Step-by-step guide to create a Neural Collaborative Filtering recommendation system in PyTorch
11 Apr

Step-by-step guide to create a Neural Collaborative Filtering recommendation system in PyTorch

AI
This tutorial will walk you through using PyTorch to implement a Neural Collaborative Filtering (NCF) recommendation system. NCF extends traditional matrix factorisation by using neural networks to model complex user-item interactions. Introduction Neural Collaborative Filtering (NCF) is a state-of-the-art approach for building recommendation systems. Unlike traditional collaborative filtering methods that rely on linear models, NCF utilizes deep learning to capture non-linear relationships between users and items. In this tutorial, we’ll: Prepare and explore the MovieLens dataset Implement the NCF model architecture Train the model Evaluate its performance Generate recommendations for users Setup and Environment First, let’s install the necessary libraries…
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Moonsight AI Launches Kimi-VL: Advanced Vision-Language Model for Multimodal Reasoning
11 Apr

Moonsight AI Launches Kimi-VL: Advanced Vision-Language Model for Multimodal Reasoning

AI
Multimodal AI enables machines to process and reason across various input formats, such as images, text, videos, and complex documents. This domain has seen increased interest as traditional language models, while powerful, are inadequate when confronted with visual data or when contextual interpretation spans across multiple input types. The real world is inherently multimodal, so systems aiming to assist in real-time tasks, analyzing user interfaces, understanding academic materials, or interpreting complex scenes require intelligence that functions beyond textual reasoning. Newer models are now being developed to simultaneously decode language and vision cues to approach tasks with improved contextual awareness, reasoning…
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The excitement and unpredictability of attending a children’s movie with kids
11 Apr

The excitement and unpredictability of attending a children’s movie with kids

Politics
To be a parent who spends any time on the internet in 2025 is a stressful experience. Far too often I run into posts that condemn babies crying on airplanes or toddlers watching iPads in restaurants or children simply existing in society. It makes parenting in public feel extra daunting because one wrong move and me and my children could be the subject of a Reddit thread. This anxiety is layered on top of the pre-existing stresses of wanting to raise polite and well-behaved children, and needing them to have experiences out in the wild to refine those skills. So…
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Gulf Coast shrimpers view tariffs as essential support for their industry
11 Apr

Gulf Coast shrimpers view tariffs as essential support for their industry

News in Focus
​ Shrimpers along the Gulf Coast say they need more help from the federal government with cheap shrimp imports from countries like Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam driving down local demand. With reciprocal tariffs on imports from those countries on hold for 90 days, shrimpers are left wondering if they will get a lifeline they say they desperately need. Some shrimp farmers are ready to push for measures like capping imports at 25%. Rodney Olander with the Louisiana Shrimp Task Force has been coasting the gulf coast waters for shrimp for more than 40 years.  Shrimp season is just a…
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IRS Alerts Taxpayers About April 15 Deadline for First Quarter Payments
11 Apr

IRS Alerts Taxpayers About April 15 Deadline for First Quarter Payments

Small business
​ The Internal Revenue Service is reminding self-employed individuals, retirees, investors, businesses, and corporations that the deadline for making first quarter estimated tax payments for the 2025 tax year is Monday, April 15. Federal income taxes operate on a pay-as-you-go system, and the law requires that taxes be paid as income is earned throughout the year. While many taxpayers meet this obligation through withholding from their wages, pensions, Social Security benefits, or other government payments such as unemployment compensation, others must submit quarterly estimated payments. This includes individuals who are self-employed or working in the gig economy, as well as…
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford: Canada ready to eliminate tariffs if US does
11 Apr

Ontario Premier Doug Ford: Canada ready to eliminate tariffs if US does

News in Focus
​ Government officials in Canada are hoping to strike a deal with the United States to end the ongoing trade war. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Canada is willing to drop tariffs against the United States if President Trump agrees to do the same. "As long as the president drops their tariffs. We never started this tariff war. The president did. We're matching exactly what the president put on Canada. So if he wants us to go first, by all means, as long as he follows," Premier Ford said. The White House is currently considering offers from 15 countries on…
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Unlocking Opportunities in Senior Service Business: A Guide for Entrepreneurs
11 Apr

Unlocking Opportunities in Senior Service Business: A Guide for Entrepreneurs

Small business
​ Key Takeaways Growing Demand: The senior population is rapidly increasing, creating substantial opportunities for businesses focused on providing essential services tailored to older adults. Diverse Service Options: Entrepreneurs can explore various service categories, including in-home care, transportation, and companionship, to meet the specific needs of seniors. Importance of Quality Care: Building a business based on compassionate, high-quality service not only ensures customer satisfaction but also positively impacts the lives of seniors. Navigating Regulations: Understanding and complying with the complex regulatory environment in the senior service industry is crucial for operational success and legal adherence. Staffing Challenges: Hiring and retaining…
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