Appier highlights groundbreaking AI research with three papers accepted at NeurIPS and EMNLP
TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 October 2024 - Appier, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to drive business decision-making, is excited to announce that all three research papers from its AI Research Team have been accepted at two of the world's most prestigious AI conferences, NeurIPS[1], and EMNLP[2]. This remarkable achievement highlights Appier's advanced AI research capabilities, particularly in the development of Large Language Models (LLMs), and reinforces the company's leadership in cutting-edge technology and innovation.
As part of its ongoing commitment to AI innovation and academic collaboration, Appier established a dedicated AI research team in February 2024 to further enhance its technical capabilities. By presenting research at globally recognized academic forums, Appier continues to demonstrate its extensive expertise. As one of the few Asia-based companies to have all its submissions selected by NeurIPS and EMNLP this year, Appier's excellence and leadership in AI and Natural Language Processing (NLP) are earning well-deserved international recognition.
These research findings will be integrated across Appier's full product suite, including its advertising, personalization, and data cloud SaaS platforms. Examples of applications include creative generation and performance optimization in advertising, knowledge bots, real-time product advisors and e-commerce customer service, hyper-personalized marketing solutions, autonomous report generation for customer data platforms, and industry-specific model optimizations. These innovations align with Appier's mission to transform AI into a measurable ROI for its clients, driving tangible business growth.
Chih-Han Yu, CEO and co-founder of Appier, said, "AI has always been at the heart of Appier's DNA, driving us to explore groundbreaking research in AI and LLMs, and their limitless potential in new frontiers. The acceptance of all three of our papers is a tremendous validation of the hard work and talent of our AI research team. With our strong R&D foundation, we are committed to accelerating data utilization and model optimization to unlock new business value and opportunities, bringing AI to the forefront of business success."
NeurIPS and EMNLP are among the most prestigious academic conferences in the fields of AI and NLP, attracting leading experts and scholars from around the world. NeurIPS, often referred to as the "Olympics of AI," has been held annually since 1987 and covers a broad range of topics, including neural networks, deep learning, and statistics. In 2024, NeurIPS received 15,600 submissions, with an acceptance rate of around 25.3% for its Datasets and Benchmarks Track. EMNLP, established in 1996, is a key conference in the NLP domain, focusing on technical breakthroughs and empirical research. This year, it received over 6,105 submissions for its Main Track, with an acceptance rate of approximately 20.8%, while the Industry Track had an acceptance rate of 36.53%.
As Appier continues to lead in AI innovation, the company remains deeply invested in pioneering AI technologies and advancing LLM research. With AI constantly evolving, Appier is committed to collaborating with top academic experts and industry leaders to explore transformative technologies, delivering practical, cutting-edge applications that will transform digital advertising and marketing.
Appier is actively recruiting research scientists, engineers, and MarTech professionals to accelerate product innovation and development, addressing the growing business needs of our clients. We warmly invite talented candidates to join us in shaping the future of AI!
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Appendix: Introduction to Accepted Papers
The first paper, "StreamBench: Towards Benchmarking Continuous Improvement of Language Agents," has been accepted by the prestigious NeurIPS conference for its Datasets and Benchmarks Track, often regarded as the "Olympics of AI". This paper introduces StreamBench, a pioneering benchmark designed to evaluate the continuous improvement of LLM agents over an input-feedback sequence. While most benchmarks focus on innate LLM capabilities, StreamBench addresses ongoing improvement by simulating an online learning environment, enabling LLMs to receive feedback streams and optimize performance in real time. This research not only proposes a simple yet effective benchmarking method but also provides a comprehensive analysis of key factors for successfully implementing streaming strategies. The study proposes effective baselines and paves the way for more adaptive AI systems in dynamic, real-time scenarios.
The second paper, "I Need Help! Evaluating LLM's Ability to Ask for Users' Support: A Case Study on Text-to-SQL Generation," has been accepted by the renowned EMNLP conference for its Main Track. This research examines LLMs' proactive ability to seek user support to enhance their performance, using text-to-SQL (structured query language) generation as a case study. The Appier AI research team aimed to understand the trade-off between improved LLM performance and the burden placed on users by asking additional questions. The study also explores whether LLMs can identify when they need user assistance and how different levels of available information affect their performance. Experimental results show that, without external feedback, many LLMs struggle to recognize when support is needed, underscoring the importance of external signals and providing valuable insights for future research on optimizing support-seeking strategies.
The third paper, "Let Me Speak Freely? A Study on the Impact of Format Restrictions on Performance of Large Language Models," has also been accepted by the EMNLP 2024 conference for its Industry Track. This research investigates the effects of structured generation—where content creation is confined to standardized formats like JSON or XML—versus freeform generation, to assess how these constraints impact LLM performance[3], particularly in reasoning and domain knowledge comprehension. Through extensive evaluations, the study reveals a surprising insight: strict format constraints significantly impair LLMs' reasoning capabilities, highlighting the trade-offs between structured content and information extraction.
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[1] NeurIPS(Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems)
[2] EMNLP(Empirical Methods in Natural Language Processing)
[3] In practical applications, standardized formats (such as JSON or XML) are widely used for extracting key output information from LLMs.
About Appier
Appier is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to power business decision-making. Founded in 2012 with a vision of democratizing AI, Appier's mission is turning AI into ROI by making software intelligent. Appier now has 17 offices across APAC, Europe, and the U.S., and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Ticker number: 4180). Visit www.appier.com for more information.
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SNAI – MotoGP: in Australia altra sfida Martin-Bagnaia....
Marquez segue a distanza i due rivali per il titolo. Lavagna antepost in equilibrio: Jorge campione a 1,75, Pecco subito dietro a 2,00
Milano, 17 ottobre – Il duello tra Pecco Bagnaia e Jorge Martin riparte da Phillip Island. A quattro gare dalla fine del Motomondiale sono soltanto 10 i punti che dividono lo spagnolo dall’italiano: nessuno dei due ha mai vinto in Australia, ma un successo stavolta potrebbe avere un ruolo determinante in questo finale di stagione. L’equilibrio è totale, in pista e nelle quote Snai, con la vittoria di Martin e quella di Bagnaia entrambe a 2,25. Più dietro Marquez a 4,50 (ma lo spagnolo in Australia ha trionfato tre volte) e l’altro italiano Bastianini a 8,50.
Sprint e qualifiche C’è Martin davanti a Bagnaia, invece, nella lavagna per la gara Sprint: lo spagnolo primo sotto la bandiera a scacchi paga 2,00, seguito da Pecco a 2,75. Guida Martin anche nelle qualifiche, ma la quota è leggermente più alta (2,25), con Bagnaia che resta a 2,75. Marquez, in entrambi i casi, è terzo a 4,00.
Antepost La vittoria di Bagnaia a Motegi ha accorciato le distanze in classifica generale, con le quote antepost per la vittoria del titolo sempre più a contatto: Martin a 1,75 mantiene una ruota di vantaggio su Pecco a 2,00, ma in queste quattro gare può davvero succedere di tutto.
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OnePlus Confirms the Release Date for OxygenOS 15
SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire – 17 October 2024 - Global tech company OnePlus announced that it will launch its latest mobile operating system, OxygenOS 15, via an online event on its official channels on October 24th, 2024, at 3:30 PM GMT. As one of the first operating systems based on the Android 15 update, OxygenOS 15 leverages OnePlus's extensive research and deep user insights to create a new generation of software that embodies the iconic Never Settle spirit. Equipped with industry-leading Fast&Smooth experience, meaningful new AI features and a distinctive design style that highlights OnePlus’s personality, OxygenOS 15 is set to be the fastest and most user-friendly OxygenOS ever.
Speed meets AI
Offering users a Fast & Smooth, burdenless experience has always been the core philosophy guiding OnePlus's product development. In the all-new OxygenOS 15, OnePlus has integrated industry-leading software algorithm technology, creatively reconstructing the underlying animations of the Android platform to achieve an unprecedentedly smooth animation effect. Additionally, Oxygen OS 15 refreshes its designs to bring a unique visual style that highlights OnePlus' individuality and seamlessly integrates the brand's delightful and burdenless style. With close communication with community users, OnePlus has also brought surprising features that empower multi-tasking scenarios and personality expression.
Moreover, OxygenOS 15 introduces OnePlus's latest AI features, aimed at empowering users with advanced technology. These features are strategically designed across multiple common scenarios to maximize productivity and creativity, making life easier for each user. The new OxygenOS 15 will be a perfect combination of speed, performance, and intelligence.
OxygenOS 15 is a testament to OnePlus's commitment to innovation and delivering an outstanding software experience centered on user needs.
About OnePlus
OnePlus is a global mobile technology brand that challenges conventional concepts of technology. Founded on the “Never Settle” mantra, OnePlus creates exquisitely designed devices with premium build quality and high-performance hardware. OnePlus thrives on cultivating strong bonds and growing alongside its community of users and fans.
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Merito, professioni e imprese: il sano del made in Italy...
18 OTTOBRE 2024 | “Cafe Milano” 3251 Prospect St NW | Washington - DC
Roma, 17 ottobre 2024 - “Abbiamo raggiunto l’undicesima edizione per il Premio Eccellenza Italiana, organizzato dalla Fondazione E-novation - dichiara il Presidente Massimo Lucidi - che in questi anni ha sviluppato una serie di appuntamenti collaterali tra New York e Washington DC, diventati una formidabile occasione di "soft power" per le relazioni transatlantiche”.
In occasione del Premio Eccellenza Italiana che si tiene nella Capitale a data fissa (nel week end della settimana che apre lunedì a New York con la Columbus Parade sulla Quinta Strada, dopo la Messa nella Cattedrale di St. Patrick, la casa degli Italiani emigrati sin dall’Ottocento), la Fondazione rinnova tutto il senso del Valore dell'italianità, offrendo degli incontri di Networking e Netreputation per rinsaldare i già stretti rapporti con le Comunità italo americane e puntare dritto agli Italian Lovers, che amano il Bel Paese (prescindendo dalla Legacy e dalla Heritage), l'Italian Life Style. E lo si fa da anni assieme ad Amy Riolo, la straordinaria scrittrice, autrice e personaggio televisivo che ha scelto di essere Ambassador di Italianità per tanti marchi e prodotti ma pure culture e abitudini mediterranee nella terra di adozione della sua Famiglia, venuta da Crotone. Amy Riolo ha tenuto vivo il Premio durante gli anni del Covid, assicurando la partecipazione della famiglia americana alle Eccellenze Italiane; tanto che nella Capitale è molto atteso il workshop "l'importanza della dieta mediterranea per il consumatore americano" in corso di svolgimento presso l'azienda "Marra Forni" nella Washington DC area, in Maryland.
In realtà, sono proprio questi incontri mirati a dare la cifra dell'impegno della Fondazione nel costruire contenuti e relazioni di valore: in collaborazione con l'Arcidiocesi di New York si sono svolte “Le Giornate Internazionali della Libertà”: martedì dopo i riti del Columbus Day, nella Parish House della Cattedrale di St. Patrick si sono incontrati con Massimo Lucidi e don Luigi Portarulo, tra gli altri, il direttore generale di Assoimpredia Alberto Patruno, il Presidente di Asmef Salvo Iavarone, il responsabile della Italian Excellence Delegation della Fondazione E-novation, Armando Lanza, l'imprenditrice Adriana Sartor, e alcuni vincitori del Premio 2024, il banchiere Michele Albanese, il consulente internazionale Giovanni Sabetti a capo dell'omonimo gruppo con l'antropologo Karl Wolfsgruber.
Un riconoscimento speciale sarà consegnato a don Luigi Portarulo sacerdote italiano a New York, “presidio di Eccellenza e Sostenibilità”, che sono le parole guida per l'azione della Fondazione. Con l'annuncio dei premiati dei giorni scorsi si completa così l'elenco dei vincitori all'edizione numero 11 sempre nella splendida cornice del Cafè Milano, a Georgetown dove il Premio nacque nel 2014, grazie al sostegno del patron Franco Nuschese.
Elenco premiati 2024:
Giuseppe Antoci
"Nemico" della mafia
Presidente ad honorem Fondazione Antonino Caponnetto
già Presidente del Parco dei Nebrodi
Frank Caprio
già Giudice e Capo del tribunale di Providence
Città nel Rhode Island | USA
Michele Albanese
Direttore Generale di Banca
BCC | Montepruno – Italy
Giovanni Sabetti
Consulente Internazionale | Imprenditore
Claudio Pagliara
Giornalista RAI | Corrispondente New York
Muller Fabbri
Scienziato | Professore
George Washington University
Francesco Javarone
Manager Luxottica
Karl Wolfsgruber
Antropologo
Francesca Casazza
Direttrice Italian Cultural Society | Washington DC
Chef Roberto Grazioli
Villa Firenze | Washington DC
Piero Graus
Editore
Francesca Ballali
Europrogettista Senior
"A modo mio" | Arlington, VA
Pizzeria e ristorante italiano a Washington DC
Impero Wines
Roberto D'Onofrio | Springfield - VA
Importatore vini italiani
Don Luigi Portarulo
Prete degli italiani di Manhattan
Cattedrale di San Patrizio | New York
Gianmarco Chiocci
Giornalista RAI | Direttore TG1
Gianluca Bartolini
Fondatore e Presidente ad honorem
ASSO.IMPRE.DI.A.
Pascal Vicedomini
Giornalista | Produttore cinematografico
Maura Delpero
Regista e sceneggiatrice italiana
Cinzia Tedesco
Cantante
Ferdinando Mastrovito
Lake Ranch | SD USA
Sal Da Vinci
Cantante | Attore
Al termine della Cerimonia di premiazione, Massimo Lucidi partirà per un tour tra le Comunità italiane negli Stati della Florida, Colorado, South Dakota, Texas, Illinois, Maine portando peraltro la Targa vincitore 2024 a Ferdinando Mastrovito a Hulett in Wyoming.
Cordiali saluti,
Massimo Lucidi 339 877 2770
fondazioneenovation@gmail.com
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