CMU Research Introduces CoVO-MPC (Covariance-Optimal MPC): A Novel Sampling-based MPC Algorithm that Optimizes the Convergence Rate

Model Predictive Control (MPC) has become a key technology in a number of fields, including power systems, robotics, transportation, and process control. Sampling-based MPC has shown effectiveness in applications such as path planning and control, and it is useful as a subroutine in Model-Based Reinforcement Learning (MBRL), all because of its versatility and parallelizability,  Despite…

This AI Paper from Meta and NYU Introduces Self-Rewarding Language Models that are Capable of Self-Alignment via Judging and Training on their Own Generations

Future models must receive superior feedback for effective training signals to advance the development of superhuman agents. Current methods often derive reward models from human preferences, but human performance limitations constrain this process. Relying on fixed reward models impedes the ability to enhance learning during Large Language Model (LLM) training. Overcoming these challenges is crucial…

Best Image Annotation Tools in 2024

After human annotation is complete, a machine-learning model automatically examines the tagged pictures to generate the same annotations. Since the picture annotation defines the standards the model attempts to meet, any label mistakes are likewise replicated. Image annotation is the process of labeling or categorizing an image with descriptive data that helps identify and classify…

Researchers from CMU, Bosch, and Google Unite to Transform AI Security: Simplifying Adversarial Robustness in a Groundbreaking Achievement

In a remarkable breakthrough, researchers from Google, Carnegie Mellon University, and Bosch Center for AI have a pioneering method for enhancing the adversarial robustness of deep learning models, showcasing significant advancements and practical implications. To set a headstart, the key takeaways from this research can be placed around the following points: Effortless Robustness through Pretrained…

Meet PythiaCHEM: A Machine Learning Toolkit Designed to Develop Data-Driven Predictive Models for Chemistry

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have grown significantly over the past decade or so, making remarkable progress in almost every field. Be it natural language, mathematical reasoning, or even pharmaceuticals, in today’s age, ML is the driving factor behind innovative solutions in these domains. Chemistry is also one such field where ML has…

Stanford Researchers Introduce PEPSI: A New Artificial Intelligence Method to Identify Tumor-Immune Cell Interactions from Tissue Imaging

Subcellular protein localization is key to unlocking the intricate details of cellular function, particularly within the complex milieu of tumor microenvironments. While providing a broad view, traditional proteomics methods often miss the nuanced, sub-cellular information crucial for a complete understanding. Researchers have noted that current techniques, such as immunofluorescence, tend to aggregate protein expressions within…

Researchers from China Propose Vision Mamba (Vim): A New Generic Vision Backbone With Bidirectional Mamba Blocks

Many people are now interested in the state space model (SSM) because of how recent research has advanced. Modern SSMs, which derive from the classic state space model, benefit from concurrent training and excel at capturing long-range dependencies. Process sequence data across many activities and modalities using SSM-based methods like linear state-space layers (LSSL), structured…

This AI Paper Unveils the Potential of Speculative Decoding for Faster Large Language Model Inference: A Comprehensive Analysis

Large Language Models (LLMs) are crucial to maximizing efficiency in natural language processing. These models, central to various applications ranging from language translation to conversational AI, face a critical challenge in the form of inference latency. This latency, primarily resulting from traditional autoregressive decoding where each token is generated sequentially, increases with the complexity and…

Meet Marlin: A FP16xINT4 LLM Inference Kernel that can Achieve Near-Ideal ~4x Speedups up to Medium Batch Sizes of 16-32 Tokens

In computing, there’s a common challenge when it comes to speeding up the process of running complex language models, like those used in large language understanding tasks. These models, often known as LLMs, require significant computational power, and researchers are always on the lookout for ways to make them faster and more efficient. Some existing…

Decoding the Impact of Feedback Protocols on Large Language Model Alignment: Insights from Ratings vs. Rankings

Alignment has become a pivotal concern for the development of next-generation text-based assistants, particularly in ensuring that large language models (LLMs) align with human values. This alignment aims to enhance LLM-generated content’s accuracy, coherence, and harmlessness in response to user queries. The alignment process comprises three key elements: feedback acquisition, alignment algorithms, and model evaluation….