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RFK Jr. joins the meme-stock crowd — and plows $24,000 into GameStop in a show of support
23 May

RFK Jr. joins the meme-stock crowd — and plows $24,000 into GameStop in a show of support

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has joined the meme-stock movement — and shown he's serious by investing in GameStop.The political scion and presidential candidate threw his lot in with the "apes" in a X post this week and cheered on the retail investors seeking to level the playing field by reining in Wall Street. Kennedy also endorsed their calls for market transparency, stricter regulation and harsher penalties for bad behavior. "My administration will support the Ape retail rebellion and enact aggressive Wall Street reforms," he said.I’m very aware of what the average retail investor has been saying about the need for…
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Breaking Down Silos, Building Up Insights: Implementing a Data Fabric 
23 May

Breaking Down Silos, Building Up Insights: Implementing a Data Fabric 

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(amiak/Shutterstock) Data is the lifeblood of modern business, but for commercial-sized companies, managing and leveraging data can feel like navigating a maze. But what if there was a way to simplify the journey and unlock the full potential of a company’s data? Read on to learn how a data fabric can add value by maximizing the value of a company’s data infrastructure. Large, global enterprises have massive data teams set up to transfer and manage their data, using approaches like a data mesh. But commercial-sized companies are also dealing with more and more complex data landscapes, and finding that a…
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The Washington Post Tells Staff It’s Pivoting to AI
23 May

The Washington Post Tells Staff It’s Pivoting to AI

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Already facing scandal, the Washington Post's new-ish CEO and publisher, Will Lewis, has announced that the newspaper will be pivoting to artificial intelligence to turn around its dismal financial situation.As Semafor media industry editor Max Tani tweeted, Lewis told Post staffers today that the newspaper will be looking for ways to use AI in its reporting as it seeks to recoup some of the $77 million it lost last year."To speak candidly: We are in a hole, and we have been for some time," the CEO said, per an announcement. "This is all repairable, all doable, particularly if we do it…
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The Foundation Model Development Cheatsheet
23 May

The Foundation Model Development Cheatsheet

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The pace of foundation model releases and progress has continued to grow rapidly over the past few years, with many new models released from organizations of all kinds worldwide. In addition to releasing models themselves, it's also important to make the tools to create these models - large-scale training libraries, data processing and creation tooling, and more - widely available. In April 2023 we released the Pythia model suite, the first LLMs with a fully released and reproducible technical pipeline from start to finish. We are excited to see other organizations following suit, with the LLM360 project releasing Amber later…
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Data Machina #251
23 May

Data Machina #251

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Six Nerdy AI Activities for the Long W/E. I’ve just read that lots of AI engineers in the US are running the rate race, feeling burnout. Here in the European AI scene things are innately a bit more relaxed.Aah… A long bank holiday in London; so much stuff to do in this amazing city! But if you are feeling the AI FOMO kick and can’t survive a long weekend IRL, here are six AI activities for you:Generate comics with AI. I gave it a go, generated a few short comics, and having fun so far. The AI team at Bytedance…
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BeAble Capital invests €174K in Ecogranular’s wastewater treatment tech
23 May

BeAble Capital invests €174K in Ecogranular’s wastewater treatment tech

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Spanish private equity fund BeAble Capital has invested €174,000 in Ecogranular, a spin-off of the University of Granada, whose technology aims to transfer wastewater treatment, reducing the water footprint and operating expenses and raising the quality of our waters. One of the biggest challenges that cities face is to optimally manage wastewater treatment, minimising energy expenditure while reducing its impact on the environment.  Ecogranular has developed a new technology that, for the first time, allows granular biomass to be used continuously, which will greatly facilitate its implementation in water purification stations. The tech minimises the loss of biomass inside the…
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12 of the best books on computer vision
23 May

12 of the best books on computer vision

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Computer vision is expanding quickly and has the potential to completely change how we interact with technology, being at the forefront of many cutting-edge advancements, from self-driving automobiles to augmented reality. Reading a computer vision book can be an excellent approach to learning and acquiring insight into this field and its applications. From the principles of computer vision to more advanced technologies, these books will provide you with a thorough overview of the area and its applications – whether you’re a student, researcher, or professional.In this article, you’ll find 12 of the best books on computer vision:Computer Vision: Algorithms and…
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Geospatial intelligence gets smart
23 May

Geospatial intelligence gets smart

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The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is injecting machine learning and computer vision across its operations, from the battlefield to the highest levels of geopolitical analysis. The agency is harnessing rapidly evolving artificial intelligence technologies to help military leaders see what’s happening on the battlefield in more detail and give policymakers a better understanding of global threats and dynamics. “We’re very excited about the trajectory of AI applications,” NGA’s director, Vice Adm. Frank Whitworth, said in an interview with SpaceNews. Whitworth said a convergence of rapidly advancing AI capabilities and revised business processes is reshaping how the agency provides intelligence to inform…
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