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Employee Wellbeing: A Glimpse into Our Wellness Journey?? We’re delighted to share highlights from our wellness initiatives during 2024-2025, including nutrition check-ups with our expert dieticians, comprehensive ophthalmology and dental screenings, a spirited blood donation camp, CPR training, and insightful stress management sessions led by a psychiatrist. We look forward to continuing these enriching programs with planned sessions throughout this year. A heartfelt thank you to MIOT Hospital for hosting our wellness camps. #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkplaceWellness #LifeAtBlackstraw??

Celebrating Women at Blackstraw!?????? This Women’s Day, we came together to appreciate the incredible women of Blackstraw. Celebrating our ethnic attire, we shared laughter, cut a cake, and enjoyed fun games made just for them. A simple yet meaningful celebration to honor the strength, grace, and contributions of women at Blackstraw. We believe in fostering an environment that cherishes their unique strengths & dedication. #WomensDay #LifeAtBlackstraw #CelebratingWomen??????#DiversityAndInclusion??

??Empowering Future Innovators: AI Insights by Blackstraw!???????? We are thrilled to share that we conducted an interactive session on AI basics and emerging trends for the students of @Parul University. We appreciate Gyansthan for coordinating this session!? At Blackstraw, we believe in fostering knowledge and empowering future innovators by sharing industry insights. This session provided students with a deeper understanding of AI fundamentals, real-world applications, and the latest trends shaping the industry. A big thank you to @Vignesh Chandramouli for leading this session and inspiring young minds!?? #AI #Technology #Learning #Blackstraw #KnowledgeSharing??

?? In This Edition of LLM Pulse: Stay updated on the latest breakthroughs in AI and large language models (LLMs). Highlights include: New Releases & Updates: - OpenAI launches GPT-4.5, trained with 10x the compute power of GPT-4o. xAI's Grok-3 debuts as Elon Musk claims it to be "the smartest AI on Earth." - Google Gemini Advanced expands with improved availability and language support. - Mistral AI introduces Saba, an Arabic and regional language-focused LLM. - Fetch.ai releases ASI-1 Mini, the first Web3 LLM for AI-driven blockchain applications. - GSMA launches Open-Telco LLM Benchmarks, advancing AI in telecom networks. - Inception Labs introduces Mercury, a diffusion-based speech model that outperforms transformers. Research and Technology: - IBM & MIT propose SOLOMON, a neuro-inspired reasoning network for semiconductor design. - Mistral AI rivals GPT-4 Turbo in clinical history extraction for radiology. - Meta debuts an LLM-powered bug detection system for software testing. - Amazon SageMaker enhances self-instruct fine-tuning for LLMs. Other News: - South Korea accelerates national LLM development to compete in the global AI race. - Global LLM market projected to reach $66.8 billion by 2034, with a 17.02% CAGR. - Security concerns grow as 12K hardcoded API keys are found in public LLM training data. - DeepSeek AI's meteoric rise challenges U.S. AI dominance, outpacing GPT-4o and Claude 3.5 Sonnet. ? Stay informed on AI's rapid advancements, emerging security challenges, and global competition! #AI #LLM #Innovation #TechUpdates

?? In This Edition of LLM Pulse: Stay ahead with the latest developments in AI and large language models (LLMs). Highlights include: New Releases & Updates: - AI Alliance in Europe announces plans for an LLM to rival DeepSeek and Silicon Valley giants. - Alibaba's Qwen2.5-Max surpasses DeepSeek V3 in global LLM rankings. - Elon Musk's xAI set to launch Grok 3, claiming it will be "the smartest AI on Earth." - Baidu to open-source its next-generation Ernie AI model as competition heats up. Research and Technology: - IBM & MIT introduce SOLOMON, a neuro-inspired reasoning network for AI adaptability. - Cisco develops AI Defense to protect enterprises from LLM security threats. - KAIST & DeepAuto AI propose InfiniteHiP, optimizing LLM processing efficiency. - Amazon Bedrock enables LLM-as-a-judge for AI model evaluation. - Meta launches an LLM-powered bug detection system for software testing. Other News: - OpenAI explores India's potential as a key AI market. - Saudi Arabia invests $1.5 billion in Groq to boost AI chip development. - India announces plans for a national LLM initiative at the Paris AI Summit. - China's DeepSeek disrupts AI pricing models, with speculation its LLM training costs may be far higher than reported. - AI security concerns rise, with a major cyberattack targeting DeepSeek's API keys. ? Stay informed on AI’s rapid advancements, security challenges, and global competition! #AI #LLM #Innovation #TechUpdates

?? In This Edition of LLM Pulse: Stay updated on the latest breakthroughs and trends in the world of large language models (LLMs). Highlights include: New Releases & Updates: Mistral AI introduces Small 3, an open-source alternative to GPT-4o Mini. DeepSeek AI launches R1, an open-source reasoning model, now available on Azure AI Foundry and GitHub. Alibaba releases Qwen 2.5, claiming it outperforms DeepSeek-V3. Microsoft unveils Phi-4, a 14-billion-parameter open-source LLM designed for complex reasoning. NVIDIA enhances TensorRT-LLM with KV cache optimization for improved performance. Research and Technology: Google develops a neural-net LLM architecture to separate memory components and optimize compute costs. Mozilla & EleutherAI publish best practices for creating open datasets for LLM training. DeepSeek's smaller LLM variants are optimized for smartphones, boosting mobile AI capabilities. Sup AI launches a platform that combines multiple LLMs (Llama, Claude, ChatGPT) for richer content generation. Garak, an open-source tool for LLM security testing, emerges to identify vulnerabilities in AI models. Other News: OpenAI expands LLM access to U.S. Department of Energy's National Labs for research applications. India announces an 18,000-GPU cluster for LLM training as part of its AI Mission. China emerges as a global LLM powerhouse, with DeepSeek and Alibaba leading rapid AI advancements. AI cybersecurity concerns grow after a large-scale cyberattack on DeepSeek highlights security risks in LLM APIs. ? Stay ahead with the latest AI advancements shaping industries worldwide! #AI #LLM #TechUpdates #Innovation #Blackstraw

As AI continues to evolve, the emergence of cost-effective and accessible large language models (LLMs) like #DeepSeek marks a pivotal moment for the industry. Businesses that once held back due to cost constraints are now set to embrace LLMs at scale. However, this shift isn’t just about affordability—it’s about making AI truly actionable, accessible, scalable, and impactful for businesses of all kinds. By bridging the gap between raw data and actionable insights, LLMs enable organizations to identify patterns, optimize decision-making, and overcome resource constraints. Much like the evolution of storage and computing power, LLM advancements are democratizing AI, accelerating innovation, and driving widespread adoption across industries. The implications are profound. In the U.S., where AI adoption fuels business competitiveness, affordable LLMs like DeepSeek empower companies to streamline operations, extract insights from complex datasets, and build scalable solutions. Meanwhile, in countries like India, where the tech ecosystem is rapidly evolving, affordable and locally adapted technology has the potential to bridge accessibility gaps and accelerate transformation. LLMs today are more than just language models—they are powerful engines capable of interpreting text, images, and structured data simultaneously. This versatility allows organizations to optimize workflows, enhance decision-making, and solve high-precision challenges. From revolutionizing medical staffing and ensuring financial compliance to transforming legal processes and customer interactions, AI is becoming an essential tool across industries. This shift isn’t about replacing GPU industry leaders but expanding the ecosystem. It drives demand for AI infrastructure, fosters innovation, and allows more organizations to leverage AI effectively. The democratization of AI is about inclusion and collaboration, making advanced technology accessible to more businesses than ever before. At Blackstraw, we see this evolution as a chance to empower organizations with tailored AI solutions. By focusing on usability, customization, and scalability, we help businesses unlock AI’s full potential—turning data into actionable insights that drive measurable results. Ready to explore AI for your business? Visit Blackstraw.ai to see how we can help you thrive in this new era. Atul Arya Saahil Udyavar Guy Reams Kiran Ramesh Jerry Burum Jagadesh Chandran Sanjay Mehta Priya Selvam Heather Wagner #DeepSeek #DeepSeekR1 #ChinaAI #ChatGPT #OpenAI #Gemini #Google #Nvidia #Alibaba #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #LLM #Technology #Innovation #MachineLearning #FutureofAI #TechNews #CodeTheFuture #SmartSolutionsSimplified #BeyondTheAlgorithm #BlackstrawAI

By popular demand, we’re extending the deadline for the #NammaSingaraChennaiChallenge! ?? This is your final chance to be part of something truly transformative — helping shape Chennai into a smarter, greener, and more sustainable city for all. ??? ?? New Deadline: 15th Mar 2025 ?? Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gXrJTSK9 Don’t miss your chance to turn your innovative ideas into real-world AI solutions that will shape the future of Chennai. ? Step up and be the change!! Atul Arya Saahil Udyavar Guy Reams Kiran Ramesh Jagadesh Chandran Sanjay Mehta Heather Wagner #ChennaiChallenge #NammaSingaraChennai #AIChallenge #CodeTheFuture #SmartSolutionsSimplified #BeyondTheAlgorithm #BlackstrawAI

Did You Know? AI is reshaping the future of healthcare! A Microsoft commissioned study reveals that 79% of healthcare organizations are adopting AI to revolutionize patient care, enhance diagnostics, and eliminate administrative bottlenecks. At Blackstraw, we specialize in delivering enterprise-grade AI solutions that transform healthcare services. Our expertise in cognitive automation and decision insights enables healthcare providers to enhance patient outcomes, optimize processes, and lead in innovation. Ready to shape the future of healthcare? Let’s make it happen. Atul Arya Saahil Udyavar Guy Reams Kiran Ramesh Jagadesh Chandran Sanjay Mehta Priya Selvam Heather Wagner #DidYouKnow #GenAI #AIInHealthcare #Healthcare #AISolutions #Innovation #FutureTechnology #SmartSolutionsSimplified #BeyondTheAlgorithm #BlackstrawAI

Thank you for participating in our poll—your insights are truly invaluable! The results are in, providing an intriguing look into how consumer perceptions are adapting in a world increasingly shaped by new-age technology: ??44% believe trust depends on how AI is utilized, emphasizing the need for transparency and ethical practices. ??32% trust brands based on reputation and product quality, independent of AI usage. ??16% feel more inclined to trust brands leveraging AI, reflecting optimism about its potential to enhance experiences. ??8% feel less inclined to trust brands using AI, pointing to concerns about authenticity and misuse. This shift reflects a growing openness to AI's possibilities, balanced by a keen awareness of its responsible use. It also underlines an important truth: AI itself is not a trust-enabler, it’s how brands deploy it that shapes consumer confidence. At Blackstraw, we’re committed to delivering AI-enabled solutions that are transparent, innovative, and aligned with customer needs, ensuring trust through ethical practices. Interestingly, a #HarvardBusinessReview study reveals that 67% of consumers are comfortable with AI when it’s disclosed and value-driven. However, the concern arises when AI lacks oversight—like generating misinformation or reducing personalization. For example, many well-known global brands have successfully integrated AI into their marketing, customer service, and product development. At Blackstraw,? we help businesses unlock AI’s potential to create smarter, more human-centered experiences while fostering trust through ethical practices. We’d love to hear your thoughts—how do you think AI can enhance brand trust without compromising authenticity? Let’s keep the conversation going in the comments below! Atul Arya Saahil Udyavar Guy Reams Kiran Ramesh Jerry Burum Priya Selvam Heather Wagner #GenAI #BrandTrust #Content #ResponsibleAI #Transparency #Privacy #Ethics #AISolutions #Innovation #FutureTechnology #SmartSolutionsSimplified #BeyondTheAlgorithm #BlackstrawAI