• Why code-testing startup Nova AI uses open source LLMs more than OpenAI

    Enterprises still don't trust OpenAI, while open source AI models are cheaper and more than sufficient for targeted specific tasks, Nova AI founder says. Enterprises still don't trust OpenAI, while open source AI models are cheaper and more than sufficient for targeted specific tasks, Nova AI founder says.

  • Microsoft releases MS-DOS 4.0 source code and floppy images through an open-source license

    Ten years after releasing the source code of MS-DOS 1.25 and 2.0, Microsoft is making yet another contribution to the world of open-source software preservation. Working in partnership with IBM and "in the spirit of open innovation," the company has released the source code of MS-DOS 4.00 under an MIT license.Read Entire Article

  • Apple Releases Open Source AI Models That Run On-Device

    Apple today released several open source large language models (LLMs) that are designed to run on-device rather than through cloud servers. Called OpenELM (Open-source Efficient Language Models), the LLMs are available on the Hugging Face Hub, a community for sharing AI code. As outlined in a white paper [PDF], there are eight total OpenELM models, four of which were pre-trained using the CoreNet library, and four instruction tuned models. Apple uses a layer-wise scaling strategy that is...

  • Make an AI email response assistant using Llama 3

    Efficient and accurate email communication is paramount for businesses striving to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline operations. By harnessing the power of innovative technologies such as the Llama 3 model, CrewAI software, and Groq platform, organizations can transform their email response systems, automating the process of sorting, analyzing, and replying to incoming messages. This AI-driven […]

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    Can Meta AI code? I tested it against Llama, Gemini and ChatGPT

    How well do AI tools write code? Over the past year or so, I've been putting large language models through a series of tests to see how well they handle some fairly basic programming challenges.Also: The best free AI courses (and whether AI 'micro-degrees' and certificates are worth it)The idea is simple: if they can't handle these basic challenges, it's probably not worth asking them to do anything more complex. On the other hand, if they can handle these basic challenges, they might become...

  • Meta Unveils Llama 3-Powered Meta AI Assistant

    Meta Platforms unveils Meta AI Assistant powered by Llama 3, expanding globally with real-time image generation and strategic partnerships to challenge AI rivals.

  • Apple release new open source AI models for on device processing

    In a significant move towards enhancing privacy and processing efficiency, Apple has introduced a series of open source large language models (LLMs) known as OpenELM. These models are uniquely designed to operate directly on devices, diverging from the traditional reliance on cloud-based computations. This shift not only promises to improve user privacy by processing data […]

  • Building Llama 3 LLM from scratch in code – AI Beginners Guide

    If you are interested in learning more about how the latest Llama 3 large language model (LLM)was built by the developer and team at Meta in simple terms. You are sure to enjoy this quick overview guide which includes a video kindly created by Tunadorable on how to build Llama 3 from scratch in code. […]

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    Move over, Alexa and Homekit: A new Assistant is here to open-source your smart home

    It's no secret that the smart home world is dominated by big tech, with Amazon's Alexa leading the charge, closely followed by Google Home and Apple Homekit. But as the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) is working for a more open smart home standard through Matter, these popular automation systems aren't as open as most smart home users want. This is how Home Assistant was born: an open-source smart home system that gives tech enthusiasts full control of their IoT devices. Paulus Schoutsen,...

  • Meta releases new AI assistant powered by Llama 3 model

    ChatGPT kicked off the AI chatbot race. Meta is determined to win it. To that end: the Meta AI assistant, introduced last September, is now being integrated into the search box of Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger. It’s also going to start appearing directly in the main Facebook feed. You can still chat with it in the messaging inboxes of Meta’s apps. And for the first time, it’s now accessible via a standalone website at Meta.ai. For Meta’s assistant to have any hope of being a...

  • Meta rolls out an updated AI assistant, built with the long-awaited Llama 3

    Meta just announced a major update for its AI assistant platform, Meta AI, which has been built using the long-awaited open source Llama 3 large language model (LLM). The company says it's “now the most intelligent AI assistant you can use for free.” As for use case scenarios, the company touts the ability to help users study for tests, plan dinners and schedule nights out. You know the drill. It’s an AI chatbot. Meta AI, however, has expanded into just about every nook and cranny throughout the...

  • Apple releases OpenELM: small, open source AI models designed to run on-device

    In terms of performance, the OpenLLM results shared by Apple show that the new models perform fairly well, especially the one with 3 billion parameters.