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In June, Mike Knoop, Zapier's co-founder, started the ARC Prize - a $1M competition towards AGI progress. When you solve a puzzle, you're using your brain to figure out something new. With the competition, Mike and his team are trying to figure out if AI can do the same thing. The puzzles are different each time, and the goal is to see if AI can figure out how to solve them efficiently and learn new skills on its own. Unique training and evaluation tasks are presented as grids with different colours. Each task requires creating a correct output grid based on input examples. For the AI, this requires core knowledge humans naturally have, such as object permanence, goal-directed behaviour, basic math, and geometry, to provide a fair comparison between AI and human intelligence. ARC-AGI was introduced back in 2019, with the hypothesis that it couldn't easily be beaten. And this was supported when in 2020, during the first competition, the winning team achieved only a 21% success rate. In comparison, humans can solve 84% of ARC-AGI tasks on average. Since then, the competition has seen increased participation, and with the introduction of a $1 Million prize pool, this is set to increase. The opportunity is massive because if they succeed, this could potentially change how we use technology in the future. What do you think about this competition? #marketing #ai #technology #competition

🎉 Updated Self-Intro Slides! 🎉 I'm thrilled to share self-introduction slides in January 2025, highlighting: 📈 Most-cited work: Spatiotemporal 3D ResNet (2.4k+ citations; 3.9k stars on GitHub) 🔬 Most-active Projects: FDSL (Formula-generated Foundation Data/Models; ACCV Award & BMVC Award Finalist; Featured in MIT Tech Review) 🎯 Current Focus: LIMIT (Building AI with Very Limited Resources) 🌍 Academic & Industry Contributions Slide here: https://lnkd.in/gMbeNPBb Feel free to contact me! (e.g., Job offer, collaboration, mentoring, invited talks) #AI #MachineLearning #FoundationModels #ComputerVision

AI: Answering the worlds most important questions. Thanks You.com. Estimating Ant Capacity in Pants The number of ants you could fit in your pants depends on several factors, including the type of pants, their size, and the size of the ants themselves. However, we can make a general estimation! 1. Average Size of Ants: Most ants are about 0.08 to 2 inches long, depending on the species. 2. Volume of Pants: Assuming you have a pair of standard-sized pants, the volume of the pant legs might be around 1 to 2 liters. Given that there are approximately 1 million ants in 1 liter of space (based on average ant sizes), you could potentially fit 1 to 2 million ants in your pants! Important Considerations - Comfort: While theoretically possible, fitting this many ants in your pants would be extremely uncomfortable and impractical! - Species Variation: Different species of ants vary in size, which would affect how many could fit. In conclusion, while you might be able to fit 1 to 2 million ants in your pants theoretically, it's best to keep the ants outside where they belong!

😅For the last 9 months, I've been working hard on building a digital second brain with Obsidian Notes. - Obsidian is a markdown-based tool (I write everything in MD code), that enables seamless note-taking. ⚡ I've drawn inspiration from Joseph Rosembaum (Synaptic Labs), Brian Roemmelle and Stan Gerard (Quivr AI), to name a few. 🤖 #QuivrAI was key in my thesis development, enhancing my ability to structure and analyze complex data, and it was Quivr that got me down the path of thinking about a digital brain framework* 🧠Along with using MD code, #Obsidian utilizes "Nodes and Connections" that help in Visualizing information links. There are also plugins to enhance functionality (#RAG #LLM capabilities and more). Give it a try!!💫 #SecondBrain #DigitalBrain #ObsidianNotes #Markdown #Professorsynapse #AI #Energy #OilandGas

Last week I had the privilege of attending FOUND. Design's Salone Brief on Artificial Intelligence + Design. It was an inspiring and informative fireside forum with 30 leading professionals and business owners in architecture, design, and construction. We discussed the idea of how do we better understand and leverage the integration of artificial intelligence, large language models, machine learning, and advanced technologies in creative practices and construction projects. We also discussed many of our concerns about it!   Many of us, my tech enthusiast self included, sometimes see these tools as having the potential to simply automating tasks we don't love, in an effort to spend more time on the ones we do. However, they also have the potential to be more than that -- not in the sense of being dominated by AI or replacing our work, but the question of how do our designs become more creative and innovative with it, and how do we further enhance our practices and processes by it, and what would that look like?   The technology is relatively in its early stages, and frankly I was happy to hear that an AI research scientist was experiencing some of the same issues as me with large language models (hallucinations & writing style). But, as the technology and models are improved, and tailored towards our specific needs, and become better able to understand our processes and unique approaches, I'm certain we will continue to see exciting improvements to our craft in more ways than we may currently understand. One person compared it to CAD replacing hand drafting - time will tell!   The panelists included Sara Hooker, head of Cohere AI; Andre Herrero, Principal at Charlap Hyman & Herrero; and Adam Bleibtreu, Fractional CMO. A special thanks to Will Ayers for organizing and hosting this amazing event, and to FYI for letting us use their office!   #construction #architecture #building #project #design #commercial #creative #business #build #losangeles #artificialintelligence #AI #machinelearning #LLM

🌟 Unlocking Insights: A Journey into Image Processing 🌟 Today, I had the privilege of attending an enlightening session led by Muhammad Suhaib Sir. The topic? Image Processing, Detection and Classification. As we explored the intricacies of visual data, I was struck by the immense potential it holds 😊 . Beyond pixels and colors lies a world of meaning—a canvas waiting for algorithms to decipher💡. 💡Suhaib Sir masterfully guided us through techniques that empower machines to “see” and interpret images, opening doors to applications we’ve only dreamed of💡. But what resonated most profoundly was our focus on accessibility. How can we make visual information available to everyone, regardless of their abilities? Suhaib Sir’s insights into aiding visually impaired individuals touched my heart 👏 . 🌈We delved into methods for rendering diagrams and charts in PDFs accessible—a small step, perhaps, but one that bridges gaps and fosters inclusion🌈. In this ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, it’s not just about algorithms; it’s about empathy, creativity, and impact. As we continue this journey, I’m reminded that technology isn’t an end in itself—it’s a means to empower humanity💪. Thank you Sir 😊, for igniting curiosity and compassion. And to my fellow learners, let’s carry these learnings forward, weaving them into the fabric of our AI endeavors🤝. #AIforGood #InclusionMatters #LearningJourney #AIVS #CODERSHIGH Sudarshan Iyengar Rashpinder Kaur Chetan Singh Syed Farhat Qadri

As a PhD professor, streamline your grant hunting process with AI-powered tools! 🎓🤖 AI chatbots can help you track grant opportunities, manage applications, and even provide real-time updates on deadlines and requirements. By automating these tasks, you can focus more on your research while ensuring no opportunity is missed. Let’s simplify the process of securing funding and take your research to new heights! #PhDProfessor #GrantHunting #AIChatbot #ResearchFunding #AcademicSuccess

💥💥💥 Flow Matching Guide and Code Yaron Lipman, Marton Havasi, Peter Holderrieth, Neta Shaul, Matt Le, Brian Karrer, Ricky T. Q. Chen, David Lopez-Paz, Heli Ben-Hamu, Itai Gat Abstract Flow Matching (FM) is a recent framework for generative modeling that has achieved state-of-the-art performance across various domains, including image, video, audio, speech, and biological structures. This guide offers a comprehensive and self-contained review of FM, covering its mathematical foundations, design choices, and extensions. By also providing a PyTorch package featuring relevant examples (e.g., image and text generation), this work aims to serve as a resource for both novice and experienced researchers interested in understanding, applying and further developing FM. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eMjU98me #machinelearning

Digital Art I’ve recently been exploring the fascinating world of digital art and wanted to share my journey with you to gather your thoughts and feedback. This exploration has led me to experiment with two distinct methods of art generation that I find particularly captivating: 1️⃣ AI-Powered Creative Pipelines: Here, I use artificial intelligence to transform ideas into final videos, leveraging the potential of AI to handle the entire pipeline—from conceptualization to realization. It’s an exciting blend of storytelling and automation that makes me think about the future of creative expression. -The beginning of infinity: https://lnkd.in/e8eP-Zqe -Existence Precedes Essence: https://lnkd.in/eqYwbYCK -Technology is the Answer , What was the question?: https://lnkd.in/ePyHGJZn 2️⃣ Mathematics and Geometry in Art: This approach involves generating fractal art through intricate algorithms and precise geometry. It’s a meditative process that combines the logic of mathematics with the beauty of visual design. -Fractal Wonders: A Journey into Infinite Art https://lnkd.in/eGa5qawb -100.000 Iterations of a fractal https://lnkd.in/eNSWfyG3 -Math is beautiful. ✨ https://lnkd.in/eU87cwQS To give you a glimpse, I’ve included three examples from each category below. I’d love to hear your thoughts—what resonates with you, and where do you see room for improvement? Let me know your feedback in the comments. Let’s spark a conversation about the intersection of art, technology, and creativity! Looking forward to your insights. 🌟 #DigitalArt #AI #FractalArt #Creativity #Feedback

As part of my Final Year Project (FYP) at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), I'm thrilled to introduce 𝐀𝐈 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞 - 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, a cross-platform mobile application. I’m also proud to share that our project has been shortlisted among the top 3 for the prestigious 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫’𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥! Dream of generating stunning landscapes, editing photos effortlessly, and auto-organizing with emotional searches? AI Gallery Genie turns those dreams into reality! 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬: 🔹 AI Chatbot 🔹 Imagine 🔹 Reimagine 🔹 Generative Fill 🔹 Label Generation 🔹 Semantic Search 🔹 Caption Generation 🔹 Gallery 🔹 Emotion Detection 🔹 Artistic Style Transfer 🔹 Text Recognition 🔹 Categories AI Gallery Genie combines cutting-edge technology with user-friendly functionality, delivering unparalleled AI power right to your pocket, all for free. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞: Developing a cross-platform mobile application that revolutionizes image management and generation through diverse, innovative features. 𝐎𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: 🔹 Effortless Organization 🔹 Privacy Focused 🔹 No Storage Limits 🔹 Offline Accessibility 🔹 Free and Accessible 🔹 Improved Search 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐃𝐆𝐬: 🔹 Quality Education 🔹 Decent Work and Economic Growth 🔹 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure 🔹 Reduced Inequalities I extend my heartfelt thanks to my esteemed supervisor, Dr. Hammad Afzal, for his unwavering support and mentorship. I also want to express my gratitude to my incredible team members, Muhammed Razi-ur-Rehman and Muhammad Jawad Liaqat, for their hard work and dedication. Stay tuned for updates as we bring AI Gallery Genie to life, transforming the way we interact with images! 🚀 Follow us on Instagram for more updates: https://lnkd.in/dUX4HcSA #FinalYearProject #AI #ImageProcessing #NUST #Innovation #ArtificialIntelligence #SDGs #AIChatbot #ConversationalAI #ImageGeneration #AIArt #PhotoEditing #GenerativeAI #ContentCreation #AutoLabeling #ImageTagging #SemanticSearch #IntelligentSearch #CaptionAI #AutoCaptions #SmartGallery #ImageManagement #EmotionAI #SentimentAnalysis #StyleTransfer #ArtTransformation #TextRecognition #OCR #ImageCategories #SmartOrganization