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Altman's New AI Chip Venture: A Challenge to Nvidia

November 20, 2024

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, is on a mission to find backers for a new company called Rain AI. This startup is aiming to compete with the big player in the AI chip market, Nvidia. Altman is reaching out to OpenAI's investors to raise $150 million for Rain AI's second round of funding. This round i

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Meta's New AI Leader: A Fresh Start for Clara Shih

November 20, 2024

Clara Shih, formerly the CEO of AI at Salesforce, has joined Meta to lead a new business-focused AI group. This group aims to make advanced AI tools accessible to businesses using Meta's apps. Unlike other companies, Meta doesn't sell AI subscriptions but plans to enhance its apps using its Llama la

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AI Chats: Finding the Fun in Facts

November 20, 2024

Imagine having a chat with an AI, but instead of always being straight-laced and fact-driven, it tosses in some wild ideas now and then. Sounds more fun, right? That’s what researchers are trying to achieve. They’ve come up with a new method called DoGe. DoGe helps the AI decide when to stick to its

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Discovering Versatile Language Models: The Domain-General Lottery

November 20, 2024

Ever thought about how language models learn from multiple domains? Well, turns out, not all parameters in these models behave the same way. Some act differently depending on the domain, while others stay consistent. This can lead to both strengths and weaknesses. Imagine you're trying to build a l

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Pixel 9's Yellow Screen: A Curious New Feature

November 20, 2024

Ever imagined looking at your phone screen with a warm, yellow tint? Pixel 9 users might soon experience this unusual display setting. The latest Android 16 Developer Preview 1 has introduced an intriguing option called "Experimental mode. " Hidden in the Settings menu under Display & touch Colors

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Exploring Android 16 Developer Preview 1: What's New?

November 20, 2024

The initial Developer Preview of Android 16 is now available. Let’s have a look at the new features and updates it brings. Over the next few hours, we'll explore everything new in DP1. Remember, the latest updates will be at the top of our list, so keep checking back! Are you eager to install Andro

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Microsoft's New AI 'Helpers' Do More Than Just Chat

November 20, 2024

At a recent conference in Chicago, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared some exciting news about the company's latest artificial intelligence tools. These aren't your average chatbots; they're more like personal assistants that can handle tasks for you, both at work and in your personal life. Think of

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Meta's Llama AI Aims to Boost UK Healthcare, But at What Cost?

November 20, 2024

Meta is keen on integrating its Llama AI into Britain's public healthcare system. Recently, it held a hackathon in Europe, inviting over 200 developers to innovate with Llama AI to enhance the country's health services. The company is particularly interested in reducing wait times in emergency rooms

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China’s Military Might on Display: Stealth Jets and Drone Motherships

November 20, 2024

Last week, China showcased its advanced military technology at the Zhuhai Airshow. The event, held every two years, offers a rare glimpse into China’s military and industrial prowess. Experts see this as China’s attempt to match the U. S. in military capabilities, highlighting their efforts to moder

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Virtual Workstations on Meta Quest 3: A Game-Changer?

November 19, 2024

Imagine transforming your Meta Quest 3 into a powerful, multi-monitor workstation. Microsoft has been cooking up something special and plans to unveil it this December. They’re giving the Quest 3 and Quest 3S users the full capabilities of Windows 11 in a public preview. That means you can connect t