Google brings WebGPU to Chrome for graphics and ML
Google has integrated WebGPU into Chrome. This allows for faster graphics rendering or running machine learning models.
The new WebGPU technology is now available in the beta of Chrome version 113. WebGPU is the successor to the existing WebGL. The latter technology was developed to simplify and... Read more
ML makes Nürburgring’s Nordschleife safer for everyone
Digitization project makes the 100-year-old Nordschleife much safer and offers even more possibilities toward the future.
The Nürburgring in the Eiffel region of Germany is one of the most famous race tracks in the world. In particular, the oldest section, the Nordschleife, can safely be calle... Read more
Databricks adds real-time machine learning to Lakehouse Platform
The new service delivers flexible capacity and scalable deployment models
This week Databricks announced the general availability of Databricks Model Serving, a serverless real-time inferencing service that deploys real-time machine learning (ML) models natively within the Databricks Lakehouse P... Read more
Don’t be silly, use Sensible ML
Monty Python’s much-loved Graham Chapman used to cut some of the comedy troup’s zanier sketches short by jumping into scenes dressed as a British Army colonel with full military uniform regalia and a customary baton tucked under his arm.
“Stop this now, it’s far too silly! Move along now... Read more
Intel introduces new dedicated Xeon processors for workstations
Intel has released a number of new Intel Xeon processors for workstations. The Intel Xeon W-3400 and Intel Xeon W-2400 workstation processors offer improved performance and platform capabilities, among other features.
The new Intel Xeon processors are specifically targeted at high-performance de... Read more
Microsoft releases Visual Studio 17.5 preview 3
This week Microsoft released preview 3 of Visual Studio 17.5. The preview boasts a spell checker for comments, 'intent-based suggestions' and a rich Markdown editor by default.
Microsoft Group Product Manager Anthony Cangialosi detailed the preview's offering in a blog post. "This release contin... Read more
HPE acquires data science platform Pachyderm
HPE acquired data science platform Pachyderm to expand its AI portfolio.
The financial details weren't disclosed. The acquisition builds on an earlier investment in Pachyderm by HPE in February 2022. According to the organization, the acquisition doesn't require regulatory approval and should be... Read more
How MLOps gets ‘streamlined’
We need intelligence. More specifically, our planet’s total application and data services layer needs an increasing amount of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and so, logically, we also need a strong handle on Machine Learning (ML) and the data wrangling, data management and data orchestration functi... Read more
ChatGPT’s breakthrough raises alarm over AI use in education
The recent breakthrough of artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT has raised the alarm among educators, who worry that students may use the technology to cheat.
ChatGPT is an AI model developed by OpenAI. The model uses deep learning and natural language processing to generate text responses based... Read more
Google adds new ML features to Google Sheets
Google Simple ML is now available. The browser add-on adds machine learning capabilities to Google Sheets.
Simple ML is a free extension for Google Sheets. The beta is now available in a panel of the Google Sheets interface. Simple ML can be configured without writing code.
The tool should a... Read more