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Google Learn About AI tool could fail to hit the target

While the new tool is geared toward professors, students and researchers, it may still fail to stand up to popular chatbots like ChatGPT. The tool also remains prone to hallucinations.

By Esther Shittu • Nov. 13, 2024

Hyperparameter tuning techniques to optimize ML models

Hyperparameters play a key role in shaping how machine learning models learn from data. Learn how adjusting these settings can improve model accuracy and performance.

By Chris Tozzi • Nov. 7, 2024

What is AI art and how is it created?

Artificial intelligence art (AI art) is any form of art that has been created or enhanced with AI tools.

By Robert Sheldon , Sean Kerner • Nov. 4, 2024

Compare 9 prompt engineering tools

To get the most out of generative AI models, developers and other users rely on prompt engineering techniques to achieve their desired output. Explore nine tools that can help.

By Olivia Wisbey, Emily Foster • Nov. 1, 2024

What is face detection and how does it work?

Face detection, also called facial detection, is a computer technology that identifies human faces in digital images and video.

By Corinne Bernstein, Robert Sheldon, Nick Barney • Oct. 31, 2024

Meta joins others reinventing search with AI

The social media giant has joined other vendors that are trying to reinvent search after the popularization of ChatGPT. The vendors want to challenge Google's position.

By Esther Shittu • Oct. 29, 2024

Exploring the role of AI in beauty and haircare

Myavana uses machine learning to recommend products to Black women. The service is valuable to enterprises that can take use of the breadth of data the vendor has on Black hair.

By Esther Shittu , Shaun Sutner • Oct. 29, 2024

What is a generative adversarial network (GAN)?

A generative adversarial network (GAN) is a machine learning (ML) model in which two neural networks compete by using deep learning methods to become more accurate in their predictions.

By Scott Robinson, Sarah Lewis, Kinza Yasar • Oct. 18, 2024

Mistral’s new small AI models target phones, laptops

The models are reflective of the trend toward small language models built to run on edge devices. However, it might be hard for the startup to compete.

By Esther Shittu • Oct. 18, 2024

Google updates Search with more generative AI features

The cloud and search giant now has ads in AI Overviews and updates for consumer products, such as the ability to ask questions and use video with Google Lens.

By Esther Shittu • Oct. 4, 2024

Walmart, SF 49ers share generative AI experiences

The retail giant and the NFL team joined other organizations at the Enterprise Connect AI conference to discuss lessons learned from deploying the technology.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 4, 2024

Compare 7 top AutoML tools for machine learning workflows

From cloud-based platforms to open source options, compare the pros and cons of leading AutoML tools, which automate key machine learning tasks to accelerate workflows.

By Chris Tozzi • Oct. 2, 2024

What is a decision tree in machine learning?

A decision tree is a flow chart created by a computer algorithm to make decisions or numeric predictions based on information in a digital data set.

By Patrick Hall, Kinza Yasar • Oct. 1, 2024

What is embodied AI? How it powers autonomous systems

Embodied AI refers to artificial intelligence systems that interact with and can learn from their environments using a suite of technologies that include sensors, motors, machine learning and natural language processing.

By George Lawton • Sept. 25, 2024

What is deep learning and how does it work?

Deep learning is a type of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) that trains computers to learn from extensive data sets in a way that simulates human cognitive processes.

By Alexander Gillis, Kinza Yasar, Ed Burns • Sept. 23, 2024

iPhone 16 built around Apple Intelligence AI features

The consumer electronics giant introduced a new generation of iPhones with generative AI features such as writing tools, summarization and better Siri.

By Esther Shittu • Sept. 10, 2024

What is Robotics?

Robotics is a branch of engineering that involves the conception, design, manufacture and operation of robots.

By Kinza Yasar, Katie Terrell Hanna • Sept. 4, 2024

What is singularity in technology and AI?

In technology, the singularity describes a hypothetical future where technology growth is out of control and irreversible.

By Andrew Zola, Nick Barney • Aug. 28, 2024

What is the Turing Test?

A Turing Test is a method of inquiry in artificial intelligence (AI) for determining whether or not a computer is capable of thinking like a human being.

By Alexander Gillis, Benjamin St. George • Aug. 28, 2024

What is narrow AI (weak AI)?

Narrow AI is an application of artificial intelligence technologies to enable a high-functioning system that replicates -- and perhaps surpasses -- human intelligence for a dedicated purpose.

By Mark Labbe, Ivy Wigmore • Aug. 28, 2024

What is unsupervised learning?

Unsupervised learning is a type of machine learning (ML) technique that uses artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to identify patterns in data sets that are neither classified nor labeled.

By Alexander Gillis, Mary Pratt, Kinza Yasar • Aug. 26, 2024

neuromorphic computing

Neuromorphic computing is a method of computer engineering in which elements of a computer are modeled after systems in the human brain and nervous system.

By Ben Lutkevich, Nick Barney • Aug. 26, 2024

What is language modeling?

Language modeling, or LM, is the use of various statistical and probabilistic techniques to determine the probability of a given sequence of words occurring in a sentence. Language models analyze bodies of text data to provide a basis for their word predictions.

By Ben Lutkevich, Nick Barney • Aug. 26, 2024

What is artificial general intelligence (AGI)?

Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is the representation of generalized human cognitive abilities in software so that, faced with an unfamiliar task, the AI system could find a solution.

By Cameron Hashemi-Pour, Ben Lutkevich • Aug. 26, 2024

expert system

An expert system is a computer program that uses artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to simulate the judgment and behavior of a human or an organization that has expertise and experience in a particular field.

By Ben Lutkevich • Aug. 26, 2024