Segmentation – identifying which image pixels belong to an object – helps with tasks like analyzing scientific imagery or editing photos. Our original Segment Anything Model released last year inspired new AI-enabled image editing tools in our apps, such as Backdrop and Cutouts on Instagram. SAM has also catalyzed diverse applications in science, medicine and…
We all know AI can regularly beat humans at intellectual games like chess. But now, AI has proven itself in the physical realm. That annoyingly hard wooden Labyrinth game? AI can beat you at that, too. According to The Next Web, researchers at ETH Zurich have created an AI robot that beat the Labyrinth world…
When several U.S. states began requiring companies to include pay ranges in job ads a few years ago, job seekers nearly jumped for joy. Finally, pay transparency was making a big leap forward. Or was it? In an emerging trend, companies have gotten around these regulations by posting salary ranges so wide that it’s anyone’s…
In the world of business, few names are as recognizable as Jeff Bezos. As the founder of Amazon, Bezos has not only revolutionized the way we shop but also how we communicate. His knack for persuasive communication, particularly on Twitter, is something every business leader can learn from. In this piece, we’ll delve into five…
YouTube Music workers on strike earlier this year. Image Credit: Getty Images YouTube Music contract workers have voted overwhelmingly in favor of unionizing on Wednesday, according to a statement released by the Communications Workers of America (CWA). The workers will join the Alphabet Workers Union-CWA, which represents all Alphabet- and Google-affiliated workers who choose to…
Meta has joined forces with Hugging Face, an open source community-driven platform that hosts machine learning models and tools, and Scaleway, European cloud leader for AI infrastructures, to launch the “AI Startup Program”, an initiative aimed to accelerate the adoption of open-source artificial intelligence solutions within the French entrepreneurial ecosystem. With the proliferation of foundation…
If you love Nicolas Cage and the Talking Heads, then Dream Scenario has the scene for you. The film follows Paul Matthews (Cage), a mild-mannered family man and biology professor who begins showing up in millions of strangers’ dreams. He welcomes his newfound celebrity status at first. However, when the dream versions of himself change…
TL;DR: The Microsoft Office Pro 2019 for Windows and Windows 11 Pro Bundle is on sale for £39.50, saving you 80% on list price. It can be frustrating if you have a computer that’s not running smoothly, doesn’t have the productivity apps you need for work or home, or both. If you’re considering buying a…
YouTube has taken action against Gan Jing World, a Chinese website. YouTube has sent a cease-and-desist notice to this website for allegedly breaking its Terms of Service (TOS). The rise of Chinese video platforms China frequently has its own copies of internationally popular websites. For example, TaoBao is China’s eBay, Douyin is similar to TikTok…
Head of Meta Ireland Anne O’Leary has today officially opened our new campus in Ballsbridge Dublin. With over 2,000 full time employees, the move to Ballsbridge marks the new home for our International HQ, with additional sites in Meath where our Data Centre is located and Cork, which is home to Reality Labs. “Today marks…
“Despite decades of scholarly and regulatory attention,” writes Harvard Business Review, “women are underpaid relative to men in the U.S. and most other countries, by as much as 20% according to some estimates.” As a result, many U.S. states as well as countries around the world have recently turned to legislation to tackle pay gaps…
Anyone who works in HR knows we’ve been on a bumpy ride over the last few years. We’ve endured the COVID-19 pandemic, the Great Resignation, surging demand for workers, social justice flashpoints, war and conflict, followed by economic instability and layoffs. HR budgets and headcounts have been cut, even as employers often expect us to…
There’s a lot of buzz right now about a new generation of tools, driven by AI or generative AI, that will make life better for everyone. Including recruiters. But we want to remind recruiters that there are already some great tools, also driven by AI, that can help them do their jobs faster and more…