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Large language models, or LLMs, have emerged as pivotal forces in artificial intelligence.  These models, constructed on extensive datasets of human-generated text, empower machines to comprehend, produce and interact with human language. Their advent has sparked a wave of innovation across various sectors, from technology to healthcare to finance, while triggering discussions about their societal implications. Tech Giants and Startups Investing in LLMs Leading technology companies such as Google, OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta have invested substantially in developing LLMs.  In 2023, OpenAI introduced GPT-4, a model trained on 45 terabytes of text data. Not to be outshone, Google unveiled PaLM 2, a next-generation model boasting 340 billion parameters. Meanwhile, Anthropic has pioneered “constitutional…

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LIMESTONE, Maine — May 3, 2024 — Limestone Community School students (left to right) Ezzavell Lalonde, fifth grade; Isabella Heffron, third grade; and Charlotte Tibbert, fourth grade; face their critic “Mr. Mole,” played by fifth grader Chase Thurston, while performing their Odyssey of the Mind play Friday. (Melissa Lizotte | Aroostook Republican) LIMESTONE, Maine – Limestone Community School students recently took home a top prize in the state’s Odyssey of the Mind championship. Odyssey of the Mind is an international problem solving competition designed to help children learn creative thinking and teamwork skills while taking on a challenge in their…

Listen to this article In today’s gig economy, turning what was once a fun hobby, such as baking artisanal bread or blogging, into a lucrative side business isn’t just wishful thinking; it’s becoming part of the modern working ethos. Learn to identify pastimes with potential for profits and how to turn your hobby into a money-making side hustle. Identify a profitable hobby The key to turning your hobby into a profitable side business lies in identifying which passion project combines your skills and market demand into something uniquely sellable. Begin by asking yourself what you love doing that others find…

Reimagine the Role of Marketing in a Novel EconomyPhoto by Jason Goodman on Unsplash We live in unprecedented times. This is a new normal. These times represent a great reset. The market is rife with uncertainty. The great resignation and quiet quitting are making it difficult to retain talent. All the above statements are true. Things seem to be moving faster, now. Technology is advancing at an accelerated pace. Customers are becoming more connected and thoughtful in their considerations. Values are taking a front seat in decision-making and brand relationships. As a result, businesses cannot afford to lean on legacy…

If we assume that a mid-level YouTuber is someone who runs a channel that is big within a certain niche, but not as popular as Mr. Beast, it’s safe to say they make a very comfortable living. If they receive approximately 50,000 daily views, with a CPM of between $0.25 and $3, that amounts to between $4,500 and $54,000 annually, according to Social Blade. Again, this is a very wide range, but it represents just ad revenue. Unlike struggling and up-and-coming creators, mid-level YouTubers have decent-sized followings and communities, which likely means they also have sponsorship deals, sell merchandise, receive…

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OpenAI announced its memory feature in February 2024 and made it publicly available last month. The feature stores users’ chat history to personalize responses to them and improve for others. The memory feature is enabled by default. To turn it off, click your profile name (in the lower left on a desktop browser) and then “Settings” > “Personalization” > “Memory.” Clicking “Manage” in the “Settings” tab will show the saved chats and an option to remove them from ChatGPT’s memory. Users can include “do not save this chat in memory” in any prompt.  Users can also create “temporary chats” that…

Market information is displayed on monitors as a trader works on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 4, 2024. Andrew Kelly | ReutersU.S. stocks rose Monday, with Wall Street looking to build on the previous session’s strong gains, after new jobs data revived hopes of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 110 points, or 0.3%. The S&P 500 advanced 0.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite gained nearly 0.6%.Micron shares gained more than 5.5% after Baird upgraded the stock to outperform from neutral and said it sees “meaningful…

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s campaign and Democratic candidates are in a fevered race with Republicans over who can best exploit the potential of artificial intelligence, a technology that could transform American elections — and perhaps threaten democracy itself.Still smarting from being outmaneuvered on social media by Donald Trump and his allies in 2016, Democratic strategists said they are nevertheless treading carefully in embracing tools that trouble experts in disinformation. So far, Democrats said they are primarily using AI to help them find and motivate voters and better identify and overcome deceptive content.″Candidates and strategists are still trying to figure…