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Google is fully embracing AI technology, with over a quarter of new code being generated by artificial intelligence. This move is aimed at enhancing productivity and efficiency within the company, as stated by CEO Sundar Pichai. Despite concerns about potential job displacement, company leaders assure that AI isn’t taking over Google employees’ roles yet. The […]
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FDA approved the marketing of EndeavorRx, a game-based digital therapeutic device for children with ADHD, marking the first of its kind. The device is for pediatric patients aged 8-12 with inattentive or combined-type ADHD. It aims to improve attention function using computer-based testing and is the first game-based therapeutic for any condition authorized by the […]
The author sets out to create a painterly shader for web graphics using the Kuwahara filter, inspired by other talented artists and their work. The Kuwahara filter, originally used for medical images, is uniquely capable of maintaining edge sharpness while transforming input into a painterly style. By implementing the filter in a post-processing pass, the […]
Valve announced a new requirement for Steam developers to clearly list the kernel-level anti-cheat used in games on the Steam store pages. This change comes in response to developers and players requesting more transparency surrounding anti-cheat services. The requirement also applies to existing games on Steam and is now part of the release process. Valve […]
The author explores the concept of memory safety in C# in relation to Rust’s borrow checker. They discuss the evolution of memory safety features in C# and how they compare to Rust. One unique aspect highlighted is C#’s ability to have references that live forever due to garbage collection, which is not possible in Rust. […]
Cerebras Systems is showcasing remarkable performance leaps in AI inference, boasting a 3.5X improvement in just two months with their CS-3 systems running Llama 3.2 models. This surge in performance is propelling Cerebras ahead in the AI inference race, outstripping competitors like Nvidia. The upcoming release of a 405B parameter model promises further advancements. Cerebras […]
Wonder Dynamics, an Autodesk company, recently launched the beta version of Wonder Animation, which utilizes Video to 3D scene technology to speed up animated film production. This new feature in the Wonder Studio toolset allows users to film and edit sequences with multiple cuts and various shots, then uses AI to reconstruct the scene in […]
In this study, the effectiveness of Chain-of-thought (CoT) prompting in improving model performance is explored across various tasks. By drawing inspiration from cognitive psychology, the authors identify scenarios where verbal thinking hinders human performance and investigate if the same applies to language models. Surprisingly, they find that in certain cases, CoT actually increases model performance, […]
Physicists are discussing a groundbreaking way to detect gravitons, the hypothetical particles responsible for gravity. This experiment aims to combine gravitational wave technology and quantum theory to finally prove that gravity can be quantized. The proposal involves using supercooled beryllium bars to detect energy changes caused by passing gravitational waves. While some scientists are enthusiastic […]
OpenZFS 2.3.0, set to be released soon, introduces the “Fast Dedup” feature, a significant improvement from traditional dedup. The author, part of the Klara team, highlights the challenges of dedup, such as memory usage and performance issues, faced by users. The new version aims to address these problems by optimizing the dedup table and live […]