A team from Stanford and Duolingo has proposed a new way to manage the proficiency level in texts generated by large language models (LLMs), overcoming limitations in current methods. The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)-aligned language model (CALM) combines techniques of finetuning and proximal policy optimization (PPO) for aligning the proficiency levels…
Generative AI, which can create text and images, also has extensive potential in creating realistic synthetic data for various applications. Being able to produce synthetic data can assist organizations, particularly in situations where real-world data is lacking or sensitive. For instance, it can help in patient care, rerouting of flights due to adverse weather, or…
Peripheral vision, the ability to see objects outside of our direct line of sight, has been simulated by researchers at MIT to be used with AI technology. Unlike human vision, AI lacks the capability to perceive peripherally. Enhancing AI with this ability could greatly enhance its proactivity in identifying threats, and could even predict if…
Audio deepfakes, or AI-generated audio, have lately been in the limelight due to harmful deception applied by ill-intentioned individuals. Cases such as robocalls impersonating political figures, spear-phishers tricking individuals into revealing personal information, and actors misusing technology to preserve their voices have surfaced in the media. While these negative instances have been widely publicized, MIT…
Microsoft has announced the delay of its new AI feature, Recall, from the forthcoming release of its Copilot Plus PCs due to security concerns. The Recall function, while initially praised for its concept of using AI to remember user actions for reminders, faced criticism for potential security vulnerabilities in its storage of user information. Cybersecurity…
OpenAI, the prominent artificial intelligence research institution, has recently made the notable move of appointing retired General Paul Nakasone, former head of the National Security Agency (NSA), to its board of directors. This move follows intense criticism of OpenAI for its handling of AI safety concerns, which resulted in the disbanding of its superalignment team…
Stanford University is renowned for its contributions to artificial intelligence research and advancements, offering numerous courses equipped with practical knowledge for its students. Various AI aspects are covered, including machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and other crucial AI technologies. The courses are revered for their depth, relevance, and rigor making them paramount for…
In recent years, comparisons have been made between protein sequences and natural language due to their sequential structures, facilitating notable progress in deep learning models in both areas. Large language models (LLMs), for example, have seen significant success in natural language processing (NLP) tasks, prompting attempts to adapt them to interpret protein sequences.
However, these efforts…