Impact Published 7 June 2023 Authors Daniel J. Mankowitz and Andrea Michi New algorithms will transform the foundations of computing Digital society is driving increasing demand for computation, and energy use. For the last five decades, we relied on improvements in hardware to keep pace. But as microchips approach their physical limits, it’s critical to …
“You don’t have to be an expert to deceive someone, though you might need some expertise to reliably recognize when you are being deceived.” When my co-instructor and I start our quarterly lesson on deceptive visualizations for the data visualization course we teach at the University of Washington, he emphasizes the point above to our …
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Since the launch of the Gemini 2.0 Flash model family, developers are discovering new use cases for this highly efficient family of models. Gemini 2.0 Flash offers stronger performance over 1.5 Flash and 1.5 Pro, plus simplified pricing that makes our 1 million token context window more affordable. Today, Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite is now generally …
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Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is a powerful technique that enhances language models by incorporating external information retrieval mechanisms. While standard RAG implementations improve response relevance, they often struggle in complex retrieval scenarios. This article explores the limitations of a vanilla RAG setup and introduces advanced techniques to enhance its accuracy and efficiency. The Challenge with Vanilla …
As part of our aim to build increasingly capable and general artificial intelligence (AI) systems, we’re working to create AI tools with a broader understanding of the world. This can allow useful knowledge to be transferred between many different types of tasks. Using reinforcement learning, our AI systems AlphaZero and MuZero have achieved superhuman performance …
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Imagine a world where your coffee maker knows exactly when to brew your perfect cup, your car negotiates traffic like a seasoned pro, and your virtual assistant manages your schedule with uncanny efficiency. Welcome to the age of AI agents – the silent revolution that’s reshaping our world faster than you can say “Hey Siri.” …
What is synthetic data? Data created by a computer intended to replicate or augment existing data. Why is it useful? We have all experienced the success of ChatGPT, Llama, and more recently, DeepSeek. These language models are being used ubiquitously across society and have triggered many claims that we are rapidly approaching Artificial General Intelligence — AI …
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Forget dusty textbooks and monotonous lectures. AI-Powered Learning is about to catapult your skill development into hyperdrive. And get this: it’s not here to replace you, but to unlock your hidden potential. The real game-changer? This AI-Powered Learning revolution isn’t just about surviving in a tech-saturated job market. It’s your golden ticket to professional stardom. …
Impact Published 14 June 2023 Authors Our AI research is making Google Cloud solutions faster, simpler, and more efficient Google Cloud empowers organizations to digitally transform themselves into smarter businesses. It offers cloud computing, data analytics, and the latest artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning tools. Using our AI research, we’re making these solutions better …
In a sterile, white-walled laboratory deep beneath Silicon Valley, Dr. Ava Chen leans forward, her eyes locked on a screen flickering with streams of code. Across from her, a sleek, metallic humanoid sits motionless, its ‘eyes’ dark. Suddenly, the robot’s head tilts, its optical sensors flaring to life with an eerie blue glow. “What am …
