Microsoft’s recent annual report has included OpenAI in its list of competitors, marking a significant shift in their relationship. Despite being a longtime partner and the biggest investor in OpenAI, Microsoft now sees them as competitors in the field of artificial intelligence offerings, as well as in search and news advertising. This change in dynamics
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Apple recently unveiled that the artificial intelligence models powering Apple Intelligence were pretrained on Google’s Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) instead of the widely used Nvidia GPUs. This move indicates a shifting trend among major tech companies towards exploring different options for cutting-edge AI training. Apple’s Choice of Google’s TPUs In a technical paper released by
While X’s owner and CEO continue to tout the app’s surging popularity and record high usage, the financial outlook for X appears bleak. Despite efforts to attract advertisers, internal documents obtained by The New York Times reveal that X’s revenue has been on a steady decline. In the second quarter of this year, X earned
Bone conduction headphones have gained popularity among athletes and outdoor enthusiasts due to their unique sound transmission method. In this critical analysis, we will delve into the features and performance of Suunto’s Sonic and Wing bone conduction headphones. As a seasoned city runner, the shift to wearing bone conduction headphones in suburban settings sparked an
The recent global IT outage caused by a botched software update from CrowdStrike highlights the immense impact that a single mistake in the digital realm can have on the real world. When computer screens turned blue across the globe, flights were grounded, hotel check-ins were impossible, and freight deliveries came to a screeching halt. The
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike experienced a significant setback on Friday as its shares plunged following a major outage that impacted businesses globally. The company, known for its software that aids in managing security in IT environments, saw its stock tank by 15% in premarket trading in the U.S. The CEO of CrowdStrike, George Kurtz, attributed the
The textile industry has long been criticized for its significant contribution to environmental pollution, generating a staggering 92 million tons of textile waste annually worldwide. In response to this issue, Abigail Clarke-Sather, an associate professor at the University of Minnesota Duluth, and her team have developed a groundbreaking solution: The Fiber Shredder. This innovative machine,
Machine learning and artificial intelligence have seen remarkable growth in recent years, with applications that touch almost every aspect of our daily lives. However, this growth comes at a cost – the energy consumption and training times of neural networks are increasing exponentially. For instance, the training of GPT-3 alone consumed more than 1,000 MWh
The world is becoming increasingly reliant on rechargeable batteries to power our devices, from cell phones to laptops. However, the current technology being used, lithium-ion batteries, pose a risk due to their flammability. This has led researchers to develop solid-state lithium batteries as a safer alternative. While these batteries offer enhanced energy density, they come
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in social platforms has been met with mixed responses. While some AI chatbots have not been well-received, others like “ChatGPT” have seen more positive feedback. Despite this, social platforms are increasingly convinced that generative AI will play a crucial role in future in-stream engagement. This push towards AI integration