ABSTRACT: This paper presents a new method of lossless image compression. An image is characterized by homogeneous parts. The bit planes, which are of high weight are characterized by sequences of 0 ...

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This study introduces MathEval, a comprehensive benchmarking framework designed to systematically evaluate the mathematical reasoning capabilities of large language models (LLMs). Addressing key ...

[Note this is an in-progress specification to be used in an upcoming format.] The decoder supports adaptive binary and multi-symbol models, as well as specialized encoding schemes like truncated ...

What if building intelligent, autonomous agents didn’t require a single line of code? Imagine defining complex workflows, automating repetitive tasks, and creating adaptable systems, all through the ...

QR codes are quickly replacing the traditional barcode as the new essential tool shaping modern retail. A decade ago, they were just a simple way to connect in-store and online shopping, but now they ...

Steve Moser has posted on X about some code he found in the Home app of the iOS 26 beta. The code describes an “Adaptive Temperature” feature for home thermostats, which appears to offer several ...

A hacker planted data wiping code in a version of Amazon's generative AI-powered assistant, the Q Developer Extension for Visual Studio Code. Amazon Q is a free extension that uses generative AI to ...

Meta has refused to sign the European Union’s code of practice for its AI Act, weeks before the bloc’s rules for providers of general-purpose AI models take effect. “Europe is heading down the wrong ...