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š„ VLC tops 6B downloads, previews AI-generated subtitles
VLC surpasses 6 billion downloads and introduces AI-generated subtitles for offline video playback.
š„ Show HN: TabPFN v2 ā A SOTA foundation model for small tabular data
TabPFN v2 is a groundbreaking model for small tabular data, achieving superior predictions in less time than traditional methods.
Zuckerberg Approved AI Training on Pirated Books, Filings Say
Zuckerberg allegedly approved using pirated books for AI training, with claims of concealing copyright infringement emerging in court.
rStar-Math: Small LLMs Can Master Math Reasoning with Self-Evolved Deep Thinking
rStar-Math shows small LLMs can excel in math reasoning through self-evolved deep thinking, surpassing larger models' capabilities.
VLC player demos real-time AI subtitling for videos
VLC player showcases real-time AI subtitling and translation for videos offline, supporting over 100 languages at CES 2025.
Embedding Models for Information Retrieval in 2025
The page is unavailable; content on embedding models for information retrieval will be updated soon.
Apple's Machine Learning Research can now detect Heart Murmurs with 95% accuracy
Apple's ML research achieves 95% accuracy in detecting heart murmurs, enhancing health monitoring via the Apple Watch.
Build an AI Agent with Temporal [video]
Learn to build an AI agent using Temporal in this informative YouTube video.
Eric Schmidt's New Secret Project Is an AI Video Platform Called 'Hooglee'
Eric Schmidt's startup Hooglee aims to revolutionize AI video creation, potentially rivaling TikTok while addressing deepfake concerns.
Software Development with AI: Isolation and Abstraction
CodeYam explores using AI in software development through isolation and abstraction, enhancing collaboration and efficiency.
Biden to Further Limit Nvidia AI Chip Exports in Final Push
Biden plans new export limits on Nvidia AI chips to restrict access for China and Russia, aiming to control global AI development.
Show HN: DeepNode ā A tool to search smarter and learn better
DeepNode is an AI tool that enhances web searches with structured, visual knowledge mapping for efficient learning and exploration.
AI still lacks "common" sense, 70 years later
AI still struggles with commonsense reasoning, remaining a significant challenge 70 years after its inception.
Next Token Prediction Towards Multimodal Intelligence
A comprehensive survey on Next Token Prediction's role in advancing multimodal intelligence across various machine learning tasks.
Predictions for AI in 2025
Experts predict significant advancements in AI by 2025, focusing on model performance, enterprise adoption, and investment growth.
Ex-MoviePass CEO Pleads Guilty; DOJ Calls Case Early Instance of "AI Washing"
Ex-MoviePass CEO pleads guilty to defrauding investors, falsely claiming AI capabilities to inflate stock prices.
VLC player demos real-time AI subtitling for videos
VLC player showcases offline AI-generated subtitles and translations for videos at CES 2025, supporting multiple languages.
What Robotaxis Brought San Francisco
San Francisco's robotaxis offer convenience but create traffic issues, raising concerns about their impact on urban transport efficiency.
New DC Think Tank Staffed by Robots
A new DC think tank, Beltway Grid, is entirely staffed by fictional characters, raising questions about its legitimacy and motives.
Show HN: AgentScript AI ā Build Agents that think in code
AgentScript AI is a TypeScript framework enabling the creation of AI agents that generate and execute code plans for tasks.
Wall Street Expected to Shed 200k Jobs as AI Erodes Roles
Wall Street may cut 200,000 jobs in 3-5 years as AI replaces human roles, boosting bank profits through increased productivity.
Elon Musk agrees that we've exhausted AI training data
Elon Musk states we've exhausted real-world AI training data, advocating for synthetic data as the future of AI model development.
Lawyers in deep trouble for allegedly using AI to draft court papers
Lawyers face penalties for using AI to draft court papers with inaccurate citations, prompting a review by the Legal Practice Council.
Show HN: Autonomous AI Agent Societies Game Demo [video]
A demo video showcases autonomous AI agent societies in the game HYTOPIA.
Creator social media automation toolkit that is using AI responsibly
BrandGhost automates social media for content creators, saving time and boosting engagement across multiple platforms.
Show HN: Creates hyper-realistic voice clones from just 3 seconds of audio
AI technology creates hyper-realistic voice clones from just 3 seconds of audio, supporting multiple languages with natural sound.
Elon Musk calls on California and Delaware to force auction of OpenAI stake
Elon Musk urges California and Delaware to auction OpenAI's stake, escalating his legal battle with CEO Sam Altman over restructuring.