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Machine Learning

Detailed explanation of how to create a text-to-image model from scratch. [R]

Jasper Research has released a comprehensive cookbook detailing the process of building a text-to-image model from scratch—a valuable resource for those seeking a deep understanding of this technology. This guide provides full reasoning and intermediate results, mirroring the methodologies employed by leading AI labs. Included are a 100M-image dataset ("Monet") and a streamlined codebase featuring a "nano t2i" model, enabling hands-on training. For broader context on large-scale data acquisition, explore our recent article on scraping 5.94 billion TikTok videos. [https://huggingface.co/spaces/jasperai/t2i-technical-interactive-report

Machine Learning

PhD Internship in smaller lab [D]

A PhD internship at a smaller, relevant lab presents a nuanced consideration for robotics/ML career paths. While internships at frontier labs like Nvidia or Google carry prestige, a strong, focused experience at a smaller institution can still be a significant asset, particularly given your PhD from a top UK university. The key is demonstrating the internship's impact and relevance to your desired role. Consider that "How important is having an internship to get a good job for ML PhD in USA?" explores similar concerns.

After killer quarter, Palantir CEO Alex Karp calls AI industry ‘Marxist’
TechCrunch

After killer quarter, Palantir CEO Alex Karp calls AI industry ‘Marxist’

Following a record-breaking quarter exceeding $1 billion in profit, Palantir CEO Alex Karp has issued a stark warning regarding the current AI landscape. Karp characterized leading AI research labs as inherently untrustworthy for enterprise adoption, signaling a potential shift in how businesses evaluate AI solutions. This perspective underscores a growing concern about responsible AI development and deployment. For a deeper dive into considerations for selecting appropriate AI agents, explore "Azure and Community Guidelines on Choosing Between a Skill or a Sub-Agent."

Agents think in milliseconds, legacy infrastructure doesn't. LinkedIn, Walmart and Zendesk shared how they closed the gap at VB Transform 2026
VentureBeat

Agents think in milliseconds, legacy infrastructure doesn't. LinkedIn, Walmart and Zendesk shared how they closed the gap at VB Transform 2026

Agents operate at lightning speed, but legacy infrastructure often lags behind. A key takeaway from VB Transform 2026 was clear: the real bottleneck in AI agent deployment isn't the models themselves, but rather the underlying infrastructure. LinkedIn, Walmart, and Zendesk shared their experiences navigating this challenge, highlighting the need for a shift from human-centric systems to those optimized for agentic workflows. Discover how these leaders are building for model and context independence to unlock greater productivity and innovation.