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Happy to be a part of the Tampa Bay Tech Apprentice Network cohort! Excited to help bridge the tech skills gap and foster inclusivity in our community.

🚀 👁️🗨️ In This Edition of LLM Pulse: Catch up on the latest breakthroughs and innovations in the world of LLMs. This edition highlights: New Releases & Updates: - Microsoft unveils LLM2CLIP, integrating language models with CLIP’s visual encoders. - AMD launches OLMo, its first 1-billion-parameter LLM, showcasing strong reasoning capabilities. - NVIDIA introduces TensorRT-LLM, enhancing AI efficiency with KV cache reuse. - Baidu and Alibaba roll out new AI tools for e-commerce and text-to-image applications. - Middleware and China Unicom & ZTE focus on observability and anti-fraud solutions. Research and Technology: - Google uses LLMs to identify real-world vulnerabilities for security applications. - Stanford explores consistency and bias in AI systems, while MIT develops innovative tools for AI output validation and quantum material discoveries. - LangChain debuts SCIPE, a tool to optimize LLM chains by analyzing underperforming nodes. Other News: - Lockheed Martin collaborates with Meta on LLMs for national security. - SenseTime celebrates a decade of AI leadership in China with bold LLM investments. - OpenAI faces challenges as AI scaling reaches diminishing returns, while Palantir experiences surging stock growth driven by AI. Stay informed on how these innovations are shaping the future of AI and business! #AI #LLM #Innovation #TechUpdates #Blackstraw

Congratulations to entire team at Tampa Bay Tech!! Excited to be a founding partner of Tampa Bay Tech Apprentice Network -Tampa Bay Tech's new initiative to build a sustainable local tech talent pipeline! Blackstraw looks forward to exploring this opportunity with the other partners to support and strengthen our community. Let's build a thriving Tampa Bay tech ecosystem together! #Tampabaytech #Apprenticenetwork

Happy Veterans day!! Today, we honor the courage and sacrifices of our veterans. Their dedication and service allow us to enjoy the freedoms we have today, and we are profoundly grateful. At Blackstraw, we recognize the commitment and resilience of our veterans, and we are inspired by their values of leadership, integrity, and perseverance. On this Veterans Day, we thank all veterans for their service, both past and present, and we reflect on their impact and legacy. Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #Gratitude #Blackstraw

✨ Diwali Celebrations at Blackstraw ✨ This Diwali, we channeled our creativity through a vibrant mosaic art workshop! Our talented team crafted Diwali-themed designs on mosaic tiles, with a fun twist: behind each artwork included a puzzle-like touch of our Blackstraw logo. Thank you, @daabble explorers private limited for hosting this innovative workshop and helping us bring the festive spirit to life! Here’s to creativity, collaboration, and celebrating together as a team! 🌟 #Diwali2024 #Blackstraw #MosaicArt #EmployeeEngagement #FestivalOfLights

✴️ 🚀 In This Edition of LLM Pulse 🚀 Explore the latest advancements from leaders in the LLM space. This edition covers: 🔹 New Releases & Updates: - NVIDIA unveils Llama-3.1-Nemotron-70B, aiming to surpass GPT-4o in AI benchmarks. - OpenAI prepares to launch its groundbreaking new model, Orion. - IBM releases Granite 3.0, enhancing language model safety and performance. - Trendyol develops its first LLM to support e-commerce across 25 countries. - Cohere launches Aya models to bridge language divides in 23 languages. 🔹 Research and Technology: - MIT introduces SymGen, a validation tool to verify AI outputs and reduce hallucinations. - Apple releases findings on LLM reasoning, highlighting potential limitations. - CMU & Princeton collaborate on Mamba, exploring new LLM architecture for efficiency. - Info-Tech Research Group provides strategic frameworks for secure LLM integration. 🔹 Other News: - Alibaba launches an upgraded AI translation tool, claiming it outperforms Google and ChatGPT. - GovTech Singapore introduces an LLM for public sector data insights. - NVIDIA emphasizes India’s role in LLM innovation, spotlighting partnerships with local tech leaders. - Sarvam AI debuts the first multilingual LLM trained on 10 Indic languages and English. Stay tuned for these groundbreaking advancements shaping AI and generative technologies across industries! #AI #LLM #Innovation #TechUpdates #Blackstraw

As we celebrate the Festival of Lights, we’re reminded of the power of illumination in all its forms—both in our lives and in our work. At Blackstraw, we are dedicated to lighting the path for innovation and transformation through AI and Data, helping our clients lead with insight and clarity. This Diwali, may your days be as bright as the lights that fill the sky and your dreams as abundant as the colors of the season. Here’s to celebrating the spirit of prosperity, growth, and new beginnings! From our Blackstraw family to yours, we wish you a joyful Diwali filled with happiness, health, and success. 🌟🪔 #HappyDiwali #FestivalOfLights #BlackstrawAI #Innovation #DataScience

At Blackstraw, we hosted a fun-filled 'Kids at Work' day, where the little ones took over the office! From crafting and coloring to cake-cutting and endless playtime, the kids brought a wave of joy and energy. Our employees enjoyed a refreshing, stress-free day as they worked alongside their future Blackstraw colleagues.✨ It was a perfect blend of fun and productivity!!!🤍

🚀 🚀 In This Edition of LLM Pulse 🚀 Get the latest updates from industry leaders in the LLM space. Featured companies include NVIDIA, Google Research & DeepMind, HPE, Anthropic (Claude AI), Cognite, Red Sift, Walmart, Teneo.ai, China Telecom, Taishin Bank, and more. Plus, exciting research and technology updates from Apple, IBM, Microsoft, and CryptoLab & Niobium. Stay tuned for groundbreaking advancements shaping the AI world! #AI #LLM #TechUpdates #Innovation #BlackstrawAI

Hi Techies, "Join our team and be part of a community where innovation thrives, collaboration excels, and every voice counts. Together, let's make a difference and redefine what's possible. "Let's continue to learn, grow, and achieve great things together! 🎇 🚀 Lead Mobile Developer at Blackstraw We are hiring # Lead mobile Developers with strong expertise in ios & swift and excellent communication skills. Must have -  1) Exp in in deploying models on device.  2) Converting models in Python to swift. Location - Across anywhere. Please apply/write to recruitment@blackstraw.ai with your resume/ contact details/ETA to join.