Spoiler alert: the answer is maybe! Vector databases are having their day right now. Three different vector DB companies have raised money on valuations up to $700 million (paywall link). Surprisingly, their rise in popularity is not for their "original" purpose in recommendation systems, but rather as an auxillary tool for Large Language Models (LLMs). Many online examples of combining embeddings with LLMs will show you how they store the embeddings in a vector database.

Intelsat, operator of one of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), ordered a Mission Extension Pod (MEP) from Northrop Grumman Corporation's SpaceLogistics, which will add life to an Intelsat satellite and provide uninterrupted services to many customers. The MEP "jet pack" will be installed by SpaceLogistics' mission robotic vehicle (MRV) on an Intelsat satellite operating in geosynchronous orbit, ensuring continuity of satellite service for at least six years beginning in 2026. Intelsat has not identified which satellite will be serviced. Both MEP and MRV have completed critical design reviews, are in assembly and testing, and are proceeding toward launch. "Intelsat is committed to safe and sustainable stewardship of space," said Intelsat Chief Technology Officer Bruno Fromont.

Sustainability and generative AI are two topics that are currently taking the world by storm. While they may seem unrelated, there is a significant intersection between the two. A recent study called "Making AI Less Thirsty" reveals just how much water is consumed when training large AI models like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Colorado Riverside and the University of Texas Arlington. It compares and measures the environmental impact of AI training that requires massive amounts of constant electricity and water. The water is used to cool data centers that are essential to keep them running.

MADISON, Wis., April 17, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- David P. Perrodin, Ph.D., collaborates with renowned actor Ben Hauck and audio streaming company Spotify to create the audio version of his book "The Velocity of Information – Human Thinking During Chaotic Times." Utilizing personal interviews and explorations of historical and contemporary events, "The Velocity of Information" gives you an expectation of how both individuals and the masses will behave during different stages of chaos. "This book provides twelve strategies to become more resilient to burnout and increase your survival chances during uncertain times," explains Dr. Perrodin. Released in 2022 in both print and eBook formats, Rowman & Littlefield published The Velocity of Information, which is now featured in distinguished libraries across the globe, including: The Library of Congress, Bavarian State Library in Munich, and The Chinese University of Hong Kong Library. Professional actor and narrator Ben Hauck jumped at the opportunity to narrate the audiobook.

Augmented Reality (AR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are two futuristic technologies that have taken the world by storm. They are revolutionizing various industries, from gaming and beauty to education and healthcare. But do you know what's the coolest thing about them? These apps use computer vision and machine learning to apply fun and engaging filters to your face in real time, making you look like anything from a cute puppy to a superhero. Now, you might be thinking, "Building an AR & AI face filters app is too complicated for me!"

Opportunities notwithstanding, there are many outstanding questions and potential downsides to the use of AI in teaching and learning that we must also attend to. These are related to the call for the pause on AI training by the likes of Elon Musk and Steve Wozniak. If a tool like ChatGPT formulates a poem, for example, who owns it--the machine or the human who published it? Further, because most of these AI tools are trained only on information openly available on the internet, the chance of spreading inaccurate information, even disinformation, is very high. Rampant bias in generated responses has been reported because these systems cannot access information located behind a login or paywall, such as peer-reviewed materials and textbooks written by vetted and more objective experts.

Parenting is beautiful, joyous, and overwhelming at times. When you embrace parenthood, the biggest task that you can ever imagine is putting your ward to sleep. It's true, putting kids to bed is a huge challenge, especially when they request a new and interesting bedtime story every night. But thanks to artificial intelligence and Oscar, this just became a cakewalk. A Vienna-based firm has streamlined the process of customized storytelling by developing an AI-powered app called Oscar.

Taking bank cards scanning solution as an example – in this product, as in all our products, the analyzed video frames does not leave the device where the recognition takes place, thus the possibility that the scanned debit card numbers would get into wrong hands is eliminated. With such an approach the usage of this product is as safe as a card number entry box in your bank's application. The usage of AI products in the banking industry is safe, if the developer and the client understand who and how they are helping, and what added risks they introduce. You wouldn't ask if the usage of a keyboard is safe for online banking website – because this is just your data entry tool, and you can trust the bank not to send the data you type in to a third party. The same here – if the AI product performs the recognition on the end-user device itself, without sending the images or video frames anywhere, then it is as safe as a keyboard."

Operators can avoid costly hardware investments when virtualizing and upgrading their fibre networks to meet faster broadband requirements for homes and businesses thanks to the latest release of two new top-of-the-line, multi-terabit Optical Line Terminals (OLTs). The staggering 1.4 Tbps uplink capacity of the new Iskratel Lumia T6 makes it the world's fastest shelf-based PON OLT allowing for a seamless technology upgrade in the same chassis when new PON generations are available. Latest Insights: Is Customer Experience Strategy Making or Breaking Your'Shopping Festival' Sales? The company has also announced the launch of its Iskratel Lumia T14, a super-scalable, high-density OLT, able to host present and future PON technologies. While Iskratel Lumia T6 can serve over 20,000 users with its 80/64 ports, the bigger Iskratel Lumia T14 can provide PON connectivity to more than 50,000 users with its 208/192 Combo PON ports.

Experts calling for a pause on AI development will be glad to hear that OpenAI isn't currently training GPT-5. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman spoke remotely at an MIT event and was quizzed about AI by computer scientist and podcaster Lex Fridman. Altman confirmed that OpenAI is not currently developing a fifth version of its Generative Pre-trained Transformer model and is instead focusing on enhancing the capabilities of GPT-4, the latest version. Altman was asked about the open letter that urged developers to pause training AI models larger than GPT-4 for six months. While he supported the idea of ensuring AI models are safe and aligned with human values, he believed that the letter lacked technical nuance regarding where to pause.