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How students teamed up to decode 2,000-year-old texts using AI

Three students won the Vesuvius Challenge, deciphering ancient scrolls using AI and GitHub tools, earning $700,000 in prizes. Their breakthrough involved virtual unwrapping techniques and AI-based approaches to reveal hidden text from 2,000-year-old papyri buried by Mount Vesuvius. The team collaborated across time zones, using GitHub and its student developer tools. Their work has significant implications for...

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How Diffusion Models Generate Images

Stable Diffusion's latest update boasts a beefier architecture, micro-conditioning, and multi-aspect training, plus a souped-up autoencoder and two-stage pipeline, all aimed at cranking out sharper, more varied images from text...

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Mr. Altman's Imaginarium: Is the Future Far Away?

AI teams, personal tutors, and prompt-based software creation are on the horizon, says OpenAI's Altman, who foresees prosperity and scientific leaps but acknowledges hurdles in computing, energy use, and job markets.

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Google's new AI feature lets you search the web by uploading a video

Google's latest AI-powered search features offer video search in Lens, voice prompts for photos, smarter recipe results, enhanced shopping, and Circle to Search for song identification, boosting search capabilities on Android and...

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Enhance LLM Capabilities with Function Calling: A Practical Example

Function calling enables large language models (LLMs) to access external tools and real-time data, greatly expanding their capabilities. This feature allows LLMs to perform tasks like fetching current weather information,...

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Could AI Become Your Boss?

AI is increasingly being used in management roles, with some companies experimenting with AI bosses. These systems can analyze data, set goals, and manage daily tasks more efficiently than humans, potentially reducing costs and...

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How to Make an AI Model: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

AI model creation is becoming more accessible to beginners. The process involves data collection, algorithm selection, training, and refinement. User-friendly tools with visual interfaces now allow newcomers to experiment with AI...

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How to Build an AI Agent With Semantic Router and LLM Tools

The semantic router intelligently handles user queries by choosing between vector databases and real-time data tools. It routes flight schedule queries to a tool, while baggage policy questions are directed to a search function....

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Install TensorFlow on Mac M1

Install TensorFlow with GPU support on Apple Silicon Macs in five steps: set up Xcode, Miniconda, TensorFlow and dependencies, Jupyter Notebook, and data science packages to harness M1/M2/M3 chip power for machine learning.

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Inside Elon Musk’s AI party in OpenAI’s old headquarters

Elon Musk hosted a recruiting event for his AI startup xAI at OpenAI's former headquarters, competing with OpenAI's Dev Day across town. Musk aims to create "digital superintelligence" and reach artificial general intelligence in...

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New AI glasses reveal personal info like name, address, just by looking at people

A group of Harvard students developed AI glasses called I-XRAY that can reveal personal information about strangers just by looking at them. The glasses use facial recognition, large language models, and public databases to...

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How to Generate an AI Podcast Using Google’s NotebookLM

Google's NotebookLM tool now offers AI-generated podcasts through its Audio Overviews feature. Users can upload documents or links to create engaging audio summaries, sparking creative uses and viral content online. The free tool...

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Improving Text-to-SQL with a Fine-Tuned 7B LLM for DB Interactions

Fine-tuning a 7B language model with QLoRA boosts SQL query generation for specific schemas, allowing smaller models to power effective database Q&A apps through custom datasets and LangChain integration.

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OpenAI announces Realtime API, prompt caching, and more at DevDay

OpenAI announced new features at DevDay, including the Realtime API for low-latency multimodal experiences and prompt caching to reduce costs. The company also secured $6.6 billion in funding, valuing it at $157 billion, to...

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Man who won art competition with AI-generated image now says people are stealing his work

A Colorado man who won a digital art contest with an AI-generated image is now facing copyright issues and theft of his work. Jason M. Allen, who previously dismissed concerns about AI art, is struggling to copyright his winning...

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Anthropic’s New RAG Approach

RAG tackles LLMs' domain-specific weaknesses by linking them to knowledge bases, sidestepping the hurdles of fine-tuning like high costs and data issues while boosting performance in specialized areas.

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The Definitive Guide to Social Media’s Latest AI Updates: From Gimmicky To Genius

YouTube introduces AI features for Shorts and expands Communities. Creators can generate short videos from text prompts and use AI for content ideas. Communities will be available to accounts with 500+ subscribers. LinkedIn adds...

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What’s Wrong With Generative AI-Driven Development Right Now

Leaders believe AI is key to improving developer productivity, but two-thirds of developers report no significant gains. There's a disconnect between management expectations and developer experiences with AI-generated code. AI...

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Helm.ai introduces VidGen-2 generative AI for enhanced video for autonomous driving

VidGen-2, Helm.ai's latest AI model, creates high-res driving videos at 30 fps with multi-camera support to train self-driving cars, potentially speeding up development and cutting costs for automakers in the autonomous vehicle...

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Tesla’s Full Self-Driving update promises smoother lane changes and more decisive action, as it speeds towards a driverless future

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software is receiving major updates, including an end-to-end highway stack that uses neural networks for faster decision-making. The latest version, FSD V12.5.5, promises more natural lane changes,...

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Microsoft Paint is getting Photoshop-like generative AI fill and erase features

Microsoft's new AI-powered Paint and Photos tools for Copilot Plus PCs let users add, remove, or erase objects from images and boost resolution up to 8x, bringing pro-level editing features to everyday software.

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Many office workers say they still haven't been trained on Gen AI

Companies face new security risks as employees adopt generative AI, with 15% using unsanctioned tools, prompting IT pros to balance improved digital experiences with enhanced security measures like VPNs and multi-factor...

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Read Microsoft’s optimistic memo about the future of AI companions

Microsoft unveils a redesigned Copilot, aiming to create an AI companion that adapts to users' needs and preferences. New Copilot Vision and Voice features enhance personalization, with Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman...

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I Quit Teaching Because of ChatGPT

Large language models like ChatGPT have drastically changed academic writing, leading many students to rely heavily on AI for assignments. This trend has caused some educators to quit teaching, as students often bypass the...

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