New techniques efficiently accelerate sparse tensors for massive AI models | MIT News
Researchers from MIT and NVIDIA have developed two techniques that accelerate the processing of sparse tensors, a type of data structure that’s used for high-performance computing tasks. The complementary techniques could result in significant improvements to the performance and energy-efficiency of systems like the massive machine-learning models that drive generative artificial intelligence. Tensors are data…
An ‘AI’ fast food drive-thru is mostly just human workers in the Philippines
Artificial intelligence-powered drive-thru company Presto Automation described itself as “one of the largest labor automation technology providers in the industry,” and boasted its ability to increase sales and “save” human labor time. But according to recent filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, off-site human workers are stepping in and completing over 70 percent…
The moon may enter a new geological period thanks to human activity
US astronaut Buzz Aldrin on the surface of the moon in 1969 NASA Humanity’s influence on the moon is so great that we should define a new geological epoch, just as we are doing on Earth with the creation of the Anthropocene, researchers argue. We should also create lunar “national parks” to preserve areas for…
Starknet Foundation to Allocate 1.8B STRK Tokens 'Soon'
Starknet said 900 million STRK are earmarked for the foundation’s Provisions Committee, and 900 million will be dedicated to user rebates. Source link
Accelerating AI tasks while preserving data security | MIT News
With the proliferation of computationally intensive machine-learning applications, such as chatbots that perform real-time language translation, device manufacturers often incorporate specialized hardware components to rapidly move and process the massive amounts of data these systems demand. Choosing the best design for these components, known as deep neural network accelerators, is challenging because they can have…
The fight to clean up the toxic legacy of semiconductors
Husband and wife Ted Smith and Amanda Hawes spent decades working to expose toxic working conditions and pollution at the semiconductor plants that gave Silicon Valley its name. Now, with the Biden administration working to bring back the once-roaring industry, they’re gearing up for another fight. President Joe Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act…
How strong is the link between cannabis and schizophrenia?
Cannabis has been linked to psychosis and schizophrenia Shutterstock/FGC Not only is cannabis one of the world’s most widely used recreational drugs, it is also generating excitement for its potential to treat a range of health conditions from cancer to insomnia. But there is another side to the drug – it is associated with psychotic…
Bitcoin Price (BTC) Dips as U.S. November Job Growth of 199K Tops Estimates
The price of bitcoin (BTC) fell about 0.5% in the minutes following Friday morning’s release to $43,500. In traditional markets, interest rates are shooting higher, with the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield up 8 basis points to 4.24%. U.S. stock index futures have turned lower, the Nasdaq 100 off 0.7%. Source link
The brain may learn about the world the same way some computational models do | MIT News
To make our way through the world, our brain must develop an intuitive understanding of the physical world around us, which we then use to interpret sensory information coming into the brain. How does the brain develop that intuitive understanding? Many scientists believe that it may use a process similar to what’s known as “self-supervised…
Homes need to be built for better internet
Until a couple of months ago, I hadn’t lived in a “smart home” built within the last five years. I was lured in by the availability of symmetrical 1GB fiber internet for the same $100 that got me 500Mbps of asymmetrical cable at my previous apartment. But I encountered more obstacles getting it set up…