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The Morning After: The 12 best gadgets we reviewed in 2024
As 2025 approaches, weโre reviewing all ourโฆ reviews. Yes, everything we poked, prodded, and critiqued this year. Alongside inevitable smartphone and laptop upgrades (it was a particularly strong year for Pixel phones, while Apple continues to offer a premium phone experience on its pro iPhones), it was also a year of impressive drones and cameras, keeping Steve Dent very busy. Unfortunately, we canโt test everything,...
Published on: December 30, 2024 | Source:
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Superposition: What Makes it Difficult to Explain Neural Network
When there are more features than model dimensionsIntroductionIt would be ideal if the world of neural network represented a one-to-one relationship: each neuron activates on one and only one feature. In such a world, interpreting the model would be straightforward: this neuron fires for the dog ear feature, and that neuron fires for the wheel of cars. Unfortunately, that is not the case. In reality, a model with...
Published on: December 29, 2024 | Source:Segmenting Water in Satellite Images Using Paligemma
Some insights on using Googleโs latest Vision LanguageModelHutt Lagoon, Australia. Depending on the season, time of day, and cloud coverage, this lake changes from red to pink or purple. Source: GoogleMaps.Multimodal models are architectures that simultaneously integrate and process different data types, such as text, images, and audio. Some examples include CLIP and DALL-E from OpenAI, both released in 2021. CLIP...
Published on: December 29, 2024 | Source:OpenAI Claims Its New Model Reached Human Level on a Test for โGeneral Intelligence.โ What Does That Mean?
OpenAIโs o3 system scored 85% on the ARC-AGI benchmark, well above the previous AI best score of 55% and on par with the average human score.
Published on: December 29, 2024 | Source:GenAI has just made usability testing the most valuable research method
Image byauthorGenerative AI has just put usability testing insights into the center of product development.Itโs fair to say that usability testing is now the most valuable research method in your toolkit. There has never been a better time to up your game and lean into this opportunity. What is this allabout?About: Zsombor Varnagy-Toth is a Sr UX Researcher at SAP with a background in machine learning and cognitive...
Published on: December 28, 2024 | Source:Deep Dive into Multithreading, Multiprocessing, and Asyncio
How to choose the right concurrency modelImage by Paul Esch-Laurent fromUnsplashPython provides three main approaches to handle multiple tasks simultaneously: multithreading, multiprocessing, andasyncio.Choosing the right model is crucial for maximising your programโs performance and efficiently using system resources. (P.S. It is also a common interview question!)Without concurrency, a program processes only one task...
Published on: December 28, 2024 | Source:Introduction to the Finite Normal Mixtures in Regression with
Introduction to the Finite Normal Mixtures in Regression withRHow to make linear regression flexible enough for non-linear dataThe linear regression is usually considered not flexible enough to tackle the nonlinear data. From theoretical viewpoint it is not capable to dealing with them. However, we can make it work for us with any dataset by using finite normal mixtures in a regression model. This way it becomes a very...
Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source:Human error to blame in Ascension data breach that impacted 5.6 million patients
In a filing with the Maine Attorney General's office published on December 20, the American healthcare giant revealed that a staggering 5.6 million people had their personal and medical data exposed in a cyberattack earlier this year.Read Entire Article
Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source:The 12 best gadgets we reviewed this year
I've lost count of the number of things we reviewed this year at Engadget. In 2024, the types of products we tested ranged from the typical phones, laptops and headphones to AI wearables, robotic lawnmowers and handheld gaming consoles, alongside games and shows. It can feel hard to keep track of it all, but thankfully, our scoring system helps us highlight the best (and the worst) devices each year. Our team of...
Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source:In 2024, using social media felt worse than ever
Itโs never been more exhausting to be online than in 2024. While itโs been clear for some time that monetization has shifted social media into a different beast, this year in particular felt like a tipping point. Faced with the endless streams of content thatโs formulated to trap viewersโ gazes, shoppable ads at every turn, AI and the unrelenting opinions of strangers, it struck me recently that despite my habitual use...
Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source:OpenAI's for-profit plan includes a public benefit corporation
Following months of speculation, OpenAI has finally shared how it plans to become a for-profit company. In a blog post penned by its board of directors, OpenAI said Thursday it plans to transform its for-profit arm into a Public Benefit Corporation sometime in 2025. PBCs or B Corps are for-profit organizations that attempt to balance the interests of their stakeholders while making a positive impact on society. โAs we...
Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source:OpenAI lays out its for-profit transition plans
OpenAI says its corporate structure must evolve to advance its mission of ensuring artificial general intelligence (AGI) โ AI that can complete most tasks humans can โ benefits all humanity. The company currently has a for-profit org controlled by a nonprofit, with a โcapped profitโ share for investors and employees. But in a blog post [โฆ] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source:The Morning After: Russia bans crypto mining in multiple regions
Itโs that quiet, end-of-December period for tech news. Still, alongside our usual retrospectives on tech in 2024, the Russian government is cracking down crypto, and final seasons of hit Netflix phenomena are on their way. First, according to reports by the state-owned news agency Tass, the Russian government banned crypto mining in ten regions for six years. Russia has cited the industryโs high power consumption rates...
Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source:South Korea sanctions 15 North Koreans for IT worker scams, financial hacking schemes
The individuals are allegedly working for North Koreaโs 313th General Bureau, under the DPRKโs Ministry of Munitions Industry. The post South Korea sanctions 15 North Koreans for IT worker scams, financial hacking schemes appeared first on CyberScoop.
Published on: December 26, 2024 | Source:How Neural Networks Learn: A Probabilistic Viewpoint
Understanding loss functions for training neuralnetworksMachine learning is very hands-on, and everyone charts their own path. There isnโt a standard set of courses to follow, as was traditionally the case. Thereโs no โMachine Learning 101,โ so to speak. However, this sometimes leaves gaps in understanding. If youโre like me, these gaps can feel uncomfortable. For instance, I used to be bothered by things we do...
Published on: December 26, 2024 | Source:Understanding the Mathematics of PPO in Reinforcement Learning
Deep dive into RL with PPO for beginnersPhoto by ThisisEngineering onUnsplashIntroductionReinforcement Learning (RL) is a branch of Artificial Intelligence that enables agents to learn how to interact with their environment. These agents, which range from robots to software features or autonomous systems, learn through trial and error. They receive rewards or penalties based on the actions they take, which guide their...
Published on: December 26, 2024 | Source:Microsoft and OpenAI have a financial definition of AGI: Report
Microsoft and OpenAI have a very specific, internal definition of artificial general intelligence (AGI) based on the startupโs profits, according to a new report from The Information. And by this definition, OpenAI is many years away from reaching it. The two companies reportedly signed an agreement last year stating OpenAI has only achieved AGI when [โฆ] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: December 26, 2024 | Source:Eddy Cue explains why Apple wonโt make a search engine
Illustration: The Verge Apple senior VP of services Eddy Cue says Apple will not create a search engine to compete with Google as it โwould cost billions of dollars and take many years,โ as recorded in a motion to intervene filed with the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday. The purpose of the motion is to participate in the penalty phase of the DOJโs antitrust case against Google, where as much as $20 billion could...
Published on: December 26, 2024 | Source:Gong: $100k Deals Take About 70 Days to Close
Gong has its 2025 State of Revenue out. You can grab it here. In general, the report ties to what weโre seeing everywhere in SaaS. Weโre ending the year in general with stronger growth that the prior year. Gong also looked across its entire customer base to measure deal velocity. The findings arenโt much different... Continue Reading The post Gong: $100k Deals Take About 70 Days to Close appeared first on SaaStr.
Published on: December 26, 2024 | Source:Your Company Needs Small Language Models
Image generated by Stable DiffusionWhen specialized models outperform general-purpose modelsโBigger is always betterโโthis principle is deeply rooted in the AI world. Every month, larger models are created, with more and more parameters. Companies are even building $10 billion AI data centers for them. But is it the only direction togo?At NeurIPS 2024, Ilya Sutskever, one of OpenAIโs co-founders, shared an idea: โ...
Published on: December 26, 2024 | Source:Ask HN: Resources for general purpose GPU development on Apple's M* chips?
While Apple M* chips seems to have an incredible unified memory access, the available learning resources seem to be quite restricted and often convoluted. Has anyone been able to get past this barrier? I have some familiarity with general purpose software development with CUDA and C++. I want to figure how to work with/ use Apple's developer resources for general purpose programming. Comments URL:...
Published on: December 25, 2024 | Source:Strengthening Cloud Security: Privacy-Preserving Techniques for Compliance With Regulations and the NIST Framework
As cloud adoption continues to accelerate, securing sensitive data while complying with regulations like GDPR(General Data Protection Regulation), CCPA(California Consumer Privacy Act), and HIPAA(Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is paramount. The flexibility and scalability that cloud environments offer also introduce complex security challenges. Organizations must balance these benefits with the...
Published on: December 25, 2024 | Source:CES 2025: The new tech we're expecting to see in Las Vegas from AMD, NVIDIA, Hyundai and more
The holiday season has barely begun, but some of us are already getting ready for CES 2025. Shortly after New Yearโs Day, many from the Engadget team will be packing our bags to fly to Las Vegas, where weโll be covering techโs biggest annual conference. As usual, our inboxes are already flooded with pitches from companies that are planning to be there, and our calendars are filling up with appointments for briefings...
Published on: December 25, 2024 | Source:F*: A proof oriented general purpose programming language
Article URL: https://fstar-lang.org/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42508642 Points: 137 # Comments: 36
Published on: December 25, 2024 | Source:I compared a $190 robot vacuum to a $550 one. Here's my buying advice
How much difference can a price point make? For general cleaning, you might be pleasantly surprised.
Published on: December 25, 2024 | Source:Android phone makers dropped the ball on Qi2 in 2024
Android phones have been the first to feature a bunch of notable standards. They were the first to support 4G, 5G, USB-C (way back in 2015 no less) and in-screen fingerprint sensors. And when it comes to wireless charging, you can trace that lineage all the way back to the Samsung Galaxy S3 from 2012 (though the webOS-poweered Palm Pre and its Touchstone charger is the true OG). Unfortunately, when it came to adding...
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:2024 Survival Guide for Machine Learning Engineer Interviews
A year-end summary for junior-level MLE interview preparationJob-seeking ishard!In todayโs market, job-seeking for machine learning-related roles is more complex than ever. Even though public reports claim that the job demand for machine learning engineers (MLE) is fast growing, the fact is that the market has turned toward an employerโs market over the past few years. Finding an ML job in 2020, 2022, and 2024 could be...
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:OpenAI โconsideredโ building a humanoid robot: Report
OpenAI has recently explored building its own humanoid robot, according to The Information. The report cites โtwo people with direct knowledgeโ of those conversations. The ChatGPT maker has been involved in the space for some time now, by way of financial backing. It has thus far invested in Figure and 1X, along with the โgeneral [โฆ] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:Engadget's Balatro of the year 2024
No game this year captured the imagination of the Engadget crew quite like Balatro did, and when it came time for each staff member to pitch their favorite games of 2024, everyone โ and I mean everyone โ wanted to write about Balatro. In the end, rather than forcing everyone to fight for the chance to write about their love of the game, we instead decided to ask the team to write their own individual take on Balatro....
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:The Morning After: Nissan and Honda plan to merge
Honda and Nissan have officially confirmed the rumors that they're pursuing a merger. Both would still operate under their brands but with a new joint holding company as parent. If Nissan-controlled Mitsubishi also came on board, the combined group would become the world's third-largest automaker by sales volume, with a net worth of up to $50 billion. Nissan and Honda previously announced plans to work together on EV...
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:Enterprise architecture needs to get better at architecture strategy
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Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:Marriott and Starwood hotels will have to get better at data security
A Marriott Hotel in Germany. | Photo by Matthias Balk/picture alliance via Getty Images The Federal Trade Commission announced on Friday it finalized an order (pdf) requiring Marriott International and subsidiary Starwood Hotels to improve their digital security, reports BleepingComputer. The FTC charged the companies with lax security practices that resulted in three big breaches detected in 2015, 2018, and 2020, โ...
Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source:Venture capitalists continue to play musical chairs
From Keith Rabois to Matt Miller, a lot of VCs have switched firms or spun out of storied VC institutions this year. These employment changes are surprising because unlike in many other fields, venture capitalists donโt traditionally move around very much โ especially those who reach the partner or general partner level. VC funds have [โฆ] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source:OpenAI's o3 Hits Human-Level Scores, But Is It Good Enough to Be AGI?
OpenAIโs new o3 AI model achieved an unprecedented score on the "think like a human" benchmark, sparking a fierce debate over AGI or artificial general intelligence.
Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source:Classifier-free guidance for LLMs performance enhancing
Classifier-Free Guidance for LLMs Performance EnhancingCheck and improve classifier-free guidance for text generation large languagemodels.While participating in NeurIPS 2024 Competitions track I was awarded the second prize in the LLM Privacy challenge. The solution I had used classifier-free guidance (CFG). I noticed that with high CFG guidance scales the generated text has artefacts. Here I want to share some...
Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: