New free ebook explains foundations of large language models

A new comprehensive book titled “Foundations of Large Language Models” has been released for free access on arxiv.org, offering readers a structured introduction to LLM technology. The book covers essential concepts and techniques across four chapters, focusing on the fundamental aspects rather than cutting-edge developments. The authors present the material as learning notes, making complex …

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Consumer spending on AI apps reaches $1.1 billion milestone

Consumer spending on AI apps hit $1.1 billion in 2024, marking a 200% increase from the previous year. According to a “State of Mobile” report by Sensor Tower, as reported by Sarah Perez for TechCrunch, users spent approximately 7.7 billion hours using AI applications. The surge was led by apps like ChatGPT, which reached 50 …

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New AI test claims to be humanity’s toughest challenge yet

Researchers from the Center for AI Safety and Scale AI have unveiled “Humanity’s Last Exam,” which they assert is the most challenging test ever created for artificial intelligence systems. According to reporting by The New York Times, the test consists of approximately 3,000 multiple-choice and short-answer questions spanning fields from analytic philosophy to rocket engineering. …

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How to combine GA4 and AI for better content analytics

Dana DiTomaso, founder of Kick Point Playbook, recently shared insights on leveraging Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and artificial intelligence to improve content strategy and data analysis. Speaking at CMI’s Content and Marketing Trends for 2025 event, DiTomaso emphasized the importance of working with imperfect data while focusing on meaningful trends rather than exact numbers. The …

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Guidelines to help businesses maximize AI deployment benefits

A comprehensive analysis published by Content Science outlines key strategies for businesses to effectively implement artificial intelligence technologies. Author Cory Bennett presents three main areas organizations should focus on when investing in AI: The article draws on current market data showing the global AI market valued at $621 billion, with projections reaching $2.74 trillion by …

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Education: ChatGPT may lead to “metacognitive laziness”, study finds

A new study reveals that while ChatGPT can improve immediate task performance, it might encourage students to become overly dependent on AI technology. The research, conducted by Shufang Tan and published as an original article, compared different learning support methods among university students. The randomized experimental study involved 117 university students who were divided into …

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Enterprise AI initiatives show positive returns, Deloitte study finds

A new Deloitte study reveals that 74% of enterprises are meeting or exceeding their return on investment expectations from generative AI initiatives. The research, reported by Sean Michael Kerner for VentureBeat, surveyed 2,773 leaders across 14 countries. IT and cybersecurity departments are showing the strongest adoption and results. Despite challenges requiring at least 12 months …

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More details about Meta’s use of pirated books to train AI models

Internal documents unsealed in a copyright lawsuit show that Meta used pirated books from LibGen to train its artificial intelligence systems. The revelations emerged from a case filed by several prominent authors, including Junot Diaz, Sarah Silverman, and Ta-Nehisi Coates, as reported by Wired magazine and commented on by Lithub. The documents contain direct quotes …

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CIA develops AI chatbot to simulate world leaders

The Central Intelligence Agency has created an AI-powered chatbot that helps analysts interact with virtual versions of foreign leaders to predict their behavior. According to reporting by The New York Times, the tool has been in development for the past two years as part of the agency’s broader technology modernization efforts. CIA Chief Technology Officer …

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Opinion: Do not treat AI systems like humans

A new analysis highlights the risks of attributing human characteristics to artificial intelligence systems. In an article published on VentureBeat, Roanie Levy from CCC explains how anthropomorphizing AI can lead to serious misconceptions and problems in business and legal contexts. The practice of describing AI systems as “learning” or “thinking” masks their true nature as …

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