Small businesses like Brandon Fishman’s VitaCup coffee brand face significant challenges when running promotional sales on platforms like Amazon. The story of Fishman losing the buy box due to a lower price on Target’s platform highlights the ruthless competition and consequences of pricing discrepancies across e-commerce platforms. This situation puts small businesses at a disadvantage
Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) has been widely adopted as a technique for scaling large language models (LLMs) while keeping computational costs in check. By utilizing specialized “expert” modules, MoE allows LLMs to increase their parameter count without a significant increase in inference costs. While current MoE techniques have been effective, they are limited in the number of
Meta announced on Friday that they were lifting the restrictions on the Facebook and Instagram accounts of US presidential candidate Donald Trump. These restrictions were initially put in place after Trump’s supporters violently stormed the US Capitol in 2021. The company stated that Trump, now the nominee of the Republican Party, would no longer be
In a recent discussion at VentureBeat’s Transform 2024 event, Elastic CEO Ash Kulkarni and DocuSign CPO Dmitri Krakovsky shed light on the impact of generative AI on enterprise search and contract management. The conversation centered around the growing significance of AI-powered search capabilities for businesses grappling with massive data volumes and intricate contractual relationships. Elastic’s
Electric bikes have gained popularity in recent years as a convenient and eco-friendly mode of transportation. With advancements in technology, manufacturers are constantly introducing new models with innovative features. One such model, the Engwe P20, has generated interest due to its affordable price and folding design. However, upon closer inspection and testing, it becomes evident
Language models have come a long way in being able to answer simple questions efficiently. However, when it comes to handling complex tasks that require reasoning and planning, special prompting techniques are necessary. These techniques, also known as “System 2” techniques, push language models to generate intermediate steps towards problem-solving, enhancing their reasoning capabilities. While
In a shocking revelation, US mobile operator AT&T disclosed that hackers had managed to steal call and message data from nearly all of its customers for a period of six months in 2022, affecting approximately 90 million people. The company attributed the security breach to data being illegally downloaded from their workspace on a third-party
The field of machine learning and artificial intelligence is rapidly expanding, with applications in various industries. However, the increasing complexity of neural networks has raised concerns about their sustainability due to rising energy consumption and training times. With the development of neuromorphic computing, scientists are seeking alternatives to traditional digital neural networks to address these
A new feature on X (formerly known as Twitter) has caught the attention of users, as reports suggest that the platform is testing a downvoting option for posts on iPhone. This feature, which may appear as a ‘dislike’ button in the form of a heartbroken icon, is aimed at increasing user engagement. The discovery of
Breachway is a roguelike deck-building space sim that offers a unique blend of gameplay elements, combining the strategic elements of a deck-building game with the exploration and combat of a space simulator. Players take on the role of a ship captain, navigating through starlanes and engaging in battles as they search for a mysterious “Signal”