5 Free Courses to Master Math for Data Science
KDnuggets
APRIL 15, 2024
Want to learn math for data science? Check out these three courses to learn linear algebra, calculus, statistics, and more.
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ColBERT – Improve Retrieval Performance with Token Level Vector Embeddings
Analytics Vidhya
APRIL 15, 2024
Introduction Retrieval Augmented-Generation (RAG) has taken the world by Storm ever since its inception. RAG is what is necessary for the Large Language Models (LLMs) to provide or generate accurate and factual answers. We solve the factuality of LLMs by RAG, where we try to give the LLM a context that is contextually similar to […] The post ColBERT – Improve Retrieval Performance with Token Level Vector Embeddings appeared first on Analytics Vidhya.
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Why the Modern Data Stack is Broken and How to Fix It
insideBIGDATA
APRIL 15, 2024
In this contributed article, Stavros Papadopoulos, Founder and CEO, TileDB, discusses how we are quickly reaching a threshold where the vulnerabilities of the modern data stack are starting to outweigh its advantages. Here’s what we need to do next.
Gemini 1.5 Pro Goes Global with Powerful New Features
Analytics Vidhya
APRIL 15, 2024
Introduction Google AI’s powerhouse language model, Gemini 1.5 Pro, has taken a significant step forward with its public preview release. Now accessible in over 180 countries via the Gemini API, this update boasts new features designed to empower developers and redefine human-computer interaction. This article digs deep into Gemini 1.5 Pro’s exciting new capabilities, accompanied […] The post Gemini 1.5 Pro Goes Global with Powerful New Features appeared first on Analytics Vidh
Get Better Network Graphs & Save Analysts Time
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Many organizations today are unlocking the power of their data by using graph databases to feed downstream analytics, enahance visualizations, and more. Yet, when different graph nodes represent the same entity, graphs get messy. Watch this essential video with Senzing CEO Jeff Jonas on how adding entity resolution to a graph database condenses network graphs to improve analytics and save your analysts time.
Why Accelerating Data Engineering Across Public Clouds and Private Data Centers is a Game Changer
insideBIGDATA
APRIL 15, 2024
In this contributed article, Rob Gibbon, Product Manager at Canonical, suggests that data engineers typically know what they need to get done. The problem is that their environment doesn't always make it easy. If you're working on premise, it can be hard to get data-intensive solutions off the ground quickly. However, cloud solutions come with lock-in and unpredictable pricing.
Understanding Overfitting in ConvNets
Analytics Vidhya
APRIL 15, 2024
Introduction Overfitting in ConvNets is a challenge in deep learning and neural networks, where a model learns too much from training data, leading to poor performance on new data. This phenomenon is especially prevalent in complex neural architectures, which can model intricate relationships. Addressing overfitting in convnet is crucial for building reliable neural network models. […] The post Understanding Overfitting in ConvNets appeared first on Analytics Vidhya.
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Intel’s Gaudi 3: Setting New Standards with 40% Faster AI Acceleration than Nvidia H100
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APRIL 15, 2024
Introduction In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) shapes how we live, work, and play, the engines driving these sophisticated systems are becoming ever more crucial. These engines, known as AI accelerators, have rapidly evolved, transitioning from niche components to central figures in the computing landscape. They now power everything from chatbots and virtual assistants […] The post Intel’s Gaudi 3: Setting New Standards with 40% Faster AI Acceleration than Nvidia H100 appe
Unlocking the Power of Cloud Analytics: A Glimpse into Intel's Data Revolution
databricks
APRIL 15, 2024
Are you ready to discover how one of the world's leading tech giants is transforming its data analytics to stay ahead of the.
Let the Prompt Battle Begin #6
Analytics Vidhya
APRIL 15, 2024
Are you ready to fuel your creativity? Join our Prompt Battle! Share your prompts and let’s create magic together. Whether you’re a seasoned creator or just starting out, this is your chance to shine. Drop your prompts in the comments and let the battle for brilliance begin! How does it Work? Step 1: You give […] The post Let the Prompt Battle Begin #6 appeared first on Analytics Vidhya.
The US Government Has a Microsoft Problem
Hacker News
APRIL 15, 2024
Microsoft has stumbled through a series of major cybersecurity failures over the past few years. Experts say the US government’s reliance on its systems means the company continues to get a free pass.
Understanding User Needs and Satisfying Them
Speaker: Scott Sehlhorst
We know we want to create products which our customers find to be valuable. Whether we label it as customer-centric or product-led depends on how long we've been doing product management. There are three challenges we face when doing this. The obvious challenge is figuring out what our users need; the non-obvious challenges are in creating a shared understanding of those needs and in sensing if what we're doing is meeting those needs.
Mastering Graph Neural Networks From Graphs to Insights
Analytics Vidhya
APRIL 15, 2024
Introduction Mastering Graph Neural Networks is an important tool for processing and learning from graph-structured data. This creative method has transformed a number of fields, including drug development, recommendation systems, social network analysis, and more. Before diving into the fundamentals and GNN implementation, it’s essential to understand the fundamental concepts of graphs, including nodes, vertices, […] The post Mastering Graph Neural Networks From Graphs to Insights a
A curious phenomenon called 'Etak'
Hacker News
APRIL 15, 2024
The Map Happenings series on the hugely impactful events that forever changed our world. This week: the story of a little known company called 'Etak' I think you'll find it a fascinating read.
Enhancing Ship Classification with CNNs and Transfer Learning
Analytics Vidhya
APRIL 15, 2024
Introduction Welcome to an in-depth exploration of ship classification using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) with the Analytics Vidhya hackathon dataset. CNNs are a cornerstone of image-related tasks, known for their ability to learn hierarchical representations of images. In this project, we dive into understanding the power of CNNs to classify ships based on their visual […] The post Enhancing Ship Classification with CNNs and Transfer Learning appeared first on Analytics Vidhya.
Hindsight PRIORs for Reward Learning from Human Preferences
Machine Learning Research at Apple
APRIL 15, 2024
Preference based Reinforcement Learning (PbRL) has shown great promise in learning from human preference binary feedback on agent's trajectory behaviors, where one of the major goals is to reduce the number of queried human feedback. While the binary labels are a direct comment on the goodness of a trajectory behavior, there is still a need for resolving credit assignment especially in limited feedback.
Beyond the Basics of A/B Tests: Highly Innovative Experimentation Tactics You Need to Know
Speaker: Timothy Chan, PhD., Head of Data Science
Are you ready to move beyond the basics and take a deep dive into the cutting-edge techniques that are reshaping the landscape of experimentation? 🌐 From Sequential Testing to Multi-Armed Bandits, Switchback Experiments to Stratified Sampling, Timothy Chan, Data Science Lead, is here to unravel the mysteries of these powerful methodologies that are revolutionizing how we approach testing.
Elon Musk’s xAI Launches Preview of Grok-1.5V Multimodal Model
Analytics Vidhya
APRIL 15, 2024
Elon Musk’s xAI recently showcased a preview of its multimodal AI model Grok-1.5V, which looks quite promising. This innovative new AI model bridges the gap between textual and visual understanding, marking a significant milestone in artificial intelligence (AI). Also Read: OpenAI and Meta Set to Launch New AI Models with Reasoning Capabilities Grok-1.5V: Redefining Multimodal […] The post Elon Musk’s xAI Launches Preview of Grok-1.5V Multimodal Model appeared first on Analytic
Citizenship Privilege Harms Science
Hacker News
APRIL 15, 2024
Researchers from the global south face often-distressing immigration bureaucracy that most from the global north do not. Six steps can begin to counteract this inequity. Researchers from the global south face often-distressing immigration bureaucracy that most from the global north do not. Six steps can begin to counteract this inequity.
Level Up with DataCamp’s New Azure Certification
KDnuggets
APRIL 15, 2024
Enhance your data profession by learning Azure, a high-demand skill and expertise.
Getting the Grid to Net Zero
Hacker News
APRIL 15, 2024
An emerging technology, grid-forming inverters, are letting utilities install more renewable energy facilities, such as solar photovoltaics and wind turbines. The inverters are often connected to utility-scale battery systems at solar-plus-storage facilities.
Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.
Apple’s privacy bet on iOS 18: Local processing
Dataconomy
APRIL 15, 2024
Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 AI enhancements are likely to predominantly utilize local processing capabilities to prioritize user privacy and data security. Google and Samsung have been actively embedding AI technology into their top-tier smartphones, and Apple is set to join this trend with its upcoming iOS 18 launch. According to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman , Apple plans to operate its AI features directly on the device, bypassing the need for cloud processing.
Object that slammed into Florida home was space junk for ISS, NASA confirms
Hacker News
APRIL 15, 2024
The small object that crashed through the roof of a Florida home last month was indeed part of a pallet jettisoned from the ISS three years ago, NASA has confirmed.
Older Samsung phones will welcome Galaxy AI with One UI 6.1 update
Dataconomy
APRIL 15, 2024
Samsung recently announced that its Galaxy AI features will be available on its flagship smartphones from 2021 and 2022, with these devices set to receive the One UI 6.1 update starting in May. “Our goal with Galaxy AI is not only to pioneer a new era of mobile AI but also to empower users by making AI more accessible. This is only the beginning of Galaxy AI, as we plan to bring the experience to over 100 million Galaxy users within 2024 and continue to innovate ways to harness the unlimited pos
Phone conversations with law enforcement can be recorded without their consent
Hacker News
APRIL 15, 2024
The court's decision – involving a citizen who accused the Citrus County Sheriff's Office of misconduct – is the latest to provide new mechanisms for civilian oversight of law enforcement
From Developer Experience to Product Experience: How a Shared Focus Fuels Product Success
Speaker: Anne Steiner and David Laribee
As a concept, Developer Experience (DX) has gained significant attention in the tech industry. It emphasizes engineers’ efficiency and satisfaction during the product development process. As product managers, we need to understand how a good DX can contribute not only to the well-being of our development teams but also to the broader objectives of product success and customer satisfaction.
Medium won’t pay for “AI partners”
Dataconomy
APRIL 15, 2024
Medium has announced that starting May 1, 2024, AI-generated content will no longer be eligible for its paid Partner program. The platform will remove such content from behind paywalls and authors may risk expulsion from the monetization scheme. Medium bans AI usage on its Partner Program “We are writing to notify you of policy updates that may impact your participation in the Medium Partner Program,” Medium stated in an email shared by Jonathan Gillham:, Google and Medium have both
T-Mobile employees across the country receive cash offers to illegally swap SIMs
Hacker News
APRIL 15, 2024
T-Mobile employees, both third-party and corporate, are receiving cash offers via text to complete SIM swaps for criminals.
Even Netflix uses AI-generated content!
Dataconomy
APRIL 15, 2024
Netflix recently caused a stir by incorporating seemingly AI-generated images in a documentary centered around Jennifer Pan, a key figure in a notorious murder-for-hire case that unfolded in Canada in 2010. Futurism was first to uncover this development and according to the report, Netflix utilized these images purportedly to convey Pan’s personality traits, as described by a former high school friend named Nam Nguyen.
Apple's APFS Migration: A Feat of Engineering
Hacker News
APRIL 15, 2024
Whenever I talk with programmer friends about Apple I try to sneak the following story in. Usually I start with “did you know that Apple…?” and end by leaning back in the chair, my index finger pointing at the table, and me saying “… now that’s engineering.
Peak Performance: Continuous Testing & Evaluation of LLM-Based Applications
Speaker: Aarushi Kansal, AI Leader & Author and Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO at Aggregage
Software leaders who are building applications based on Large Language Models (LLMs) often find it a challenge to achieve reliability. It’s no surprise given the non-deterministic nature of LLMs. To effectively create reliable LLM-based (often with RAG) applications, extensive testing and evaluation processes are crucial. This often ends up involving meticulous adjustments to prompts.
Exploring the untapped benefits of speech analytics in call centers
Dataconomy
APRIL 15, 2024
Analysis of calls and quality control of interactions are among the main components of any call center’s operation, regardless of whether these are sales departments, user support services, or hotlines. But anyone who has dealt with this in real conditions often faces a choice between two options — to spend a massive amount of effort, resources, and time listening to and analyzing each call or to select only some of them, sometimes missing important details and aspects.
Nathan Tolbert pushes the limitations of new games on old consoles
Hacker News
APRIL 15, 2024
Nathan Tolbert is a lead research software engineer at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) at the University of Illinois, and for the past 15 years he has also been developing indie games in.
Investors’ eyes are on the Salesforce-Informatica acquisition
Dataconomy
APRIL 15, 2024
Salesforce announced plans to acquire the cloud data management leader, Informatica. The Salesforce acquisition news caused SaaS giant’s shares to capture significant attention on Monday following a late Friday revelation that discussions to acquire Informatica had reached an advanced stage. Informatica’s stock nearly doubled from $29 to $44 this year.
Open-source passive radar taken down for regulatory reasons (2022)
Hacker News
APRIL 15, 2024
Open-source technology brings a world that laws and regulations are not quite prepared for. As a result, every now and then, open projects need to work around governmental regulations. In today's news.
The Path to Product Excellence: Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Enhancing Communication
Speaker: David Bard, Principal at VP Product Coaching
In the fast-paced world of digital innovation, success is often accompanied by a multitude of challenges - like the pitfalls lurking at every turn, threatening to derail the most promising projects. But fret not, this webinar is your key to effective product development! Join us for an enlightening session to empower you to lead your team to greater heights.
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