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TL;DR JointFM is the first AI foundation model for zero-shot joint distributional forecasting in multivariate time-series systems. By generating coherent future scenarios in milliseconds, it enables real-time portfolio decision-making without the lag of traditional numerical simulations. JointFM represents a paradigm shift in quantitative modeling: trained on an infinite stream of dynamics from synthetic stochastic differential equations (SDEs), JointFM acts as your digital quant. Setting the stage: why quantitative modeling needs a new approach Modeling complex systems has traditionally required a painful trade-off. Classical quant methods (like correlation copulas or coupled SDEs) offer high mathematical fidelity but are rigid, slow, and…

One of the things that we have writeten about a lot in Smart Data Collective is how cities are applying AI to improve public services, including playground design. There are new projects where AI systems analyze usage patterns, injury reports, and weather data to guide safer equipment choices.Keep reading to learn more.How AI Is Changing Playground Design in CitiesSam Goldstein Ph.D. of Raising Resilient Children reported that AI can help children become more intelligent by supporting cognitive growth through interactive learning. There are playground developers who are embedding responsive elements that adapt to children’s problem-solving skills. Something that city planners…

Cisco’s unique innovation strategy, build, buy, partner, and invest, is the engine that powers our technology leadership. We build organically through initiatives like AI Canvas, buy strategically with acquisitions such as Splunk, partner with industry leaders to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions, and invest with innovative companies across technology areas. This commitment to innovation is not just about the technology we create; it is about the expertise and thought leadership that Cisco, our employees and partners provide to our customers. How Solution Engineers Are the Heart of Customer-Centric Innovation While the innovation strategy sets our direction, our people are the ones…

Image: edhardie/Unsplash A new social engineering campaign is abusing fake CAPTCHA verification pages to trick Windows users into launching StealC information-stealing malware. The attack relies on compromised websites that display convincing Cloudflare-style security checks, prompting victims to manually execute malicious PowerShell commands under the guise of routine verification. “StealC exfiltrates browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, Steam accounts, Outlook credentials, system information, and screenshots to a command-and-control (C2) server using RC4-encrypted HTTP traffic,” LevelBlue researchers said. Inside the StealC infection chain StealC harvests browser credentials, email logins, cryptocurrency wallet data, and system information, enabling account takeover, fraud, and lateral movement. These risks…

As the province prepares to table its 2026 budget on Feb. 17, B.C. families are doing their own budgeting at the kitchen table. In the past two weeks, we heard from a mom weighing whether to cut after-school programs to cover higher heating bills during a cold snap. We heard from a homeowner who wants to retrofit an aging house to keep bills down, but the upfront costs are out of reach. Across our memberships, the message is the same: People want solutions that lower monthly costs, but they need those savings to be within reach. It’s no wonder: Winter…

Oct 20, 2021 I was trying to recreate an existing user interface view in SwiftUI but got stumped for a while by some erratic behavior. I’ve built a nice sample app which is also on GitHub. This has been filed as FB9715757. Description If you have a List with movable rows that has a Textfield in its rows there is an issue if you try to move a row while it is first responder. Steps to Reproduce Please run the provided sample app on iOS 15 simulator. Tap on the item titled ‘One’ below and modify the string.Use the item’s…

Pseudonymous maker “Ok_Party_1645,” hereafter simply “Party,” has shown off a cyberdeck truly worthy of the name — built, as it is, by hand from reclaimed parts and a low-cost single-board computer: the SexyberDeck.”Here the idea,” Party writes of the project, which takes its inspiration from classic cyberpunk literature like William Gibson’s Neuromancer. “I wanted a truly handmade build to stick with the improvised-cyberpunk-recycled-trash feel, so there is no 3D-printed parts, no laser cutting, only hand tools.”This Gibsonesque cyberdeck really lives up to its inspiration, with a custom keyboard and upcycled housing. (📷: Ok_Party_1645)To start, Party needed a casing — and…

What you need to knowA tipster alleges that Google is working on a “cursor mode” for Gboard that would turn its keyboard into a trackpad.Users would be granted a trackpad that lets them slide around their text placement indicator to quickly arrive at the right spot for edits and more.Gboard’s previous updates include real-time translation capabilities and a smarter suggestion box for the emoji kitchen.Rumors for Google’s keyboard are back in play, with a report claiming that there may be better text management for users.Tipster AssembleDebug, with Android Authority, reportedly discovered Google’s development of a “cursor mode” for Gboard. From…

Procurement is no longer just a back-office function responsible for controlling spend and processing purchase requests. Today, it’s expected to support business continuity, reduce supply chain pressures, enhance supplier service quality, and help companies remain competitive in their markets. To fulfill all the requirements imposed on procurement processes, companies are increasingly turning to technology. According to Statista, digitalizing procurement enhances the entire procure-to-pay process that companies invest manpower and resources in. In this article, we’ll explore the top digital procurement strategies that can help businesses modernize procurement operations and create measurable value. What Is Digital Procurement? Digital procurement is the…

Everything about the American economy right now feels weird. The hiring picture is weird; the stock market is weird; and AI infusion into work is very, very weird.But here’s a number that, if you think hard enough, is stranger — at least historically — than all the rest: 10.4 percent.That’s the share of their disposable income that Americans spent on food in 2024, according to the USDA’s Economic Research Service. That’s groceries, restaurants, even the occasional ill-advised 11 pm burrito delivery. And it all adds up to about a dime of every dollar.That might sound like a lot if you’ve…