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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Perplexity, a rising name in generative AI, has launched its new API service, Sonar, designed to integrate its AI search tools into enterprise and developer applications. The announcement marks a significant step in making Perplexity's advanced AI capabilities more accessible and customizable. Introducing Sonar: Perplexity’s API. Sonar
Agriculture
MIT researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking robotic insect designed for artificial pollination, offering a glimpse into the future of agriculture. These lifelike robots, with flapping wings that mimic nature, pave the way for entirely indoor farms capable of maximizing yield while minimizing environmental impact. Robots in the Hive: The Vision
Agriculture
When we imagine the future of technology, it’s often against a backdrop of neon-lit cityscapes, futuristic vehicles, and sprawling urban landscapes. Yet, the true frontier of innovation may lie far from the buzzing metropolises—in the quiet fields of rural farmland. At the heart of this transformation is Greenfield
Marketing
As the new year begins, it's the perfect time to evaluate your marketing strategy. What’s driving results? What’s falling flat? And, most importantly, what opportunities are you missing? One tactic that’s gaining traction but remains underutilized is direct mail automation. This powerful tool can turn
Military & Defense
Defense tech startup Anduril Industries has announced a major milestone: the construction of a sprawling weapons factory, Arsenal-1, in Columbus, Ohio. This billion-dollar project marks a significant leap forward for the company as it seeks to scale production of its cutting-edge autonomous surveillance and weapons systems. Massive Investment and Economic
Business Advice
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transitioned from a futuristic concept to a transformative force. With its human-like capabilities and autonomous decision-making, AI offers immense opportunities for innovation and growth. However, unlocking its full potential hinges on a critical factor: trust. According to Accenture's recent research, 77% of executives believe
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
A team of leading researchers, including Zhou Xian, Yiling Qiao, Zhenjia Xu, and Tsun-Hsuan Wang, along with contributors from Carnegie Mellon University, Stanford University, MIT (CSAIL), NVIDIA, and Tsinghua University, have unveiled Genesis, a groundbreaking physics platform for robotics and embodied AI. Introducing Genesis Genesis is a generative physics engine
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Perplexity AI has reportedly closed a $500 million funding round, pushing its valuation to an impressive $9 billion. This marks a remarkable threefold increase in just 6 months, showcasing the rapid momentum within the artificial intelligence sector. The latest funding round was led by Institutional Venture Partners (IVP). Earlier reports
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Microsoft has reportedly acquired nearly twice as many Nvidia AI chips as its closest competitors, underscoring its aggressive push to dominate the AI arena, particularly through its Azure cloud platform. What Happened? According to analysts at Omdia, Microsoft purchased approximately 485,000 Nvidia “Hopper” AI chips in 2024. This figure
Business Insights
San Francisco-based data analytics company Databricks has raised a record-breaking $10 billion in its Series J funding round, valuing the company at $62 billion. This historic investment—on par with Microsoft’s $10 billion backing of OpenAI in 2023—signals confidence that Databricks will play a pivotal role in the
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Generative AI (Gen AI) has remarkable capabilities: it’s always on, endlessly scalable, instantly responsive, and equipped with vast knowledge. These attributes have made it an intimidating yet powerful tool, particularly for white-collar work. Yet, as AI continues to reshape industries, there remain critical areas where humans still hold a
Energy
Artificial intelligence’s sudden expansion has unleashed enormous potential—but at a steep cost: skyrocketing energy consumption. As AI models grow larger and more complex, they require vast amounts of power, leaving tech companies scrambling to find sustainable solutions. The Energy Crisis Behind AI Data centers, the backbone of AI