Aligning LLMs, an Introduction to Linear Regression, Ethical Considerations for Generative AI, and Why Monoliths Aren’t Always Bad
LLMs Aligned! But to What End?
In this post, we go over a unique LLM case study — making a conversational chatbot from a raw pre-trained LLM, named SAWYER — Sinan’s Attempt at Wise Yet Engaging Responses.
Podcast: You’re Probably Overthinking It — Demystifying Data with Allen Downey
In this episode, Allen Downey, PhD, will take you on an exploration of surprising statistical phenomena and how they’re related to real-life common mistakes like the base rate fallacy, length-biased sampling, and Simpson’s paradox.
Introduction to Linear Regression Using Spreadsheets with Real Estate Data
In the real estate industry, predicting property sales prices presents a significant challenge due to several influencing factors. Here’s how you can perform linear regression using spreadsheets to help.
When building any software system, when complexity is low, and engineering teams are small, a monolith may be a great place to start.
A Structured Approach to Quality Assurance for AI Product Development: 2024 Guide
As AI systems gain more adoption, engineers and product teams are increasingly required to define quality requirements for what are essentially statistical systems.
Industry, Opinion, Career Advice
Language Modeling, Ethical Considerations of Generative AI, and Responsible AI
Here’s why it’s crucial for users to ensure that they utilize generative AI technology ethically and responsibly, contributing to a safe present and a promising future for all.
Take a deep dive into Machine Learning, NLP, Large Language Models, Generative AI, MLOps, and more with 250+ experts, core contributors, and practitioners shaping the future of AI.
Data Science & AI News
ODSC’s AI Weekly Recap: Week of March 8th
This week’s AI Weekly Recap is all about an AI that shows how judges think, OpenAI and Elon Musk’s ongoing dispute, and Apple’s gen AI push.
New Startup Hopes to Use AI to Show How Judges Think
Bench IQ, a Toronto-based startup, has unveiled an AI platform that promises to change how lawyers prepare for court.
Make a New Super Mario-Like Game With DeepMind’s Genie
Google DeepMind has introduced Genie, a model that transforms brief descriptions, sketches, or photos into playable 2D platform video games.
PyRIT: The Python Risk Identification Tool Enhancing Generative AI Security
PyRIT is a new open-access automation framework designed to upend how security professionals handle potential threats to LLMs.
AI-Related Technology Expected to See a Massive CAGR of 43%
A recent study reveals an anticipated compound annual growth rate, or CAGR of 43.52% from 2024 to 2032 in AI-related healthcare tech.
ODSC Highlights
10 Important Topics Featured at the 2024 Data Engineering Summit
Featuring topics like data infrastructure, data contracts, foundation models, and more, these are ten key topics that you’ll learn about at the Data Engineering Summit this April.
Introducing the Topic Tracks for ODSC East 2024 — Highlighting Gen AI, LLMs, and Responsible AI
The topic tracks for ODSC East 2024 cover everything from the basics of machine learning to advanced LLM applications and more. Learn more about the tracks here!
New Podcast Episode: Navigating the Ethical Landscape of Generative AI with Michelle Yi
In this interview on navigating the ethical concerns of generative AI, Michelle Yi, technology leader and board member at Women in Data, will explore the causes, effects, and possible solutions for several of these concerns. Spotify | SoundCloud | Apple
Upcoming Webinars:
Interview: Open Table Formats Reshaping the Data Industry: A Deep Dive
Fri, Mar 15, 2024, 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM EDT
Open table formats are in the process of transforming the data industry. Take a deep dive into the unprecedented change Apache Iceberg presents by enabling data warehouses to share storage and the way it will help shape the future.
Tues, Mar 26, 2024, 6:15 PM — 8:15 PM EDT
Join us in Somerville’s Davis Square for an exciting meetup featuring food, networking, and two informative talks on LLMs!
