Inference is a crucial moment for AI models, where they apply their training to real-time data to make predictions or solve tasks. The success of inference depends on how well the model can generalize from its training and stored information to interpret new data. However, inference can be costly in terms of energy, money, and […]

Large language models can be inconsistent. Sometimes they nail the answer to questions, other times they regurgitate random facts from their training data. If they occasionally sound like they have no idea what they’re saying, it’s because they don’t. LLMs know how words relate statistically, but not what they mean. Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) is an […]

Astrocytes are among the most abundant cells in the brain. Neurons, however, tend to get most of the attention, in part because their electrical signals are easier to measure than the chemical signals that neurons and astrocytes silently exchange with themselves and each other.  That’s now changing as these star-shaped cells woven into the brain’s […]

Ordinary matter gives shape to everything we know of the world, but it represents just 5% of the universe. The rest is made up of mysterious particles that scientists have termed dark energy and dark matter. An ongoing search for this missing stuff is taking place in tunnels below the Alps, at CERN’s Large Hadron […]

As we stand on the precipice of a new era in computing technology, quantum computing emerges not merely as a novel innovation but as a transformative force poised to redefine the landscape of cybersecurity and encryption. The development of quantum computing signifies more than a technological advancement; it represents a fundamental shift in the way […]

Quantum Computing has rapidly emerged as a groundbreaking technology, shifting the focus of the tech world from the well-trodden path of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the nascent yet potent field of quantum mechanics applied in computing. While AI has dominated tech headlines with its transformative impact across industries, Quantum Computing promises to revolutionize problem-solving in […]