Topic: Language Models
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AI Matches Human Expert in Language Analysis for the First Time
A new study shows a sophisticated AI model can perform linguistic analysis at a human-expert level, challenging assumptions that human language comprehension is uniquely complex. The AI was tested on core linguistic tasks like using syntactic tree diagrams and parsing recursive sentences, which r...
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Unleash DeepTeam: Open-Source LLM Red Teaming
DeepTeam is an open-source framework that rigorously tests large language models for hidden flaws before deployment, using advanced methods like jailbreaking and prompt injection to identify issues such as bias or data leaks. It supports a wide range of model configurations, including chatbots an...
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The AI Revolution Is Built on a Flawed Foundation
Current AI systems like large language models (LLMs) are sophisticated pattern-matching engines for text, not nascent minds replicating human thought, as they operate on statistical patterns in language data rather than multifaceted reasoning. Neuroscience indicates that human thinking operates i...
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Wikipedia Volunteers Catalogued AI Fakes. Now a Plugin Blocks Them.
A new open-source tool called "Humanizer" helps AI-generated code appear more natural by instructing models to avoid 24 specific language patterns identified by Wikipedia volunteers as signs of automated writing. The tool was made possible by a detailed list of AI writing indicators compiled by W...
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5 Ways to Feed Your AI Quality Data for Better Results
High-quality data is essential for successful AI outcomes, as poor data leads to poor results, making the right data assets critical as companies adopt AI technologies. Experts recommend focusing on key data that delivers the most impact, adopting deliberate data governance, and creating flexible...
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SHARON AI and VAST Data Launch InsightEngine in Australia
SHARON AI and VAST Data have partnered to deliver scalable, secure AI inference capabilities for enterprises and governments, enabling the transition from experimental AI to full-scale production with sovereign, high-performance infrastructure. The collaboration introduces the VAST InsightEngine,...
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Mind-Reading AI Translates Thoughts Into Text
Scientists have developed a mind captioning technique that translates thoughts into text by analyzing vision-related brain activity, bypassing traditional language centers and aiding communication for those with disorders. The system uses fMRI and deep learning to generate coherent sentences from...
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Sakana AI Secures $135M to Build Japan's AI Models
A new wave of specialized AI firms, such as Tokyo-based Sakana AI, is emerging to develop models tailored for specific regions, industries, or applications, differentiating them from global tech giants. Sakana AI secured ¥20 billion (approximately $135 million) in a Series B funding round, valuin...
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Microsoft Revives '90s Charm with Animated Copilot Assistant
Microsoft is enhancing its Copilot AI assistant with advanced voice controls and an optional animated character named Mico to make interactions more engaging and personable in Windows 11. Mico, a blob-shaped figure with a dynamic, expressive face, represents a shift toward "human-centered AI," de...
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Add Tasks by Voice with Todoist's New AI Assistant
Todoist Ramble is a new voice-to-task feature that uses advanced language models to convert spoken thoughts into organized tasks, capturing deadlines and priorities from natural speech without typing. The tool addresses the disruption of stopping to type by allowing real-time, hands-free task cre...
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Elon Musk, xAI, and the Advent of Grok
Elon Musk's xAI, founded in March 2023, introduces Grok, a witty AI chatbot built on a 33 billion parameter language model. Unlike others, Grok accesses real-time info from X (formerly Twitter), acquired by Musk. xAI aims to revolutionize AI interaction with deep understanding and empathy, as the name 'Grok' implies, reflecting its mission to advance humanity's knowledge.
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