Meta names former Google DeepMind director to spearhead AI research
Meta has named Robert Fergus, a seasoned expert with a five-year tenure at Google DeepMind, to lead its Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) lab. Fergus isn’t new to Meta; he previously…
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Meta has named Robert Fergus, a seasoned expert with a five-year tenure at Google DeepMind, to lead its Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) lab. Fergus isn’t new to Meta; he previously contributed as a research scientist, which gives him a solid understanding of the company’s vision and challenges. Established in 2013, FAIR played a key role […]
Read article →Meta has named Robert Fergus, a seasoned expert with a five-year tenure at Google DeepMind, to lead its Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) lab. Fergus isn’t new to Meta; he previously…
Alibaba Group is making AI training more accessible with its new technique, ZeroSearch. This approach helps large language models (LLMs) develop search abilities through simulation instead of relying on costly…
Perplexity integrates conversational commands for smooth tab management in Comet
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At Cornell Tech, researchers are rethinking communication for people with speech impairments by weaving in humour that most traditional tools overlook. They’re using AI to help users slip in a…