insideBIGDATA
APRIL 8, 2025
Donostia, Spain April 8, 2025 Multiverse Computing today released two new AI models compressed by CompactifAI, Multiverse’s AI compressor: 80 percent compressed versions of Llama 3.1-8B and Llama 3.3-70B.
APRIL 8, 2025
Wells Fargos generative AI assistant, Fargo, surpassed 245 million interactions in 2024 using a model-agnostic architecture powered by Googles Flash 2.0. The banks privacy-forward orchestration approach offers a blueprint for regulated industries looking to scale AI safely and efficiently.
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insideBIGDATA
APRIL 8, 2025
Palo Alto, April 8, 2025 Vectara, a platform for enterprise Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and AI-powered agents and assistants, today announced the launch of Open RAG Eval, its open-source RAG evaluation framework.
databricks
APRIL 8, 2025
Summary: LLMs have revolutionized software development by increasing the productivity of programmers.
Speaker: Tamara Fingerlin, Developer Advocate
Apache Airflow® 3.0, the most anticipated Airflow release yet, officially launched this April. As the de facto standard for data orchestration, Airflow is trusted by over 77,000 organizations to power everything from advanced analytics to production AI and MLOps. With the 3.0 release, the top-requested features from the community were delivered, including a revamped UI for easier navigation, stronger security, and greater flexibility to run tasks anywhere at any time.
Analytics Vidhya
APRIL 8, 2025
Large Language Models (LLMs) have become integral to modern AI applications, but evaluating their capabilities remains a challenge. Traditional benchmarks have long been the standard for measuring LLM performance, but with the rapid evolution of AI, many are questioning their continued relevance. Are these benchmarks still a reliable indicator of the real-world performance of LLMs?
Dataconomy
APRIL 8, 2025
Black box AI models have revolutionized how decisions are made across multiple industries, yet few fully understand the intricacies behind these systems. These models often process vast amounts of data, producing outputs that can significantly impact operational processes, organizational strategies, and even individual lives. However, the opacity of how these decisions are reached raises concerns about bias, accountability, and transparency.
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Machine Learning Mastery
APRIL 8, 2025
Nowadays, everyone across AI and related communities talks about generative AI models, particularly the large language models (LLMs) behind widespread applications like ChatGPT, as if they have completely taken over the field of machine learning.
Dataconomy
APRIL 8, 2025
Active learning in machine learning is a fascinating approach that allows algorithms to actively engage in the learning process. Instead of passively receiving information, these systems identify which data points are most helpful for refining their models, making them particularly efficient in training with limited labeled data. This adaptability is essential in todays data-driven environment, where acquiring labeled data can be resource-intensive.
insideBIGDATA
APRIL 8, 2025
Good April day to you! It was a wild week for more than the HPC-AI sector last week, heres a brief (7:39) look at some key developments: U.S. tariffs, the technology sector and advanced chips, Intel-TSMC.
Dataconomy
APRIL 8, 2025
AI accelerators are transforming the landscape of technology by providing specialized hardware optimized for artificial intelligence tasks. As organizations increasingly rely on AI to enhance operations and analysis, the demand for efficient data processing grows. These accelerators not only speed up computational processes but also enhance energy efficiency, making them a game-changer in various industries.
Speaker: Alex Salazar, CEO & Co-Founder @ Arcade | Nate Barbettini, Founding Engineer @ Arcade | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO @ Aggregage
There’s a lot of noise surrounding the ability of AI agents to connect to your tools, systems and data. But building an AI application into a reliable, secure workflow agent isn’t as simple as plugging in an API. As an engineering leader, it can be challenging to make sense of this evolving landscape, but agent tooling provides such high value that it’s critical we figure out how to move forward.
Hacker News
APRIL 8, 2025
The 3D replica corroborates eye witness accounts about what happened after the liner hit an iceberg.
Dataconomy
APRIL 8, 2025
Nvidia NIM, or Nvidia Inference Machine, represents a significant leap forward in the deployment of AI models. By leveraging the unparalleled power of Nvidia GPUs, NIM enhances inference performance, making it a pivotal tool for industries where real-time predictions are crucial. This technology is designed to streamline the integration and operational efficiency of AI applications, catering to a variety of sectors, including automotive, healthcare, and finance.
Hacker News
APRIL 8, 2025
Complex neural circuits likely arose independently in birds and mammals, suggesting that vertebrates evolved intelligence multiple times.
Dataconomy
APRIL 8, 2025
The ML stack is an essential framework for any data scientist or machine learning engineer. With the ability to streamline processes ranging from data preparation to model deployment and monitoring, it enables teams to efficiently convert raw data into actionable insights. Understanding the components and benefits of an ML stack can empower professionals to harness the true potential of machine learning technologies.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Hacker News
APRIL 8, 2025
Pix has spiced up Brazils fusty banking sector, but it gives the central bank a worrying amount of power
Dataconomy
APRIL 8, 2025
Google Search Labs is an exciting initiative that opens the door to a new realm of interactive possibilities within Google Search. Since its launch on May 10, 2023, at the Google I/O conference, it invites users to engage with experimental features designed to enrich their search experience. Users now have the chance to participate in shaping the future of search technology by providing feedback and insights on these developing features.
Hacker News
APRIL 8, 2025
A prominent American academic working in Thailand has been charged with insulting the monarchy, in a rare case of a foreign national being charged under the kingdoms strict lese majeste law.
Dataconomy
APRIL 8, 2025
Text generation inference represents a fascinating frontier in artificial intelligence, where machines not only process language but also create new content that mimics human writing. This technology has opened a plethora of applications, impacting industries ranging from customer service to creative writing. Understanding how this process worksincluding the algorithms and large language models behind itcan help us appreciate the capabilities and considerations of AI text generation.
Speaker: Frank Taliano
Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.
APRIL 8, 2025
Bittensor: The Cutting Edge of Decentralized AI Infrastructure As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly central to the global digital economy, decentralized alternatives are beginning to challenge the dominance of corporate-led AI development.
Dataconomy
APRIL 8, 2025
Data science techniques are the backbone of modern analytics, enabling professionals to transform raw data into meaningful insights. By employing various methodologies, analysts uncover hidden patterns, predict outcomes, and support data-driven decision-making. Understanding these techniques can enhance a data scientist’s toolkit, making it easier to navigate the complexities of big data.
Hacker News
APRIL 8, 2025
Solar power has doubled in just three years, according to thinktank Ember, but rising electricity demand from air conditioning, AI and electric vehicles means electricity from fossil fuel sources still grew.
Dataconomy
APRIL 8, 2025
Conversational agents have transformed the way we interact with technology, bridging gaps between humans and machines. These intelligent systems not only respond to queries with remarkable accuracy but also learn from interactions to improve user experiences over time. The evolution of conversational agents has led to their widespread use in customer service, e-commerce, and even healthcare, making them indispensable tools in various industries.
Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage
When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m
Hacker News
APRIL 8, 2025
Researchers are studying why the energy factories are moving between cells and whether the process can be harnessed to treat cancer and other diseases. Researchers are studying why the energy factories are moving between cells and whether the process can be harnessed to treat cancer and other diseases.
APRIL 8, 2025
On Tuesday, Amazon debuted a new generative AI model, Nova Sonic, capable of natively processing voice and generating natural-sounding speech.
Hacker News
APRIL 8, 2025
Gemini Advanced subscribers can now use Deep Research with Gemini 2.
APRIL 8, 2025
A new multimodal tool combines a large language model with powerful graph-based AI models to efficiently find new, synthesizable molecules with desired properties, based on a users queries in plain language.
Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street
In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.
Hacker News
APRIL 8, 2025
A new study finds that the poor, those with less education, young people, and women are less likely to prefer "impartial" news sources over those that align with their own views.
APRIL 8, 2025
Google Cloud unveiled its seventh-generation Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) called Ironwood on Wednesday, a custom AI accelerator that the company claims delivers more than 24 times the computing power of the worlds fastest supercomputer when deployed at scale.
Hacker News
APRIL 8, 2025
Bracket City is a daily word game that can be played on The Atlantic. Start as a tourist and play the puzzle each day to become the mayor.
APRIL 8, 2025
A new company, Deep Cogito, has emerged from stealth with a family of openly available AI models that can be switched between reasoning and non-reasoning modes.
Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring
Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?
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