Linux Reaches 5% On Desktop
Linux has officially surpassed 5% of the desktop market share in the United States for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the open-source community. The growth from 1%…
Stellantis Abandons Hydrogen Fuel Cell Development
Summary Stellantis has decided to cease its development of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs), which were expected to launch this year. The company cites high development costs and the niche…
Meta Uses Open Source AI To Design Greener Concrete For Its Next Data Center
Summary Meta is embracing innovation by teaming up with Amrize and the University of Illinois to create an “AI-optimized” concrete mix that aims to reduce carbon emissions by a staggering…
Google’s AI Can Now Make Phone Calls
Google’s AI Can Now Make Phone Calls Google has launched a new feature allowing its AI to make phone calls to local businesses in the US, seeking pricing or availability…
WeTransfer Backtracks on Terms Suggesting User Files Could Train AI Models After Backlash
WeTransfer recently backtracked on its terms of service after a backlash from users concerning phrases that implied uploaded files could be utilised to enhance AI models. The widely-used file-sharing platform,…
Meta used AI to concoct low-carbon concrete it poured for a datacenter floor
Summary Meta has developed an AI model to create low-carbon concrete, which was recently used in constructing the floor for a new datacentre. This initiative seeks to reduce the carbon…
Steam Now Bans Games That Violate the ‘Rules and Standards’ of Payment Processors
Summary Steam has initiated a ban on games that breach the payment rules set by banks and card networks, particularly impacting adult content. This new guideline states that content risking…
OpenAI Says It Will Use Google’s Cloud For ChatGPT
OpenAI has announced that it will now utilise Google Cloud as an additional provider for its ChatGPT and API, a move aimed at satisfying the increasing demand for computing power.…
A Retro Gaming YouTuber Faces Possible Jail Time For Reviewing Gaming Handhelds
Summary An Italian YouTuber, known for covering retro gaming, is facing potential jail time due to his reviews of ANBERNIC handheld devices. Recently, law enforcement officials conducted a raid at…
The Geography of Innovative Firms
Summary The article discusses a study presented in a paper from NBER, revealing that most U.S. innovation comes from firms with R&D facilities spanning multiple local markets. The research develops…