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.
Analytics Vidhya
APRIL 8, 2025
Market research is the backbone of customer-driven decision-making, yet gathering reliable insights has never been more challenging. Recruiting and managing a representative sample takes up 60% of a research projects time, but despite these efforts, response rates continue to decline, panel fatigue is growing, and operational costs are rising. At the same time, evolving privacy […] The post Transforming Market Research with Synthetic Panels appeared first on Analytics Vidhya.
APRIL 8, 2025
It's been nearly 18 months since OpenAI Sam Altman was unceremoniously sacked by the firm before being summarily reinstated just a few days later and a new book claims to have the tea behind the stunning coup. In an excerpt from her forthcoming book about Altman, Wall Street Journal reporter Keach Hagey revealed , based on dozens of interviews with insiders, that the November 2023 episode jokingly referred to as the " turkey-shoot clusterf*ck " was ultimately caused by power struggles, politick
Analytics Vidhya
APRIL 8, 2025
We all depend on LLMs for our everyday activities, but quantifying “How efficient they are” is a gigantic challenge. Conventional metrics such as BLEU, ROUGE, and METEOR tend to fail in comprehending the real meaning of the text. They are too keen on matching similar words instead of comprehending the concept behind it. BERTScore reverses […] The post BERTScore: A Contextual Metric for LLM Evaluation appeared first on Analytics Vidhya.
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.
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.
AWS Machine Learning Blog
APRIL 8, 2025
Headquartered in So Paulo, Brazil, iFood is a national private company and the leader in food-tech in Latin America, processing millions of orders monthly. iFood has stood out for its strategy of incorporating cutting-edge technology into its operations. With the support of AWS, iFood has developed a robust machine learning (ML) inference infrastructure, using services such as Amazon SageMaker to efficiently create and deploy ML models.
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
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
The 3D replica corroborates eye witness accounts about what happened after the liner hit an iceberg.
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.
Hacker News
APRIL 8, 2025
Complex neural circuits likely arose independently in birds and mammals, suggesting that vertebrates evolved intelligence multiple times.
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.
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
Pix has spiced up Brazils fusty banking sector, but it gives the central bank a worrying amount of power
Dataconomy
APRIL 8, 2025
The nonprofit sector is embracing artificial intelligence faster than it is ready for. More than half of nonprofits now use AI tools in some formChatGPT, automation systems, predictive analyticsbut less than 10 percent have written policies on how that AI should be used. Thats not just a procedural oversight. Its a structural vulnerability. These organizations, many of which serve historically marginalized communities, are stepping into a high-stakes technological landscape with few ethical guar
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Dataconomy
APRIL 8, 2025
On prem vs cloud is a debate that has been made by both small businesses and large enterprises, and this is done on a regular basis. It is not just a simple distinction between two technologies; rather, it is a long-term decision that affects the companys budget, security, scalability, and in some cases, the productivity of the workers. Some people love on-prem servers and say that there is no way to top the control you have over your infrastructure.
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.
Dataconomy
APRIL 8, 2025
OpenAI has released its EU Economic Blueprint outlining an ambitious plan to anchor AI development firmly on European soilby Europe, in Europe, for Europe. The document, released this week, combines a bold investment pitch with a policy playbook aimed at unlocking AI-fueled prosperity across all 27 EU member states. What is OpenAI proposing? The Blueprint calls on EU policymakers to urgently coordinate around four key pillars: infrastructure, regulation, adoption, and responsible deployment.
APRIL 8, 2025
On Tuesday, Amazon debuted a new generative AI model, Nova Sonic, capable of natively processing voice and generating natural-sounding speech.
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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