The recent advancements in open-source artificial intelligence have undeniably marked a significant shift in the field, challenging the traditional dominance of proprietary systems. The unveiling of Llama 3.1 by Meta and Mistral Large 2 by Mistral has sparked conversations about democratizing access to cutting-edge AI tools and reshaping the AI landscape as we know it.
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The use of CCTV cameras as a powerful monitoring tool has been on the rise, especially in high-profile events like the Olympics. Companies like Wintics in France have been at the forefront of developing algorithms that transform these cameras into efficient surveillance systems. By connecting algorithms to existing traffic cameras, Wintics has been able to
The recent news of Boeing pleading guilty to fraud as part of a deal with the US Department of Justice over the 737 MAX crashes has sent shockwaves through the aviation industry. The agreement comes after prosecutors determined that Boeing had breached an earlier settlement regarding the disasters, which claimed the lives of 346 individuals
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
In a recent study conducted by researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), significant progress has been made in understanding and resolving the long-standing issue of the “drive-deficit” problem in indirect-drive inertial confinement fusion (ICF) experiments. This breakthrough has the potential to greatly impact the accuracy and performance of fusion energy experiments at the National
Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) serves as the foundation for investigating the forces within atomic nuclei, protons, and neutrons. The primary focus of QCD research revolves around the containment of quarks and gluons within nucleons. One interesting aspect is that mathematically, the forces at play within nucleons resemble gravity, but the presence of quantum effects, specifically the
The AI boom that was once lauded as a revolutionary technological advancement is now facing multiple challenges in translating investments into tangible revenue streams. Companies are struggling to deploy generative AI effectively, leading to a lack of the expected outcomes. AI startups are being overvalued, while consumers are beginning to lose interest in AI applications.
Microsoft recently faced backlash from the US Federal Trade Commission regarding the changes made to their Game Pass subscription service. The FTC claimed that the new changes resulted in a “degraded” experience for consumers, highlighting potential consumer harm following the Activision Blizzard acquisition. However, Microsoft has strongly refuted these claims, labeling the FTC’s allegations as
FlatOut, the iconic series known for its intense car combat and thrilling collisions, has recently made a comeback on Steam. With updates to FlatOut, FlatOut 2, and FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage, players can now enjoy Workshop support, improved performance, and Steam Deck verified status. This revitalization of the classic racing games brings a new level of
Placid Plastic Deck – A Quiet Quest is a unique card battler game that introduces players to a world where ducks take center stage. The game is inspired by elements from both the Pokémon series and Inscryption, offering a quirky and whimsical experience for players. Players take on the role of Zoi, a pixelart character,