Lucky Surfers Share a Surf Session with Bottlenose Dolphins in California

As we welcomed the new year, it seemed like an ongoing Shark Week marathon. To sum it up, there were numerous shark incidents during the holidays, along with the usual captivating scenes of surfers peacefully sharing the waves with sharks.

Following that, there was a wave of whale sightings, from a massive gray whale cruising past surfers in San Diego to a baby humpback struggling without its mother in Hawaii. Additionally, pro skimboarder Blair Conklin captured incredible footage of killer whales.

Now, it's all about dolphins. Earlier this month, we witnessed them riding waves at Snapper Rocks and gracefully swimming through waves illuminated by glowing blue algae. The video below shows them sharing the lineup with surfers.

Researchers Take on the Growing Risk of Fake Audio

Romit Barua, Gautham Koorma, and Sarah Barrington, all from the MIMS ’23 program, initially presented their research on voice cloning as their final project for the Master of Information Management and Systems degree. Barrington has since become a Ph.D. student at the I School. Teaming up with Professor Hany Farid, they delved into techniques to distinguish between a real and a cloned voice designed to mimic a specific person . Professor Farid initially underestimated the capabilities of AI-powered voice cloning but acknowledged the rapid evolution of the technology. The team's research focused on analyzing perceptual features in audio samples, particularly looking at patterns in audio waves. Real human voices, they observed, tend to have more pauses and variations in volume due to filler words and movement during recording. Identifying pauses and amplitude (voice consistency and variation) became key indicators of authenticity . Taking a more detailed approach, the team employed ...

The consultancy firm Houwen has officially pledged its support to sc Heerenveen

The consulting firm and family business, Houwen, has recently become a member of the business club of the local team, sc Heerenveen. The football club, known for playing in the Abe Lenstra Stadium since 1994, holds sentimental value for René Houwen, the founder of Houwen consultancy, who used to be a loyal supporter in the earlier Sportpark Noord days. René, who started as an independent consultant in 2022 and has since transformed his business into a family affair with the involvement of his children, Robin and Nina, expressed his pride in connecting his company with his favorite football club. He's excited about attending matches at the Abe Lenstra Stadium and engaging with fellow entrepreneurs there. Interestingly, Houwen's office is conveniently located within the Abe Lenstra Stadium, making it easy for them to be actively involved in the local football scene. The family business, specializing in the intersection of healthcare and ICT, also provides creative solutions for ...

As a business owner, you might have considered incorporating a generative AI model into your operations. This advanced technology allows you to generate articles, social media posts, music, images, and video content without the need for expensive marketing teams. It can lead to significant cost savings and increased productivity for your business. However, using generative AI can be more challenging than it seems. These models require training to avoid issues related to bias and data interpretation. In this article, we'll walk through six essential steps for training generative AI models and highlight potential challenges along the way. 6 Key Steps to Train Generative AI To make the most of a generative AI model, it's crucial to tailor its training to your specific needs. Here are the steps: Define Goals: Clearly outline your company's objectives to effectively instruct the model. Decide the type of content you want the AI to produce and provide guidance on language and ...