Customizing LLMs for domain-specific tasks
The expansion of large language models (LLMs) in recent times has brought about a revolutionary change in machine learning processes and has introduced fresh perspectives on the potential of AI, according to Predibase. Based on survey data from organ.....»»
Antibodies against anything? AI tool adapted to make them
Right now, making antibodies means immunizing animals. But that may change. Enlarge Antibodies are incredibly useful. Lots of recently developed drugs rely on antibodies that bind to and block the activity of specific p.....»»
Apple"s focus on local AI models and licensing LLMs could be a winning combo, says analyst
An analyst note suggests licensing Gemini from Google while developing proprietary private local models could give Apple an advantage in the AI race.Apple's AI push seems to have a two-pronged approachIt's no secret that Apple plans to make 2024 a bi.....»»
Sea surface temperature research provides clear evidence of human-caused climate change
New oceanic research provides clear evidence of a human "fingerprint" on climate change and shows that specific signals from human activities have altered the seasonal cycle amplitude of sea surface temperatures (SST)......»»
Germ aversion found to have impacted 2020 election voting behavior
Voters opted to pick candidates in 2020 by mail-in ballots, avoiding poll sites due to COVID-19 concerns rather than because of political party efforts to promote specific voting methods, according to a new University of Michigan study......»»
Domain knowledge drives data-driven artificial intelligence in well logging
Data-driven artificial intelligence, such as deep learning and reinforcement learning, possesses powerful data analysis capabilities. These techniques enable the statistical and probabilistic analysis of data, facilitating the mapping of relationship.....»»
Apple researchers reveal new AI breakthrough for training LLMs on images and text
In a new paper published this month, Apple researchers reveal that they have developed new methods for training large language models using both text and visual information. According to Apple’s researchers, this represents a way to obtain state-of.....»»
Tropical plants beat drought by interacting with specific microbes, study shows
Plant-soil-microbe interactions play a crucial role in processes that take place in the soil directly around plant roots, or the rhizosphere, and these processes contribute to nutrient cycling and metabolite turnover in the environment. Amid the wate.....»»
New Apple AI training method retains privacy, and could make a future Siri more flexible
Apple researchers have hit on a new multi-modal method of quickly training large language models (LLMs) that can enable more flexible and powerful machine-learning and "AI" type systems.A research paper posted by the company to research site arxiv.or.....»»
ASCII art elicits harmful responses from 5 major AI chatbots
LLMs are trained to block harmful responses. Old-school images can override those rules. Enlarge / Some ASCII art of our favorite visual cliche for a hacker. (credit: Getty Images) Researchers have discovered a new way.....»»
Researchers use ASCII art to elicit harmful responses from 5 major AI chatbots
LLMs are trained to block harmful responses. Old-school images can override those rules. Enlarge / Some ASCII art of our favorite visual cliche for a hacker. (credit: Getty Images) Researchers have discovered a new way.....»»
Once “too scary” to release, GPT-2 gets squeezed into an Excel spreadsheet
OpenAI's GPT-2 running locally in Microsoft Excel teaches the basics of how LLMs work. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) It seems like AI large language models (LLMs) are everywhere these days due to the rise of ChatGPT. No.....»»
In vivo production of CAR-T cells using virus-mimetic fusogenic nanovesicles
Chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) are synthesized membrane proteins that enable lymphocytes to recognize and respond to the specific antigens of target cells. Despite the impressive efficacy of CAR-T cell therapy in treating B-cell lymphoma or leukem.....»»
Not just a lodger: Novel host-guest assembly provides enhanced reactivity
By design, synthetic molecules typically have specific jobs to prevent or accelerate reactions between other molecules. To help control more complicated reactions, researchers may harness spare space in one molecule to synthesize another chemical str.....»»
iOS 17.4 lets Siri read messages in additional languages, not just the primary language
iOS 17.4 introduces the ability to assign languages to Siri specifically for when it reads your messages to you. Languages can be different than the assigned language used for Siri for all other tasks. This is useful for when you primarily use Siri i.....»»
Research uncovers specific protein interactions needed for cells to break down and remove damaged mitochondria
Autophagy is a process used by cells as a recycling system to transport and break down organelles and other cytosolic components, which become enveloped in a membrane called the autophagosome. When this involves the removal of damaged mitochondria, i.....»»
New Peloton iOS and Android app feature: Milestone reminders
While not new on Peloton Bikes, Treads, or Rows, milestone reminders are now available on the Peloton app for both iOS and Android to keep you motivated while working out or while working toward a specific goal. Head below to learn more. more….....»»
Experts urge dog owners to teach life skills to help their canines cope with distractions
Many working dogs have to cope with sirens, sudden loud noises and flashing lights while carrying out vital work that keeps humans safe. Visual and acoustic distractions distinctly affect people's ability to concentrate and perform tasks; a new study.....»»
A novel strategy to efficiently distinguish subtype-specific cardiomyocytes from human iPS cells
In a recent study led by Associate Professor Yoshinori Yoshida (Department of Cell Growth and Differentiation) and published in Communications Biology, a team of researchers identified CD151 as a marker for distinguishing subtype-specific cardiomyocy.....»»
DomAda-FruitDet: Domain-adaptive anchor-free fruit detection model for auto labeling
In the evolving landscape of the modern fruit industry, deep learning-based fruit detection applications have become integral, facilitating tasks such as fruit yield prediction and automated picking. Despite advancements, the labor-intensive process.....»»
How cells manage their mRNA stockpile and its output
In a typical cell, genes encoded in DNA are used to make messenger RNA (mRNA), which is used to make proteins, and this process of gene expression keeps the cell running. Gene expression is regulated in each cell such that specific genes are turned o.....»»