Cognitive neuroscience studies how the brain processes complex information, particularly language. Researchers are interested in understanding how the brain transforms low-level stimuli, like sounds or words, into higher-order concepts and ideas. One important area of this research is comparing the brain’s language processing mechanisms to those of artificial neural networks, especially large language models (LLMs).…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has long been focused on developing systems that can store and manage vast amounts of information and update that knowledge efficiently. Traditionally, symbolic systems such as Knowledge Graphs (KGs) have been used for knowledge representation, offering accuracy and clarity. These graphs map entities and their relationships in a structured form, which is…
In an exciting move that underscores its commitment to redefining workplace productivity, Microsoft has unveiled Copilot Agents—a new feature within Copilot Studio that allows businesses to build custom AI-powered assistants. These Copilot Agents are integrated into the familiar ecosystem of Microsoft 365 apps and tools, aiming to supercharge business operations by automating repetitive tasks, streamlining…
The release of FLUX.1-dev-LoRA-AntiBlur by the Shakker AI Team marks a significant advancement in image generation technologies. This new functional LoRA (Low-Rank Adaptation), developed and trained specifically on FLUX.1-dev by Vadim Fedenko, brings an innovative solution to the challenge of maintaining image quality while enhancing depth of field (DoF), effectively reducing blur in generated images.…
With the surge in global tourism, the demand for AI-driven travel assistants is rapidly growing. These systems are expected to generate practical and highly customized itineraries to individual preferences, including dynamic factors such as real-time data and budget constraints. The role of AI in this area is to improve the efficiency of the planning process…
Large language models (LLMs) have gained significant attention in the field of artificial intelligence, primarily due to their ability to imitate human knowledge through extensive datasets. The current methodologies for training these models heavily rely on imitation learning, particularly next token prediction using maximum likelihood estimation (MLE) during pretraining and supervised fine-tuning phases. However, this…
Speech tokenization is a fundamental process that underpins the functioning of speech-language models, enabling these models to carry out a range of tasks, including text-to-speech (TTS), speech-to-text (STT), and spoken-language modeling. Tokenization offers the structure required by these models to efficiently analyze, process, and create speech by turning raw speech signals into discrete tokens. Tokenization…
Deep learning has made significant strides in artificial intelligence, particularly in natural language processing and computer vision. However, even the most advanced systems often fail in ways that humans would not, highlighting a critical gap between artificial and human intelligence. This discrepancy has reignited debates about whether neural networks possess the essential components of human…