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Unveiling Jamba: AI21's Groundbreaking Hybrid SSM-Transformer Open-Source Model

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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TEL AVIV, Israel, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AI21, the leader in AI systems for the enterprise, today unveiled Jamba, the world's first production-grade Mamba-style model – integrating Mamba Structured State Space model (SSM) technology with elements of traditional Transformer architecture.

Key Points: 
  • Jamba marks a significant advancement in large language model (LLM) development, offering unparalleled efficiency, throughput, and performance.
  • Jamba revolutionizes the landscape of LLMs by addressing the limitations of pure SSM models and traditional Transformer architectures.
  • Jamba features a hybrid architecture that integrates Transformer, Mamba, and mixture-of-experts (MoE) layers, optimizing memory, throughput, and performance simultaneously.
  • "We are excited to introduce Jamba, a groundbreaking hybrid architecture that combines the best of Mamba and Transformer technologies," said Or Dagan, VP of Product, at AI21.

Databricks Launches DBRX, A New Standard for Efficient Open Source Models

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Databricks, the Data and AI company, today announced the launch of DBRX, a general purpose large language model (LLM) that outperforms all established open source models on standard benchmarks. DBRX democratizes the training and tuning of custom, high-performing LLMs for every enterprise so they no longer need to rely on a small handful of closed models. Available today, DBRX enables organizations around the world to cost-effectively build, train, and serve their own custom LLMs.

Key Points: 
  • "We're excited about DBRX for three key reasons: first, it beats open source models on state-of-the-art industry benchmarks.
  • Second, it beats GPT-3.5 on most benchmarks, which should accelerate the trend we're seeing across our customer base as organizations replace proprietary models with open source models.
  • DBRX sets a new standard for open source models, enabling customizable and transparent generative AI for all enterprises.
  • A recent survey from Andreessen Horowitz found that nearly 60 percent of AI leaders are interested in increasing open source usage or switching when fine-tuned open source models roughly match performance of closed source models.

Databricks Launches DBRX, A New Standard for Efficient Open Source Models

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Databricks, the Data and AI company, today announced the launch of DBRX, a general purpose large language model (LLM) that outperforms all established open source models on standard benchmarks. DBRX democratizes the training and tuning of custom, high-performing LLMs for every enterprise so they no longer need to rely on a small handful of closed models. Available today, DBRX enables organizations around the world to cost-effectively build, train, and serve their own custom LLMs.

Key Points: 
  • "We're excited about DBRX for three key reasons: first, it beats open source models on state-of-the-art industry benchmarks.
  • Second, it beats GPT-3.5 on most benchmarks, which should accelerate the trend we're seeing across our customer base as organizations replace proprietary models with open source models.
  • DBRX sets a new standard for open source models, enabling customizable and transparent generative AI for all enterprises.
  • A recent survey from Andreessen Horowitz found that nearly 60 percent of AI leaders are interested in increasing open source usage or switching when fine-tuned open source models roughly match performance of closed source models.

A&W Restaurant Franchise Celebrates 4 New Franchise Owners

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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LEXINGTON, Ky., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A&W Restaurants is thrilled to announce the addition of four new franchise owners. "We are achieving annual net growth in the number of our base brand restaurants," says Kevin Bazner, CEO of A&W franchise. "Given our pipe-line of new restaurants, the strong economics of our restaurants, and the available territories across the country, we are in a growth mode that investors do not want to miss."

Key Points: 
  • LEXINGTON, Ky., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A&W Restaurants is thrilled to announce the addition of four new franchise owners.
  • "We are achieving annual net growth in the number of our base brand restaurants," says Kevin Bazner, CEO of A&W franchise.
  • "When my family and I started searching for a food franchise, we wanted something new and different," says the Johnson family.
  • For franchise opportunities, visit our A&W Restaurant franchise website here .

Huawei and UNESCO Donate ICT Equipment to Ethiopia's MoE Under Open Schools Project

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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As part of the three-year project, which ends this year and is positioned under Huawei's TECH4ALL initiative, UNESCO and Huawei provided 480 tablets, 48 access points, and 24 smart boards to 24 beneficiary secondary schools in different regions of Ethiopia.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the three-year project, which ends this year and is positioned under Huawei's TECH4ALL initiative, UNESCO and Huawei provided 480 tablets, 48 access points, and 24 smart boards to 24 beneficiary secondary schools in different regions of Ethiopia.
  • "We mark a significant milestone in this journey as we witness the delivery of the latest ICT equipment to secondary schools across Ethiopia," said Dr. Rita Bissoonauth, Director, UNESCO Liaison Office to AU, UNECA, and Representative of Ethiopia.
  • In Ethiopia, the three-year TeOSS project is focusing on ICT infrastructure build-out to connect pilot schools, train teachers and students, and build a Learning Management System integrated with a Teacher Training Platform.
  • Since the inception of the project in 2020, project partners have designed and evaluated project outcomes in Ethiopia, Egypt, and Ghana with a view to scaling up the project in Africa.

Huawei and UNESCO Donate ICT Equipment to Ethiopia's MoE Under Open Schools Project

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Partnership, Learning, State, Moe, Government, School, Student, Digital divide, ICT, Learning management system, UNECA, UNESCO, Education, Ministry, Tablet, Teacher education

As part of the three-year project, which ends this year and is positioned under Huawei's TECH4ALL initiative, UNESCO and Huawei provided 480 tablets, 48 access points, and 24 smart boards to 24 beneficiary secondary schools in different regions of Ethiopia.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the three-year project, which ends this year and is positioned under Huawei's TECH4ALL initiative, UNESCO and Huawei provided 480 tablets, 48 access points, and 24 smart boards to 24 beneficiary secondary schools in different regions of Ethiopia.
  • "We mark a significant milestone in this journey as we witness the delivery of the latest ICT equipment to secondary schools across Ethiopia," said Dr. Rita Bissoonauth, Director, UNESCO Liaison Office to AU, UNECA, and Representative of Ethiopia.
  • In Ethiopia, the three-year TeOSS project is focusing on ICT infrastructure build-out to connect pilot schools, train teachers and students, and build a Learning Management System integrated with a Teacher Training Platform.
  • Since the inception of the project in 2020, project partners have designed and evaluated project outcomes in Ethiopia, Egypt, and Ghana with a view to scaling up the project in Africa.

Jais Climate: MBZUAI and Core 42 launch first bilingual LLM dedicated to climate intelligence

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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Built on models Jais and Vicuna, Jais Climate will be available to the public during COP28 UAE to provide detailed knowledge on climate and sustainability-related queries.

Key Points: 
  • Built on models Jais and Vicuna, Jais Climate will be available to the public during COP28 UAE to provide detailed knowledge on climate and sustainability-related queries.
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the official launch of Jais Climate, the world's first bilingual large language model (LLM) dedicated to climate and sustainability.
  • Jais Climate was trained on ClimaInstruct, the largest instruction-based, bilingual dataset on climate and sustainability-related topics, prepared from various sources in English and Arabic languages.
  • 'AI for Climate' is one of MBZUAI's three research pillars, and its key sustainability projects will also be showcased alongside Jais Climate.

Jais Climate: MBZUAI and Core 42 launch first bilingual LLM dedicated to climate intelligence

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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Built on models Jais and Vicuna, Jais Climate will be available to the public during COP28 UAE to provide detailed knowledge on climate and sustainability-related queries.

Key Points: 
  • Built on models Jais and Vicuna, Jais Climate will be available to the public during COP28 UAE to provide detailed knowledge on climate and sustainability-related queries.
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the official launch of Jais Climate, the world's first bilingual large language model (LLM) dedicated to climate and sustainability.
  • Jais Climate was trained on ClimaInstruct, the largest instruction-based, bilingual dataset on climate and sustainability-related topics, prepared from various sources in English and Arabic languages.
  • 'AI for Climate' is one of MBZUAI's three research pillars, and its key sustainability projects will also be showcased alongside Jais Climate.

Survey: "Blue Christmas" - 58 Percent of Teens Say Rising Prices Have Impacted Holiday Gifts in Recent Years

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement by the research firm Big Village shows that a majority of teens (58%) say rising prices have impacted the number and types of gifts they have received for the holidays in recent years. Nearly three-in-four (71%) are concerned about the impact of inflation on this year's holiday shopping season. The results are part of the JA Teens & Holiday Spending survey, which assesses teen consumer attitudes associated with the holiday shopping season. The survey of 1,003 13- to 17-year-olds was conducted by Big Village from October 10 through 15, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Nearly three-in-four (71%) are concerned about the impact of inflation on this year's holiday shopping season.
  • The results are part of the JA Teens & Holiday Spending survey, which assesses teen consumer attitudes associated with the holiday shopping season.
  • The survey of 1,003 13- to 17-year-olds was conducted by Big Village from October 10 through 15, 2023.
  • "These survey results would indicate that teens are experiencing the economic realities of higher prices," said Jack E. Kosakowski, President & CEO of Junior Achievement USA.

ASI Wins Multi-Year Partnership with UAE Government to Use Artificial Intelligence to Bolster the Country's Educational Future

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ASI, the pioneering educational tech company formerly known as Digest.AI, today announced a collaboration with the UAE's Ministry of Education (MoE) to roll out AI-powered tutoring assistance that will give students access to high-quality educational help at the tap of a screen.

Key Points: 
  • "Our partnership with ASI underscores our unwavering dedication to embracing pioneering technology solutions and using them to envision the future of education," he added.
  • "It also aligns with our drive to incorporate AI into the educational system, announced during the World Government Summit (WGS) 2023."
  • We couldn't be more excited to work with the UAE in making a meaningful impact in shaping the future of education."
  • Under the partnership, the Ministry of Education will develop and facilitate implementation of an advanced AI Tutor pilot program with ASI.