Practical open source LLM for enterprise applications

IBM watsonx NurPhoto via Getty Images IBM recently updated its Granite series of large open source language models for enterprises, introducing Granite 3.0 to better meet business needs for balanced performance, security and cost efficiency. This third generation builds on existing IBM Granite models, bringing new efficiencies aimed at a wide range of business applications, … Read more

Earning trust: How we can navigate public skepticism and scientific misinformation

The Morgridge Institute and the general public came together on October 21 for a hybrid webinar in the Fearless Science Speaker Series to discuss why trust in science is eroding and what can be done to regain public trust. The panel of experts included Pilar Ossorio, Morgridge Investigator and UW–Madison Professor of Law and Bioethics, … Read more

How Catie Griggs plans to reshape the business side of the Orioles

Purposefulness. Catie Griggs repeated the word, in various forms, four times during the first two minutes of a conversation about the Orioles’ efforts to analyze, restructure and improve their business operations department. Griggs, who was hired by Baltimore over the summer to lead the organization as president of business operations, said her whole purpose goes … Read more

Race to save government websites before they disappear forever

Every four years, Web Archive end-of-term fellows across the country capture a photograph of her … [+] government messages during the transition of power. Deadline Web Archive In a small, windowless room in San Francisco, rows of computers whirr with an intensity that borders on a scream. This may be an ordinary scene for a … Read more

Science gathering brings more than 100 creative minds to Marfa – The Big Bend Sentinel

Josh Jones-Dilworth MARFA – While Marfa was packed with visitors last weekend – from big weddings and the Marfa100 bike ride – another big group headed into town last night for what organizers are calling an “intimate gathering of the world’s most intriguing people of science”. This invitation-only gathering, called the Penrose Far West, is … Read more

Bank of America Study: Nearly 80% of US Business Owners Anticipate Revenue Growth in Next Year

Bank of AmericaOctober 9, 2024 Charlotte, NC – Nearly four in five (78%) small and medium business owners anticipate revenue growth in the next 12 months. This level of confidence includes the majority of business owners, with 76% of women, 82% of Hispanic-Latinos, 84% of Black/African Americans, and 83% of Asian American and Pacific Islander … Read more

Key relationships from SAP Spend Connect Live

SAP Spend Connect was in Las Vegas this year SAP 5,000 developers are working on product improvements and enhancements to the SAP expense management suite. This is the largest area of ​​investment for the company outside of ERP. With that level of investment, an aggressive product build would be expected. At SAP Spend Connect Live, … Read more

Trying to reverse climate change won’t save us, scientists warn

Rows of fans seen on the facade of an industrial plant.

Tech companies think they can reverse climate change with fancy new tools to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. But the new research throws cold water on the idea that cooling the planet after it has already warmed past a key tipping point could avoid serious damage. Much of the toll climate change takes – … Read more

Wilmington’s Planning Commission puts marijuana buffers up for another vote

Delaware’s largest city will decide whether to welcome a marijuana business or two — maybe three — in the coming weeks as the state prepares for its future with recreational marijuana. A special meeting of the Wilmington City Planning Commission Tuesday night reinstated the ordinance for marijuana cultivation, production, testing or retail locations to be … Read more

Scientists grow crops in near-total darkness thanks to new ‘Electro-Agriculture’ technique

This could be the future of farming.

There’s an inside joke The departed that you should treat the Feds like they’re mushrooms: Feed them poop and keep them in the dark. The same sentiment has been expressed toward journalists, which is appropriate, since at least some of us are fun guys. (Don’t go away, no more puns, I promise). Scientists have now … Read more