Deep neural networks (DNNs) come in various sizes and structures. The specific architecture selected along with the dataset and learning algorithm used, is known to influence the neural patterns learned. Currently, a major challenge faced in the theory of deep learning is the issue of scalability. Although exact solutions to learning dynamics exist for simpler…
As a very effective machine learning ML-born optimization setting, boosting requires one to efficiently learn arbitrarily good models using a weak learner oracle, which provides classifiers that perform marginally better than random guessing. Although the original boosting model did not necessitate first-order loss information, the decades-long history of boosting has rapidly transformed it into a…
Artificial neural networks (ANNs) traditionally lack the adaptability and plasticity seen in biological neural networks. This limitation poses a significant challenge for their application in dynamic and unpredictable environments. The inability of ANNs to continuously adapt to new information and changing conditions hinders their effectiveness in real-time applications such as robotics and adaptive systems. Developing…
In a significant leap forward for the field of code generation, the Knowledge Engineering Group (KEG) and Data Mining team at Tsinghua University have unveiled their latest innovation: CodeGeeX4-ALL-9B. This model, part of the renowned CodeGeeX series, represents the pinnacle of multilingual code generation, setting a new standard for performance and efficiency in automated coding.…
Natural language processing (NLP) drives researchers to develop algorithms that enable computers to understand, interpret, and generate human languages. These efforts cover various applications, such as machine translation, sentiment analysis, and intelligent conversational agents. The problem concerns the inefficiencies and limitations of tokenizers used in large language models (LLMs). Tokenizers, which break down text into…
With recent technological advancements, search engines have significantly improved. An Artificial Intelligence (AI) search engine improves user experience by comprehending user queries at a deeper level than just matching keywords. In order to understand and react to search inputs more accurately and individually, these sophisticated search tools make use of machine learning, natural language processing,…
Reinforcement Learning (RL) excels at tackling individual tasks but struggles with multitasking, especially across different robotic forms. World models, which simulate environments, offer scalable solutions but often rely on inefficient, high-variance optimization methods. While large models trained on vast datasets have advanced generalizability in robotics, they typically need near-expert data and fail to adapt across…
InternLM has unveiled its latest advancement in open large language models, the InternLM2.5-7B-Chat, available in GGUF format. This model is compatible with llama.cpp, an open-source framework for LLM inference, can be utilized locally and in the cloud across various hardware platforms. The GGUF format offers half-precision and low-bit quantized versions, including q5_0, q5_k_m, q6_k, and…
Researchers from the University of Toronto present an insightful examination of the advanced algorithms used in modern ad and content recommendation systems. These systems drive user engagement and revenue generation in digital platforms. It explores various retrieval algorithms and their applications in ad targeting and content recommendation, shedding light on the mechanisms that power these…
Large language models (LLMs) have gained significant attention for their impressive performance across various tasks, from summarizing news to writing code and answering trivia questions. Their effectiveness extends to real-world applications, with models like GPT-4 successfully passing legal and medical licensing exams. However, LLMs face two critical challenges: hallucination and performance disparities. Hallucination, where LLMs…