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Introducing Our New Data Science & AI Trends Page

Launch of Data Science and AI Trends page

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our dedicated Data Science and AI Trends page at VitalFlux.com! This new resource is designed to be a one-stop hub for data scientists, AI enthusiasts, and anyone passionate about staying at the forefront of technological innovation. What You’ll Find Our Data Science & AI Trends page is more than just a collection of articles; it’s a dynamic resource that aggregates the most insightful and current information from various high-impact sources. Here’s a sneak peek at what you can expect: Web Pages Stay informed with our selection of web pages from leading research institutions, tech news outlets, and individual thought leaders in the …

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6 Types of Brainstorming Techniques for Ideas Generation

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Last updated: 1st Dec, 2023 Generating innovative and creative ideas is a key component of success in many fields, from business and marketing to science, technology, and the arts. However, the process of coming up with new and unique ideas can be challenging, especially when faced with deadlines, limited resources, or creative blocks. This is where brainstorming or mindstorming comes into picture. Fortunately, there are several different types of brainstorming techniques that can help individuals and teams generate great ideas and innovate. While brainstorming is one of the most effective techniques out there, not all brainstorming sessions are created equal. The question that is frequently asked is how to brainstorm for effective …

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Exploring Amazon Science Publications: A Quick Guide

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In the ever-evolving world of technology and research, staying updated with the latest advancements is crucial. Amazon Science Publications has emerged as a treasure trove for those hungry for knowledge, offering a plethora of articles that span a wide range of topics. Whether you’re an AI / ML researcher, a student, or just a curious mind, this platform has something for everyone. Let’s delve into the vast ocean of articles available on Amazon Science Publications. Research Areas: Tags: Conferences: Journals: Date: Whether you’re looking for the latest articles from 2023 or want to revisit the gems from 2015, Amazon Science Publications has got you covered. With articles spanning from 2015 …

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Google Bard Arrives in India, Ready to Take on ChatGPT

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Google’s new AI-powered text completion tool called Bard (https://bard.google.com) is now available to users in India. The new tool provides several features that make it stand out from other similar tools, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Bing Chat which is built on top of ChatGPT. Bard can be used for a variety of tasks which is also done by ChatGPT, including some of the following: However, Bard goes beyond its competitor, ChatGPT, by allowing users to do some of the following: With Bard’s launch in India, users can now explore its unique features and experience the benefits of its integration with Google’s ecosystem. The tool is available for free …

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OpenAI’s Business Case Studies & Use Cases

OpenAI Business Use Cases for GPT

In today’s fast-paced world, businesses are constantly searching for new and innovative ways to stay ahead of the competition and artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the key technology enabler driving innovation and bringing competitive edge. One of the most promising AI technologies in recent years has been generative AI, which has the potential to transform the way companies operate and interact with customers. Among the leading generative AI platforms available today is OpenAI, a pioneer company in the field of generative AI that is dedicated to advancing AI in a safe and beneficial way. In this blog, we will explore OpenAI’s potential case studies and related use cases for …

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Amazon Bedrock to Democratize Generative AI

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the launch of Amazon Bedrock and Amazon Titan foundational models (FMs), making it easier for customers to build and scale generative AI applications with foundation models. According to AWS, they received feedback from their select customers that there are a few big things standing in their way today in relation to different AI use cases. First, they need a straightforward way to find and access high-performing FMs that give outstanding results and are best-suited for their purposes. Second, customers want integration into applications to be seamless, without having to manage huge clusters of infrastructure or incur large costs. Finally, customers want it to be …

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Data Science Careers: India’s Job Market & AI Growth

Aspiring data scientists and AI enthusiasts in India have a plethora of opportunities in store, thanks to the country’s booming AI, machine learning (ML), and big data analytics industry. According to a recent report by NASSCOM, India boasts the second-largest talent pool globally in these fields, with a remarkable AI skill penetration score of 3.09 [1]. The nation’s rapid growth in AI talent concentration and scientific publications underscores the immense potential for individuals looking to build a successful data science career in India. As the demand for skilled professionals surges, multiple factors contribute to the thriving industry. The higher-than-average compensation and growth prospects in the field make it an attractive …

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Meta Unveils SAM and Massive SA-1B Dataset to Advance Computer Vision Research

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Meta Researchers have, yesterday, unveiled a groundbreaking new model, namely Segment Anything Model (SAM), alongside an immense dataset, the Segment Anything Dataset (SA-1B), which together promise to revolutionize the field of computer vision. SAM’s unique architecture and design make it efficient and effective, while the SA-1B dataset provides a powerful resource to fuel future research and applications. The Segment Anything Model is an innovative approach to promptable segmentation that combines an image encoder, a flexible prompt encoder, and a fast mask decoder. Its design allows for real-time, interactive prompting in a web browser on a CPU, opening up new possibilities for computer vision applications. One of the key challenges SAM …

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Meta AI Announces Advancements in Embodied AI: Artificial Visual Cortex & Adaptive Skill Coordination

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Meta AI has announced two major advancements in general-purpose embodied AI agents, focusing on challenging sensorimotor skills. These advancements include an artificial visual cortex called VC-1 and a new approach called Adaptive Skill Coordination (ASC). Both developments offer valuable benefits to data scientists and researchers in the field of AI. Embodied AI is field of AI focused on agents that can perceive, understand, and interact with their environment through sensorimotor experiences. It aims to create AI systems that can perform tasks in the physical world, bridging the gap between abstract thought and reasoning, and physical actions. VC-1 is a single perception model that supports a diverse range of sensorimotor skills, …

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Python DataFrame – Assign New Labels to Columns

Python Dataframe Columns - Labels assigned new value

In this post, you will get a code sample related to how to assign new labels to columns in python programming while training machine learning models.  This is going to be very helpful when working with classification machine learning problem. Many a time the labels for response or dependent variable are in text format and all one wants is to assign a number such as 0, 1, 2 etc instead of text labels. Beginner-level data scientists will find this code very handy. We will look at the code for the dataset as represented in the diagram below: In the above code, you will see that class labels are named as very_low, Low, High, Middle …

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How to Print Unique Values in Pandas Dataframe Columns

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A quick post representing code sample on how to print unique values in Dataframe columns in Pandas. Here is a data frame comprising of oil prices on different dates which column such as year comprising of repeated/duplicate value of years. In the above data frame, the requirement is to print the unique value of year column. Here is the code for same. Note the method unique()

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Pandas – How to Extract Month & Year from Datetime

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This is a quick post representing code sample related to how to extract month & year from datetime column of DataFrame in Pandas. The code sample is shown using the sample data, BrentOilPrices downloaded from this Kaggle data page. Here is the code to load the data frame. Check the data type of the data using the following code: The output looks like the following: Date object Price float64 dtype: object Use the following command to change the date data type from object to datetime and extract the month and year. Printing data using head command would print the following:

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Solution – Macbook Air Stuck at Progress Bar Loading

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In this post, you will learn about the solution related to Mac Air Stuck at Progress Bar Loading. The reason I am doing this post is that my Mac Air had been showing the same behavior for the last several months and I was able to finally fix it. I am hoping that the solution does help someone. Anyways, in the whole process, I started my Mac Air several times in voice-over mode and became expert at it. Commands/Solutions which didn’t work I contacted Apple customer service two times and they said that it looks to be a software problem after I tried all the steps they suggested. I was asked to …

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Blockchain – Opportunities & Risks for Financial Institutions

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Here is a good white paper/research report published by European Banking Authority (EBA) detailing out the opportunities and risks associated with the adoption of Blockchain in relation to financial institutions. Report on risks and opportunities arising for financial institutions due to FinTech Use cases related to some of the following are described: Usage of distributed ledger technology (DLT) and smart contracts for trade finance Use of DLT to streamline customer due diligence (CDD) processes In this use case, the “digital identity” concept is explored and described.  

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Andrew NG Contribution to AI – Lectures, Interviews

Andrew NG

This post is aimed at listing down some of the great work that Andrew NG has done in the field of AI (Machine Learning, Deep Learning etc): Courses Deep learning specialization course Machine learning course on Coursera Machine learning 112 lectures on Youtube Publications and Research Projects AI publications by Andrew NG Research projects in recent past Books recommended by Andrew NG in relation to his course: Artificial intelligence – Principles and Techniques Artificial intelligence – A modern approach (Russell and Norvig) Probabilistic graphical models (Koller and Friedman) An introduction to reinforcement learning (Sutton and Barto) The elements of statistical learning (Hastie, Tibshirani, and Friedman) Foundations of constraint satisfaction (Tsang) …

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Blockchain Architect – Top 20 Project Implementation Considerations

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When everyone is considering implementation different projects using Blockchain (distributed ledger) technology, it becomes key for Blockchain architects and leaders to pay attention to some of the key considerations including challenges related with blockchain projects implementation. On the lighter note, the comic strip below is a representation of the need for Blockchain architects required to get into several details including different architecture considerations before starting on a blockchain projects. In this post, you will learn about key considerations to be made by Blockchain architects and leads before starting on the Blockchain projects. Blockchain Project Implementation – Key Considerations Learning from similar project implementations: Analysis of blockchain-related implementations in similar and/or …

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