Large Language Models (LLMs) have revolutionized many fields, but they also bring concerns about made-up information, especially in science. One way to tackle this is with Retrieval-augmented Generation (RAG). RAG lets LLMs access data and documents they weren't trained on, helping them reason bette
For a long time, people in the AI world have been excited about how quickly new models are getting better. Some think this will keep going forever. But lately, there's a worry that these big language models might be hitting a ceiling. This means they might not improve as much as we think just by usi
Last Thursday, Vancouver police took one person into custody as part of a hate crime investigation. The arrest happened during a search of a home in the 1800 block of East 1st Avenue. The person was later released while the investigation continues. Police are looking into a possible violation of Can
Imagine having so much money that you can buy a seat at the table with world leaders. That's the kind of power billionaires like Elon Musk have. Musk, the world's richest man, joined a call between President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. But it's not just about rubbi
Have you ever imagined having a smart assistant that can understand and generate medical texts, images, and even videos? This is exactly what large language models (LLMs) are capable of. But how does this technology fit into the world of orthopedics? Orthopedics deals with bone and joint issues, wh
Two former Missouri police officers faced federal charges this week for allegedly similar misconduct. David McKnight, 39, from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and Julian Alcala, 29, from the Florissant Police Department, were both accused of targeting women during traffic stops. They would confis
As the weather turns cold, the flu season kicks in, and this year, some people are wondering if cannabis could lend a helping hand. With more folks looking into natural remedies, cannabis is catching their attention. It’s all about how it’s consumed and the right amount. Smoking or vaping, while pop
Large language models (LLMs) have made a splash in software engineering, especially in code generation and finding coding issues. But they're not perfect. Enter LLM-based agents, which could lead to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) by making LLMs more autonomous and capable of self-improvement.
For the past decade, China has been making waves in the scientific community with its significant rise in Science Citation Index (SCI) publications. Taking a closer look at data from the Web of Science's Science Citation Index Expanded (2010-2019), China has indeed taken the front seat, surpassing t
In New Zealand, things got a bit heated in parliament when Maori members decided to express their disapproval of a new bill in a unique way. They performed a haka, a traditional Maori dance, right in the middle of a vote. This bill is all about how to interpret the Treaty of Waitangi, a super old ag
