Science Friday The Breakthrough Technologies To Watch In 2025
16 snips
Jan 7, 2025 Explore the latest game-changing technologies set to revolutionize our world. Smaller language models are emerging as efficient alternatives to their larger counterparts, driving accessibility and sustainability. Generative AI is transforming search capabilities, as seen with Google's Gemini. There's also exciting news in healthcare with a promising new HIV medication showing great potential in trials. Finally, innovations in cleaner jet fuels and eco-friendly steel production highlight the aviation industry's commitment to reducing carbon emissions.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Small Language Models
- Small language models (SLMs) are AI models trained on less data than large language models (LLMs).
- SLMs are more efficient, potentially better for the climate, and tailored for specific tasks.
Energy Efficiency of SLMs
- Smaller language models consume less energy due to their reduced size and computational needs.
- This efficiency makes them a more sustainable alternative to larger models.
Generative AI Search
- Generative AI search, like Google's Gemini, provides conversational summaries of search queries.
- However, these AI models don't verify the accuracy of their generated overviews.