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The Download: training robots for unfamiliar environments, and all-new bird flu
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. AI models let robots carry out tasks in unfamiliar environments What’s new: It’s tricky to get robots to do things in environments they’ve never seen before. Typically, researchers need to train them on… Read more
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This AI Paper by NVIDIA Introduces NVLM 1.0: A Family of Multimodal Large Language Models with Improved Text and Image Processing Capabilities
Multimodal large language models (MLLMs) focus on creating artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can interpret textual and visual data seamlessly. These models aim to bridge the gap between natural language understanding and visual comprehension, allowing machines to cohesively process various forms of input, from text documents to images. Understanding and reasoning across multiple modalities is… Read more
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Salesforce AI Research Unveiled SFR-RAG: A 9-Billion Parameter Model Revolutionizing Contextual Accuracy and Efficiency in Retrieval Augmented Generation Frameworks
Generative AI has emerged as a pivotal field with the rise of large language models (LLMs). These models are capable of producing complex outputs based on a variety of prompts. One notable area within this domain is Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), which integrates external information into LLMs to enhance factual accuracy. RAG specifically addresses the… Read more
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Watch Kamala Harris Take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview
Vice President Kamala Harris talked about her childhood, her debate with Donald Trump, her gun ownership, and the policies that define her campaign in this special edition of the WIRED Autocomplete Interview. Read more
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Meta Connect 2024: How to Watch and What to Expect
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will take the stage on September 25 to deliver a keynote address about all things AR and VR, chatbots, headsets, smart glasses, and generative AI. Here’s a preview. Read more
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Moo Deng Is More Than a Meme
As the baby pygmy hippo has gone mega-viral, the Thai zoo where she was born is hustling to trademark her and keep her safe. Read more
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Xavier Niel, a Driving Force of French AI, Is Now Shaping TikTok
The TikTok owner’s newest board member revels in challenging the establishment. Read more
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How to Set Up Your New iPhone (2024)
Welcome to your new Apple smartphone. Here’s how to get the most out of it right out of the box. Read more
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AI models let robots carry out tasks in unfamiliar environments
It’s tricky to get robots to do things in environments they’ve never seen before. Typically, researchers need to train them on new data for every new place they encounter, which can become very time-consuming and expensive. Now, researchers have developed a series of AI models that teach robots to complete basic tasks in new surroundings… Read more
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Can We Optimize Large Language Models Faster Than Adam? This AI Paper from Harvard Unveils SOAP to Improve and Stabilize Shampoo in Deep Learning
Efficient optimization of large-scale deep learning models remains a significant challenge as the cost of training large language models (LLMs) continues to escalate. As models grow larger, the computational burden and time required for training increase substantially, creating a demand for more efficient optimizers that can reduce both training time and resources. This challenge is… Read more