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During the January Microsoft Research Forum, Dipendra Misra, a senior researcher at Microsoft Research Lab NYC and AI Frontiers, explained how Layer-Selective Rank Reduction (or LASER) can make large language models more accurate.  With LASER, researchers can “intervene” and replace one weight matrix with an approximate smaller one. Weights are the contextual connections models make. The heavier the weight, the more the model relies on it. So, does replacing something with more correlations and contexts make the model less accurate? Based on their test results, the answer, surprisingly, is no.  “We are doing intervention using LASER on the LLM, so…

Authentic Italian food is a big tradition in our family. Over the years I’ve come up with plenty of healthy twists on our favorite Italian dishes that fit our lifestyle. One of the most delicious recipes is this homemade spaghetti sauce that goes great on rice noodles, zucchini noodles, and of course homemade meatballs. Why Homemade Pasta Sauce? Years ago I became privy to my Nonna’s best spaghetti sauce recipe that uses pre-canned tomato sauce and diced tomatoes (that she probably canned herself). One year I attempted to mimic the recipe using fresh tomatoes since we had an abundance from…

Some of the largest U.K. airports are currently set to miss the 2024 government-set deadline to install new CT security scanners. What does this mean for the 100-milliliter liquid rule? The U.K. government had previously challenged U.K. airports to install new CT scanners by 2022, but the timeline was later pushed back to June 2024. Once the new high-tech scanners are installed across U.K. airports, travelers are expected to also see the relaxation of the current 100-milliliter liquid rule and the need to remove laptops and other electronic items from hand luggage when passing through security. Will UK airports meet…

IMF upgrades growth outlook for Russia and downgrades expectations for the eurozone. The International Monetary Fund predicts strong growth for Russia’s economy this year, despite sanctions imposed for its invasion of Ukraine. European nations trail well behind Russia in the IMF growth forecast. What’s behind these figures? Presenter: Adrian Finighan Guests: Chris Weafer – chief executive of Macro-Advisory strategic business consultancy focused on Russia and Eurasia Erlend Bjortvedt – founder of country risk analysis company Corisk; sanctions expert who’s studied how Russian sanctions are being flouted Anatol Lieven – director of the Eurasia Programme at the Quincy Institute for Responsible…

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  Former NBA player Rajon Rondo was arrested in Jackson County, Indiana on Sunday after he was stopped for a traffic violation. Per a WDRB report, he was cited for “unlawful possession of a firearm, drug paraphernalia and marijuana,” which are misdemeanor charges. The trooper who stopped him smelled marijuana which led to the search that resulted in the discovery of the aforementioned. Sgt. Stephen Wheeles of the Indiana State Police told the network that the former Boston Celtics star was booked before he posted bail. The 37-year-old Rondo was prohibited from possessing a firearm as he had a no-contact…

  Fortnite is coming back to iOS for iPhone users in the EU. However, the game’s creator, along with other tech companies and app developers, are blasting Apple for policy changes based on the EU-law that facilitated Fortnite’s return in the first place. Tweet may have been deleted Spotify CEO Daniel Elk called Apple’s announced App Store policy changes a “new low” from the company. Tweet may have been deleted Xbox president Sarah Bond said the policy “a step in the wrong direction.” Tweet may have been deleted And Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney’s opinions on Apple’s new rules? “Hot…

A new study is causing fresh doubts about the safety of genetically modified crops. The research found Bt toxin, which is present in many GM crops, in human blood. Bt toxin makes crops toxic to pests, but it has been claimed that the toxin poses no danger to the environment and human health; the argument was that the protein breaks down in the human gut. But the presence of the toxin in human blood shows that this does not happen. India Today reports: “Scientists … have detected the insecticidal protein … circulating in the blood of pregnant as well as…

Playa del Carmen is a gorgeous, fast-growing city in Mexico, right on the Caribbean Sea. It has stunning beaches, a vibrant culture and nightlife, and tons of great spots for digital nomads to work. Here, we’ll highlight some of the best cafes in Playa del Carmen to post up with your laptop. I had the great pleasure of living in this glorious beach town for five months and was lucky enough to explore many of Playa del Carmen’s best cafes. Keep reading to learn about my top choices. Best Cafes and Coffee Shops in Playa del Carmen After living in…

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  There’s good news for steroid fans: juicers will finally get their day on the field. A who’s who of extremely online investors pitched in to fund a series of events called the Enhanced Games, which describes itself as “the 21st Century Olympics without drug testing.” The list includes Christian Angermayer, venture capitalist, Balaji Srinivasan, former Coinbase CTO, and Peter Thiel, PayPal co-founder and frenemy of Elon Musk. Will LeBron’s Team USA win gold in the Paris 2024 Olympics? | Agree to Disagree “Unlike the Olympic Games, Enhanced believes that excellence deserves to be rewarded,” said Aron D’Souza, President of…

  Starting today, the sounds on TikTok might be getting a little quieter. That’s because Universal Music Group is planning to remove its catalog from the video-sharing app after the massive music company failed to reach a licensing agreement with TikTok. Taylor Swift, Drake, Bad Bunny, Ariana Grande, and Billie Eilish are just a few of the major artists on the label whose music might disappear. On TikTok, creators often add short song clips to their videos to participate in viral trends and make the content more engaging. Not only will users soon be unable to make new videos with…