Meta Introduces Spirit LM open source model that combines text and speech inputs/outputs
Spirit LM Expressive incorporates emotional cues into its speech generation and can detect and reflect anger, surprise, or joy.Read More
New algorithm advances graph mining for complex networks
University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science professor Nikolaos Sidiropoulos has introduced a breakthrough in graph mining with the development of a new computational algorithm.
Social Media Swallowed Gen Z. This Film Shows Exactly How
Lauren Greenfield, director of the docuseries Social Studies, says we have to have empathy for teens growing up online. “It’s not fair to ask them to self-regulate when the apps have been designed to be addictive.”
AI breakthrough in human action detection technology
Researchers develop an AI-driven video analyzer capable of detecting human actions in video footage with precision and intelligence.
DeepMind researchers find LLMs can serve as effective mediators
A team of AI researchers with Google’s DeepMind London group has found that certain large language models (LLMs) can serve as effective mediators between groups of people with differing viewpoints regarding a given topic. The work is published in the journal Science.
How a 12-Ounce Layer of Foam Changed the NFL
Even the makers of the Guardian Cap admit it looks silly. But for a sport facing an existential brain-injury crisis, once unthinkable solutions have now become almost normal.
Combining next-token prediction and video diffusion in computer vision and robotics
In the current AI zeitgeist, sequence models have skyrocketed in popularity for their ability to analyze data and predict what to do next. For instance, you’ve likely used next-token prediction models like ChatGPT, which anticipate each word (token) in a sequence to form answers to users’ queries. There are also full-sequence diffusion models like Sora, …
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Here’s Just How Massive Elon Musk’s $75 Million Trump Donation Is
Elon Musk isn’t the only Silicon Valley billionaire to line up behind Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. See how his donations, which total $75 million, make everyone else look tiny in comparison.
AI-driven video analyzer sets new standards in human action detection
What if a security camera could not only capture video but understand what’s happening—distinguishing between routine activities and potentially dangerous behavior in real time? That’s the future being shaped by researchers at the University of Virginia’s School of Engineering and Applied Science with their latest breakthrough: an AI-driven intelligent video analyzer capable of detecting human …
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Arch-Function LLMs promise lightning-fast agentic AI for complex enterprise workflows
Katanemo’s new Arch-Function LLMs promise 12x faster function-calling capabilities, empowering enterprises to build ultra-fast, cost-effective agentic AI applications.Read More