Artificial intelligence startup Galileo recently published a benchmark report that highlighted the rapid advancements of open-source language models compared to their proprietary counterparts. This shift in performance could potentially democratize AI capabilities and drive innovation across various industries. Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet emerged as the top-performing model in Galileo’s index, surpassing offerings from established players
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In recent months, the landscape of Silicon Valley’s generative AI sector has seen a significant shift, with startups like Inflection AI and Adept facing challenges due to financial constraints. This has led to founders and key executives quietly leaving these companies to join tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon. While these moves may not be
Last year’s Hollywood strikes highlighted the crucial role that artificial intelligence plays in the entertainment industry. Now, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) has initiated a second strike, targeting the gaming giants dominating the video game industry. This strike underscores the challenges faced by actors in an industry that heavily relies on advancing technology, including AI.
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, recently took to social media to gauge public opinion on whether Tesla should invest $5 billion into his latest startup venture, xAI. This informal poll sparked interest and speculation among investors and followers of Musk’s various ventures, including Tesla, SpaceX, The Boring Company, Neuralink, and X Corp. The question
YouTube has recently announced a new feature that will enable creators to save music from the Shorts feed. This feature allows creators to reuse Shorts audio in different applications. Previously, creators had to use workarounds to save Shorts music, but now, YouTube has made it easier for users to engage with music clips sourced from
Terrill Stowe, a technician instructor in the wind energy industry in the United States, is responsible for training the next generation of skilled workers. With almost 300 feet above the ground, Stowe emphasizes the importance of safety while joking with journalists about the risks associated with the job. The wind industry is rapidly growing in
Wiz, a cloud security company founded in 2020, recently made headlines by turning down a $23 billion acquisition offer from Google. Despite the potential to become Google’s largest-ever deal, Wiz decided to stick to its original plan of pursuing an initial public offering (IPO). This move came as a surprise to many, given the significant
Snapchat has once again demonstrated its commitment to blending traditional art with augmented reality (AR) through its latest collaboration with The Lincoln Center. The new initiative, known as “Ghost Variations,” utilizes Snap’s AR technology to enhance the Center’s latest exhibition, inviting visitors to engage with art in a whole new way. This partnership highlights Snapchat’s
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
Former President Donald Trump is set to headline a campaign fundraiser in Nashville on the sidelines of the Bitcoin Conference. The event, scheduled for July 27th, will coincide with Trump’s expected keynote speech at the conference, which is known as the country’s biggest gathering of cryptocurrency fans. The top-tier tickets for the fundraiser are priced