Advanced Computing in the Age of AI | Monday, September 9, 2024
The California Senate has passed a bill that could have severe ramifications for how AI is used within the entertainment industry. California Assembly Bill 2602 is headed to the Governor of the state for a signature, with many people believing Governor Newsom will sign. The purpose of AB 2602 is to protect performers from unauthorized ... Full article
Large language models (LLMs) can create human-like text and tackle complex reasoning tasks. The technology has evolved rapidly in recent years, benefiting from advancements in machine learning (ML) algorithms, increased computational power, and the availability of vast datasets for training. However, even with advanced capabilities, LLM models are prone to factual and logical errors, especially ... Full article
Researchers from the United States and China have developed a new AI model that could help overcome obstacles in drug development and discovery. The new AI model, named ActFound, outperforms competitor models and has proved to be a more cost-effective alternative to traditional methods for bioactivity prediction.  Bioactivity includes a compound's interactions with biological targets, ... Full article
Researchers from the University of Toronto have used AI to generate a “recipe” for an exciting new catalyst needed to produce green hydrogen fuel. As the effects of climate change begin to become more apparent in our everyday lives, research like this could open the door to green hydrogen fuel that could be used for ... Full article
Lattice structures, characterized by their complex patterns and hierarchical designs, offer immense potential across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and biomedical engineering.  With their outstanding high strength-to-weight ratio, customizability, and versatility, lattice structures enable the development of lightweight, durable components that can be precisely tailored to meet specific functional requirements.  However, the complexity of the ... Full article
IBM, a leader in global hybrid cloud and AI solutions, unveiled the specifications of its new Telum II processors and Spyre AI accelerators, which are set to drive AI workloads on the latest IBM Z mainframe systems. The announcement was made at the Hot Chips 2024 event happening this week at Stanford University.  As GenAI ... Full article
A new bill that has advanced to the California Senate Assembly floor represents both a significant step forward in AI governance as well as a risk to the technology’s innovative growth. Officially called California Senate Bill 1047 – and also known as the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act – this ... Full article
AI has changed everything, including HPC. A recent HPCwire article discussed how AI-augmented HPC is creating a large paradigm shift in many aspects of the market and community. Supporting this shift, Hyperion Research announced today that it has updated its market sizing for the HPC (technical computing servers) market precipitated by AI’s unprecedented impact on the market. In addition ... Full article
Doubt is creeping into discussion over generative AI, as industry analysts begin to publicly question whether the huge investments in GenAI will ever pay off. The lack of a “killer app” besides coding co-pilots and chatbots is the most pressing concern, critics in a Goldman Sachs Research letter say, while data availability, chip shortages, and ... Full article
Governments are scrambling to stay ahead of the AI tsunami, and for good reason. Like any other useful technology, AI presents a gigantic economic opportunity for governments worldwide. In fact, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has estimated that AI could contribute up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy in 2030 – which would be more than the ... Full article
Proteins, life’s building blocks, perform a wide range of functions based on their unique shapes. The molecules fold into specific forms and shapes that define their roles, from catalyzing biochemical reactions to providing structural support and enabling cellular communication. Predicting the protein structure is challenging due to the complexity of the folds and shapes. Even ... Full article
Extreme weather events are becoming increasingly severe and frequent. From record-breaking heat waves to widespread flooding during hurricanes, the impact of such events on communities and economies is profound. The extreme weather phenomena cause $150 billion in damage annually in the U.S. alone.  Hurricane Beryl recently swept through the U.S., causing an estimated $2.5 to ... Full article
Most people don’t think about just how miraculous the human brain is. This organ contains about 80 billion neurons, each of which is connected to as many as 10,000 other neurons. Mapping the neurons themselves is a challenging endeavor, but trying to understand the connections between them is nothing short of a herculean task. While ... Full article
In a recent paper,  the authors suggest that AI models collapse when trained on recursively generated data points from previous LLM models. Basically, the snake is eating its tail. Generative-AI has been successful in mining the Internet to create large LLM models that provide human-like answers to many problems. In particular, creating new text has been a ... Full article
Impacting over 55 million people worldwide, dementia presents a significant global healthcare challenge. It costs $820 billion every year, and the number of people affected by dementia is anticipated to triple over the next 50 years.  Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60–80% of cases. The complexity of Alzheimer's disease ... Full article
The AI race is showing no signs of slowing down. The demand for cutting-edge technology has never been higher, driving interest in new and advanced solutions that promise to push the boundaries of what AI can achieve.  As companies seek to stay ahead in this competitive landscape, Groq, an AI chip startup, has emerged as ... Full article
In this enlightening interview, I sat down with Pete Manca - the President of Penguin Solutions -to discuss the company's innovative Origin AI solution. As part of the new Executive Debrief series, we explore the performance enhancements and rapid deployment capabilities that OriginAI offers to customers. Manca elaborates on the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, ... Full article
In a world where innovations shape our daily interactions and experiences, one aspect remains timeless: the way we consume news. As information becomes increasingly abundant and accessible, news organizations face the challenge of capturing and retaining audience attention in a landscape saturated with content. However, amidst this digital revolution, a new frontier emerges: personalized news ... Full article
After months of skyrocketing stock prices and unhinged optimism, Nvidia has run into a few snags – a design flaw in one of its new chips and an antitrust probe from the U.S. Department of Justice. The company has recently announced design flaws in its new B200 AI chips. Specifically, the issue lies in the ... Full article
At the moment, we’re seeing the AI hype cycle play out. Standing atop the peak of inflated expectations, we are inundated with a variety of buzzwords and jargon that make it seem like AI could do anything. While the hype around AI will eventually die off, there is a unique application around this technology that ... Full article
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