FEDERATED LEARNING-ENHANCED RETRIEVAL AUGMENTED GENERATION (RAG)

Techniques are provided to enhance the functions of a retrieval augmented generation (RAG) mechanism for a large language model (LLM). A Federated Learning (FL)-enhanced RAG (FLERAG) mechanism is provided that can account for relevant context-enhancing data from the retrieval process, as well as most recent data from the FL on which a large language model (LLM) may not have been trained. Using FLERAG, the output generation is determined through a scoring or ranking method that indicates whether the response from the LLM or the FL model is most accurate and relevant. This generated response is then provided back to a user

SECURE ZERO-TOUCH ACCESS CONTROL FOR IOT DEVICES

Techniques are presented herein that allow Manufacturer Usage Description (MUD)-based access controls to be applied to an Internet of things (IoT) device before the device is powered on or before the device is connected to a network in some secure manner, thus addressing a weakness in existing IoT device security. Aspects of the presented techniques employ a secure radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag to protect against the actions of a bad actor (such as a bad actor replacing a legitimate RFID tag with a malicious tag or altering the Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) content that is emitted by a tag) that may harm the network to which an IoT device is to be connected

PASSPORT IMMIGRATION CONTROL FOR DIGITAL CITIZENS TRAVELLING BETWEEN METAVERSES

In a metaverse, the online digital manifestation of a user is commonly referred to as a digital citizen. Such a digital citizen is most often represented by an avatar and its associated metadata. Currently, a digital citizen is isolated to their own metaverse and a new avatar and/or metadata must be created when the digital citizen wishes to enter a new metaverse. Techniques are presented herein that support a checkpoint for digital citizens that are traveling from one metaverse to another and that serve as a verification system on a centralized or distributed server. The presented passport immigration control framework allows digital citizens to travel to other metaverses outside their metaverse of origin, while protecting the rights of users as digital citizens. Such controls establish and strengthen mechanisms to monitor the impact of future liabilities, legislative enactments, and user accountability. The presented framework also provides guidelines for the best standards that entities may take while assessing identity and tracking for a digital citizen. Use of the presented techniques can safeguard protections for digital citizens in a metaverse and encourage an entity’s customers to invest in business and benefit by adopting the presented framework

BIOMETRIC PRIVACY AND POLICY ORCHESTRATION FOR MULTI-VR/AR SYSTEMS

Techniques are presented herein that support a privacy policy orchestrator within a multi-faceted virtual reality (VR)/augmented reality (AR) system. Such an orchestrator may serve as the single entity through which a user may select the specific biometric data from their VR and AR devices that they wish to share with such a system. From a user experience perspective, through the presented techniques a user may define their biometric privacy policy once, versus needing to separately manage individual policies on many different end devices, and thus establish customized control over their experiences in a plurality of multi-VR/AR systems

Prospectus, September 26, 2012

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Det syriske Adams Testamente

The article presents a Danish translation of the oldest extant manuscript of the Syriac Testament of Adam. This manuscript comprises the two first sections (the Horarium and Prophecy) of the total of three sections usually described as making up this composite text. In addition to giving an introduction and translation, the article discusses key issues of the text’s language and theology and aspects of its interpretation of the Garden of Eden story, such as the nature of the forbidden fruit, the future fate of Adam and its Christological implications

Airborne DNA reveals predictable spatial and seasonal dynamics of fungi.

Fungi are among the most diverse and ecologically important kingdoms in life. However, the distributional ranges of fungi remain largely unknown as do the ecological mechanisms that shape their distributions1,2. To provide an integrated view of the spatial and seasonal dynamics of fungi, we implemented a globally distributed standardized aerial sampling of fungal spores3. The vast majority of operational taxonomic units were detected within only one climatic zone, and the spatiotemporal patterns of species richness and community composition were mostly explained by annual mean air temperature. Tropical regions hosted the highest fungal diversity except for lichenized, ericoid mycorrhizal and ectomycorrhizal fungi, which reached their peak diversity in temperate regions. The sensitivity in climatic responses was associated with phylogenetic relatedness, suggesting that large-scale distributions of some fungal groups are partially constrained by their ancestral niche. There was a strong phylogenetic signal in seasonal sensitivity, suggesting that some groups of fungi have retained their ancestral trait of sporulating for only a short period. Overall, our results show that the hyperdiverse kingdom of fungi follows globally highly predictable spatial and temporal dynamics, with seasonality in both species richness and community composition increasing with latitude. Our study reports patterns resembling those described for other major groups of organisms, thus making a major contribution to the long-standing debate on whether organisms with a microbial lifestyle follow the global biodiversity paradigms known for macroorganisms4,5

Determining crystal structures through crowdsourcing and coursework

We show here that computer game players can build high-quality crystal structures. Introduction of a new feature into the computer game Foldit allows players to build and real-space refine structures into electron density maps. To assess the usefulness of this feature, we held a crystallographic model-building competition between trained crystallographers, undergraduate students, Foldit players and automatic model-building algorithms. After removal of disordered residues, a team of Foldit players achieved the most accurate structure. Analysing the target protein of the competition, YPL067C, uncovered a new family of histidine triad proteins apparently involved in the prevention of amyloid toxicity. From this study, we conclude that crystallographers can utilize crowdsourcing to interpret electron density information and to produce structure solutions of the highest quality

Nudity on Display

Recently, I have been exposed to diverse attitudes toward nudity. Exploring individual characteristics and connotations associated with being nude in front of an audience; the purpose of my project is to represent different subjective views and personal characteristics of what it means to show yourself nude. I have created resin-casted sculptures of nude human bodies. By displaying human subjects as nude, there will be an emphasis on their individual feelings toward their display. As one subject may appear apprehensive to the audience, hiding behind their arms, another subject may be shown flaunting their body. My intention is to have the viewer understand the emotions within each subject individually, noticing the differences of each as well as combining them to notice how they are represented as a whole. Researching artists Philip Pearlstein and Lucian Freud, who use models to represent the figural body, inspired me to create nearly perfect representations of nude bodies. In agreement with Freud’s statement on his work, I too want my work to be “portraits of the people, not portraits like them.” My work leaves viewers questioning the different subjective views towards nudity, allowing for a dialogue about cultural taboos. From an audience standpoint, you not only will be able to experience how the model felt about being nude and on display, but you will also witness the opinions of the public in regards to nudity on display

Nudity on Display

Recently, I have been exposed to diverse attitudes toward nudity. Exploring individual characteristics and connotations associated with being nude in front of an audience; the purpose of my project is to represent different subjective views and personal characteristics of what it means to show yourself nude. I have created resin-casted sculptures of nude human bodies. By displaying human subjects as nude, there will be an emphasis on their individual feelings toward their display. As one subject may appear apprehensive to the audience, hiding behind their arms, another subject may be shown flaunting their body. My intention is to have the viewer understand the emotions within each subject individually, noticing the differences of each as well as combining them to notice how they are represented as a whole. Researching artists Philip Pearlstein and Lucian Freud, who use models to represent the figural body, inspired me to create nearly perfect representations of nude bodies. In agreement with Freud’s statement on his work, I too want my work to be “portraits of the people, not portraits like them.” My work leaves viewers questioning the different subjective views towards nudity, allowing for a dialogue about cultural taboos. From an audience standpoint, you not only will be able to experience how the model felt about being nude and on display, but you will also witness the opinions of the public in regards to nudity on display