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The rise of Generative AI, particularly large language models (LLMs), has transformed various sectors, enhancing tools that aid in search-based interactions, program synthesis, and chat, among others. LLMs have facilitated connections between different modalities, initiating transformations like text-to-code, text-to-3D, and more, emphasizing the impact of language-based interactions on future human-computer interactions. Despite these advancements, issues like…

CroissantLLM, an innovative language model offering robust bilingual capabilities in both English and French, is bridging linguistic divides. Developed through a collaborative effort involving multiple prestigious institutions and firms, including Illumina Technology, Unbabel and INESC-ID Lisboa, this initiative represents a dramatic shift from the English-focused bias of traditional models. CroissantLLM was borne out of the…

The UK Government has disclosed its stance on AI innovation and regulation in response to its consultations. In March 2023, a white paper was published outlining a "pro-innovation regulatory framework for AI," followed by a 12-week discussion period with international stakeholders. The main focus areas of the white paper were safety, security, robustness, transparency, explainability,…

Meta has committed to increasing transparency around AI-generated content in their platform by labelling such images to distinguish between human-created and synthetic content. Nick Clegg, Meta’s President for Global Affairs, highlighted this in a blog post, stating that as human and synthetic content become increasingly indistinguishable, it becomes crucial to indicate when content is AI-generated.…

Microsoft has partnered with media platform Semafor to incorporate AI into journalism. Their goal is to disrupt the news industry further following transformations due to the internet. Co-founded by Ben Smith, ex-BuzzFeed News editor, and Justin Smith, former CEO of Bloomberg Media, Semafor aims to use AI to increase efficiency and broaden perspectives in news…

Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin and JPMorgan Chase have created a novel algorithm for machine unlearning in image-to-image (I2I) generative models. In today's digital era where privacy is of utmost importance, the ability of artificial intelligence (AI) systems to erase specific data upon request is a societal necessity and technical challenge. I2I…

Recent progress in large language models (LLMs) has advanced our ability to interpret and implement instructions. However, LLMs still struggle with recall and composition of world knowledge which results in inaccurate responses. A suggested approach to improve reasoning is the integration of auxiliary tools such as search engines or calculators during inference. Existing tool-augmented LLMs…

Welcome to our exploration of Chat GPT and its functionality, specifically its application in reading and extracting data from PDF documents. This guide outlines a simple process that allows Chat GPT, a text-based language model by OpenAI, to process PDF files. It's an ideal tool for students, researchers, or anyone who needs to turn chunks…

The Vesuvius Challenge, inaugurated last year, has reached a noteworthy milestone with a set of students translating writings from an ancient Greek scroll damaged by fire. The scrolls, known as the Herculaneum scrolls, form the sole surviving ancient library. These invaluable historical scrolls, discovered in a Roman villa in Herculaneum, Italy, became carbonized ash and…