Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology has been essential in digitizing and extracting data from text images. Over the years, OCR systems have evolved from simple methods that could recognize basic text to more complex systems capable of interpreting various characters. Traditional OCR systems, called OCR-1.0, use modular architectures to process images by detecting, cropping, and…
With the rapid expansion and application of large language models (LLMs), ensuring these AI systems generate safe, relevant, and high-quality content has become critical. As LLMs are increasingly integrated into enterprise solutions, chatbots, and other platforms, there is an urgent need to set up guardrails to prevent these models from generating harmful, inaccurate, or inappropriate…
Data science is a rapidly evolving field that leverages large datasets to generate insights, identify trends, and support decision-making across various industries. It integrates machine learning, statistical methods, and data visualization techniques to tackle complex data-centric problems. As the volume of data grows, there is an increasing demand for sophisticated tools capable of handling large…
A significant challenge in information retrieval today is determining the most efficient method for nearest-neighbor vector search, especially with the growing complexity of dense and sparse retrieval models. Practitioners must navigate a wide range of options for indexing and retrieval methods, including HNSW (Hierarchical Navigable Small-World) graphs, flat indexes, and inverted indexes. These methods offer…
Large language models (LLMs) have emerged as powerful general-purpose task solvers, capable of assisting people in various aspects of daily life through conversational interactions. However, the predominant reliance on text-based interactions has significantly limited their application in scenarios where text input and output are not optimal. While recent advancements, such as GPT4o, have introduced speech…
Recent advancements in diffusion models have significantly improved tasks like image, video, and 3D generation, with pre-trained models like Stable Diffusion being pivotal. However, adapting these models to new tasks efficiently remains a challenge. Existing fine-tuning approaches—Additive, Reparameterized, and Selective-based—have limitations, such as added latency, overfitting, or complex parameter selection. A proposed solution involves leveraging…
HuggingFace has made a significant stride in AI-driven video analysis and understanding with the release of FineVideo, an expansive and versatile dataset focused on multimodal learning. FineVideo consists of over 43,000 YouTube videos, meticulously selected under Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) licenses. It is a critical resource for researchers, developers, and AI enthusiasts aiming to advance…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been advancing in developing agents capable of executing complex tasks across digital platforms. These agents, often powered by large language models (LLMs), have the potential to dramatically enhance human productivity by automating tasks within operating systems. AI agents that can perceive, plan, and act within environments like the Windows operating system…
Web navigation agents revolve around creating autonomous systems capable of performing tasks like searching, shopping, and retrieving information from the internet. These agents utilize advanced language models to interpret instructions and navigate through digital environments, making decisions to execute tasks that typically require human intervention. Despite significant advancements in this area, agents still struggle with…
Infrastructure systems must be managed effectively to preserve sustainability, protect public safety, and uphold economic stability. Transportation, communication, energy distribution, and other functions are made possible by these networks, which are the cornerstone of any functioning society. However, there is a great deal of difficulty in maintaining these enormous and intricate networks. Because infrastructure systems…