This article details how Living Optics' hyperspectral imaging technology can be used to non-destructively measure grape sugar levels for optimized harvest timing, improving wine quality and reducing financial risk. It outlines lab and field testing demonstrating the correlation between hyperspectral data and Brix values.
This article details six practical use cases for Model Context Protocol (MCP) to automate workflows using AI agents and integrations with tools like Slack, Google Calendar, BigQuery, Linear, GitHub, and HubSpot. It highlights the impact of these automations on team efficiency and productivity.
This paper explores 'TeleAbsence,' a concept extending telepresence to address emotional distance from lost loved ones through poetic encounters with their digital and physical traces, inspired by the Portuguese concept of 'Saudade.' It outlines five design principles – presence of absence, illusory communication, materiality of memory, traces of reflection, and remote time – and explores applications using mediums like poetry, phone, piano, and pen.
Proceedings from the Thirty-Ninth AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence, including papers from AAAI-25, IAAI-25, and EAAI-25. The conference covered topics like machine learning, natural language processing, game theory, and human-AI interaction, with a focus on bridging different areas of AI and related disciplines.
The article explores the potential negative psychological impacts of interacting with AI chatbots, particularly concerning the simulation of empathy and the development of emotional intelligence, especially in children. It highlights Sherry Turkle's concerns about the erosion of genuine human connection and the risks of relying on machines for emotional support.
A curated cheatsheet of useful Emacs keybindings, intended as a companion to 'Mastering Emacs' and focusing on core functionality rather than specialized configurations.
Transformer Lab is an open-source application for advanced LLM engineering, allowing users to interact, train, fine-tune, and evaluate large language models on their own computer. It supports various models, hardware, and inference engines and includes features like RAG, dataset building, and a REST API.
A study published in Nature Human Behavior reveals that general anesthesia suppresses unique functional connectivity patterns in the brain, making it difficult to distinguish individuals based on their neural activity. This effect is strongest in uniquely human brain regions and has implications for understanding and potentially aiding consciousness recovery.
A collection of 23 maps and charts illustrating various aspects of language, including origins, distribution, diversity, and evolution, with a focus on English and global patterns.
Daniel Mendelsohn explores the enduring legacy of Homer's Odyssey, tracing its influence on Western literature and culture, its complex origins, and its portrayal of themes like home, identity, and morality.
