Self-supervised features are central to modern machine learning, typically requiring extensive human effort for data collection and curation, similar to supervised learning. Self-supervised learning (SSL) allows models to be trained without human annotations, enabling scalable data and model expansion. However, scaling efforts have sometimes resulted in subpar performance due to issues like the long-tail distribution… →
CONCLUSIONS: Comparison of palpation results to a topographic standard representing the lumbar lordosis is a new approach for evaluating palpation. Our results confirm the results of prior studies that find palpation of lumbar spinous processes imprecise, even for experienced clinicians. →
Recent years have seen significant advances in neural language models, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs) enabled by the Transformer architecture and increased scale. LLMs exhibit exceptional skills in generating grammatical text, answering questions, summarising content, creating imaginative outputs, and solving complex puzzles. A key capability is in-context learning (ICL), where the model uses novel task… →
Human activities increasingly threaten wildlife’s role in maintaining ecosystem balance, highlighting the critical need for large-scale biodiversity monitoring. Addressing the logistical challenges of fieldwork and data collection, especially in remote and biodiverse regions, has led to the deployment of automated data collection devices. These include camera traps, autonomous recording units, and overhead cameras on drones… →
CONCLUSIONS: If CONSORT is acceptable and effective for increasing the uptake of HIV testing, given the minimal costs of SMS text reminders and the potential for exponential but targeted growth using chain referrals, it may shift current practices for HIV testing programs in the area. →
CONCLUSION: In this real-world pragmatic prospective study, tofacitinib was an effective treatment for moderate to severe UC, and IUS at week 8 accurately discriminated treatment response from non-response. →
Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT-4 and Claude-3 Opus excel in tasks such as code generation, data analysis, and reasoning. Their growing influence in decision-making across various domains makes it crucial to align them with human preferences to ensure fairness and sound economic decisions. Human preferences vary widely due to cultural backgrounds and personal experiences,… →
Natural language processing (NLP) has many applications, including machine translation, sentiment analysis, and conversational agents. The advent of LLMs has significantly advanced NLP capabilities, making these applications more accurate and efficient. However, these large models’ computational and energy demands have raised concerns about sustainability and accessibility. The primary challenge with current large language models lies… →