#AI Algorithms

[rootsinthefuture]

In the web of technology, humanity is lost, trapped between threads of code and shimmering lights. We are fascinated spectators, but prisoners of innovation without mastery. In the cybernetic labyrinth, the secret is to dance between progress and understanding, to transform digital incantations into a rebellious symphony of autonomy, hoping not to lose ourselves.

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[nothingxxtoxxsay]

"Eye in the sky"

[starfruitcid3r]

Why is the Pinterest algorithm so bad?

I have few vices as far as social media goes; I limit myself to YouTube and Pinterest and those keep me sufficiently online. I go back to these sites again and again not because they are always exceedingly entertaining, but because I am able to see many of my interests compiled before my eyes for my investigation, especially on Pinterest. When I visit it, a colorful collage of Images is set before me. Whether I engage with these interests in the physical world or not is irrellevant; I am able to experience the dope rush associated with them vicariously through these images.

But today, I was browsing as normal and I refreshed the page to find myself looking at like some uncanny rendering of my tastes on paper. A chunk of black and white TikTok screenshots of trad goth folk, like six consecutive ads for car organizers on aliexpress, and multiple veins of Jenna Ortega stock photos. These things make sense to show me if you are an amnesiac robot. Indeed, my tastes include goth fashion, I was looking at car accessories, and Jenna Ortega is like cool I guess, but I haven't saved such overt trad-gothiness in a bit, I have not been overly interested in such elaborate car organization systems, and I saved a couple pins of Jenna Ortega's character from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice because I liked her costume weeks ago.

The Pinterest algorithm is known to me as addicting at best, temperamental and frustrating at worst, which is to say that sometimes it works rather beautifully, serving me my delicious images on a silver platter; things I want to see and have been looking at. But then, sometimes it turns on a dime and shows me beachy mainstream influencers I've never seen or heard of, softcore porn, and large clusters of similar images in waves that are inspired by one thing you saved ages ago. Even when the algorithm is working normally, search results are annoyingly hyper-curated (ex. if I've been looking at Tudor fashion and suddenly switch to something adjacent but distinct it will bleed into the search results terribly). Others have complained of looking at one thing one time and then getting only that recommended to them for a while, but I don't experience that too badly most of the time.

Another quite bothersome thing is the constant updates to the app. Sometimes bugs are fixed but the nigh constant unnecessary changes to the UI just introduces new ones and makes the user experience worse. Never have I once noticed an update and been like "Ah, what a nice change!" it was fine like 4 updates ago when we could swipe down on pins to go back to the previous page and scroll through super long images instead of just viewing them incomprehensibly as incredibly skinny rectangles scaled to fit entirely on a phone screen.

The ONE nice thing is it does seem that they have added a "AI modified" tag (seemingly desktop only) to some images, but this confuses me further because I have only just noticed it today and when I looked it up to find out more, I found a Reddit post from 4 months ago noting it. An artist commented that some of their original lineart had been tagged as "AI modified", and another commenter described how those using AI on the dl could easily circumvent this sad attempt by Pinterest to seem on top of things. My point here is a) Pinterest is bad as rolling out updates(?) and b) Pinterest is bad at moderating the AI content slowly overtaking the platform (but who isn't ig?).

Edit: images to exemplify my points

Jenna Ortega is extremely cool I'm sure but I saved 3 pins of her in the specific Beetlejuice II costume ages and ages ago

2. Who is she ?? ft. more Jenna Ortega and a comic I am not familiar with

3. I would get more images but it's back to normal now. WHY does the algorithm just periodically get horrible like a forest creature at a blood moon ??

[diversebeauties]

Kinda sucks that tumblr is censoring all your posts, like there is literally no need to do so. I hope tumblr fixes this issue soon

Whatever AI algorithm they're using lately is really bad. Terribly inaccurate. I think I do a pretty good job of curating a relatively safe feed on my own, I don't need it.

[cr-ok]

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“What color notebooks do you all use for sience? I use orange”

“What do you all drink on a hot day? I drink a lot of hot chocolate”

“What temperature makes socks and sandals justifiable?”

“Do you all set your toilet paper towards you or the wall? I sit mine on top of the holder.”

[thepastisalreadywritten]

Scholars of antiquity believe they are on the brink of a new era of understanding after researchers armed with artificial intelligence read the hidden text of a charred scroll that was buried when Mount Vesuvius erupted nearly 2,000 years ago.

Hundreds of papyrus scrolls held in the library of a luxury Roman villa in Herculaneum were burned to a crisp when the town was devastated by the intense blast of heat, ash and pumice that destroyed nearby Pompeii in AD79.

Excavations in the 18th century recovered more than 1,000 whole or partial scrolls from the mansion, thought to be owned by Julius Caesar’s father-in-law.

However, the black ink was unreadable on the carbonised papyri and the scrolls crumbled to pieces when researchers tried to open them.

The breakthrough in reading the ancient material came from the $1m Vesuvius Challenge, a contest launched in 2023 by Brent Seales, a computer scientist at the University of Kentucky, and Silicon Valley backers.

The competition offered prizes for extracting text from high-resolution CT scans of a scroll taken at Diamond, the UK’s national synchrotron facility in Oxfordshire.

On Monday, Nat Friedman, a US tech executive and founding sponsor of the challenge, announced that a team of three computer-savvy students, Youssef Nader in Germany, Luke Farritor in the US, and Julian Schilliger in Switzerland, had won the $700,000 (£554,000) grand prize after reading more than 2,000 Greek letters from the scroll.

Papyrologists who have studied the text recovered from the blackened scroll were stunned at the feat.

“This is a complete gamechanger,” said Robert Fowler, emeritus professor of Greek at Bristol University and chair of the Herculaneum Society.

“There are hundreds of these scrolls waiting to be read.”

Dr Federica Nicolardi, a papyrologist at the University of Naples Federico II, added:

“This is the start of a revolution in Herculaneum papyrology and in Greek philosophy in general. It is the only library to come to us from ancient Roman times.”

“We are moving into a new era,” said Seales, who led efforts to read the scrolls by virtually unwrapping the CT images and training AI algorithms to detect the presence of ink.

He now wants to build a portable CT scanner to image scrolls without moving them from their collections.

In October, Farritor won the challenge’s $40,000 “first letters” prize when he identified the ancient Greek word for “purple” in the scroll.

He teamed up with Nader in November, with Schilliger, who developed an algorithm to automatically unwrap CT images, joining them days before the contest deadline on 31 December.

Together, they read more than 2,000 letters of the scroll, giving scholars their first real insight into its contents.

“It’s been an incredibly rewarding journey,” said Youssef.

“The adrenaline rush is what kept us going. It was insane. It meant working 20-something hours a day. I didn’t know when one day ended and the next day started.”

“It probably is Philodemus,” Fowler said of the author.

“The style is very gnarly, typical of him, and the subject is up his alley.”

The scroll discusses sources of pleasure, touching on music and food – capers in particular – and whether the pleasure experienced from a combination of elements owes to the major or minor constituents, the abundant or the scare.

“In the case of food, we do not right away believe things that are scarce to be absolutely more pleasant than those which are abundant,” the author writes.

“I think he’s asking the question: what is the source of pleasure in a mix of things? Is it the dominant element, is it the scarce element, or is it the mix itself?” said Fowler.

The author ends with a parting shot against his philosophical adversaries for having “nothing to say about pleasure, either in general or particular."

Seales and his research team spent years developing algorithms to digitally unwrap the scrolls and detect the presence of ink from the changes it produced in the papyrus fibres.

He released the algorithms for contestants to build on in the challenge.

Friedman’s involvement proved valuable not only for attracting financial donors.

When Seales was meant to fly to the UK to have a scroll scanned, a storm blew in cancelling all commercial flights.

Worried they might lose their slot at the Diamond light source, Friedman hastily organised a private jet for the trip.

Beyond the hundreds of Herculaneum scrolls waiting to be read, many more may be buried at the villa, adding weight to arguments for fresh excavations.

"The same technology could be applied to papyrus wrapped around Egyptian mummies," Fowler said.

These could include everything from letters and property deeds to laundry lists and tax receipts, shining light on the lives of ordinary ancient Egyptians.

“There are crates of this stuff in the back rooms of museums,” Fowler said.

The challenge continues this year with the goal to read 85% of the scroll and lay the foundations for reading all of those already excavated.

Scientists need to fully automate the process of tracing the surface of the papyrus inside each scroll and improve ink detection on the most damaged parts.

“When we launched this less than a year ago, I honestly wasn’t sure it’d work,” said Friedman.

“You know, people say money can’t buy happiness, but they have no imagination. This has been pure joy. It’s magical what happened, it couldn’t have been scripted better."

Source: The Guardian

How the Herculaneum Papyri were carbonised in the Mount Vesuvius eruption – Video

5 February 2024

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[takechargemedical]

The Rise of Generative AI in Medical Devices: Revolutionizing Healthcare Solutions

Generative AI is paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in the medical device industry. From accelerating design to enhancing patient outcomes, this transformative technology is reshaping the landscape of healthcare innovation. Here’s how generative AI is driving the future of medical device development:

1. Enhanced Device Design and Prototyping

Generative AI accelerates the ideation process, creating optimized device designs tailored to specific clinical needs. By analyzing vast datasets, AI identifies optimal configurations, reducing development time and costs so as to incorporate robust Gen-AI Driven Device Providers. 

2. Streamlined Manufacturing

AI-driven tools ensure precision in manufacturing, minimizing material waste and enhancing production efficiency. Generative models also predict potential flaws, ensuring robust device quality.

3. Improved Clinical Trial Outcomes

Medical devices integrated with AI capabilities support real-time patient monitoring, enabling adaptive clinical trials. Generative AI enhances patient recruitment and retention through predictive analytics, improving trial efficiency.

4. Personalized Patient Care

Generative AI enables devices to adapt to individual patient needs, such as adjusting insulin delivery in diabetes management. Personalized care leads to better patient compliance and improved outcomes.

5. Predictive Maintenance

AI algorithms forecast maintenance needs for complex medical equipment, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous care delivery.

6. Regulatory Compliance Support

Generative AI aids in regulatory submissions by automating documentation and analyzing compliance data, expediting approval processes.

Embracing a Robust AI Future

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[regenesis01]

Idk who will read this rn as I made this account yesterday because I decided to quit Instagram and move my art here. But I swear that I love the fact that Tumblr doesn't have a stupid ass algorithm that doesn't let most people see your creations, or the fact that hashtags are actually useful here.

For those who don't know, Instagram made a new update were you can't see the recent posts in hashtags unless they're popular (top posts and recent top posts) . So now it's only the algorithm that decides which posts it will let you see. Horrible.

[rootsinthefuture]

"In the temple of technological religion, humanity kneels before the gods of algorithms, offering the data of its being as a digital sacrifice."

Rootsinthefuture

[techaiml]

Embracing the Revolution: Generative AI and Custom Software Development

Generative AI represents a paradigm shift in custom software development, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and creativity. By harnessing the power of AI algorithms, developers can accelerate the coding process, explore new design possibilities, and deliver highly customized solutions tailored to individual needs. As we embark on this journey of technological advancement, it's essential to embrace the transformative potential of generative AI while upholding ethical principles and ensuring inclusive and responsible development practices.

[nothingxxtoxxsay]

"Heart of Gold"

The cross she bears is heavy, yet her heart, gleaming in gold, remains unyielding. With each breath she draws, she kindles a fragile ember of hope, daring to defy the relentless march of the encroaching shadows.

[garudabluffs]

Kyle Chayka is a founding editor of Dirt. This essay is drawn from his new book Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture

Welcome to Filterworld

Kyle Chayka writes, “Our personal desires are constantly being anticipated, served in advance, and perhaps thus undercut.”

"it only matters that you’re still watching and clicking, building a map of your interests that make you more targetable. It’s long past time that we realized these systems are not benefitting culture. Creators and consumers alike are pushed into preset formats that we may ultimately have no organic interest in. By giving in to algorithmic feeds, we are letting tech companies determine our tastes. 

Flatness, like scalability, is efficient. The same culture flows through the same pipes to the same net-average consumer. But since when did efficiency become the sole metric by which we judge art? Filterworld represents the idea that the messiness of culture can be optimized and that only what is optimized for shareability is worthwhile. I disagree."

READ MORE https://dirt.fyi/article/2024/01/welcome-to-filterworld

The tyranny of the algorithm: why every coffee shop looks the same 16 Jan 2024

From the generic hipster cafe to the ‘Instagram wall’, the internet has pushed us towards a kind of global ubiquity – and this phenomenon is only going to intensify

"YouTube, founded in 2005, allowed anyone with a powerful enough internet connection to upload and share video clips. Instagram followed in 2010 and created a larger culture of sharing snapshots from newly mainstream iPhone cameras."

“Globalisation takes place only in capital and data,” the literary theorist Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak has written. “Everything else is damage control.” We talk about politics, culture and travel becoming globalised, but on a more fundamental level, Spivak is correct that what really flows across the planet are various forms of money and information: investments, corporations, infrastructure, server farms and the combined data of all the digital platforms, sluicing invisibly like wind or ocean currents between nations. We users voluntarily pumped our own information through this system, turning ourselves into flowing commodities, too.

This homogenisation is not just a phenomenon of our own moment; it is a consequence of changes that happened long before algorithmic social media feeds, and is just as likely to intensify in the future. After all, each time a grand flattening is announced the world somehow finds a way to get even flatter."

by Kyle Chayka READ MORE https://www.theguardian.com/news/2024/jan/16/the-tyranny-of-the-algorithm-why-every-coffee-shop-looks-the-same

How social media algorithms 'flatten' our culture by making decisions for us

JANUARY 17, 2024

LISTEN 36-Minute Listen READ MORE https://www.npr.org/2024/01/17/1224955473/social-media-algorithm-filterworld

[techdriveplay]

The Impact of AI on Everyday Life: A New Normal

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🌍 The Rise of AI: Exploring the Top Global Trends Shaping the Future of Artificial Intelligence

In the ever-evolving world of technology, one force is transforming every industry it touches: Artificial Intelligence (AI). From healthcare to agriculture, from software development to retail, the global trends in AI are redefining how we work, live, and innovate. In this comprehensive article, we at WideDev Solution dive into the latest developments, disruptive innovations, and future predictions for AI technologies that are setting the pace for the next decade.

🔍 What Is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

Artificial Intelligence refers to the simulation of human intelligence by machines. These systems are designed to perform tasks that typically require human cognitive functions, such as learning, problem-solving, decision-making, language understanding, and visual recognition.

🌐 Why Global Trends in AI Matter More Than Ever

The world is in the middle of a digital revolution, and AI trends are at the forefront. Nations and corporations that fail to embrace these changes risk falling behind. Understanding the top AI trends is critical for businesses, governments, educators, and developers alike.

Let’s explore the most compelling global AI trends that are not only shaping the present but also defining the future.

🔝 1. AI and Automation: Reshaping the Workforce

AI-driven automation is one of the most dominant trends. Industries across the globe are adopting automated systems for manufacturing, logistics, customer service, and more.

Key Impact Areas:

Manufacturing: Robotic arms powered by AI algorithms optimize production lines.

Customer Service: AI chatbots and virtual assistants are replacing human agents.

Retail: Automated inventory management and cashier-less checkouts are becoming the norm.

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🧠 2. Generative AI and Creative Intelligence

2024 witnessed the explosive rise of Generative AI — a subfield that allows machines to create original content including text, images, music, and even code.

Real-world Applications:

Marketing: Creating personalized ads and email campaigns.

Software Development: Auto-generating code using AI-powered development platforms.

Entertainment: Generating virtual actors and scripts for movies and games.

WideDev Solution specializes in integrating generative AI models into business ecosystems, empowering innovation like never before.

🏥 3. AI in Healthcare: From Diagnosis to Drug Discovery

AI in healthcare is advancing rapidly. With the ability to analyze massive datasets, AI algorithms are supporting early diagnosis, treatment planning, and drug discovery.

Innovations to Watch:

AI Diagnostic Tools: Detecting diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s at early stages.

AI in Medical Imaging: Enhancing MRI and CT scans.

Virtual Health Assistants: Offering round-the-clock patient support.

By combining AI with machine learning, WideDev Solution helps healthcare startups and institutions build intelligent medical solutions.

🛡️ 4. Ethical AI and AI Governance

As AI technologies grow in power, so does the need for ethical frameworks and AI regulation.

Key Considerations:

Bias in AI models

Data privacy and protection

Transparency in decision-making

Organizations worldwide are adopting AI governance frameworks to ensure responsible AI development. At WideDev Solution, we promote ethical AI implementation across all projects.

🗣️ 5. Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Voice Interfaces

NLP has revolutionized how humans interact with machines. From voice assistants like Alexa to real-time language translation, AI-powered NLP is bridging communication gaps.

Innovations Include:

Multilingual Chatbots

Sentiment Analysis for Marketing

Voice Search Optimization

At WideDev Solution, we use advanced NLP technologies to develop intuitive voice-based interfaces and language tools for global clients.

🌍 6. AI for Climate and Environmental Solutions

Sustainability is no longer a buzzword; it’s a global mandate. AI is helping governments and organizations tackle climate challenges through predictive analytics and smart monitoring systems.

Examples:

Climate modeling and forecasting

Smart agriculture using AI

Energy optimization in smart cities

By integrating AI into eco-friendly systems, WideDev Solution is helping build a greener, smarter world.

🏙️ 7. AI in Smart Cities and IoT

Smart Cities are powered by AI and the Internet of Things (IoT). These technologies are working together to optimize everything from traffic flow to waste management.

Features of AI-driven Smart Cities:

Predictive Maintenance for Infrastructure

Real-time Traffic Management

Smart Surveillance Systems

WideDev Solution provides comprehensive IoT + AI integration services, helping urban developers build the cities of tomorrow.

🧠 8. Explainable AI (XAI): Making AI Understandable

As AI models grow more complex, there’s a growing demand for Explainable AI (XAI) — systems that offer transparency into how decisions are made.

Why It Matters:

Builds trust with users

Ensures compliance with regulations

Enhances AI accountability

Our team at WideDev Solution is pioneering the use of XAI frameworks to develop transparent and trustworthy AI systems.

💼 9. AI in Business Intelligence and Decision-Making

Companies are leveraging AI to gain deeper insights from their data, predict market trends, and make data-driven decisions.

Tools in Use:

AI-powered dashboards

Predictive analytics

Automated reporting

WideDev Solution builds custom AI tools that empower businesses to make smarter, faster decisions in real time.

🎓 10. AI in Education and Learning Platforms

Education is being reshaped by AI-powered learning systems that provide personalized curriculums, automated grading, and intelligent tutoring.

Real-world Use Cases:

EdTech platforms using AI to track student performance

Virtual teachers for remote learning

AI tools for curriculum development

WideDev Solution collaborates with EdTech innovators to create intelligent learning environments.

💡 What Sets WideDev Solution Apart in the AI Revolution?

At WideDev Solution, we are not just following the trends — we are setting them. Our team of AI experts and developers delivers:

✅ Custom AI software solutions tailored to client needs ✅ Cloud-based AI deployment for scalability and security ✅ Cross-industry AI integration, from health to finance ✅ Ongoing AI consultation and training

Whether you're a startup or an enterprise, we help you harness the power of AI to grow smarter and faster.

📈 Final Thoughts: Preparing for an AI-First Future

The world is rapidly moving toward an AI-first economy. Businesses, governments, and individuals must keep pace with these global AI trends to remain relevant and competitive.

The good news? You don’t have to do it alone.

Partner with WideDev Solution and take the first step into the future with confidence. Our mission is to help you unlock the full potential of AI, ethically and effectively.

🔑 Key Takeaways

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming every sector globally.

Key trends include automation, Generative AI, NLP, Explainable AI, and AI in smart cities.

Ethical AI, climate solutions, and AI governance are essential to sustainable growth.

WideDev Solution is a global leader in delivering custom AI solutions across industries.