Azure and NVIDIA deliver next-gen GPU acceleration for AI

Microsoft Azure users are now able to harness the latest advancements in NVIDIA's accelerated computing technology, revolutionising the training and deployment of their generative AI applications.

The integration of Azure ND H100 v5 virtual machines (VMs) with NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPUs and Quantum-2 InfiniBand networking promises seamless scaling of generative AI and high-performance computing applications, all at the click of a button.

This cutting-edge collaboration...

Explosive growth in AI and ML fuels expertise demand

AI and machine learning are reshaping the job landscape, with higher incentives being offered to attract and retain expertise amid talent shortages.

According to a recent report by Harnham, a leading data and analytics recruitment agency in the UK, the demand for ML engineering roles has been steadily rising over the past few years.

Recently, there’s been a shift towards MLOps professionals who possess the skills to bridge the gap between data scientists and data...

Assessing the risks of generative AI in the workplace

Amid the exponential growth of generative AI, there is a pressing need to evaluate the legal, ethical, and security implications of these solutions in the workplace.

One of the concerns highlighted by industry experts is often the lack of transparency regarding the data on which many generative AI models are trained.

There is insufficient information about the specifics of the training data used for models like GPT-4, which powers applications such as ChatGPT. This lack...

Mithril Security demos LLM supply chain ‘poisoning’

Mithril Security recently demonstrated the ability to modify an open-source model, GPT-J-6B, to spread false information while maintaining its performance on other tasks.

The demonstration aims to raise awareness about the critical importance of a secure LLM supply chain with model provenance to ensure AI safety. Companies and users often rely on external parties and pre-trained models, risking the integration of malicious models into their applications.

This situation...

Google report highlights AI’s impact on the UK economy

A new report by Google emphasises that AI represents the most profound technological shift of our lifetime and has the potential to significantly enhance the UK's economy.

The report suggests that by 2030, AI could boost the UK economy by £400 billion—leading to an annual growth rate of 2.6 percent.

Steven Mooney, CEO of FundMyPitch, commented:

“If AI is projected to bring billions to the UK economy, then why on earth aren’t our start-ups and SMEs...

Top 10 emerging AI and ML uses in data centres

In this week’s round-up, we share the top 10 ways AI and ML technologies are transforming the world’s data centres, driving efficiencies and sustainability

Across the world’s industries, AI and ML are enabling a huge degree of transformation.

These technologies - in their many forms - are being utilised to drive improvements in operational efficiency, sustainability and capacity management, just to name a handful. 

In data centres, AI and ML...

Databricks acquires LLM pioneer MosaicML for $1.3B

Databricks has announced its definitive agreement to acquire MosaicML, a pioneer in large language models (LLMs).

This strategic move aims to make generative AI accessible to organisations of all sizes, allowing them to develop, possess, and safeguard their own generative AI models using their own data. 

The acquisition, valued at ~$1.3 billion – inclusive of retention packages – showcases Databricks' commitment to democratising AI and reinforcing the...

Piero Molino, Predibase: On low-code machine learning and LLMs

AI News sat down with Piero Molino, CEO and co-founder of Predibase, during this year’s AI & Big Data Expo to discuss the importance of low-code in machine learning and trends in LLMs (Large Language Models).

At its core, Predibase is a declarative machine learning platform that aims to streamline the process of developing and deploying machine learning models. The company is on a mission to simplify and democratise machine learning, making it accessible to both expert...

MosaicML’s latest models outperform GPT-3 with just 30B parameters

Open-source LLM provider MosaicML has announced the release of its most advanced models to date, the MPT-30B Base, Instruct, and Chat.

These state-of-the-art models have been trained on the MosaicML Platform using NVIDIA's latest-generation H100 accelerators and claim to offer superior quality compared to the original GPT-3 model.

With MPT-30B, businesses can leverage the power of generative AI while maintaining data privacy and security.

Since their launch in...

SK Telecom outlines its plans with AI partners

SK Telecom (SKT) is taking significant steps to solidify its position in the global AI ecosystem. 

The company recently held a meeting at its Silicon Valley headquarters with CEOs from four new AI partners – CMES, MakinaRocks, Scatter Lab, and FriendliAI – to discuss business cooperation and forge a path towards leadership in the AI industry.

SKT has been actively promoting AI transformation through strategic partnerships and collaborations with various AI...