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š„ QwQ: Alibaba's O1 Like Reasoning LLM
Alibaba's QwQ LLM explores deep reasoning and self-questioning, showcasing impressive analytical abilities despite limitations.
š„ OpenAI hits pause on video model Sora after artists leak access in protest
OpenAI halts Sora video model after artists protest unpaid labor and leak access, claiming exploitation for PR purposes.
š„ Inferring neural activity before plasticity for learning beyond backpropagation
A new learning principle, "prospective configuration," infers neural activity before weight adjustments, outperforming backpropagation.
Launch HN: Keep (YC W23) ā AIOps and alert management
Keep is an open-source AIOps platform for alert management, offering features like deduplication, integration, and automation.
Google Rules of Machine Learning (2018)
Google outlines 43 best practices for effective machine learning, emphasizing simplicity, solid infrastructure, and iterative improvement.
Over half of long posts on LinkedIn are likely AI-generated
Over 54% of long posts on LinkedIn are likely AI-generated, reflecting a significant rise in AI content since ChatGPT's launch.
Show HN: ColoringsAI ā Custom Coloring Pages from Ideas (My Daughter's Idea)
ColoringsAI offers free customizable coloring pages for all ages, inspired by user ideas and featuring popular themes.
Quark: Real-Time, High-Resolution, and General Neural View Synthesis
Quark introduces a real-time neural algorithm for high-resolution view synthesis, achieving state-of-the-art quality at 30fps.
A Deep Dive into DDPMs
Explore the mechanics of Denoising Diffusion Probabilistic Models (DDPMs), focusing on efficient forward and reverse processes.
FTC says AI scanner "deceived" users after BBC revelations
Evolv Technology faces FTC settlement for falsely claiming its AI scanner detects all weapons, following BBC investigations.
Open source implementation of OpenAI's "Canvas"
Open source version of OpenAI's "Canvas" launched, enabling broader access and collaboration.
How the far right is weaponising AI-generated content in Europe
Far-right groups in Europe exploit AI-generated content to spread anti-immigrant propaganda and manipulate public opinion.
Show HN: Discord/Slack replacement + human-in-the-loop
Integral is a new app replacing Slack and Discord, enhancing expert community interactions and knowledge transfer.
Show HN: A free AI summarization web app
A free web app, iBrief, offers AI-powered summarization for efficient content digestion.
Footstep recognition as people identification: A Systematic literature review
A systematic review of footstep recognition technology for identifying individuals based on walking characteristics and features.
I said no to $20k because writers must take a moral stand on AI
A writer declined a $20k offer to maintain authenticity, opposing AI's influence on literature and the essence of human creativity.
MTA's A.I. bus cameras issue mistaken parking violations
MTA's A.I. bus cameras wrongly issued 3,800 parking tickets, affecting many legally parked vehicles; errors now corrected.
Why 'open' AI systems are closed, and why this matters
The article critiques the concept of 'open' AI, revealing how it often remains closed and reinforces power concentration in the industry.
Vector Databases Explained Simply
Vector databases enhance search by using embeddings to find similar items based on context, not just keywords.
Fans preserve and emulate Sega's rare '80s "AI computer"
Fans have preserved and emulated Sega's rare 1980s AI Computer, revealing its educational software and historical significance.
Artists Stick It to 'AI Overlords' and Leak OpenAI's Sora Video Generator
Artists leaked OpenAI's unreleased Sora video generator, protesting unpaid labor and demanding fair compensation and transparency.
Bluesky, AI, and the battle for consent on the open web
Bluesky faces backlash over AI dataset use without user consent, highlighting the need for better consent mechanisms on open platforms.
Investors just can't pull the plug despite datacenters facing AI power crunch
Despite power concerns, 70% of investors remain optimistic about datacenter growth driven by AI demand, anticipating a $483B market by 2029.