improved ML platform performance. Incident management strategies crucial for robust model pipelines in production.

Unleashing DeepSeek-R1 Llama Models in Amazon Bedrock

DeepSeek AI's DeepSeek-R1 models are now available in distilled versions, offering improved efficiency without sacrificing performance. Amazon Bedrock Custom Model Import allows seamless integration of these custom models, enhancing generative AI applications with cost-effective solutions.