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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How to Optimize Hyperparameter Search Using Bayesian Optimization and Optuna
23 May

How to Optimize Hyperparameter Search Using Bayesian Optimization and Optuna

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Hyperparameter optimization is an integral part of machine learning. It aims to find the best set of hyperparameter values to achieve the best model performance. Grid search and random search are popular hyperparameter tuning methods. They roam around the entire search space to get the best set of hyperparameters, which makes them time-consuming and inefficient for larger datasets. Based on Bayesian logic, Bayesian optimization considers the model performance for previous hyperparameter combinations while determining the next set of hyperparameters to evaluate. Optuna is a popular tool for Bayesian hyperparameter optimization. It provides easy-to-use algorithms, automatic algorithm selection, integrations with a…
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Introducing the Frontier Safety Framework
23 May

Introducing the Frontier Safety Framework

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Our approach to analyzing and mitigating future risks posed by advanced AI modelsGoogle DeepMind has consistently pushed the boundaries of AI, developing models that have transformed our understanding of what's possible. We believe that AI technology on the horizon will provide society with invaluable tools to help tackle critical global challenges, such as climate change, drug discovery, and economic productivity. At the same time, we recognize that as we continue to advance the frontier of AI capabilities, these breakthroughs may eventually come with new risks beyond those posed by present-day models.Today, we are introducing our Frontier Safety Framework - a…
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Research Papers in February 2024: A LoRA Successor, Small Finetuned LLMs Vs Generalist LLMs, and Transparent LLM research
23 May

Research Papers in February 2024: A LoRA Successor, Small Finetuned LLMs Vs Generalist LLMs, and Transparent LLM research

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Once again, this has been an exciting month in AI research. This month, I'm covering two new openly available LLMs, insights into small finetuned LLMs, and a new parameter-efficient LLM finetuning technique.The two LLMs mentioned above stand out for several reasons. One LLM (OLMo) is completely open source, meaning that everything from the training code to the dataset to the log files is openly shared.The other LLM (Gemma) also comes with openly available weights but achieves state-of-the-art performance on several benchmarks and outperforms popular LLMs of similar size, such as Llama 2 7B and Mistral 7B, by a large margin.However,…
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23 May

Seoul summit showcases UK’s progress on trying to make advanced AI safe

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The UK is leading an international effort to test the most advanced AI models for safety risks before they hit the public, as regulators race to create a workable safety regime before the Paris summit in six months.Britain’s AI Safety Institute, the first of its kind, is now matched by counterparts from around the world, including South Korea, the US, Singapore, Japan and France.Regulators at the Seoul AI Summit hope the bodies can collaborate to create the 21st-century version of the Montreal Protocol, the groundbreaking agreement to control CFCs and close the hole in the ozone layer.But before they do,…
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23 May

On NeurIPS’ High School Paper Track • David Stutz

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The decision to have a separate High School Project Track at NeurIPS 2024 has sparked quite some controversy, with many prominent AI researchers debating pros and cons and personal opinions, primarily on X/Twitter. Initially, I ignored this discussion, but eventually started thinking about it myself. Here are some of my thoughts. A short disclaimer is necessary before diving in: the below is a rather personal opinion on the subject — driven by my personal experiences in AI research. As such, it is not meant to blame, contradict or discredit anyone or anything. Instead it is an attempt to add color.…
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