Author: Vidya Saras

Evaluating generative AI systems can be a complex and resource-intensive process. As the landscape of generative models evolves rapidly, organizations, researchers, and developers face significant challenges in systematically evaluating different models, including LLMs (Large Language Models), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) setups, or even variations in prompt engineering. Traditional methods for evaluating these systems can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and highly subjective, especially when comparing the nuances of outputs across models. These challenges result in slower iteration cycles and increased cost, often hampering innovation. To address these issues, Kolena AI has introduced a new tool called AutoArena—a solution designed to automate the evaluation…

Big numbers The other way to judge the severity of a vulnerability is to look at its CVSS score. On that score, several other flaws stand out, principally CVE-2024-43468, an RCE in Microsoft Configuration Manager with a “critical” rated CVSS score of 9.8, and CVE-2024-43488, an issue in the Arduino extension for Visual Studio which Microsoft has already mitigated. However, one that every security manager will jump on is CVE-2024-43582, a critical RCE vulnerability with an 8.1 CVSS score in Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) server, an interface ransomware attackers in particular love to target. In total, eight vulnerabilities were tagged…

Fans on social media were quick to call Simmons out, with many branding his “objectifying” feedback as “creepy” and superficial. Simmons faced backlash for focusing too much on the contestants’ looks and appearances rather than their actual dancing, sparking heated reactions from viewers.After Tuesday’s show, “Dancing With the Stars,” pro Brandon Armstrong broke his silence about Gene Simmons’ comments about his partner, Chandler Kinney.Article continues below advertisementWhat Did Gene Simmons Say About Chandler Kinney?After Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong delivered an energetic jive to “We’re Not Gonna Take It” by Twisted Sister, Gene Simmons stirred controversy by telling Kinney she…

THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY likely grew by 6% in the third quarter as declining inflation may have fueled a rebound in consumer spending, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said. “I’m still hoping 6%, more so that inflation is declining,” Mr. Recto told reporters on the sidelines of an event late on Tuesday. “The biggest [driver] would be household consumption, which is 75% of the economy,” he added. For as long as household consumption grows by 6%, Mr. Recto said, the economy would likely grow by 6%.  Economic managers are targeting 6-7% growth this year.  In the second quarter, gross domestic product…

Bentonite clay: I brush my teeth with it, use it in deodorant, and I’ve even washed my hair with it! This unassuming clay has gained popularity for many reasons. Some love it for its natural origin. Others appreciate bentonite clay for skin, health challenges, and promoting overall wellness.  People have used clay for centuries to promote healthy skin, draw out toxins, and provide essential minerals. However, bentonite clay stands out from kaolin, rhassoul, and other clays due to its strong detoxifying abilities. Bentonite clay is also excellent for promoting healthy skin. What is Bentonite Clay? Bentonite clay is essentially volcanic…

The other day, I was browsing a nicely designed “About” page, and, like many other sites, it had the familiar pattern of a fixed logo at the top while scrolling. This is quite common, but sometimes the logo ends up overlapping with the text, making things a bit hard to read. You might see this as a quirk of brutalist design, but it got me thinking: what if we hide the logo during those moments when it intersects with the text? And what if we hide it with an animation? That opens up a whole range of creative possibilities to…

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But Salakhutdinov says that having a wealth of information about how users go about common and important tasks like shopping might be a crucial ingredient for getting them to stay on track. “Data is going to be very important,” he says.Ship ItAmazon’s agents are, of course, likely to be more focused on helping customers find and buy whatever they need or want. A Rufus agent might notice when the next book in a series someone is reading becomes available and then automatically recommend it, add it to your cart, or even buy it for you, says Rajiv Mehta, a vice…

Fall Report Joe Healy – October 9, 2024 Dealing with the fallout from Hurricane Helene dumping rain all throughout the weekend in Cincinnati, Xavier found itself having to be flexible with its fall schedule. Specifically, an exhibition game against West Virginia on Saturday, September 29 that was set to be played more or less at home in nearby Mason, Ohio, ended up being moved to Morgantown at the last minute to avoid what would have been a washout otherwise. The end result saw WVU win both of the nine-inning games between the teams by 5-4 and 9-4 scores, but as is…

ReutersHurricane Helene – the deadliest US storm since Katrina in 2005 – killed at least 225 people and caused billions of dollars’ worth of damageAbout 14 tropical storms develop over the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico each year, according to the United States Weather Service.Out of these storms, seven will become hurricanes.Not all of these will make landfall – most will remain over the ocean. But some, such as Hurricane Milton, which is expected to hit the Florida coast on Wednesday evening, end up striking land, with huge life-threatening impacts.A storm needs tropical conditions to develop into…