Using AI to perceive the universe in greater depth
Our novel Deep Loop Shaping method improves control of gravitational wave observatories, helping astronomers better understand the dynamics and formation of the universe.
Build character consistent storyboards using Amazon Nova in Amazon Bedrock – Part 2
Although careful prompt crafting can yield good results, achieving professional-grade visual consistency often requires adapting the underlying model itself. Building on the prompt engineering and character development approach covered in Part 1 of this two-part series, we now push the consistency level for specific characters by fine-tuning an Amazon Nova Canvas foundation model (FM). Through …
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How Baseten achieves 225% better cost-performance for AI inference (and you can too)
Baseten is one of a growing number of AI infrastructure providers, helping other startups run their models and experiments at speed and scale. Given the importance of those two factors to its customers, Baseten has just passed a significant milestone. By leveraging the latest Google Cloud A4 virtual machines (VMs) based on NVIDIA Blackwell, and …
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Our Favorite Smart Lock for Your Front Door Is Just $164 Right Now
The Yale Approach Lock is easy to install, offers auto-unlock, and is 32% off right now.
Similarities between human and AI learning offer intuitive design insights
New research has found similarities in how humans and artificial intelligence integrate two types of learning, offering new insights about how people learn as well as how to develop more intuitive AI tools.
Experimenting with Continuity Edits | Wan 2.2 + InfiniteTalk + Qwen Image Edit
Here is the Episode 3 of my AI sci-fi film experiment. Earlier episodes are posted here or you can see them on www.youtube.com/@Stellarchive This time I tried to push continuity and dialogue further. A few takeaways that might help others: Making characters talk is tough. Huge render times and often a small issue is enough …
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10 Python One-Liners Every Machine Learning Practitioner Should Know
Developing machine learning systems entails a well-established lifecycle, consisting of a series of stages from data preparation and preprocessing to modeling, validation, deployment to production, and continuous maintenance.
Authenticate Amazon Q Business data accessors using a trusted token issuer
Since its general availability in 2024, Amazon Q Business (Amazon Q) has enabled independent software vendors (ISVs) to enhance their Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions through secure access to customers’ enterprise data by becoming Amazon Q Business data accessor. To find out more on data accessor, see this page. The data accessor now supports …
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From query to cart: Inside Target’s search bar overhaul with AlloyDB AI
Editor’s note: Target set out to modernize its digital search experience to better match guest expectations and support more intuitive discovery across millions of products. To meet that challenge, they rebuilt their platform with hybrid search powered by filtered vector queries and AlloyDB AI. The result: a faster, smarter, more resilient search experience that’s already …
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Automated Sextortion Spyware Takes Webcam Pics of Victims Watching Porn
A new specimen of “infostealer” malware offers a disturbing feature: It monitors a target’s browser for NSFW content, then takes simultaneous screenshots and webcam photos of the victim.