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Gilbane Advisor 1-31-24 — Modern AI stacks, output similarity fix?

This week we feature articles from Matt Murphy, Tim Tully, Grace Ge, Derek Xiao & Katie Keller, and Gary Marcus.

Additional reading comes from Dharmesh Shah, Paul Cheesbrough & Melody Hildebrandt, Casey Newton, and Chris Ashby.

News comes from Uniform, ActionIQ, Pega, MadCap Software & Xyleme.

All previous issues are available at https://gilbane.com/gilbane-advisor-index


Opinion / Analysis

The modern AI stack: Design principles for the future of enterprise AI architectures

The AI technology ecosystem is difficult to keep up with, even for those whose full-time day job is doing just that, and especially for those tasked with recommending or applying it to enterprise software architectures and applications. Matt Murphy, Tim Tully, Grace Ge, Derek Xiao, and Katie Keller from Menlo Ventures bring you up-to-date. (10 min)

https://menlovc.com/perspective/the-modern-ai-stack-design-principles-for-the-future-of-enterprise-ai-architectures/

Gary Marcus takes issue with the AI Snake Oil guys over their claim (we pointed to it in last week’s issue) that “Output similarity is a distraction”. Both articles are worth a read. (6 min)

https://garymarcus.substack.com/p/no-multimodal-chatgpt-is-not-going

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Content technology news

Uniform announces CMS capabilities for Visual Workspace

The new CMS and AI capabilities is meant to streamline the process of building digital experiences, using content from multiple sources.
https://www.uniform.dev

ActionIQ announces CXAI to integrate GenAI data & GenAI content

Built for customer experience (CX), marketing, & data teams, and includes Typeface, a GenAI AI platform for enterprise content creation.
https://www.actioniq.com/newsroom/actioniq-announces-cx-ai-genai/

Pega introduces Pega GenAI Knowledge Buddy

GenAI Knowledge Buddy synthesizes knowledge scattered across content libraries to quickly get answers to employee and customer inquiries.
https://www.pega.com/products/genai-knowledge-buddy

MadCap Software acquires Xyleme to expand suite of intelligent content management products

Organizations will have a single source of enterprise-class solutions for their content needs, from documentation to onboarding customers and their workforce.
https://www.madcapsoftware.com/press-release/madcap-software-acquires-xyleme/ ■ https://xyleme.com

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Gilbane Advisor 1-24-24 — AI fact checking, copyright complexity

This week we feature articles from Chua Chin Hon, and Arvind Narayanan & Sayash Kapoor.

Additional reading comes from Anna Kaley & Maria Rosala, Michael Parekh, Chenxin Li, and Sergey Levine & Karol Hausman.

News comes from Ontotext, DataStax, Pinecone, and Altova.

All previous issues are available at https://gilbane.com/gilbane-advisor-index


Opinion / Analysis

Fight fire with fire? Building and testing a custom AI-powered fact checker

Chua Chin Hon has been testing available fact checking software, as well as building his own since 2021 and found them all seriously lacking. His latest attempt is built with Custom GPT combined with Bing which he says significantly outperforms all of them. He explains how he did it without any coding. Especially interesting, not to mention timely, is his experience with newsrooms which he uses as a test case. (13 min)

https://chuachinhon.medium.com/fight-fire-with-fire-building-and-testing-a-custom-ai-powered-fact-checker-3eef32a5768e

Using the recent New York Times complaint about Open AI, Arvind Narayanan & Sayash Kapoor explain why the case is so complex, and why GenAI “Output similarity is a distraction. Training is the real problem.” (7 min)

https://www.aisnakeoil.com/p/generative-ais-end-run-around-copyright

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Content technology news

DataStax launches Data API to simplify GenAI application development

Also included is an updated developer experience for DataStax Astra DB, a vector database for building production-level AI applications.
https://www.datastax.com/blog/general-availability-data-api-for-enhanced-developer-experience

Ontotext’s GraphDB available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace

The GraphDB listing  provides customers with a consolidated purchasing environment and integration with their existing Azure accounts.
https://www.ontotext.com/company/news/ontotexts-graphdb-solution-is-now-available-on-the-microsoft-azure-marketplace/

Pinecone announces Pinecone Serverless

Pinecone Serverless is launching with integrations to Anthropic, Anyscale, Cohere, Confluent, Langchain, Pulumi, and Vercel.
https://www.pinecone.io/blog/serverless/

Altova announces MobileTogether 9.0

This release introduces full support for MQTT allowing developers to build MQTT-enabled apps for communication among smart devices.
https://www.altova.com/whatsnew

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Gilbane Advisor 1-17-24 — Knowledge editing, Bayesian inference

This week we feature articles from Dhanshree Shripad Shenwai, and Stephanie Shen. 

Additional reading comes from Kyle Wiggers, Caleb Sponheim, Ben Waber & Nathanael J. Fast, and Raphaël Millière & Cameron Buckner.

News comes from Typeface, OpenAI, Argo Translation, and Digimarc.

All previous issues are available at https://gilbane.com/gilbane-advisor-index


Opinion / Analysis

A comprehensive study of knowledge editing for large language models

We’re still learning how knowledge graphs and large language models might be combined to reap the benefits of their individual capabilities. Knowledge graph embeddings in LLMs are one approach, but are typically not easily modified (as they are on their own) without re-training. Dhanshree Shripad Shenwai summarizes an interesting new paper on knowledge editing activity in general, and specifically on a new approach to knowledge editing in language models that doesn’t require re-training. (3 min)

Summary: https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/01/06/this-ai-paper-presents-a-comprehensive-study-of-knowledge-editing-for-large-language-models/
Paper: https://arxiv.org/abs/2401.01286

Bayesian Inference: A unified framework for perception, reasoning, and decision-making

Stephanie Shen provides an accessible and useful description of what Bayes’ Theorem is and how it works in English (minus the math), and explains why its applicability is much broader than appreciated. A good refresher for those of us not steeped in it, and a good intro for decision-makers. (14 min)

https://towardsdatascience.com/bayesian-inference-a-unified-framework-for-perception-reasoning-and-decision-making-bb9c47448f8f

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Content technology news

Typeface announces integration within Microsoft Dynamics 365

Dynamics 365 Customer Insights customers get access to Typeface’s brand and audience-personalized AI seamlessly within their environments.
https://www.typeface.ai/blog/typeface-announces-integration-within-microsoft-dynamics-365-customer-insights-to-help-redefine-marketer-experiences

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Team

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Team — ChatGPT Team offers access to GPT-4 and DALL·E 3, tools like Advanced Data Analysis, a dedicated collaborative workspace, and admin tools.
https://openai.com/blog/introducing-chatgpt-team

Argo Translation launches CMSConnect

Support for multiple CMS, PIM, DAM, and CRM platforms expands their ability to help businesses make content available in numerous languages.
https://www.argotrans.com/argo-translation-launches-cmsconnect

Digimarc offers free digital watermark embedding and detection tools to device and chip manufacturers and content creation platforms

The Secure, Automated, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) digital watermark tools are designed to protect digital content owners and consumers.
https://www.digimarc.com/press-releases/2024/01/04/digimarc-offers-free-digital-watermark-embedding-and-detection-tools

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Gilbane Advisor 1-10-24 — Complex docs and LLMs, data funnel costs

This week we feature articles from Hanane Dupouy, and Ilia Teimouri. 

Additional reading comes from Dries Buytaert, Thomas Claburn, Scott Brinker, and Hugo Lu.

News comes from Figma & Adobe, Axel Springer & OpenAI, Franz, and Bloomreach & Spryker.

All previous issues are available at https://gilbane.com/gilbane-advisor-index


Opinion / Analysis

Discover DocLLM: The new LLM from JPMorgan for working with complex documents

Lots going on in this area these days including similar approaches. Hanane Dupouy provides a useful summary, but you’ll also want to check out the paper and at least read the introduction. (5 min)

Summary: https://medium.com/@basics.machinelearning/discover-docllm-the-new-llm-from-jpmorgan-for-working-with-complex-documents-5f54ea287d52
Paper: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2401.00908.pdf

Illuminating insights: GPT extracts meaning from charts and tables

Ilia Teimouri covers the same topic but describes an application focused on using data from images in financial documents. Scroll down to see his impressive-looking results and explanation. If you’re technical there is a link to all his code on Github. (7 min)

https://towardsdatascience.com/illuminating-insights-gpt-extracts-meaning-from-charts-and-tables-a0b71c991d34

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Content technology news

Figma and Adobe abandon proposed merger

Fifteen months into the regulatory review process, Figma & Adobe no longer see a path toward regulatory approval of proposed acquisition.
https://www.figma.com/blog/figma-adobe-abandon-proposed-merger/

Franz Unveils AllegroGraph 8.0

Neuro-Symbolic AI Platform incorporates LLM components into SPARQL with vector generation and vector storage for Knowledge Graph solutions. 
https://allegrograph.com/new-allegrograph-v8-neuro-symbolic-ai-platform/

Axel Springer and OpenAI partner to deepen beneficial use of AI in journalism

ChatGPT users will get summaries of selected global news from Axel Springer’s media brands including POLITICO, BUSINESS INSIDER, BILD & WELT.
https://www.axelspringer.com/en/ax-press-release/axel-springer-and-openai-partner-to-deepen-beneficial-use-of-ai-in-journalism

Bloomreach partners with Spryker to expand composable commerce

Bloomreach users can leverage Spryker’s composable, API based functionalities to constantly improve their digital and marketplace experience.
https://www.bloomreach.com/en/news/2023/bloomreach-partners-with-spryker-to-unlock-a-new-level-of-composable-commerce ■ https://spryker.com

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Gilbane Advisor 11-29-23 — LLM overkill, knowledge graph not

This week we feature articles from Kurt Cagle, and Mike Dillinger.

Additional reading comes from Michael Parekh, Jeremy Arancio, Sam Shedden, and Mike Loukides.

News comes from Neoj4, Acquia, Ontotext, and Fivetran.

Reminder: We don’t usually publish in December. We’ll be back in January. Hope you all have healthy and happy holidays! 

All previous issues are available at https://gilbane.com/gilbane-advisor-index


Opinion / Analysis

Do you really NEED that LLM?

Kurt Cagle explains why large language models (LLMs), specialized or not, may be overkill for many applications, describes some of the characteristics of those applications, and suggests knowledge graphs and other existing technologies that may be preferable. (6 min)

https://metaphoricalweb.substack.com/p/do-you-really-need-that-llm?

Knowledge graphs or plain ol’ snake oil: How would you know?

Mike Dillinger addresses the question of what a knowledge graph is, is not, and how it is different from related technologies and resources.

“The overarching goal of knowledge graphs is to store and reproduce conceptual information in a machine-accessible way, as verifiable facts linked to objective data — not only as statements or opinions…” (11 min)

https://medium.com/@mike.dillinger/knowledge-graphs-or-plain-ol-snake-oil-how-would-you-know-0e810a868d28

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Content technology news

Neo4j collaborating with AWS to enhance generative AI results

The agreement includes integration with Amazon Bedrock for enterprise generative AI outcomes that are more accurate, transparent, and explainable.
https://neo4j.com/press-releases/neo4j-aws-bedrock-integration/

Acquia Site Studio introduces capabilities to create Drupal and headless applications from a single platform

Now developers and marketers can create and manage digital experiences for traditional Drupal websites and headless applications using the same content.
https://www.acquia.com/newsroom/press-releases/site-studio-drupal-headless

Ontotext and TopQuadrant partner to accelerate adoption of graph and semantic technologies

Ontotext clients gain a knowledge graph creation and curation tool, while TopQuadrant clients get improved scalability, usability, performance.
https://www.ontotext.com/company/news/ontotext-and-topquadrant-a-powerful-partnership/

Fivetran deepens relationship with Microsoft; adds new data lake destinations

Fivetran supports Microsoft OneLake through integration with Microsoft Fabric and Delta Lake on Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2.
https://www.fivetran.com/blog/fivetran-supports-microsoft-onelake-as-a-destination-through-integration-with-microsoft-fabric

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Gilbane Advisor 11-15-23 — CMSs & ESUS, creative remixing

This week we feature articles from Michael Andrews and Mike Loukides.

Additional reading comes from Alan Morrison, Cobus Greyling, Thomas Macaulay, and Nicholas Megaw.

News comes from Transperfect & Sitecore, OpenAI, Brightcove & Socialive, and Elastic.

Note: We’ll be off next week due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

All previous issues are available at https://gilbane.com/gilbane-advisor-index


Opinion / Analysis

How to compare CMSs, objectively

“There are literally hundreds of CMSs on the market, possibly thousands. So much choice, but often so little satisfaction, judging by the gripes of end-users. Why is the right option so muddled? Old CMS vendors soldier on, and new ones enter the market all the time, promising a better future. How do we make sense of this?”

Michael Andrews provides some help. He argues for benchmarking usability, and illustrates how using the recently proposed Enterprise System Usability Scale (ESUS). (7 min)

https://storyneedle.com/how-to-compare-cmss-objectively/

Creativity isn’t just remixing

Mike Loukides has a delightful post on generative AI and creativity. His conclusion is uncontroversial, but his discussion is a gem.

“It’s amazing that an AI system can produce derivative works, but we have to remember that they are derivative works. And we have to recognize that AI, as a tool for artists, makes perfect sense. Just as we don’t confuse the artist’s creativity with the paintbrush, we shouldn’t confuse their creativity with the AI.” (8 min)

https://www.oreilly.com/radar/creativity-isnt-just-remixing/

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Content technology news

TransPerfect announces integrated translation solution for Sitecore XM Cloud

The integration provides the ability to create, manage, and deliver multilingual content with an enterprise content management system (CMS).
https://www.transperfect.com ■ https://www.sitecore.com

OpenAI introduces custom GPTs

You can now create custom versions of ChatGPT that combine instructions, extra knowledge, and any combination of skills.
https://openai.com/blog/introducing-gpts

Brightcove and Socialive partner

Brightcove customers can leverage Socialive’s remote production features to improve their content operations for internal communications.
https://www.brightcove.com ■ https://socialive.us

Elastic unveils Elasticsearch Query Language (ES|QL)

The dedicated query language to simplify data investigation enables data aggregation and transformation within a single query.
https://www.elastic.co

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Gilbane Advisor 11-8-23 — OpenAI dashboard, knowledge graph representations

This week we feature articles from Cobus Greyling, and Julia Cohen, Ana Iglesias-Molina, Kian Ahrabian, Filip Ilievski, Jay Pujara & Oscar Corcho.

Additional reading comes from Michael Parekh, Caroline Mimbs Nyce, and Ethan Zuckerman.

News comes from DataStax, Cloudera & Pinecone, SnapLogic & Acolad, and Fivetran.

All previous issues are available at https://gilbane.com/gilbane-advisor-index


Opinion / Analysis

What is happening to OpenAI’s playground?

“Creating solutions with longevity which are based on LLMs and Generative AI will demand exceptional UX, a solid layer of IP which creates differentiation” and “Users do not care about the underlying technology, they are looking for exceptional experiences.” 

Greyling provides a useful update on what OpenAI is doing to make sure they don’t miss out on the value of direct UX control. (6 min)

https://cobusgreyling.medium.com/what-is-happening-to-openais-playground-76c04816adc2

Comparison of knowledge graph representations

In addition to RDF, knowledge graphs can be represented using 
alternative models such as property graphs, the Wikidata model, and RDF-star, which may more useful for certain use-cases. When might they be advantageous? This paper looks at the fitness of popular knowledge graph representations for three consumer scenarios: knowledge exploration, systematic querying, and graph completion. 

(3 min intro): https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2023/11/finding-answers-about-the-best-way-to-find-answers/
Paper: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-47240-4_15

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Content technology news

DataStax launches RAGStack

RAGStack, is a retrieval augmented generation solution to simplify RAG implementations for enterprises building generative AI applications.
https://www.datastax.com/products/ragstack

Cloudera and Pinecone announce strategic partnership

With the combination of Pinecone vector database and semantic search customers can improve and accelerate generative AI use cases.
https://www.cloudera.com ■ https://www.pinecone.io

SnapLogic and Acolad partner to provide generative AI translation solutions

Pre-built integration connectors for instant document translation allows SnapLogic users to add Acolad’s translations to integration pipelines.
https://www.snaplogic.com ■ https://www.acolad.com

Fivetran unveils new SDKs for connectors and destinations

Enables third-party vendors to build integrations on Fivetran’s infrastructure for extensive compatibility with data sources and integrations.
https://www.fivetran.com

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Gilbane Advisor 11-1-23 — RAG challenges, computation rules

This week we feature articles from Agustinus Nalwan, and Stephen Wolfram.

Additional reading comes from Victoria Song, Nidhi Hebbar & Christopher Savčak, and Shayne Longpre & Sara Hooker.

News comes from Ontotext, Sinequa, DataStax & LangChain, and Altova.

All previous issues are available at https://gilbane.com/gilbane-advisor-index


Opinion / Analysis

The untold side of RAG: addressing its challenges in domain-specific searches

This is the best kind of case study, clearly written by Agustinus Nalwan, the lead executive and project manager, includes detailed use-case examples, resources used, challenges, learnings, and solutions to date. This will be especially valuable for those planning or building Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) applications. (29 min)

https://towardsdatascience.com/the-untold-side-of-rag-addressing-its-challenges-in-domain-specific-searches-808956e3ecc8

How to think computationally about AI, the universe and everything

If you are not familiar with Stephen Wolfram, his Ted Talk from a couple of weeks ago is a good place to start. You’ll need to put your abstraction hat on and be prepared to be awed, but you will learn something. For others, the talk or the transcript are a quick way to reacquaint yourself with this remarkable thinker. (transcript 12 min, Ted Talk 18 min)

https://writings.stephenwolfram.com/2023/10/how-to-think-computationally-about-ai-the-universe-and-everything/

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Content technology news

Ontotext GraphDB 10.4 enables users to chat with their knowledge graphs

The new release offers finer grained security, improved flexibility, easier cluster administration and monitoring, and natural language queries.
https://www.ontotext.com/products/graphdb/

Sinequa integrates enterprise search with Google’s Vertex AI

The integration brings advanced Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) capabilities to the workplace.
https://www.sinequa.com

DataStax launches new integration with LangChain

Support for Astra DB Vector Database and Apache Cassandra now available out-of-the-box for LangChain users for retrieval augmented generation.
https://www.datastax.com/blog/llamaindex-and-astra-db-building-petabyte-scale-genai-apps-just-got-easier

Altova announces version 2024 with AI assistants and PDF Data Mapping

XMLSpy boosts productivity for XML and JSON development tasks by generating schemas, instance documents, and sample data based on NLP prompts.
https://www.altova.com/whatsnew

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