Google Research has recently launched FAX, a high-tech software library, in an effort to improve federated learning computations. The software, built on JavaScript, has been designed with multiple functionalities. These include large-scale, distributed federated calculations along with diverse applications including data center and cross-device provisions. Thanks to the JAX sharding feature, FAX facilitates smooth integration…
In the field of digital replication of human motion, researchers have long faced two main challenges: the computational complexities of these models, and capturing the intricate, fluid nature of human movement. Utilising state space models, particularly the Mamba variant, has yielded promising advancements in handling long sequences more effectively while reducing computational demands. However, these…
Large language models (LLMs), exemplified by dense transformer models like GPT-2 and PaLM, have revolutionized natural language processing thanks to their vast number of parameters, leading to record levels of accuracy and essential roles in data management tasks. However, these models are incredibly large and power-intensive, overwhelming the capabilities of even the strongest Graphic Processing…
Machine learning, in particular large language models (LLMs), is seeing rapid developments. To stay relevant and effective, LLMs, which support a range of applications from language translation to content creation, must be regularly updated with new data. Traditional methods of update, which involve retraining the models from scratch with each new dataset, are not only…
In an age defined by technological innovation, the race to perfect Artificial Intelligence (AI) capable of navigating and understanding three-dimensional environments mirroring human capabilities is on. The goal is to develop AI agents that can comprehend and execute complex instructions, thereby bridging the divide between human language and digital actions.
In this arena of innovation,…
Researchers at Imperial College London have conducted a comprehensive study highlighting the transformative potential of large language models (LLMs) such as GPT for automation and knowledge extraction in scientific research. They assert that LLMs like GPT can change how work is done in fields like materials science by reducing the time and expertise needed to…
Spotify has announced its expansion into the audiobook market, bringing its vast collection of music and talk shows to a wider audience. However, the move poses challenges, particularly in regards to providing personalized audiobook recommendations. Since users cannot preview audiobooks in the same way they can music tracks, creating accurate and relevant recommendations is crucial.…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a game changer in various fields, with Large Language Models (LLMs) proving to be vital in areas such as natural language processing and code generation. The race to improve these models has prompted new approaches focused on boosting their capabilities and efficiency, though this often requires great computational and data…
Researchers at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and The Swiss AI Lab IDSIA are pioneering an innovative approach to language-based agents, using a graph-based framework named GPTSwarm. This new framework fundamentally restructures the way language agents interact and operate, recognizing them as interconnected entities within a dynamic graph rather than isolated components…
Forecasting tools are critical in sectors such as retail, finance, and healthcare, and their development is continually advancing for improved sophistication and accessibility. They have traditionally been based on statistical models such as ARIMA, but the arrival of deep learning has led to a significant shift. These modern methods have unlocked the capacity to interpret…
Subject-driven image generation has seen a remarkable evolution, thanks to researchers from Alibaba Group, Peking University, Tsinghua University, and Pengcheng Laboratory. Their new cutting-edge approach, known as Subject-Derived Regularization (SuDe), improves how images are created from text-based descriptions by offering an intricately nuanced model that captures the specific attributes of the subject while incorporating its…
In the world of artificial intelligence (AI), integrating vision and language has been a longstanding challenge. A new research paper introduces Strongly Supervised pre-training with ScreenShots (S4), a new method that harnesses the power of vision-language models (VLMs) using the extensive data available from web screenshots. By bridging the gap between traditional pre-training paradigms and…