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By Matt FosterMicrosoft Open Sources the Github Copilot Chat Extension
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By Bruno CouriolGoogle Releases LMEval, an Open-Source Cross-Provider LLM Evaluation Tool
LMEval aims to help AI researchers and developers compare the performance of different large language models. Designed to be accurate, multimodal, and easy to use, LMEval has already been used to evaluate major models in terms of safety and security.
By Sergio De SimoneAzure AI Search Unveils Agentic Retrieval for Smarter Conversational AI
Microsoft’s Azure AI Search unveils agentic retrieval, a cutting-edge query engine that enhances conversational AI answer relevance by up to 40%. This dynamic system leverages conversation history and parallel subquery execution, paving the way for sophisticated knowledge retrieval. Currently in public preview, it offers adaptive search strategies tailored for evolving enterprise needs.
By Steef-Jan WiggersOpenSearch 3.0 Now Generally Available, with a Focus on Vector Database Performance and Scalability
The OpenSearch Software Foundation has announced the general availability of OpenSearch 3.0, the first major release in three years and the first since the project joined the Linux Foundation. This version introduces native support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), along with pull-based data ingestion and gRPC support, aimed at improving scalability and integration.
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