In-context learning is a recent paradigm where a large language model (LLM) observes a test instance and a few training examples as its input and directly decodes the output without any update to its parameters. This implicit training contrasts with the usual training where the weights are changed based on the examples. Here comes the…
Google Optimize will not be available after Sept. 30. This means you will no longer be able to create or edit experiments, personalizations, or view experiment reports after this date. However, you will still be able to run A/B tests in Google Analytics 4. Why we care. Moving forward, you will need to use GA4 to…
Google is accused of illegally using copyrighted content and stealing the personal information of millions of Americans to train its AI products. The allegations were made in a proposed class action lawsuit in San Francisco on Tuesday by eight individuals, who say they are seeking to represent the millions of internet users affected. If Google…
The highly parameterized nature of complex prediction models makes describing and interpreting the prediction strategies difficult. Researchers have introduced a novel approach using topological data analysis (TDA), to solve the issue. These models, including machine learning, neural networks, and AI models, have become standard tools in various scientific fields but are often difficult to…
Open-vocabulary object detection is a critical aspect of various real-world computer vision tasks. However, the limited availability of detection training data and the fragility of pre-trained models often lead to subpar performance and scalability issues. To tackle this challenge, the DeepMind research team introduces the OWLv2 model in their latest paper, “Scaling Open-Vocabulary Object Detection.”…
Google is piloting branded Local Service Ads (LSA). Brands are automatically enrolled into this new ad type by default. To disable it, businesses can adjust the settings manually. Branded LSAs explained. This new ad type allows brands to show up in search results when someone directly searches for a brand or business. Why we care….
Bing Search lets searchers interact with some of the right bar answer panels using emojis. If you search for [barack obama] and look at the side bar, you will see the option to react to some of the answers given using emojis. Bing is testing showing five emojis and two emojis from what I can…
Google has this ad format, I don’t think it is new, but it is titled “Here are some in the area.” These look like a version of Local Service Ads, but they look different. Anthony Higman, an expert in Local Service Ads from Google said on X that he has been seeing these ads for…
Advertisers are moving from search-based channels to social media for eCommerce ads, according to a new report by DataFeedWatch. The research found that the use of search channels has dropped by over seven percentage points from 2022 to 2023. However, around 7% of all products submitted to Google Shopping were disapproved due to critical errors….
It is not every day that you see a Google featured snippet with emojis and special Unicode characters. Here is an example of one spotted by Nick Churick (hat tip Patrick Stox) that he posted on X. I was able to replicate it for the search [outbound link ratio]: This is pulled from this Quroa…