If you're a California resident whose home or business was hit by wildfires, hold off on signing any paperwork right away. Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara warns that rushing into decisions can lead to missing out on full compensation. After ensuring safety and staying clear of affected areas, ho
The soccer world is buzzing with activity as the January transfer window for 2025 is in full swing. This period, extending through early February, is crucial for teams hoping to win trophies or avoid relegation. While the main window closes on Monday, February 3rd, clubs can still sign free agents a
Imagine having a super-smart assistant that can help diagnose diseases and manage patient records. That's what a team of researchers created with MedFound, a language model designed just for the healthcare field. With a staggering 176 billion parameters, MedFound was trained on real medical texts an
As AI technology zooms forward, big language models (LLMs) are at the center. The spotlight is on making these models more trustworthy and productive, particularly when they generate outputs. This is crucial to cut down on plausible but wrong outputs and handle the growing demand for such tasks. Thi
Medical question answering has seen a boost with large language models (LLMs). One such model, Med-PaLM, first surpassed the 'passing' score on US Medical Licensing Exam-style questions. But, long-form answering and real-world scenarios still pose challenges. Enter Med-PaLM 2, an improved version th
Are you concerned that AI might peek at your personal data? Meet Ollama, an AI you can install on your Mac. No more worrying about who sees your content. Let's dive into how to set it up and why it's a good idea. First, you need a Mac running MacOS 11 or newer. Easy enough, right? To start,
A major strike at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts was narrowly avoided this week. The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) managed to reach a tentative deal on a new contract, which still needs to be approved by the union's members. The a
Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts is making a comeback to practice today, after missing time due to a concussion suffered in Week 16. This is a significant step in his recovery process, as he prepares to lead the team in their upcoming Wild Card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers.
Ever heard of a tiny bacteria that can change how your body handles cancer? Meet Parvimonas micra (Pm), a germ that usually hangs out in your mouth. Scientists have found that Pm can mess with the immune system in a way that helps colorectal cancer (CRC) grow faster. Pm works by changing special im
Ever wondered why a new indoor golf league, TGL, just popped up on ESPN? Well, it's not just because Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy thought it would be fun. This league is all about technology and filling the golf offseason gap. Players hit shots into a giant screen, and a launch monitor makes virtual
