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📦 NASA and IBM join forces, Alibaba opens its LLM, AI enhances breast cancer detection
The open-source community gets the best of the best with today's announcements! NASA and IBM are launching a geospatial foundation model on Hugging Face. Alibaba doesn't lag behind its competitors and makes available its LLM to third-party developers. And continuing with the positive news (this one makes me happy), AI brings hope for early breast cancer diagnosis.
Sthefania
August 03, 2023
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AI 🤖
NASA and IBM embrace open-source (4 min)
IBM's watsonx.ai is now available on Hugging Face, making it the largest geospatial foundation model on the platform, and the first open-source AI model developed in partnership with NASA.
The state of AI in 2023 (15 min)
McKinsey's survey reveals that generative AI tools are reshaping industries and workforces. One-third of respondents use it regularly in at least one business function within a year of its debut.
The Chinese e-commerce giant expands accessibility in AI development by opening up its large language model, Tongyi Qianwen, with a seven-billion-parameter model, Qwen-7B, for global use.
AI for breast cancer diagnosis (3 min)
A recent study reveals how AI could be as effective as two human radiologists at detecting breast cancer. Further research may solidify AI's role in early diagnosis and treatment.
Rocket science 🚀
Meet NASA's CADRE project (5 min)
Three miniature rovers will be roaming on the lunar surface in 2024. Operating without direct Earth input, they'll showcase new technology and the promise of more efficient space missions.
Science ⚗️
A home away from home (3 min)
ESA's PLATO mission is on the horizon, offering a glimpse into cosmic diversity. Set to launch in 2026, it is intended to explore over 245,000 stars for Earth-like planets.
Electric cars 🚗
Subaru's electrifying plans (3 min)
The Japanese automaker takes a strategic leap into the electric vehicle market, revealing a roadmap with eight EV models set for 2028.
Check out Acura's first EV (1 min)
Honda's luxury brand has shared a glimpse of the all-electric 2024 ZDX, set to launch on August 17th, during Monterey Car Week.
Big tech 🌟
Typical Apple: Slow and steady (3 min)
Ahead of the earnings call, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo provides insights into Apple's approach to AI, and its chatbot specifically: It's a long-term project with no immediate impact on stock prices.
Programming 💻
Unlock GitHub's full potential (17 min)
Find out how to structure your organizations and teams to get the most out of GitHub. Embrace efficient workflows and create the best experience for developers.