San Francisco-based AI company Writer launched two specialized large language models (LLMs) for healthcare and financial services industries. The models, Palmyra- Med-70b and Palmyra-Fin-70b, are now available as open-source offerings on major AI platforms. Writer claims these models significantly outperform larger, generalized AI models like GPT-4 in domain-specific tasks. This is due to the expertise … Read more
Energy storage breakthrough: New carbon nanotube wires show record conductivity Researchers in China have created a highly durable carbon nanotube that claims to offer record-breaking conductivity. The double-wall carbon nanotube fibers (DWCNTFs) are made using a “dry-jet wet spinning” method, which significantly enhances the alignment and density of the carbon nanotubes. The resulting DWCNTFs exhibit … Read more
Secure Boot useless on hundreds of PCs from major vendors after key leak Plus: More stalkerware exposure; a $16M TracFone fine; Ransomware victims don’t use MFA, and more Protecting computers’ BIOS and the boot process is essential for modern security. However, a recent study by Binarily found that hundreds of PCs from major vendors like … Read more
The main points discussed in the article include: 1. The limitations of LLMs: Shoham, an expert in simplifying complex texts, notes that while LLMs can perform tasks like addition, they do so poorly compared to specialized tools. 2. Compound AI systems: Shoham advocates for building systems that combine LLMs with other tools and techniques, rather … Read more
**The Tree** The Coco de Mer (Lodoicea maldivica) is an endemic palm species found only on two tiny islands in the Seychelles. It’s a giant, with palm trees growing up to 165 feet (50 m) tall and having huge, fan-shaped leaves up to 33 feet (10 m) long. **Unique Features** The Coco de Mer has … Read more
Ever heard of Apollo Computer, Inc.? They were one of the first graphical workstation vendors in the 1980s, competing with Sun Microsystems. Let’s dive into this vintage computing charm! A full-color, 26-page product brochure from 1988 features the Series 10000 “Personal Supercomputer,” which showcased multiple processors and a unique glimpse into Apollo’s offerings and target … Read more
Researchers from the LMS and LMB have discovered how the D2-I protein complex recognizes and repairs DNA damage, a process crucial for understanding cancer treatment. DNA repair is essential for maintaining genome integrity, as DNA damage can lead to mutations, genetic disorders, and even cancer. The FANCD2-FANCI (FANC) complex plays a critical role in this … Read more
People have been living along the Seine River in Paris for over 3,000 years, and during that time, they’ve dumped trash, human waste, and other unwanted materials into the river. Even Joan of Arc’s ashes were reportedly placed there after she was burned at the stake in 1431. Given its history, it’s no surprise that … Read more
**Part 1: Long-distance friendship** * Expert advice on maintaining a long-distance friendship between two families * Suggestions include: + Set up a calendar of physical visits and video calls + Encourage the two families to attend the same summer camp or winter break camp + Create opportunities for new friendships to develop **Part 2: Nighttime … Read more
SIGGRAPH—To accelerate humanoid development worldwide, NVIDIA is providing top robot manufacturers, AI model developers, and software makers with a suite of services, models, and computing platforms to develop, train, and build the next generation of humanoid robots. The offerings include new NVIDIA NIM microservices and frameworks for robot simulation and learning, the NVIDIA OSMO orchestration … Read more