In a significant move, U. S. authorities have apprehended four individuals, including two Chinese nationals, for their alleged involvement in a scheme to illegally ship advanced Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs) to China. These GPUs are crucial for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The suspects are accused of attempting to bypass U. S. export controls ...
Big things are happening in the tech world today. Let's dive in! First up, Yann LeCun, a top AI scientist at Meta, is planning to leave and start his own company. This is a big deal because LeCun is one of the pioneers of modern deep learning. His move could inspire other top researchers to do the same, leading to more independent AI startups. In other news, Nebius...
Tech is always evolving, and today’s news shows just how fast things are changing. Let’s dive into some of the biggest stories making waves right now. First up, companies are looking to space for solutions to Earth’s problems. With AI needing more and more power, data centers in space could be the answer. Startups like Starcloud have already launched small satellite...
Robots are becoming more social, but they still struggle to keep us interested. They are used in hospitals, schools, and even for fun, but they often fail to hold our attention for long. This is because making robots socially smart is tricky. It's not just about programming them to show emotions. Real social skills involve much more. People have goals, play different...
AI is changing the job market fast. Amazon plans to cut 14, 000 corporate jobs soon. Chegg Inc. is also letting go of nearly half its staff. They say AI is the reason. But not all jobs are at risk. Some industries will feel the impact more than others. Experts compare AI to a student with all the old exams. It knows a lot, but it's not perfect. AI can cause big prob...
The tech world is buzzing with AI advancements, but not all are equally impressive. OpenAI, a major player in the field, has been making waves with various projects. One of their recent ventures is Atlas, a tool designed to guide users through the web. However, the necessity of such a guide is debatable. In another development, Squarespace has introduced Blueprint, ...
The tech world is buzzing with exciting developments. One standout is AI model distillation. This process shrinks large, costly AI models into smaller, more affordable ones. The goal? To make AI tools accessible to more people and businesses. Chris Lattner, a former Apple executive, is leading the charge with his startup, Modular. They've secured $250 million to cre...
The Pentagon is planning to reduce its list of "critical technology" areas. Emil Michael, the undersecretary for research and engineering, shared this news at a recent conference. He explained that the current list has become too long and diluted in importance. Michael took over from Heidi Shyu, who had established 14 critical technology areas in 2023. These areas i...
Google's annual developer conference is just around the corner. It's happening on May 20, and it's the big event where Google shows off all the cool stuff they've been working on for the past year. This year, things are a bit different. Google had a separate Android event earlier, on May 13, where they unveiled some exciting updates. Now, all eyes are on the main eve...
The world of robotics is buzzing with progress. Robots are becoming more adaptable. One exciting development is the creation of a chess-playing robot. This robot is designed to study how humans and robots interact. It focuses on both spoken and unspoken communication. The robot, named OpenChessRobot, uses computer vision to identify chess pieces. It makes moves ...