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Nov 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Conversing with Data: How AI Makes Sense of Graphs

Ever thought about how AI can interpret complex connections like those in social networks or even our own bodies? Big language models, or LLMs, are throwing open doors in this sphere. Unlike needing tailor-made training, LLMs can tackle various tasks right off the bat. But how do they interact with

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Nov 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Code LLMs: Evolution, Scorecard, and What’s Next

Big language models like ChatGPT are making big waves in software coding. This has sparked the creation of specialized models, called Code LLMs, tailored just for software engineering. Many of these Code LLMs are fine-tuned versions of general large language models, meaning they're updated often and

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Nov 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Improving AI Apps: A New Way to Use Language Models

You know how AI apps, like chatbots or virtual assistants, often use language models to understand and respond to us? Well, these apps usually communicate with these models one step at a time, which can be inefficient. Think of it like trying to have a conversation by sending one text message at a t

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Nov 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Exploring LLMs in Software: A Fresh Look

Large Language Models, or LLMs, have been making waves lately. They're not just standalone tools; they can also be crucial parts of software systems. These LLM-integrated applications use LLMs to do tasks that would be tough or time-consuming without them. As this field grows, we need clear terms an

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Language Mediators in Italy: Bridging Gaps with Words

The Mediterranean has seen a surge in Afro-Mediterranean migration routes in recent decades. This has transformed once homogeneous populations into diverse ethnoscapes, with English playing a key role as a first, second, or foreign language. The question arises: how does this shift challenge our tra

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Nov 06 2024HEALTH

Big Language Models: Helping or Hindering Mental Health?

Mental health issues are on the rise worldwide, and current care models can't keep up. Enter large language models (LLMs), which hold promise for innovative, large-scale mental health solutions. But how can we ensure these models do more good than harm? Let's explore the opportunities and risks. Fi

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Nov 06 2024SCIENCE

Exploring Religions and Languages: A Social Evolution

Religions and languages are like any other social traits, such as age or wealth. They evolve and change over time, just like people do. New ones pop up while others fade away. Have you ever wondered how many religions or languages exist at any given time? Or how they change and spread? Scientists s

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Nov 06 2024EDUCATION

One Word, Many Roles: The Versatility of Language

Ever pondered how a single word can wear multiple hats in a sentence? This is called voice syncretism—a single part of a word acting differently in different spots. Let's dive into three types of this tricky trick. Picture a word that can be passive or causative, depending on its role. This is allos

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Nov 06 2024CELEBRITIES

What Drives Celebrity Followers: Language or Social Ties?

Ever wondered what makes some celebrities more popular on Twitter than others? It could be their choice of words or how well they connect with others online. Researchers studied 471 Indian celebrities with verified Twitter accounts to find out. They looked at tweets, retweets, and mentions to see ho

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Nov 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Navigating New Spaces: A Better Way to Train Agents

Imagine an agent that can understand your instructions and navigate through various environments. This is what Vision-and-Language Navigation (VLN) aims for. However, training these agents to handle new, unseen spaces is a challenge. Why? Well, there's limited data and the environments these agents

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