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Introducing Llama 3.1 Models on Amazon SageMaker JumpStart

Llama 3.1's multilingual LLMs, available on Amazon SageMaker JumpStart, offer optimized generative AI models for developers and businesses. SageMaker JumpStart provides access to pre-trained foundation models, allowing for customization and secure deployment in a dedicated VPC environment.

AI: Time to Panic

AI advancements are both thrilling and alarming. Screenwriter tests AI for screenplay, AI suggests improvements. Novel outdated in AI era.

Unleashing AI Artistry: Adobe Apps + NVIDIA RTX

Adobe Creative Cloud applications, powered by NVIDIA RTX GPUs, enhance creativity and productivity with Generative AI tools like Firefly. Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator feature new Generative Fill and Shape Fill tools, revolutionizing design workflows.

Mastering Quantization: A Visual Guide

Large Language Models (LLMs) are too big for consumer hardware, requiring GPUs with large VRAM. Quantization is a key technique to make LLMs smaller, improving efficiency and reducing memory usage.

Predicting Invasive Breast Cancer with AI

Researchers from MIT and ETH Zurich developed an AI model to identify different stages of DCIS from breast tissue images, potentially streamlining diagnosis and treatment. By analyzing the spatial organization of cells, the model could help clinicians predict which DCIS cases may progress to invasive cancer, paving the way for more efficient and personalized care.

Empowering Green Energy with Proton-Conducting Materials

MIT engineers have identified new materials for fast proton conduction, essential for clean energy technologies like fuel cells. Current high-temperature inorganic materials may be replaced by lower-temperature alternatives for more efficient and durable applications.

Fairness in Resource Allocation: The Power of Randomization

Machine-learning models can improve fairness by introducing randomization, preventing systemic injustices in resource allocation. Researchers from MIT and Northeastern University present a framework for introducing randomization without sacrificing efficiency or accuracy.

AI and Accelerated Computing: Powering Energy Efficiency

AI and accelerated computing by NVIDIA are enhancing energy efficiency across industries, recognized by Lisbon Council Research. Transitioning to GPU-accelerated systems can save over 40 terawatt-hours of energy annually, with real-world examples like Murex and Wistron showcasing significant gains in energy consumption and productivity.

Uncover Amazon S3 Insights with Q S3 Connector

Amazon Q is a generative AI-powered assistant that can answer questions, provide summaries, and complete tasks using data from various repositories. It offers prebuilt connectors to data sources like Atlassian Jira, Amazon S3, and Salesforce for easy integration and minimal configuration.

Unprepared for Digital Workers

CEO Sarah Franklin faced intense pushback on Lattice's plans, leading to their suspension after 3 days. People are not ready for "digital workers" according to the lesson learned by the CEO of the HR platform.

Deepfake Dystopia: The Rise of Digital Deception in 2024

Generative AI poses a threat to public discourse and political accountability, as demonstrated by the recent AI-generated video of Steven Miles on TikTok. The uncanny features and unsettling details of the video highlight the ongoing concerns about the use of deepfakes in politics.

Custom Generative AI Models with NVIDIA AI Foundry

NVIDIA AI Foundry helps businesses create custom AI models tailored to their industry needs, with support from leading companies like Amdocs and Capital One. The service includes foundation models, accelerated computing, expert support, and a partner ecosystem to drive AI innovation.

Revolutionizing Document Processing with Bedrock and Claude

Amazon Bedrock offers a managed service with leading AI models for generative AI applications, enhancing document processing workflows with automation and reliability. By using Anthropic Claude 3 Sonnet on Amazon Bedrock, organizations can achieve efficient data extraction from scanned documents, driving business transformation and competitiveness.

Meta Halts AI Model Release in EU

Meta (Facebook owner) cancels EU AI model release due to 'unpredictable' regulations. Llama model to be released in multimodal form for text, video, images, and audio.