# Announcements **URL:** https://discuss.ai.google.dev/c/tensorflow/announcements-5/32.md?page=1 [Latest](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [New tags (e.g. apple\_silicon) available on TF Forum](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/new-tags-e-g-apple-silicon-available-on-tf-forum/29158)
**Author:** [@Rishika\_Sinha](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Rishika_Sinha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 6:53am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/new-tags-e-g-apple-silicon-available-on-tf-forum/29158 "2022-12-01T06:53:28Z")
The TensorFlow team is dedicated to bringing machine learning to every developer’s toolbox and specifically we are working very closely with Apple to support applied ML developers – engineers who need to build and deploy… --- ## [RFC: Enable Stochastic Rounding in Tensorflow](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/rfc-enable-stochastic-rounding-in-tensorflow/30144)
**Author:** [@Elfie\_Guo](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Elfie_Guo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 8:04pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/rfc-enable-stochastic-rounding-in-tensorflow/30144 "2022-11-17T20:04:00Z")
Hi all, We’re excited to share a new RFC to enable stochastic rounding in Tensorflow, which is currently open for comment until Nov 30th, 2022. Please take a look, and add your feedback inline or as comments on the pull… --- ## [🗳️ Take the TensorFlow Community Survey!](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/take-the-tensorflow-community-survey/32371)
**Author:** [@thea](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/thea)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 4:47am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/take-the-tensorflow-community-survey/32371 "2022-11-09T04:47:08Z")
Hi folks! We and the Google Open Source Team are hoping to hear from you about how you use and contribute to TensorFlow. Help us improve the TensorFlow contributor experience by sharing your feedback in our 10-15 minute… --- ## [Tensorflow-DirectML Preview 2 released!](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tensorflow-directml-preview-2-released/29190)
**Author:** [@Jonah\_Dykhuizen](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Jonah_Dykhuizen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 6:01pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tensorflow-directml-preview-2-released/29190 "2022-09-29T18:01:33Z")
Preview 2 of the DirectML PluggableDevice for TensorFlow is available! You can pick up the new package on PyPI today. Highlights include: :point\_right: Upgrade to DirectML version 1.9.1 :point\_right: Added dependency… --- ## [Moving TensorFlow Windows/GPU to WSL2](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/moving-tensorflow-windows-gpu-to-wsl2/28845)
**Author:** [@Rishika\_Sinha](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Rishika_Sinha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2022, 6:30pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/moving-tensorflow-windows-gpu-to-wsl2/28845 "2022-07-20T18:30:11Z")
Hi All! TensorFlow is now available for Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) with GPU support! See documentation here. We would love for users to try it out and provide us with feedback. If things go well, we might consi… --- ## [RFC: Establish SIG OpenXLA](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/rfc-establish-sig-openxla/31271)
**Author:** [@thea](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/thea)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 6:39pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/rfc-establish-sig-openxla/31271 "2022-08-04T18:39:00Z")
Hello all, We’re excited to share a new RFC to establish SIG OpenXLA, which is currently open for comment until July 25, 2022. Please take a look, and add your feedback inline or as comments on the pull request. Summar… --- ## [RFC: Establish SIG Federated](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/rfc-establish-sig-federated/22198)
**Author:** [@krzys\_ostrowski](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/krzys_ostrowski)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2022, 5:45am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/rfc-establish-sig-federated/22198 "2022-07-22T05:45:27Z")
Hello all, We’re excited to share a new RFC to establish SIG Federated, which is currently open for comment until July 26, 2022. Please take a look, and add your feedback inline or as comments on the pull request. Summ… --- ## [DirectML PluggableDevice Released!🎉](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/directml-pluggabledevice-released/30018)
**Author:** [@Jonah\_Dykhuizen](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Jonah_Dykhuizen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 9:34pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/directml-pluggabledevice-released/30018 "2022-06-23T21:34:08Z")
The initial preview of TensorFlow-DirectML-Plugin has been released as a PluggableDevice for TensorFlow 2. The DirectML backend is available to accelerate training on any DX12 compatible GPU. Pick up the package on PyP… --- ## [New Keras Example and HuggingFace space](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/new-keras-example-and-huggingface-space/30555)
**Author:** [@Fadi\_Badine](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Fadi_Badine)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2022, 7:55pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/new-keras-example-and-huggingface-space/30555 "2022-06-04T19:55:34Z")
Hi everyone, About a month ago, I worked on a new example in Keras.io English speaker accent recognition using Transfer Learning, where I used Yamnet classifier to extract features from audio files and then trained a de… --- ## [TFA 0.17 Released](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tfa-0-17-released/27431)
**Author:** [@seanpmorgan](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/seanpmorgan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2022, 3:56pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tfa-0-17-released/27431 "2022-05-21T15:56:46Z")
Hi everyone, TFA 0.17 built against TF2.9 has been released. This is our first wheel that is manylinux2014 compatible instead of manylinux2010: --- ## [TensorFlow 2.8 released! 🥳](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tensorflow-2-8-released/29569)
**Author:** [@lgusm](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/lgusm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 2:16am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tensorflow-2-8-released/29569 "2022-05-20T02:16:05Z")
The TF-2.8.0 final has been released :partying\_face::tada::piñata::champagne: We also have released patches 2.5.3, 2.6.3, 2.7.1 for 59 vulnerabilities Please see the full release notes for details on added features and… --- ## [TensorFlow 2.9 released!](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tensorflow-2-9-released/28296)
**Author:** [@lgusm](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/lgusm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 5:09pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tensorflow-2-9-released/28296 "2022-05-18T17:09:41Z")
TensorFlow 2.9 has been released! :tada: Highlights include: :point\_right: Performance improvements with oneDNN :point\_right: Release of DTensor, a new API for model distribution that can be used to seamlessly move … --- ## [TensorFlow r2.9 branch cut, March 31](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tensorflow-r2-9-branch-cut-march-31/30810)
**Author:** [@yarri-oss](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/yarri-oss)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 8:14pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tensorflow-r2-9-branch-cut-march-31/30810 "2022-04-26T20:14:04Z")
Hi - we would like to announce that a new TF release 2.9.0 is coming up and we have just cut the r2.9 branch on 3/31/2022 at commit #5b9f89b8 – sorry for the delay in announcing the branch cut. You can refer to TF 2.9.0 … --- ## [TensorFlow Java 0.4.1 Released](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tensorflow-java-0-4-1-released/25892)
**Author:** [@karllessard](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/karllessard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 1:49pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tensorflow-java-0-4-1-released/25892 "2022-03-29T13:49:27Z")
Hey everyone, We have just released TF Java 0.4.1, which is mainly an upgrade of 0.4.0 to TensorFlow 2.7.1 for fixing the last CVE issues. You can take a look at the release notes here. Enjoy! Karl --- ## [TensorFlow Hub new Models thread](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tensorflow-hub-new-models-thread/29338)
**Author:** [@lgusm](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/lgusm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 10:04am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tensorflow-hub-new-models-thread/29338 "2022-03-24T10:04:27Z")
This thread is aimed to highlight new released models on TensorFlow Hub --- ## [Introducing TensorFlow Graph Neural Networks](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/introducing-tensorflow-graph-neural-networks/29653)
**Author:** [@yarri-oss](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/yarri-oss)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 10:13am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/introducing-tensorflow-graph-neural-networks/29653 "2022-03-20T10:13:01Z")
Today, we are excited to release TensorFlow Graph Neural Networks (GNNs), a library designed to make it easy to work with graph structured data using TensorFlow. We have used an earlier version of this library in product… --- ## [TFA 0.16 Released](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tfa-0-16-released/21699)
**Author:** [@Bhack](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Bhack)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2022, 6:58pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tfa-0-16-released/21699 "2022-02-15T18:58:22Z")
Hi everyone, TFA 0.16 built against TF2.8, CUDA11.2 and cuDNN 8.1.0 has been released: --- ## [Zero To Hero: New TensorFlow.js edX course launching in March!](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/zero-to-hero-new-tensorflow-js-edx-course-launching-in-march/27458)
**Author:** [@Jason](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Jason)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 7:29pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/zero-to-hero-new-tensorflow-js-edx-course-launching-in-march/27458 "2022-02-14T19:29:32Z")
It is almost time! We are aiming to launch a brand new course that will take you from zero to hero in the world of Web ML using TensorFlow.js over on edX on the 3rd March 2022. If you are curious to learn more about how… --- ## [The TensorFlow JS team is hiring!](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/the-tensorflow-js-team-is-hiring/27617)
**Author:** [@Jason](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Jason)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 7:16pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/the-tensorflow-js-team-is-hiring/27617 "2022-02-14T19:16:41Z")
Hello all! The TensorFlow.js team is hiring! We’re on the hunt for a JavaScript web engineer who is also a WebGL expert to join the team - bonus points for having experience with WebGPU / Web Assembly too. If you are … --- ## [TensorFlow r2.8 branch cut, December 16](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tensorflow-r2-8-branch-cut-december-16/25097)
**Author:** [@yarri-oss](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/yarri-oss)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2022, 5:02pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tensorflow-r2-8-branch-cut-december-16/25097 "2022-02-02T17:02:59Z")
Hi - we would like to announce that a new TF release 2.8.0 is coming up and we will be cutting the r2.8 branch on 12/16/2021 end of day. You can refer to TF 2.8.0 GitHub RELEASE.md document for the current plans for wha… --- ## [\[Join today\] TensorFlow’s Kaggle Challenge to Help Protect Coral Reefs](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/join-today-tensorflow-s-kaggle-challenge-to-help-protect-coral-reefs/30021)
**Author:** [@joanafilipa](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/joanafilipa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 6:14pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/join-today-tensorflow-s-kaggle-challenge-to-help-protect-coral-reefs/30021 "2021-11-23T18:14:16Z")
Hi everyone! We have exciting news!!! :tada: We are launching theTensorFlow-sponsored Kaggle challenge to locate and identify harmful crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS), as part of a broader partnership between the Commonw… --- ## [TFA 0.15 Released!](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tfa-0-15-released/25833)
**Author:** [@seanpmorgan](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/seanpmorgan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 12:54am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tfa-0-15-released/25833 "2021-11-15T00:54:11Z")
Hi everyone, TFA 0.15 built against TF2.7, CUDA11.2 and cuDNN 8.1.0 has been released: --- ## [TensorFlow 2.7.0 Released!](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tensorflow-2-7-0-released/31694)
**Author:** [@yarri-oss](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/yarri-oss)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 9:51pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tensorflow-2-7-0-released/31694 "2021-11-04T21:51:03Z")
The TensorFlow OSS team is pleased to announce the general release of version 2.7.0 today, a usability and performance improvement focused release, just in time for ML Community Day! You can find more details on this re… --- ## [TensorFlow r2.7 branch cut, September 23](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tensorflow-r2-7-branch-cut-september-23/30798)
**Author:** [@yarri-oss](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/yarri-oss)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2021, 4:48pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tensorflow-r2-7-branch-cut-september-23/30798 "2021-10-22T16:48:54Z")
Hi - we would like to announce that a new TF release 2.7.0 is coming up and we will be cutting the r2.7 branch on 9/23/2021 end of day. You can refer to TF 2.7.0 GitHub RELEASE.md document for the current plans for what… --- ## [New Speech Recognition Sample on Keras.io](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/new-speech-recognition-sample-on-keras-io/28168)
**Author:** [@lgusm](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/lgusm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 12:19pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/new-speech-recognition-sample-on-keras-io/28168 "2021-09-28T12:19:01Z")
There’s a new sample on Keras.io: Automatic Speech Recognition using CTC Check it out here: Automatic Speech Recognition using CTC This is another great contribution from the community! --- ## [Keras project moved to new repository in https://github.com/keras-team/keras](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/keras-project-moved-to-new-repository-in-https-github-com-keras-team-keras/23341)
**Author:** [@Scott\_Zhu](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Scott_Zhu)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2021, 6:17pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/keras-project-moved-to-new-repository-in-https-github-com-keras-team-keras/23341 "2021-09-23T18:17:12Z")
Dear Keras users: We’ve spent a lot of effort making TensorFlow more modular and optimizing the dependency surface between Keras and TensorFlow. One of the milestones we’ve reached is that Keras code is being split to i… --- ## [TensorFlow.js Show & Tell #6 is coming! Save the date](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tensorflow-js-show-tell-6-is-coming-save-the-date/23124)
**Author:** [@Jason](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Jason)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2021, 1:55am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tensorflow-js-show-tell-6-is-coming-save-the-date/23124 "2021-09-10T01:55:06Z")
We are pleased to announce the 6th quarterly live stream for the #MadeWithTFJS Show & Tell over on the TensorFlow YouTube channel. Save the date: 1st October at 9AM PT (community live chat for early birds starts from ~8… --- ## [TFA 0.14 released](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tfa-0-14-released/24856)
**Author:** [@Bhack](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Bhack)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2021, 9:31pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tfa-0-14-released/24856 "2021-08-31T21:31:26Z")
Hi everyone, TFA 0.14 built against TF2.6, CUDA11.2 and cuDNN 8.1.0 has been released: --- ## [TensorFlow Java 0.3.3 released](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tensorflow-java-0-3-3-released/29444)
**Author:** [@karllessard](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/karllessard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2021, 8:15pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tensorflow-java-0-3-3-released/29444 "2021-08-31T20:15:02Z")
Hi everyone, I’m announcing that TensorFlow Java 0.3.3 has now been released and is now available on Maven Central. This release is a hot-fix for various issues, please take a note the release notes linked above. Chee… --- ## [TensorFlow 2.6.0 Released!](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tensorflow-2-6-0-released/24941)
**Author:** [@yarri-oss](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/yarri-oss)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2021, 5:45pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/tensorflow-2-6-0-released/24941 "2021-08-11T17:45:40Z")
The TensorFlow OSS team is pleased to announce the general release of version 2.6.0 today, a stability release as we plan for more performance focused improvements later this year! You can find more details on this rele… [Previous page](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/c/tensorflow/announcements-5/32.md) [Next page](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/c/tensorflow/announcements-5/32.md?page=2)