Code in pre-training data improves LLM performance at non-coding tasks

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Large language models (LLMs) are often pre-trained on massive datasets that contain a mixture of text and code. While code is essential in training models designed for programming tasks, it has become increasingly common to include … Read more

Don’t miss the GamesBeat 2024 Global Tour: Next stops Tokyo, Seattle and San Francisco

Xsolla and GamesBeat bring together industry leaders and loster innovation across global gaming events The GamesBeat 2024 Global Tour, the latest partnership between the global video game commerce solution provider Xsolla and GamesBeat, is already underway. An opportunity for networking, knowledge sharing, and exploring the latest gaming technology and commerce trends, the tour kicked off … Read more

Bland AI scores $16M to automate enterprise phone calls with agents

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Is the end of the predominantly human-staffed call center nigh? Controversial San Francisco startup Bland AI, which seeks to automate enterprise phone calls with realistic-sounding AI agents that sometimes pretend to be human, today announced it … Read more