William Falcon, Founder and CEO of Lightning AI – Interview Series
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Lightning AI is the creator of PyTorch Lightning, a framework designed for training and fine-tuning AI models, as well as Lightning AI Studio. PyTorch Lightning was initially developed by William Falcon in 2015 while he was at Columbia University. It was later open-sourced in 2019 during his PhD at NYU and Facebook AI Research, under […]
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Microsoft’s Inference Framework Brings 1-Bit Large Language Models to Local Devices
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On October 17, 2024, Microsoft announced BitNet.cpp, an inference framework designed to run 1-bit quantized Large Language Models (LLMs). BitNet.cpp is a significant progress in Gen AI, enabling the deployment of 1-bit LLMs efficiently on standard CPUs, without requiring expensive GPUs. This development democratizes access to LLMs, making them available on a wide range of […]
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Pop psychology: Appraising the options for hydrogen storage in transport
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Hydrogen presents significant challenges when it comes to storage, given its molecular size and highly corrosive nature. A number of potential approaches are coming into view. Leakage has certainly been a bête noire in the natural gas sector, and something that happens far more frequently than was assumed, as reports of recent years seem to […]
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Time to speed up UK emissions cuts, says CCC
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Image credit: Cal F / Shutterstock.com. The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has recommended that the UK commit to cutting its greenhouse gas emissions by 81% from 1990 levels by 2035. Presented in a letter, the advice was offered to assist determination of the country’s 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) in the forthcoming period, following a […]
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Flooding programmes deliver big results, says the Environment Agency
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Repurposed military drone from ISS Aerospace, equipped with ground penetrating radar to remotely record groundwater tables (Project Groundwater Buckinghamshire) The Environment Agency has published its mid-programme report, detailing the benefits the agency says are accruing from various schemes undertaken to support flood and coastal resilience. Published on 28 October, the report reviews the EA’s £200 […]
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A faster, better way to train general-purpose robots
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In the classic cartoon “The Jetsons,” Rosie the robotic maid seamlessly switches from vacuuming the house to cooking dinner to taking out the trash. But in real life, training a general-purpose robot remains a major challenge. Typically, engineers collect data that are specific to a certain robot and task, which they use to train the […]
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10 Best JavaScript Frameworks for Building AI Systems (October 2024)
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As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the tech landscape, JavaScript acts as a powerful platform for AI development, offering developers the unique ability to build and deploy AI systems directly in web browsers and Node.js environments. The ecosystem has rapidly evolved to support everything from large language models (LLMs) to neural networks, making it easier […]
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ChatGPT-4o Canvas Review: How It Refines My Writing & Coding
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Have you ever wished you had an extra set of hands to help write, edit, or debug code? Imagine if, instead of staring at that blank page or troubleshooting errors, you had a tool that could draft, refine, and even improve your work alongside you! This is the promise of ChatGPT-4o Canvas: a collaborative workspace […]
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10 Best AI SDR Tools (October 2024)
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The landscape of sales development is undergoing a transformation, powered by artificial intelligence that’s redefining how businesses connect with potential customers. AI SDRs (Sales Development Representatives) have emerged as sophisticated systems that automate and enhance the traditional role of human SDRs, handling everything from initial prospecting and lead qualification to scheduling appointments and managing follow-ups. […]
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CCC: UK’s next Paris pledge should commit to ‘81% emissions cut by 2035’
The UK should make an international pledge to cut its greenhouse gas emissions to 81% below 1990 levels by 2035, according to the government’s advisory Climate Change Committee (CCC). The recommendation for the UK’s next “nationally determined contribution” (NDC) under the Paris Agreement comes just weeks before the government is expected to announce its new […]
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Upcoming Developments in International Governance of Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal
The next week has the potential to bring important developments for international governance of marine carbon dioxide removal (CDR). That’s because the parties to the London Convention and London Protocol are meeting from October 28 to November 1 in London to discuss, among other things, governance of ocean alkalinity enhancement and ocean sinking of biomass […]
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AI in the Clinical Setting: Understanding Nurses’ Skepticism and Finding the Way Forward
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As a result of widespread burnout and labor shortages, the ever-changing healthcare space is always searching for the ‘next big thing’ to support workforce enablement, and AI is currently the leading contender. AI adoption is becoming increasingly prevalent in clinical settings and is here to stay, with industry executives reporting it is the most exciting […]
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Ajay Kumar, CEO of SLK Software – Interview Series
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Ajay Kumar is the CEO of SLK Software. Ajay is passionate about making a positive client impact while leading P&L’s across all verticals of SLK. An industry veteran, Ajay brings an entrepreneurial conviction, to grow and scale the business performance and give back to the community. SLK’s AI-powered platforms and accelerators are designed to automate […]
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DeBriefed 25 October 2024: COP16 kicks off; ‘Quantum leap’ needed for 1.5C; Where countries stand on reversing nature loss
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate change. This week COP16 kicks off HOLA CALI: The largest ever UN biodiversity summit, COP16, is officially underway in Cali, Colombia. At the talks, countries will grapple with how to put the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework – often described as […]
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The Anti-ESG Movement Has Not Fared Well in Court, but Critical Decisions Are Pending
The Republican-led “anti-ESG” (environmental, social, governance) movement over the last two years has largely been a legislative effort, comprised primarily of state-level bills that attempt to halt the consideration of climate risk and other commonplace factors in investment decisions connected with government funds, contracts, and pensions. Hundreds of these proposals have failed in state legislatures […]
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Enforcing Legacy Environmental Liabilities for Offshore Oil and Gas Infrastructure
The Sabin Center’s newest publication, Enforcing Legacy Environmental Liabilities on the Outer Continental Shelf, examines legal strategies to hold the former owners of offshore oil and gas infrastructure, like rigs, wells, and pipelines, liable for the costs of “decommissioning” their facilities—plugging wells, removing offshore installations, and generally making the site safe for abandonment or future […]
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Dr. Ron Boucher, Chief Medical Officer of Teleradiology at Experity – Interview Series
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Dr. Ron Boucher serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Teleradiology at Experity, a software and services company focused on the U.S. urgent care market. Experity offers an integrated operating system that includes electronic medical records, practice management, patient engagement, billing, teleradiology, business intelligence, and consulting solutions. Nearly half of the urgent care clinics in […]
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A Game-Changer for AI: The Tsetlin Machine’s Role in Reducing Energy Consumption
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The rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed numerous sectors, from healthcare and finance to energy management and beyond. However, this growth in AI adoption has resulted in a significant issue of energy consumption. Modern AI models, particularly those based on deep learning and neural networks, are incredibly power-hungry. Training a single large-scale model […]