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How Airbnb built a stream processing platform to power user personalization. By: Kidai Kwon, Pavan Tambay, Xinrui Hua, Soumyadip (Soumo) Banerjee, Phanindra (Phani) Ganti Understanding user actions is critical for delivering a more personalized product experience. In this blog, we will explore how Airbnb developed a large-scale, near real-time stream processing platform for capturing and […]
Last week, actor and director Ben Affleck shared his views on AI’s role in filmmaking during the 2024 CNBC Delivering Alpha investor summit, arguing that AI models will transform visual effects but won’t replace creative filmmaking anytime soon. A video clip of Affleck’s opinion began circulating widely on social media not long after. “Didn’t expect […]
Microsoft recently launched a public preview of native vector support for the Azure SQL Database. With this update, the database can now store and process vector embeddings directly within it. Earlier, the support native vector support for the Azure SQL Database was in early adopter preview as the company sees the integration of vector search […]
GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke discusses Europe’s readiness to lead the next era of AI innovation, examining how the continent’s tech ecosystems stack up against those in the US. In conversation with TEDAI Vienna co-curator Vlad Gozman, Dohmke explains the three key shifts that will help Europe thrive in the age of AI — and shows […]
Boosting computer vision accuracy and performance at Airbnb By: Pei Xiong, Aaron Yin, Jian Zhang, Lifan Yang, Lu Zhang, Dean Chen In recent years, the integration of artificial intelligence with travel platforms has transformed how people search for and book accommodations. As a leading global marketplace for unique travel experiences and accommodations, Airbnb constantly strives […]
Will progress in artificial intelligence continue to accelerate, or have we already hit a plateau? Computer scientist Jennifer Golbeck interrogates some of the most high-profile claims about the promises and pitfalls of AI, cutting through the hype to clarify what’s worth getting excited about — and what isn’t. Source link
Japan is on a mission to become a global AI powerhouse, and it’s starting with some impressive advances in AI-driven language models. Japanese technology experts are developing advanced models that grasp the unique nuances of the Japanese language and culture—essential for industries such as healthcare, finance, and manufacturing – where precision is key. But this […]
Ben and Ryan are joined by Matt Zeiler, founder and CEO of Clarifai, an AI workflow orchestration platform. They talk about how the transformer architecture supplanted convolutional neural networks in AI applications, the infrastructure required for AI implementation, the implications of regulating AI, and the value of synthetic data. Source link
How Airbnb leverages machine learning and reinforcement learning techniques to solve a unique information retrieval task in order to provide guests with unique, affordable, and differentiated accommodations around the world. By: Dillon Davis, Huiji Gao, Thomas Legrand, Weiwei Guo, Malay Haldar, Alex Deng, Han Zhao, Liwei He, Sanjeev Katariya Airbnb has transformed the way people […]