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Deep learning models have significantly advanced natural language processing and computer vision by enabling efficient data-driven learning. However, the computational burden of self-attention mechanisms remains a major obstacle, particularly for handling long sequences. Traditional transformers require pairwise comparisons that scale quadratically with sequence length, making them impractical for tasks involving extensive data. Researchers have been exploring alternative architectures that improve scalability without sacrificing expressivity, focusing on reducing computational complexity while preserving essential long-range dependencies. A primary issue in sequence modeling is the prohibitive cost of self-attention in long-context tasks. As sequences grow, the quadratic complexity of standard transformers becomes unsustainable, hindering their practical deployment. While effective for shorter sequences, these models struggle with excessive memory usage and slow inference times. Thi...

AI agents are becoming more advanced and capable of handling complex tasks across different platforms. Websites and desktop applications are intended for human use, which demands knowledge of visual arrangements, interactive components, and time-based behavior. Handling such systems requires monitoring user actions, from clicks to sophisticated drag-and-drop actions. Such challenges are difficult for AI to handle and cannot compete with human capability regarding web tasks. A broader evaluation system is necessary to measure and improve AI agents for web browsing. Existing benchmarks evaluate AI performance in specific web tasks like online shopping and flight booking but fail to capture the complexity of modern web interactions. Models such as GPT-4o , Claude Computer-Use , Gemini-1.5-Pro , and Qwen2-VL struggle with navigation and task execution. Initially based on reinforcement learning, traditional evaluation frameworks expanded to web tasks but remained limited to short-contex...

Speech generation technology has advanced considerably in recent years, yet there remain significant challenges. Traditional text-to-speech systems often rely on datasets derived from audiobooks. While these recordings provide high-quality audio, they typically capture formal, read-aloud styles rather than the rich, varied speech patterns of everyday conversation. Real-world speech is naturally spontaneous and filled with nuances—overlapping speakers, varied intonations, and background sounds—that are rarely found in studio-recorded data. Collecting spontaneous speech from everyday life introduces its own challenges, such as inconsistent audio quality and the lack of precise transcriptions. Addressing these issues is essential for developing systems that can truly replicate the natural flow of human conversation. Emilia represents a thoughtful step forward in speech generation research. Rather than relying solely on studio-quality recordings, Emilia draws on in-the-wild speech data c...

For many years, organizations in the MENA region have encountered difficulties when integrating AI solutions that truly understand the Arabic language. Traditional models have often been developed with a focus on languages like English, leaving gaps in their ability to grasp the nuances and cultural context inherent in Arabic. This limitation has affected not only the user experience but also the practical deployment of AI in tasks such as instruction following, content creation, and advanced data retrieval. The need for a model that genuinely comprehends Arabic, both in its linguistic complexity and cultural subtleties, has long been recognized by enterprises seeking reliable and efficient AI support. Cohere AI has introduced Command R7B Arabic—a compact, open-weights AI model designed specifically to address the unique challenges of Arabic language processing. Developed to provide robust performance for enterprises in the MENA region, this model offers enhanced support for Modern S...

Modern software development faces a multitude of challenges that extend beyond simple code generation or bug detection. Developers must navigate complex codebases, manage legacy systems, and address subtle issues that standard automated tools often overlook. Traditional approaches in automated program repair have largely relied on supervised learning techniques or proprietary systems that are not easily generalizable across varied real-world scenarios. These methods, while successful in controlled environments, struggle with the inherent variability and noise present in everyday software repositories. For instance, pull requests (PRs) on platforms like GitHub often include non-essential changes such as formatting updates or dependency bumps, which can obscure the underlying issues. This has led to a growing need for more adaptive and context-aware systems that can learn from the complete evolution of software projects rather than isolated snapshots. Meta AI introduces SWE-RL: an AI a...

Diffusion models are promising in long-horizon planning by generating complex trajectories through iterative denoising. However, their ability to improve performance through more computation at test time is minimal. In comparison to Monte Carlo Tree Search, whose strength lies in taking advantage of additional computational resources, typical diffusion-based planners will likely suffer from diminishing returns in the number of denoising steps or in producing additional trajectories. In addition, these models have difficulty with efficient exploration-exploitation trade-offs, leading to suboptimal performance in complex environments. Traditional Monte Carlo Tree Search methods, while giving good iterative improvement, suffer from high computational complexity in large, continuous action spaces. The biggest challenge is constructing a planning paradigm that takes advantage of the generative flexibility of diffusion models while combining the structured search benefit of Monte Carlo Tree...