A Little More Conversation, A Little Less Action — A Case Against Premature Data Integration

When I talk to [large] organisations that have not yet properly started with Data Science (DS) and Machine Learning (ML), they often tell me that they have to run a data integration project first, because “…all the data is scattered across the organisation, hidden in silos and packed away at odd formats on obscure servers […]
GenCast predicts weather and the risks of extreme conditions with state-of-the-art accuracy

Technologies Published 4 December 2024 Authors Ilan Price and Matthew Willson New AI model advances the prediction of weather uncertainties and risks, delivering faster, more accurate forecasts up to 15 days ahead Weather impacts all of us — shaping our decisions, our safety, and our way of life. As climate change drives more extreme weather […]
Master the 3D Reconstruction Process: A Step-by-Step Guide

The 3d Reconstruction journey from 2D photographs to 3D models follows a structured path. This path consists of distinct steps that build upon each other to transform flat images into spatial information. Understanding this pipeline is crucial for anyone looking to create high-quality 3D reconstructions. Let me explain… Most people think 3D reconstruction means: Taking […]
Google DeepMind at NeurIPS 2024

Research Published 5 December 2024 Advancing adaptive AI agents, empowering 3D scene creation, and innovating LLM training for a smarter, safer future Next week, AI researchers worldwide will gather for the 38th Annual Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS), taking place December 10-15 in Vancouver, Two papers led by Google DeepMind researchers will be […]
How AI Adapts Adult Content to Individual Tastes
Exploring User Preferences: How AI Adapts Adult Content to Individual Tastes Introduction The digital world is evolving rapidly, and artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of this transformation. One area where AI is making waves is in adult content, where it is being used to create personalized experiences for users. Gone are the days […]
2024 BAIR Graduate Directory – The Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research Blog

Every year, the Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research (BAIR) Lab graduates some of the most talented and innovative minds in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Our Ph.D. graduates have each expanded the frontiers of AI research and are now ready to embark on new adventures in academia, industry, and beyond. These fantastic individuals bring with them […]
Japanese-Chinese Translation with GenAI: What Works and What Doesn’t

Authors Alex (Qian) Wan: Alex (Qian) is a designer specializing in AI for B2B products. She is currently working at Microsoft, focusing on machine learning and Copilot for data analysis. Previously, she was the Gen AI design lead at VMware.Eli Ruoyong Hong : Eli is a design lead at Robert Bosch specializing in AI and […]
A new AI model for the agentic era
A note from Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai: Information is at the core of human progress. It’s why we’ve focused for more than 26 years on our mission to organize the world’s information and make it accessible and useful. And it’s why we continue to push the frontiers of AI to organize that information […]
Nectar AI Review and Key Features

Key Insights: Nectar AI offers a highly customizable AI companion experience, allowing users to tailor their virtual partners’ appearance, personality, and backstory. The platform excels in interactive roleplay scenarios, providing immersive and engaging conversations that adapt to user inputs. Nectar AI features advanced image and video generation capabilities, enabling users to create high-quality visuals of […]
The Visual Haystacks Benchmark! – The Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research Blog

Humans excel at processing vast arrays of visual information, a skill that is crucial for achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI). Over the decades, AI researchers have developed Visual Question Answering (VQA) systems to interpret scenes within single images and answer related questions. While recent advancements in foundation models have significantly closed the gap between human […]