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  1. RESEARCH · arXiv stat.ML English(EN) · · [2 sources]

    Linear Models, Variable Selection, Artificial Intelligence

    Researchers have developed a novel Artificial Intelligence approach for variable selection in linear regression models. This method utilizes an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) trained to assess variable significance based on Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) estimates. A simulation study demonstrated the ANN's accuracy and compared its performance against traditional techniques like Forward/Backward selection, AIC, BIC, and LASSO. The approach was further illustrated using a World Health Organization dataset on Life Expectancy, with code and a pre-trained ANN made available on GitHub. AI

    Linear Models, Variable Selection, Artificial Intelligence

    IMPACT Introduces an AI-driven alternative for statistical model selection, potentially improving accuracy and efficiency over traditional methods.

  2. RESEARCH · 36氪 (36Kr) 中文(ZH) ·

    Increasing investment in technology finance, small and medium-sized banks hope for AIC pilot expansion

    Chinese banks are advocating for an expansion of the Financial Asset Investment Company (AIC) pilot program. This move aims to leverage the AIC license to overcome traditional lending limitations and support the growth of technology companies through a combination of equity and debt investments. The push for AIC expansion is driven by the need for long-term capital to foster new productive forces in the economy, particularly within the technology and innovation sectors. AI

    IMPACT Expansion of financial support mechanisms like AICs could accelerate investment in AI and technology startups, driving innovation.

  3. RESEARCH · 36氪 (36Kr) 中文(ZH) · · [2 sources]

    Some city commercial banks hope to obtain AIC licenses, but have not yet been "released"

    Several Chinese city commercial banks are seeking approval to establish Asset Investment Companies (AICs) but have not yet received authorization. The expansion of AICs is currently focused on state-owned and joint-stock banks, with a decision on including city commercial banks pending further observation of the latter's operational performance. Meanwhile, Stack Infrastructure, a data center company owned by Blue Owl Capital, is reportedly exploring options to sell its Asian business, with potential valuations exceeding $30 billion. AI

    IMPACT Potential expansion of financial services infrastructure could indirectly support AI adoption, while data center sales may impact AI compute availability.