Russia deploys deepfake Tom Cruise to criticize Paris Olympics in disinformation campaign targeting IOC and Emmanuel Macron. Microsoft reports on Russia-affiliated groups running "malign influence campaigns" against France and the upcoming games.
Nvidia CEO reveals next-gen AI GPU platform at Computex 2024, teases Blackwell Ultra and "Rubin" for 2025 and 2026. Investors watch closely as company dominates cloud-based AI models with data center GPUs.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declares 'next Industrial Revolution has begun' at Computex in Taipei, unveiling new AI products. Leading tech companies like AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm gather to discuss plans for AI-dominated tech industry.
PRISM, a rules-induction system, creates concise, interpretable rules for classification models in machine learning. It offers both global and local explanations, making it a valuable tool for understanding data patterns.
MIT researchers developed PoCo, a technique using diffusion models to combine diverse data sources for training multipurpose robots. PoCo led to a 20% improvement in task performance, enabling robots to adapt to new tasks and environments.
Google, the search engine pioneer, is exploring chatbot-style summaries. Its shift towards surveillance capitalism raises eyebrows.
Attorney General Mark Dreyfus to introduce legislation targeting generative AI deepfake porn, with penalties up to 7 years in jail. Proposed laws aim to criminalize sharing non-consensual digitally altered pornographic images.
The GDPR right to be forgotten allows individuals to request deletion of their PII data. Amazon Bedrock offers customizable AI models for GDPR compliance.
Genomic language models like HyenaDNA use transformer architecture to interpret DNA language for insights in genomics, healthcare, and agriculture. AWS HealthOmics storage and Amazon Sagemaker enable cost-effective training and deployment of these models, driving innovation in precision medicine and biotechnology.
Murex, a Paris-based trading software company, is testing NVIDIA's Grace Hopper Superchip for faster and more energy-efficient risk calculations. Grace Hopper offers significant performance improvements, including a 4x reduction in energy consumption and a 7x increase in speed for XVA calculations.
Anthropic AI explores extracting interpretable features using Sparse Autoencoders, aiming to break down 'polysemanticity' in neural networks. Prof. Tom Yeh's handiworks beautifully explain the workings of these mechanisms.
Evolutionary Algorithms (EAs) have limited math foundation, leading to lower prestige and limited research topics compared to classical algorithms. EAs face barriers due to simplicity, resulting in fewer rigorous studies and less exploration potential.
OpenAI signs deals with The Atlantic and Vox Media to license editorial content for ChatGPT training, sparking backlash from writers and unions. Unions express alarm and concern over lack of transparency and potential impact on members' work and ethical considerations.
Choosing the right AI use case is crucial for success. AI can be valuable even with moderate performance, offering unique solutions. Examples include Sensor Fusion and Generative AI in everyday products.
Showrunner allows users to generate episodes with prompts, bridging the gap between shows seamlessly, enhancing viewer engagement. This innovative feature by Netflix could revolutionize binge-watching habits, offering a continuous stream of personalized content.