Episodes

  • Brain-Inspired Computing Breakthrough, Crystal Structures from Natural Language, and the Power of AI Roast Apps

    Brain-Inspired Computing Breakthrough, Crystal Structures from Natural Language, and the Power of AI Roast Apps
    Sep 15 2024
    Researchers at IIISc develop a brain-inspired analog computing platform with 16,500 conductance states. GenMS introduces a hierarchical approach to generating crystal structures from natural language descriptions. Explore the psychology behind AI roast apps and the boundaries of humor. Plus, discover OneGen, an AI framework that enables a single LLM to handle both retrieval and generation simultaneously. Sources: https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/09/15/iiisc-researchers-developed-a-brain-inspired-analog-computing-platform-with-16500-conductance-states-in-a-molecular-film/ https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/09/15/genms-an-hierarchical-approach-to-generating-crystal-structures-from-natural-language-descriptions/ https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/sep/15/whats-so-funny-about-getting-an-ai-app-to-give-you-a-roasting https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/09/14/onegen-an-ai-framework-that-enables-a-single-llm-to-handle-both-retrieval-and-generation-simultaneously/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:47) GenMS: An Hierarchical Approach to Generating Crystal Structures from Natural Language Descriptions (00:04:22) OneGen: An AI Framework that Enables a Single LLM to Handle both Retrieval and Generation Simultaneously
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    5 mins
  • Automating RL Workflows with Vision-Language Models, Novel Metric for Formula Recognition, Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs Funding, Microsoft’s MedFuzz AI Method for Medical QA

    Automating RL Workflows with Vision-Language Models, Novel Metric for Formula Recognition, Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs Funding, Microsoft’s MedFuzz AI Method for Medical QA
    Sep 14 2024
    Advancements in utilizing vision-language models (VLMs) in reinforcement learning (RL) and robotics. Introducing a novel evaluation metric for formula recognition. Fei-Fei Li's World Labs secures $230M in funding. Microsoft researchers propose MedFuzz, a new AI method for evaluating medical question-answering models. Sources: https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/09/13/automating-reinforcement-learning-workflows-with-vision-language-models-towards-autonomous-mastery-of-robotic-tasks/ https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/09/13/character-detection-matching-cdm-a-novel-evaluation-metric-for-formula-recognition/ https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/13/fei-fei-lis-world-labs-comes-out-of-stealth-with-230m-in-funding/ https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/09/13/microsoft-researchers-propose-medfuzz-a-new-ai-method-for-evaluating-the-robustness-of-medical-question-answering-llms-to-adversarial-perturbations/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:47) Automating Reinforcement Learning Workflows with Vision-Language Models: Towards Autonomous Mastery of Robotic Tasks (00:03:04) Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs comes out of stealth with $230M in funding (00:05:23) Microsoft Researchers Propose MedFuzz: A New AI Method for Evaluating the Robustness of Medical Question-Answering LLMs to Adversarial Perturbations
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    6 mins
  • OpenAI Strawberry o1: AI Breakthrough, WILDVIS: Analyzing Conversational Data, Fish Speech 1.4: Advanced TTS Model, Wearable Patch for Respiratory Care

    OpenAI Strawberry o1: AI Breakthrough, WILDVIS: Analyzing Conversational Data, Fish Speech 1.4: Advanced TTS Model, Wearable Patch for Respiratory Care
    Sep 13 2024
    OpenAI introduces OpenAI Strawberry o1, a breakthrough in AI reasoning. WILDVIS, an interactive tool for exploring large-scale conversational datasets. Fish Audio releases Fish Speech 1.4, a powerful open-source text-to-speech model. Wearable lung patch uses deep learning to detect asthma and COPD. Join us as we delve into the technical advancements and implications of these groundbreaking developments in artificial intelligence and healthcare. Sources: https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/09/12/openai-introduces-openai-strawberry-o1-a-breakthrough-in-ai-reasoning-with-93-accuracy-in-math-challenges-and-ranks-in-the-top-1-of-programming-contests/ https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/09/12/wildvis-an-interactive-web-based-ai-tool-designed-for-exploring-large-scale-conversational-datasets/ https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/09/12/fish-audio-introduces-fish-speech-1-4-a-powerful-open-source-text-to-speech-model-with-multilingual-support-instant-voice-cloning-and-lightning-fast-performance/ https://healthcare-in-europe.com/en/news/wearable-lung-patch-deep-learning-detect-asthma-copd.html Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:52) OpenAI Introduces OpenAI Strawberry o1: A Breakthrough in AI Reasoning with 93% Accuracy in Math Challenges and Ranks in the Top 1% of Programming Contests (00:04:25) Fish Audio Introduces Fish Speech 1.4: A Powerful, Open-Source Text-to-Speech Model with Multilingual Support, Instant Voice Cloning, and Lightning-Fast Performance (00:07:02) Wearable lung patch uses deep learning to detect asthma and COPD
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    11 mins
  • Improving Efficiency of Diffusion Models, Understanding Hidden Layers in Language Models, Predicting Neuronal Activity with AI, and Alok Sama on AI Illusions

    Improving Efficiency of Diffusion Models, Understanding Hidden Layers in Language Models, Predicting Neuronal Activity with AI, and Alok Sama on AI Illusions
    Sep 12 2024
    This AI paper introduces a data-free knowledge distillation method for improving efficiency and scalability of diffusion models. Researchers explore the hidden layers in large language models to enhance performance and reduce computational costs. A groundbreaking study predicts neuronal activity in the living brain using AI/connectome methods. Alok Sama discusses AI illusions and navigating 'The Money Trap' in an interview on the latest episode of Equity. Sources: https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/09/11/this-ai-paper-introduces-data-free-knowledge-distillation-for-diffusion-models-a-method-for-improving-efficiency-and-scalability/ https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/09/11/understanding-the-hidden-layers-in-large-language-models-llms/ https://www.genengnews.com/topics/artificial-intelligence/neuronal-activity-in-living-brain-predicted-with-ai-connectome-method/ https://techcrunch.com/podcast/ai-illusions-and-navigating-the-money-trap-with-alok-sama/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:46) Understanding the Hidden Layers in Large Language Models LLMs (00:04:05) Neuronal Activity in Living Brain Predicted with AI/Connectome Method (00:06:33) AI illusions and navigating ‘The Money Trap’ with Alok Sama
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    10 mins
  • New Benchmark Evaluates Multimodal AI Understanding, Personal Journey with AI’s Dark and Helpful Sides

    New Benchmark Evaluates Multimodal AI Understanding, Personal Journey with AI’s Dark and Helpful Sides
    Sep 11 2024
    CMU researchers introduce MMMU-Pro, an advanced version of the MMMU benchmark for evaluating multimodal understanding in AI models. Plus, a thought-provoking article explores the positive and negative implications of AI, and Sergey Brin discusses his daily work on AI at Google. Also, Senate leaders ask the FTC to investigate AI content summaries as anti-competitive. Sources: https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/09/11/cmu-researchers-introduce-mmmu-pro-an-advanced-version-of-the-massive-multi-discipline-multimodal-understanding-and-reasoning-mmmu-benchmark-for-evaluating-multimodal-understanding-in-ai-models/ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/sep/11/fearing-ai-i-was-reluctant-to-use-chatgpt-but-friends-it-changed-my-life https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/sergey-brin-says-hes-working-at-google-pretty-much-every-day-on-ai/ https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/senate-leaders-ask-ftc-to-investigate-ai-content-summaries-as-anti-competitive/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:46) Fearing AI, I was reluctant to use ChatGPT. But friends, it changed my ADHD-hit life (00:03:28) Sergey Brin says he’s working on AI at Google ‘pretty much every day’ (00:05:36) Senate leaders ask FTC to investigate AI content summaries as anti-competitive
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    9 mins
  • Advancements in Language Models, Efficient Vision Backbone, Reddit Thread Analysis, and AI-powered watchOS Upgrades

    Advancements in Language Models, Efficient Vision Backbone, Reddit Thread Analysis, and AI-powered watchOS Upgrades
    Sep 10 2024
    Discover groundbreaking research on speculative decoding for language models, a highly efficient vision backbone model, the impact of user disagreement on Reddit threads, and AI-powered upgrades to Apple's watchOS. These articles delve into the latest advancements in AI technology and their implications for various industries. Sources: https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/09/09/together-ai-optimizing-high-throughput-long-context-inference-with-speculative-decoding-enhancing-model-performance-through-magicdec-and-adaptive-sequoia-trees/ https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/09/09/lowformer-a-highly-efficient-vision-backbone-model-that-optimizes-throughput-and-latency-for-mobile-and-edge-devices-without-sacrificing-accuracy/ https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/09/09/researchers-from-uppsala-university-analyze-the-impact-of-user-disagreement-on-the-growth-and-dynamics-of-reddit-threads-a-case-study-of-the-aita-subreddits-evolving-network-structures/ https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/apple-upgrades-watchos-with-ai-powered-features-including-translation/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:42) Together AI Optimizing High-Throughput Long-Context Inference with Speculative Decoding: Enhancing Model Performance through MagicDec and Adaptive Sequoia Trees (00:03:10) Researchers from Uppsala University Analyze the Impact of User Disagreement on the Growth and Dynamics of Reddit Threads: A Case Study of the AITA Subreddit’s Evolving Network Structures (00:06:18) Apple upgrades watchOS with AI-powered features, including translation
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    9 mins
  • BP Partners with Palantir for AI Integration, Dark Matter Detection Breakthrough

    BP Partners with Palantir for AI Integration, Dark Matter Detection Breakthrough
    Sep 9 2024
    BP extends its use of AI through a five-year deal with spy tech firm Palantir. Meanwhile, a new deep learning tool enhances the detection of dark matter amidst cosmic interference. Plus, Europe's AI Act is approved, shaping the future of AI regulation. Stay informed about the latest advancements in AI and their impact on various industries. Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/sep/09/bp-ai-deal-palantir-oil-gas-artificial-intelligence https://pune.news/science/new-deep-learning-tool-enhances-detection-of-dark-matter-amidst-cosmic-interference-227644/ https://apnews.com/article/ai-act-european-union-chatbots-155157e2be2e42d0f1acca33983d8c82 https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/sep/09/bp-ai-deal-palantir-oil-gas-artificial-intelligence Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:43) BP extends use of AI via five-year deal with spy tech firm Palantir (00:03:57) New Deep Learning Tool Enhances Detection of Dark Matter Amidst Cosmic Interference (00:06:18) Europe's AI Act: How does it work and what happens next? (00:08:41) BP extends use of AI via five-year deal with spy tech firm Palantir
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    13 mins
  • Microsoft Releases TorchGeo 0.6.0 for Geospatial Data in Machine Learning, SAM2POINT Revolutionizes 3D Segmentation

    Microsoft Releases TorchGeo 0.6.0 for Geospatial Data in Machine Learning, SAM2POINT Revolutionizes 3D Segmentation
    Sep 8 2024
    Microsoft introduces TorchGeo 0.6.0, a toolkit for handling geospatial data in machine learning. SAM2POINT presents a novel approach to 3D segmentation. Also, deep learning models expedite biomarker discovery in lung cancer, and AI-created election disinformation poses a threat to democracy. Sources: https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/09/08/torchgeo-0-6-0-released-by-microsoft-helping-machine-learning-experts-to-work-with-geospatial-data/ https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/09/08/sam2point-a-preliminary-exploration-adapting-segment-anything-model-2-sam-2-for-zero-shot-and-promptable-3d-segmentation/ https://www.cancernetwork.com/view/deep-learning-models-expedite-biomarker-discovery-detection-in-lung-cancer https://apnews.com/article/artificial-intelligence-elections-disinformation-chatgpt-bc283e7426402f0b4baa7df280a4c3fd Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:45) TorchGeo 0.6.0 Released by Microsoft: Helping Machine Learning Experts to Work with Geospatial Data (00:04:07) SAM2Point: A Preliminary Exploration Adapting Segment Anything Model 2 (SAM 2) for Zero-Shot and Promptable 3D Segmentation (00:04:34) Deep Learning Models Expedite Biomarker Discovery, Detection in Lung Cancer (00:07:31) AI-created election disinformation is deceiving the world
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    12 mins