Researchers at Nvidia have developed a novel approach to train large language models (LLMs) in 4-bit quantized format while maintaining their stability and accuracy at the level of high-precision models. Their technique, NVFP4, makes it possible to train models that not only outperform other leading 4-bit formats but match... Read more

Federal prosecutors have shared new details about what they say was a nationwide gambling ring involving NBA figures Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, and Damon Jones. In a detention letter filed in federal court, they describe advanced cheating technology, the use of former NBA pro athletes to draw in victims,... Read more

Peacock deserves its flowers. The NBCUniversal-owned platform doesn’t get mentioned regularly in conversations about streaming. I’m here to tell you that the streaming service has an epic movie slate worth celebrating. Universal Pictures has an impact on the streamer. The production studio has been churning out must-watch films for well over... Read more

Everyone is obsessed with artificial general intelligence—the stage when AI can match all feats of human cognition. The guy who named it saw it as a threat. Source link Read more

Enterprises, eager to ensure any AI models they use adhere to safety and safe-use policies, fine-tune LLMs so they do not respond to unwanted queries.  However, much of the safeguarding and red teaming happens before deployment, “baking in” policies before users fully test the models’ capabilities in production. OpenAI... Read more

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has warned consumers about false claims about gambling licenses. The MGA has published a notice, warning consumers about a list of sites claiming to have connections with the authority or false licenses from it. The organization has emphasized that any reference to the MGA... Read more

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