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Sam Altman fired as CEO of OpenAI

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In a surprising turn of events, OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence research lab, has announced the termination of its co-founder and CEO, Sam Altman. This unexpected decision, announced on November 17, 2023, has sent ripples through the tech industry, raising questions about the future of the organization and its AI research. Chief technology officer Mira […] The post Sam Altman fired as CEO of OpenAI appeared first on Analytics Vidhya.

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New Frontiers in Generative AI — Far From the Cloud

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In the beginning, there was the internet, which changed our lives forever — the way we communicate, shop, conduct business. And then for reasons of latency, privacy, and cost-efficiency, the internet moved to the network edge, giving rise to the “internet of things.” Now there’s artificial intelligence, which makes everything we do on the internet easier, more personalized, more intelligent.

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Microsoft Unveils first AI chip: Maia 100 Chip and Cobalt CPU

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In a groundbreaking move at the annual Ignite conference, Microsoft unveiled the highly anticipated Maia 100 chip and Cobalt CPU. This strategic initiative aims to seize control of technology, establishing dominance in the fiercely competitive AI computing market. CEO Satya Nadella outlined ambitious plans to harness the power of these innovative chips.

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10 Ways Artificial Intelligence is Shaping Secure App Development

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Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized various industries, including app development. Apps face numerous security problems, from malware attacks and data breaches to privacy concerns and user authentication issues. These security challenges not only risk user data but also affect the credibility of app developers. Integrating AI into the app development lifecycle can significantly enhance security measures.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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A Deep Dive into Model Quantization for Large-Scale Deployment

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Introduction In AI, two distinct challenges have surfaced: deploying large models in cloud environments, incurring formidable compute costs that impede scalability and profitability, and accommodating resource-constrained edge devices struggling to support complex models. The common thread among these challenges is the imperative to shrink model size without compromising accuracy.

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The Next Frontier of Email Efficiency with LLMs

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Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) has grown significantly in the past few years, mainly because of the rise of large language models (LLMs). These sophisticated AI systems, trained on vast datasets containing abundant human language, have driven myriad technological advancements. LLMs’ sheer scale and complexity, such as GPT-3 (Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3), have elevated them to […] The post The Next Frontier of Email Efficiency with LLMs appeared first on Analytics Vidhya

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Umbar Shakir, Gate One: Unlocking the power of generative AI ethically

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Ahead of this year’s AI & Big Data Expo Global , Umbar Shakir, Partner and AI Lead at Gate One , shared her insights into the diverse landscape of generative AI (GenAI) and its impact on businesses. From addressing the spectrum of use cases to navigating digital transformation, Shakir shed light on the challenges, ethical considerations, and the promising future of this groundbreaking technology.

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Unlocking the Future of AI with Jepson Taylor

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In this episode of Leading With Data, we interacted with Jepson Taylor, Co-lead AI Masterclass at NYU and ex-chief AI Strategist at Dataiku. Unfolding the future of AI, Taylor shares invaluable insights into the pivotal moments of his journey – from chemical engineering to AI entrepreneurship, a successful startup acquisition, and the rise of generative […] The post Unlocking the Future of AI with Jepson Taylor appeared first on Analytics Vidhya.

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Sam Altman Removed from OpenAI, Mira Murati Appointed Interim CEO

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In a significant shift at the helm, OpenAI Inc. has announced the departure of Sam Altman as CEO. The board of directors confirmed that Mira Murati, the Chief Technology Officer of the company, will take over as interim CEO with immediate effect. This change marks a pivotal moment for OpenAI, a leading entity in the artificial intelligence sector, which was founded as a non-profit in 2015 with the ambitious mission of ensuring that artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity.

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Usage-Based Monetization Musts: A Roadmap for Sustainable Revenue Growth

Speaker: David Warren and Kevin O'Neill Stoll

Transitioning to a usage-based business model offers powerful growth opportunities but comes with unique challenges. How do you validate strategies, reduce risks, and ensure alignment with customer value? Join us for a deep dive into designing effective pilots that test the waters and drive success in usage-based revenue. Discover how to develop a pilot that captures real customer feedback, aligns internal teams with usage metrics, and rethinks sales incentives to prioritize lasting customer eng

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Sam Altman ousted as OpenAI’s CEO

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Sam Altman has been fired from OpenAI, Inc., the 501(c)(3) nonprofit that acts as the governing body for OpenAI, the AI startup behind ChatGPT, DALL-E 3, GPT-4 and other highly capable generative AI systems. He’ll both leave the company’s board of directors and step down as CEO.

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LLMWare Launches RAG-Specialized 7B Parameter LLMs: Production-Grade Fine-Tuned Models for Enterprise Workflows Involving Complex Business Documents

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Last month, Ai Bloks announced the open-source launch of its development framework, llmware, for building enterprise-grade LLM-based workflow applications. Today, Ai Bloks takes another big step on the journey of delivering a next-generation RAG framework with the release of the DRAGON (Delivering RAG on …) series of 7B parameter LLMs, designed for business workflows and fine-tuned with the specific objective of fact-based question-answering for complex business and legal documents.

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Three Senior OpenAI Researchers Resign as Crisis Deepens

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Three senior researchers at OpenAI resigned Friday night as the artificial intelligence developer suffered fallout from the firing of CEO Sam Altman …

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Researchers from the University of Washington and Duke University Introduce Punica: An Artificial Intelligence System to Serve Multiple LoRA Models in a Shared GPU Cluster

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To specialize in pre-trained large language models (LLMs) for domain-specific tasks with minimum training data, low-rank adaptation, or LoRA, is gaining popularity. Tenants may train various LoRA models at a minimal cost since LoRA greatly reduces the number of trainable parameters by keeping the pre-trained model’s weights and adding trainable rank decomposition matrices to each layer of the Transformer architecture.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.

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OpenAI Ousts Altman After Clashes Over AI Safety, Making Money

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OpenAI, the pioneer of widely used tools that generate specialized digital content from simple prompts, ousted its co-founder and Chief Executive …

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Meet JARVIS-1: Open-World Multi-Task Agents with Memory-Augmented Multimodal Language Models

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A team of researchers from Peking University, UCLA, the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, and the Beijing Institute for General Artificial Intelligence introduces JARVIS-1, a multimodal agent designed for open-world tasks in Minecraft. Leveraging pre-trained multimodal language models, JARVIS-1 interprets visual observations and human instructions, generating sophisticated plans for embodied control.

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ChatGPT parent company OpenAI fires CEO Sam Altman

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CNN — OpenAI, the company behind the viral chatbot ChatGPT, fired its CEO and founder, Sam Altman, on Friday. His stunning departure sent shockwaves through the budding AI industry.

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Meet mPLUG-Owl2: A Multi-Modal Foundation Model that Transforms Multi-modal Large Language Models (MLLMs) with Modality Collaboration

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Large Language Models, with their human-imitating capabilities, have taken the Artificial Intelligence community by storm. With exceptional text understanding and generation skills, models like GPT-3, LLaMA, GPT-4, and PaLM have gained a lot of attention and popularity. GPT-4, the recently launched model by OpenAI due to its multi-modal capabilities, has gathered everyone’s interest in the convergence of vision and language applications, as a result of which MLLMs (Multi-modal Large Langua

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Sam Altman fired as CEO of OpenAI

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In a sudden move, Altman is leaving after a ‘deliberative review process’ by the company’s board. Sam Altman has been fired as CEO of OpenAI, the company announced on Friday. “Mr.

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How Generative AI Has Revolutionized Robotic Surgery

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Robotic surgery has been transformative in the world of medicine. Imagine having a robot assist in surgery with incredible precision and the guidance of a skilled surgeon’s steady hands. With a blend of advanced robotics and computer technology, surgeons perform complex procedures through tiny incisions, and patients enjoying quicker recovery times and less discomfort.

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Sam Altman was raising a VC fund when OpenAI fired him

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People familiar with the matter also said he was in good spirits in the days before the company's board said it "no longer has confidence in his ability to continue leading OpenAI.

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3 Essential Compliance Regulations for Data Security in Remote Work

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Remote work has surged in popularity, transforming how you approach your daily tasks and where you perform them. This shift means you’re no longer confined to the office, allowing for flexibility and convenience. Yet, with this freedom comes a crucial responsibility — ensuring data security. You must understand compliance regulations thoroughly because they are your playbook for protecting sensitive information, no matter where your workspace is.

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The Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report

Cloud Development Environments (CDEs) are changing how software teams work by moving development to the cloud. Our Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report gathers insights from 223 developers and business leaders, uncovering key trends in CDE adoption. With 66% of large organizations already using CDEs, these platforms are quickly becoming essential to modern development practices.

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Who is Mira Murati, OpenAI’s new interim CEO?

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In a surprising move, OpenAI today abruptly fired Sam Altman, its CEO and a member of its board of directors, and installed CTO Mira Murati as interim CEO. But who, exactly, is Mira Murati?

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HuggingFace Introduces TextEnvironments: An Orchestrator between a Machine Learning Model and A Set of Tools (Python Functions) that the Model can Call to Solve Specific Tasks

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Supervised Fine-tuning (SFT), Reward Modeling (RM), and Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO) are all part of TRL. In this full-stack library, researchers give tools to train transformer language models and stable diffusion models with Reinforcement Learning. The library is an extension of Hugging Face’s transformers collection. Therefore, language models can be loaded directly via transformers after they have been pre-trained.

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The Sudden Fall of Sam Altman

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What it means that the world’s most powerful AI executive is out of a job Earlier this year, I asked Sam Altman whether decisions made by OpenAI’s leaders might one day lead to unemployment among the masses. “Jobs are definitely going to go away, full stop,” he told me.

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This AI Paper Introduces LLaVA-Plus: A General-Purpose Multimodal Assistant that Expands the Capabilities of Large Multimodal Models

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Creating general-purpose assistants that can efficiently carry out various real-world activities by following users’ (multimodal) instructions has long been a goal in artificial intelligence. The area has recently seen increased interest in creating foundation models with emerging multimodal understanding and generating skills in open-world challenges.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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Kyutai is a French AI research lab with a $330 million budget that will make everything open source

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This morning at Scaleway’s ai-PULSE conference, French billionaire and Iliad CEO Xavier Niel gave some extra details about his plans for an AI research lab based in Paris. This new lab called Kyutai will be a privately-funded nonprofit working on artificial general intelligence.

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Meet SPHINX: A Versatile Multi-Modal Large Language Model (MLLM) with a Mixer of Training Tasks, Data Domains, and Visual Embeddings

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In multi-modal language models, a pressing challenge has emerged – the inherent limitations of existing models in grappling with nuanced visual instructions and executing a myriad of diverse tasks seamlessly. The crux of the matter lies in the quest for models that transcend traditional boundaries, capable of comprehending complex visual queries and executing a wide spectrum of tasks ranging from referring expression comprehension to intricate feats like human pose estimation and nuanced object

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The Man Behind the A.I. Revolution Just Got Fired. It’s a Scandal. Here’s What We Know.

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Sam Altman was the biggest name in the industry. What the heck just happened?

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