Fireworks AI recently launched Firefunction-v2, an open-source function-calling model aiming to deliver superior performance in real-world applications. The model integrates with multi-turn conversations, instruction following, and parallel function calling, providing a powerful and effective solution comparable to more advanced models such as GPT-4o, but with increased speed, better functionality, and lower costs. Firefunction-v2's robustness and…
Eric Evans, the director of MIT Lincoln Laboratory and chair of the Defense Science Board (DSB), was awarded the Department of Defense (DoD) Medal for Distinguished Public Service on May 31. The award, presented by Heidi Shyu, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and the DoD chief technology officer, is the highest…
When working with AI development, AWS customers often need to restrict outbound and inbound internet traffic due to the sensitive data they work with. Transmitting data across the internet is typically not secure enough for highly sensitive data; hence, accessing AWS services without leaving the AWS network can enhance security. AWS users can enhance the…
Imperva, a cybersecurity firm, in a collaboration with Ori Nakar, have found a solution to improve user experience by translating natural language inputs into SQL queries, thanks to a large language model (LLM) and Amazon's artificial intelligence service, Amazon Bedrock. This model and service are designed to help users sift through data more intuitively and…
Contrary to popular belief, holograms aren't just a part of high-tech galleries or science museums. In fact, creating a hologram, a 3D image produced through a photographic technique named holography, can be an interesting DIY project. All you need are some readily available and affordable materials such as film plates, a laser, safety goggles, a…