A thermodynamic approach to machine learning: How optimal transport theory can improve generative models

Joint research led by Sosuke Ito of the University of Tokyo has shown that nonequilibrium thermodynamics, a branch of physics that deals with constantly changing systems, explains why optimal transport theory, a mathematical framework for the optimal change of distribution to reduce cost, makes generative models optimal. As nonequilibrium thermodynamics has yet to be fully …

All in one WAN 2.2 model merges: 4-steps, 1 CFG, 1 model speeeeed (both T2V and I2V)

I made up some WAN 2.2 merges with the following goals: WAN 2.2 features (including “high” and “low” models) 1 model Simplicity by including VAE and CLIP Accelerators to allow 4-step, 1 CFG sampling WAN 2.1 lora compatibility … and I think I got something working kinda nicely. Basically, the models include the “high” and …

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Automate the creation of handout notes using Amazon Bedrock Data Automation

Organizations across various sectors face significant challenges when converting meeting recordings or recorded presentations into structured documentation. The process of creating handouts from presentations requires lots of manual effort, such as reviewing recordings to identify slide transitions, transcribing spoken content, capturing and organizing screenshots, synchronizing visual elements with speaker notes, and formatting content. These challenges …

AI can evolve to feel guilt—but only in certain social environments

Guilt is a highly advantageous quality for society as a whole. It might not prevent initial wrongdoings, but guilt allows humans to judge their own prior judgments as harmful and prevents them from happening again. The internal distress caused by feelings of guilt often—but not always—results in the person taking on some kind of penance …