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The Q-Transformer,  developed by a team from Google DeepMind, led by Yevgen Chebotar, Quan Vuong, and others,  is a novel architecture developed for offline reinforcement learning with high-capacity Transformer models, particularly suited for large-scale, multi-task robotic reinforcement learning (RL). It's designed to train multi-task policies from extensive offline datasets, leveraging both human demonstrations and autonomously collected data.  It's a reinforcement learning method for training multi-task policies from large offline datasets, leveraging human demonstrations and autonomously collected data. The implementation uses a Transformer to provide a scalable representation for Q-functions trained via offline temporal difference backups. The Q-Transformer's design allows it to be applied to large and diverse robotic datasets, including real-world data, and it has shown to outperform prior offline RL algorithms and imitation learning techniques on a variety of robotic manipulation tasks​​​​​​.

Nasdaq Inc. has made substantial investments in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. As Nasdaq, which has historically been renowned as a worldwide stock exchange operator, transforms into a more diverse financial services firm, this endeavour marks a significant strategic shift for the company.

A group of 40 female professionals from 30 firms met at a private Treasury Committee event in November to discuss issues surrounding sexism in the City.

Insurers in India grappled with multiple issues while reviewing motor accident claims and among them stood out damage to cars by stray dogs, falling coconuts and even elephants, TOI reported. According to Go Digit’s year-end roundup, these unique claims showcase the diverse and unexpected challenges faced by vehicle owners in India. Even though they form a comparatively smaller portion of mainstream claims, insurers noted claims arising from collisions with fixed objects or parked vehicles, as well as damages caused by falling branches. Data shows that the most prevalent type of accident claim results from rear-end collisions with another vehicle, closely followed by frontal collisions and hit-and-run cases. Among the peculiar incidents, claims involving animals stand out.

Trichy district administration has banned the flying of drones ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Trichy Srirangam Sri Ranganathasamy Temple on January 20th, an official statement issued on Wednesday said. «The use of drones is banned in Trichy City from January 17 to January 20. Trichy District Collector Pradeep Kumar also warned of severe action against those flying drones and other objects during the Prime Minister's visit,» read the statement Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu on January 19 and launch multiple development projects in the three states, according to an official release on Wednesday.

The opening sentence of the federal court opinion was like none other: “It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen." US district court Judge Mark Walker quoted the first line of George Orwell’s classic novel 1984, as he struck down parts of the Florida law that prohibited colleges from teaching eight topics related to race. The state’s “argument is like the thirteenth chime of a clock: you not only know it’s wrong, but it causes you to wonder about everything you heard before," Walker explained in the notes of his 2022 decision.

Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the BJP was the only party in India with a proven track record of speedy development and a clear vision for the future. The prime minister was speaking at a party meeting of around 6,000 in-charges of 'Shakti Kendras', each comprising two to three booth-level areas, at Marine Drive here.

CRISIL, has undertaken a comprehensive study entitled ‘Women and Finance’. The survey findings pointed to factors like age, income, marital status, presence of dependants, and home location as major influencers of the financial behaviour of women. About 47% of female earners in Indian metros make independent financial decisions, while 98% actively participate in long-term family decisions, highlighting their increasing financial independence.

₹3,397.32 crore to this sector, including a substantial boost to Khelo India with ₹1,045 crore. Punit Balan, Chairman & Managing Director of the Punit Balan Group, highlighted the government's commitment to fostering athletic talent.

Q3 Results 2023: Indian markets are poised to witness a diverse display of financial performances as several companies unveiled their Q3 results on January 17. From paint giants to life insurers, technology firms to housing finance players, the day is painted with a spectrum of different sectors' Q3 results.

ABG Shipyard Ltd, the Gujarat-based shipbuilder accused in India's biggest bank fraud case, created 27 «paper companies» and used 38 Singapore-based group entities to divert the money borrowed from a consortium of lenders led by the ICICI Bank, the Enforcement Directorate said in its chargesheet filed recently in a Gujarat court. 'Move led to cancellation of shipbuilding contracts' In its court documents, the federal agency that probed the money laundering aspect of the ₹22,842 crore alleged scam said part of the funds was transferred to Singapore and utilised for investments in mutual funds in tax havens. It said that the paper companies were floated only to «facilitate circular transactions» of the misappropriated funds. The central agency alleged that ABG Shipyard's founder-chairman, Rishi Agarwal, was «keenly involved» in the diversion and misappropriation of funds.

She-Hulk Season 2 hangs in the balance as fans await confirmation. While the first season hinted at a continuation, key factors and statements from the cast and crew suggest uncertainty.

Atsuya Technologies has bagged the Genesis Innovator award at the National Startup Awards 2023. Union Industries Minister Piyush Goyal gave away the awards at an event in Delhi on Tuesday. The awards are announced annually by Startup India, an arm of the Union government, to recognise startups engaged in developing cutting-edge products and solutions, across sectors.

Ram Mandir has drawn attention of pilgrims and tourists alike, eager to witness the grandeur of this architectural marvel. In this article, we unveil the best routes and guide you on how to reach Ayodhya, ensuring a seamless journey to experience the spiritual aura surrounding the Ram Mandir. By Flight For those seeking a swift journey, air travel is the most convenient option.

Edtech startup Unacademy has appointed Pratik Dalal as CFO of its offline centres business, CEO Gaurav Munjal told employees in an internal memo on Tuesday. Dalal was most recently heading business finance at Cred, prior to which he was VP of business finance at Flipkart.

IndiGo is currently grappling with a surge in passenger complaints and public outcry, ranging from incidents of apron dining to slapping and verbal spats. Passengers of an IndiGo flight, delayed and diverted from Goa to Mumbai, sparked controversy by using the airport apron as a dining area upon disembarking. The apron, designated for aircraft activities, raised concerns over safety norms.

Mint on 29 December reported that the union government was considering a 50% duty on the export of molasses to augment supplies for meeting India's target for cleaner and more efficient ethanol-blended petrol. The government aims to achieve its E20 (20% ethanol blended petrol) target by 2025-26 from its present 12%. India is the world’s largest molasses exporter and contributes about 25% to global trade.

Ayodhya Ram Temple 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony will begin today i.e. on 16 January. The seven-day ritual will continue till 21 January.

Although artificial intelligence (AI) has been quietly helping us for decades, with progress accelerating, 2023 will be remembered as a ‘big bang’ year. With the advent of generative AI, the technology has broken through in popular consciousness and is shaping public discourse, influencing investment and economic activity, sparking geopolitical competition, and changing human activities from education and healthcare to the arts. Each week brings some new breathtaking development.

OTT streaming platform viewers have a number of movies and TV shows to choose from. This week promises to bring an array of exciting titles to streaming services, featuring the newest Marvel superhero film, directorial debut of Academy Award winner Daniel Kaluuya, and a comedy directed by Academy Award winner Taika Waititi. Ridley Scott's Napoleon, «Waitress: The Musical», "The Marvels" will be available on Rent on Amazon. On Netflix, one can watch «The Kitchen» on January 19. «Dumb Money» will also be available on the streaming giant. "Fast-X" will be released on Amazon Prime.