From Physics to Probability: Hamiltonian Mechanics for Generative Modeling and MCMC

Hamiltonian mechanics is a way to describe how physical systems, like planets or pendulums, move over time, focusing on energy rather than just forces. By reframing complex dynamics through energy lenses, this 19th-century physics framework now powers cutting-edge generative AI. It uses generalized coordinates ( q ) (like position) and their conjugate momenta ( p ) (related to momentum), forming a phase space that captures the system's state. This approach is particularly useful for complex systems with many parts, making it easier to find patterns and conservation laws.
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Talk to Videos

Developing an interactive AI application for video-based learning in education and business
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AI Agents from Zero to Hero — Part 2

Intro In Part 1 of this tutorial series, we introduced AI Agents, autonomous programs that perform tasks, make decisions, and communicate with others.  Agents perform actions through Tools. It might happen that a Tool doesn’t work on the first try, or that multiple Tools must be activated in sequence. Agents should be able to organize […]
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