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In geoscience, geological maps are crucial tools for understanding the Earth's surface and subsurface structures. However, interpreting these complex diagrams requires specialized knowledge and extensive experience. To enhance intelligence in this field, Microsoft Research Asia recently introduced GeoMap-Bench, a new benchmark dataset for evaluating the performance of multimodal large language models (MLLMs) in understanding geological maps. The launch of GeoMap-Bench marks a significant step forward in AI applications for geological map interpretation. Microsoft researchers, in collaboration with...
Amidst the global AI boom, Microsoft and BlackRock have announced a partnership with Elon Musk's xAI to form a new AI infrastructure alliance, the AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP). The core objective of this collaboration is to jointly build $30 billion worth of data centers and related AI infrastructure. Nvidia will also join the alliance as a technology advisor. The alliance was initially formed by BlackRock and its Global Infrastructure Partners...
Microsoft, the US tech giant, and Inait, a Lausanne-based startup, announced a strategic partnership on Tuesday to co-develop an innovative AI model inspired by the mammalian brain. According to a joint announcement, Microsoft plans to leverage Inait's unique technology to further expand its AI product portfolio for enterprise clients. Inait's technology is the culmination of 20 years of brain research. CEO Richard Frey highlighted the core principle: the only proven form of intelligence exists.