Originally PyTorch used an eager mode where each PyTorch operation that forms the model is run independently as soon as it’s reached. PyTorch 2.0 introduced torch.compile to speed up PyTorch code over the default eager mode. In contrast to eager mode, the torch.compile pre-compiles the entire model into a single graph in a manner that’s optimal for … Read more
The brokerage platform took advantage of Hawaii’s recent change to money transmitter licensing to expand to the non-contiguous United States.
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week, we’re looking at the Evolve Bank hack, three notable acquisitions, Plaid’s enterprise customer growth and more. To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important fintech stories delivered to your inbox every Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. PT, subscribe here. The big story On June 26, Evolve Bank & … Read more
In November 2023, we announced Knowledge Bases for Amazon Bedrock as generally available. Knowledge bases allow Amazon Bedrock users to unlock the full potential of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) by seamlessly integrating their company data into the language model’s generation process. This feature allows organizations to harness the power of large language models (LLMs) while … Read more
W-Coin builds on the Telegram tap-to-earn premise of Notcoin with unique upgrades and staking rewards. Here’s how to boost your earnings.
Traditionally, finding relevant information from documents has been a time-consuming and often frustrating process. Manually sifting through pages upon pages of text, searching for specific details, and synthesizing the information into coherent summaries can be a daunting task. This inefficiency not only hinders productivity but also increases the risk of overlooking critical insights buried within … Read more
With the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI), an increasing number of organizations use digital assistants to have their end-users ask domain-specific questions, using Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) over their enterprise data sources. As organizations transition from proofs of concept to production workloads, they establish objectives to run and scale their workloads with minimal operational … Read more
Data from Bloomberg Intelligence shows the spot funds saw net inflows of $790 million even as the price of bitcoin tumbled 7%.
The Pixel 9 could come with a new camera bump. | Image: OnLeaks via 91Mobiles The next generation of Pixel phones could come with new “Google AI” features, including one that sounds a little like Microsoft’s controversial Recall tool. As reported by Android Authority, Google is working on a “Pixel Screenshots” feature that can “save … Read more
The role of a site reliability engineer (SRE) is not to be understated. With the recent wave of developments in cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI), scalability, security, and the actual reliability of these technologies can come into question. One tenured senior site reliability engineer is Chaitanya Kanth Tummalachervu, who has provided his services across … Read more
Raising a Series A round in today’s competitive market can be a daunting task. To equip seed-stage founders with the insights and strategies needed for success, TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 will host a crucial session on the Builders Stage titled “What You Need to Raise a Series A Today.” This session will bring together some of … Read more
In Cointelegraph’s latest video, experts discuss the impact of the spot Bitcoin ETF approvals on the crypto markets and the potential for a spot Ethereum ETF.
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Anthropic, the company behind the Claude series of models, has released Claude 3.5 Sonnet. It comes at a time when we all have accepted GPT-4o to be the default best model for the majority of tasks like reasoning, summarization, etc. Anthropic makes the bold claim that their model sets the new “industry standard” for intelligence. … Read more
Snapchat is introducing new ways for users to personalize their accounts, the company announced on Tuesday. The new updates, which are mostly available for Snapchat+ subscribers, allow users to do things like design a personalized house on Snap Map, share super quick Snaps, and edit their Bitmoji, among other things. At a time when social … Read more
Did you know that technologies such as GPS, now indispensable in civilian life, were initially developed by the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for military purposes? Similarly, laser tag originated from military laser simulators used for training. From the very outset of the war, technology has played a pivotal role in enabling the Ukrainian Armed forces to … Read more
Ever say “please” and “thank you” to your AI assistant? It turns out, politeness matters! This article explores how the way we talk to large language models (LLMs) affects their responses. Learn how being polite can lead to better results and uncover the fascinating link between AI and human social behavior. In the age of … Read more
Millennium Management, holding 27,263 BTC worth $1.69 billion, has allocated about 2.5% of its $67.7 billion in total assets under management to Bitcoin.
As the DeFi space continues to grow, security has emerged as a major stumbling block on the road to mainstream adoption. The space may have made strides in recent years to improve security and protect users’ funds, but hacks and exploits remain a regular occurrence in the ecosystem. In late April, Magpie Protocol suffered an … Read more
Meta plans to bring more generative AI tech into games, specifically VR, AR and mixed reality games, as the company looks to reinvigorate its flagging metaverse strategy. According to a job listing, Meta is seeking to research and prototype “new consumer experiences” with new types of gameplay driven by generative AI, like games that “change … Read more
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Illustration: The Verge It hasn’t always been that simple to create a PDF using your phone. Several years ago, when I started handling my mother’s bills, I realized I needed a quick way to scan her documents while I was at her home. Rather than drag a scanner around, I found a handy Android app … Read more