Steven Microsoft Researchers Develop Hyper-Efficient AI Model That Can Run On CPUs Microsoft has unveiled the BitNet b1.58 2B4T, a cutting-edge AI model boasting 2 billion parameters that’s designed to run efficiently on standard CPUs. This isn’t just another model; it’s been trained on a whopping 4 trillion tokens, equivalent to around 33 million books. With … Read more
US Halts $5 Billion New York Offshore Wind Project Mid-Build The Trump administration has put the brakes on the Empire Wind 1 project, which was already under construction off New York’s coast. This $5 billion offshore wind initiative was aimed at providing energy to around 500,000 homes but has been halted due to a review … Read more
Google Is Gifting Gemini Advanced To US College Students Google is rolling out a generous offer to all U.S. college students by providing them with a free year of its Gemini Advanced AI tools. This initiative is part of their strategy to grow the user base for Gemini and compete against other AI platforms like … Read more
AI companies claim existing rules can govern agentic AI AI companies are diving into the world of agentic AI, touted as the next big thing in generative AI. They believe that current safety protocols and regulations can adequately protect businesses and consumers as this technology gains traction. Social media giant Meta is making strides in … Read more
Federal Judge Declares Google’s Digital Ad Network Is an Illegal Monopoly Google has been labelled an abusive monopolist by a federal judge for exploiting its online marketing technology to boost profits. This verdict comes shortly after a previous ruling regarding Google’s search engine dominance. The implications of this ruling could lead to significant penalties aimed … Read more
How Quantum Computing Can Improve Supply Chains Quantum computing is set to revolutionise supply chain management and logistics! While we might still be a few years away from widespread application, the principles of quantum mechanics offer solutions for complex problems that traditional computers simply can’t tackle. This technology could optimise supply chains and logistics like … Read more
Google wins 1-1: Judge rules ad giant broke antitrust law Summary A federal judge has ruled that Google has violated US antitrust law by monopolising the online advertising market. While Google’s advertising tools were cleared of anti-competitive behaviour, the ruling found issues with its publisher ad server and exchange markets. Despite the ruling’s mixed outcomes, … Read more
ChatGPT Models Are Surprisingly Good At Geoguessing This article delves into the surprising abilities of the latest ChatGPT models, o3 and o4-mini, in geolocation tasks. Users are leveraging these AI models to identify locations from images, demonstrating advanced reasoning skills and analysis capabilities. This trend raises both interest and concern regarding privacy implications as people … Read more
Synology Locks Key NAS Features Behind Proprietary Drive Requirement Synology has announced a controversial move with its upcoming Plus Series NAS systems, limiting full functionality to users who utilise their proprietary hard drives. The changes indicate a shift in the consumer NAS landscape, particularly affecting SMBs and advanced home users. Source: Slashdot Key Points New … Read more
Congress wants to know if Nvidia superchips slipped through Singapore to DeepSeek Nvidia is facing scrutiny from US Congress regarding its advanced AI chips that may have reached the Chinese firm DeepSeek, raising concerns about compliance with export restrictions. This demand comes after Nvidia was hit with a $5.5 billion charge due to new export … Read more
