Linux Reaches 5% On Desktop
For the first time, Linux has officially surpassed the 5% desktop market share bar in the USA, thanks to a strong push from open-source enthusiasts. Latest data from StatCounter Global…
Chinese Authorities Are Using a New Tool To Hack Seized Phones and Extract Data
Chinese Authorities Are Using a New Tool To Hack Seized Phones and Extract Data Chinese authorities have begun employing a new malware called Massistant, developed by Xiamen Meiya Pico, to…
OpenAI Says It Will Use Google’s Cloud For ChatGPT
Summary OpenAI has expanded its partnerships by incorporating Google Cloud for ChatGPT and its API, alongside existing providers like Microsoft and others. This strategic shift aims to meet the rising…
Stellantis Abandons Hydrogen Fuel Cell Development
Summary Stellantis has officially pulled the plug on its development of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), which were set to enter production this year. The decision stems from high…
Germany Is Building the World’s Tallest Wind Turbine
Germany Is Building the World’s Tallest Wind Turbine The German state of Brandenburg is set to unveil the world’s tallest wind turbine, soaring to a staggering height of 300 metres…
Meta used AI to concoct low-carbon concrete it poured for a datacenter floor
Summary Meta AI has harnessed artificial intelligence to formulate low-carbon concrete for a new datacentre in Rosemount, Minnesota. This initiative aligns with the company’s efforts to lower its carbon footprint,…
The Geography of Innovative Firms
Summary This article summarises a paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research discussing how innovative firms in the U.S. often operate R&D facilities across multiple local markets. The study…
Meta Uses Open Source AI To Design Greener Concrete For Its Next Data Center
Summary Meta has teamed up with Amrize and the University of Illinois to create an AI-optimised concrete mix that aims to reduce carbon emissions by 35% in its upcoming data…
Google’s AI Can Now Make Phone Calls
Summary Google has introduced a new feature enabling its AI to make phone calls to local businesses in the US. Initially tested in January, it aims to assist users in…
WeTransfer Backtracks on Terms Suggesting User Files Could Train AI Models After Backlash
Summary WeTransfer has backtracked on its recent terms of service updates that implied user files could be utilised to improve AI models. The popular file-sharing platform, widely used by creative…