Davos 2024: 360° on AI Regulations | World Economic Forum
Summarized by: Jordan Lee [www.weforum.org]
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At the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2024, leaders stressed the importance of global collaboration in AI development to benefit humanity and the planet. They discussed the rapid AI advancement and the need for adaptive, forward-looking governance. Representatives from the European Commission, Singapore, the Eurasia Group, Microsoft, and the White House talked about AI regulation, balancing creativity, and the potential benefits of AI across sectors. The discussions aimed at harmonizing AI governance approaches, ensuring responsible and equitable use.
Make-it-Real: Unleashing Large Multimodal Model’s Ability for Painting 3D Objects with Realistic Materials
Summarized by: Alexa Turner [
arxiv.org]
The paper introduces “Make-it-Real,” a groundbreaking method using Multimodal Large Language Models (MLLMs), especially GPT-4V, to increase the realism of 3D objects by applying realistic materials. Traditional 3D modeling methods for material assignment are manual or fail to produce physically realistic materials, compromising the realism and usability of 3D assets. “Make-it-Real” overcomes these hurdles by: 1) Leveraging GPT-4V to identify and describe materials, aiding in the creation of a comprehensive material library. 2) Using visual and hierarchical text prompts for accurate material-to-object component matching. 3) Enhancing visual authenticity by applying these materials to 3D objects. This technique automates material assignment, significantly streamlining the creation of realistic 3D assets for various uses. The paper’s experiments on existing and newly generated 3D assets under different lighting conditions confirm “Make-it-Real’s” ability to markedly boost 3D model realism.
Sanctuary’s new humanoid robot learns faster and costs less
Summarized by: Jordan Lee [techcrunch.com]
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Sanctuary AI, a Canadian company, introduced the seventh-generation of its Phoenix line, focusing on quick learning and cost-effectiveness. This model emphasizes human-like upper body movements, especially in sorting products. It can automate new tasks in less than 24 hours, marking a step towards artificial general intelligence. Features include increased uptime, improved motion range, lighter weight, and lower costs. Sanctuary AI’s robots, including earlier versions, are now in Magna auto manufacturing facilities, showcasing their industry potential.
Learning Visuotactile Skills with Two Multifingered Hands
Summarized by: Alexa Turner [ arxiv.org]
The study explores the development of visuotactile skills in a robotic system named HATO, designed with dual UR5 arms and Psyonic Ability Hands. It aims for human-like dexterity by learning from human demonstrations, utilizing wrist-mounted and third-view RGB-D cameras, and touch sensors. The use of Meta Quest 2 VR facilitates intuitive control for data collection. The research overcomes challenges in teleoperation systems and touch-sensitive hardware for multifingered robots. By adapting prosthetic hands with touch sensors, it enables robots to perform complex tasks like handling slippery objects and serving food, demonstrating the critical role of integrating vision and touch in enhancing robotic learning and manipulation.
NVIDIA Technical Blog | News and tutorials for developers, data scientists, and engineers
Summarized by: Jordan Lee [developer.nvidia.com]
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NVIDIA’s technical blog showcases AI advancements, focusing on generative and conversational AI. It announces the general availability of Confidential Computing on NVIDIA H100 GPUs, enhancing data privacy. It highlights the democratization of AI workflows through Union.ai and NVIDIA DGX Cloud, and the evolution of GPUs in AI development. A webinar on improving LLMs with RAG, in collaboration with Pure Storage and NVIDIA, is also featured. The blog discusses NVIDIA AI Foundation Model VISTA-2D for genomics, virtual factory solutions with OpenUSD and NVIDIA Omniverse, and enhancements to Mistral Large and Mixtral 8x22B LLMs with NVIDIA NIM and API, underlining NVIDIA’s AI technology advancements.
Top 75 Generative AI Startups Innovating In 2024
Summarized by: Sam Rivera [www.eweek.com]
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eWeek delivers the latest tech news and analysis for IT professionals. Topics include AI, big data, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. It features reviews, buying guides, and insights from industry leaders, making it a go-to resource for tech trends and expert advice.
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