The chip stocks in Asia experienced a significant decline following a tech selloff on Wall Street amidst reports suggesting that the U.S. may be contemplating tighter export restrictions. This news sent shockwaves through the market, causing shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest chip supplier, to plummet by as much as 4.3%
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In a world where technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, the introduction of AI-generated images is both fascinating and unsettling. Samsung’s new phones boast the AI-est features ever seen, with a tool called “sketch to image” that transforms simple sketches into realistic images. At first glance, this may seem like a fun and
ASML has once again exceeded expectations with their second-quarter earnings and sales, outperforming the LSEG consensus estimates. Their net sales of 6.24 billion euros ($6.8 billion) surpassed the expected 6.03 billion euros, while their net profit of 1.58 billion euros was higher than the anticipated 1.43 billion euros. The Dutch firm’s ability to thrive in
The recent unveiling of SpreadsheetLLM by Microsoft researchers is a significant breakthrough in the world of enterprise AI. This new AI model is specifically designed to understand and work with spreadsheets, addressing the challenges of applying AI to the widely used but complex spreadsheet format. The research paper, titled “SpreadsheetLLM: Encoding Spreadsheets for Large Language
The recent surge in the price of bitcoin has had a significant impact on the crypto market. Following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, investors have been flocking to crypto companies, such as Coinbase, MicroStrategy, and Riot Platforms, as the price of bitcoin continues to rise. This surge comes as investors speculate that Trump’s increased
The recent decision by Meta to lift all restrictions on former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts has sparked controversy and debate. Trump’s accounts were initially suspended in January 2021 following the Capitol Riots, where he was accused of inciting violence. The move to reinstate Trump’s accounts just in time for the upcoming
Video game awards are often criticized for being popularity contests, lacking in substance and true recognition of talent. However, the Independent Games Festival awards – the IGFs – stand out as a beacon of authenticity in the industry. IGF Celebration Days Steam Sale The recent IGF Celebration Days Steam sale offers a glimpse into the
In the realm of artificial intelligence, large language models (LLMs) have proven to be adept at answering straightforward questions, yet they often struggle with more complex tasks that require critical thinking and planning. Special prompting techniques, known as “System 2” techniques, have been developed to enhance the reasoning capabilities of LLMs by guiding them through
The integration of generative AI into enterprise search is revolutionizing how businesses handle vast amounts of data and complex contractual relationships. Elastic, a leader in enterprise search technology, introduced the Elasticsearch Relevance Engine (ESRE) in May 2023. This marked a significant shift in their search strategy, combining traditional keyword-based search methods with advanced vector search
TikTok recently announced some significant changes to its ad targeting options for teens in the app. Advertisers are no longer able to reach teens in the U.S. using personalized targeting and campaign selections. This move is aimed at protecting teen user data from being exploited by advertisers, ensuring that their thinking is not influenced by