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ActivityPub is a decentralized social networking protocol that allows different platforms to communicate seamlessly. Designed as a standard by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), it provides a framework for building decentralized social media platforms and applications. This protocol enables users on different platforms to interact with each other, breaking
Telecommunications
Meta is reportedly planning to invest $10 billion in constructing a new subsea cable system to enhance global internet connectivity. This initiative aims to support Meta's platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram, by improving data transmission speeds and reliability. The project reflects a broader industry trend where tech
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Amazon is developing a generative AI model, codenamed Olympus, capable of processing images, videos, and text. This initiative aims to reduce Amazon's reliance on external AI providers like Anthropic, whose Claude chatbot is popular on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Olympus will enable users to search for specific video
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Alibaba has stepped into the spotlight of advanced AI reasoning with its latest release, the QwQ-32B-Preview model. Designed to challenge the capabilities of OpenAI's o1 reasoning model, this AI model focuses on excelling in complex logical and mathematical reasoning tasks, positioning Alibaba as a strong competitor in the
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed an innovative algorithm to enhance the training efficiency and reliability of reinforcement learning models, particularly for complex tasks with inherent variability. This advancement holds significant potential for applications such as intelligent traffic control systems. Challenges in Reinforcement Learning Reinforcement learning
Robotics
Elon Musk's vision of affordable humanoid robots is poised to revolutionize the workforce. Futurist Peter Diamandis forecasts that the global robot sector will soon be worth $24 trillion, driven by significant investments. These robots are expected to replace human roles in sectors like aged care, manufacturing, hazardous manual
Tech Insights
The way we search for information online is undergoing a seismic shift. With the rise of conversational AI like ChatGPT, many are asking: Is Googling on the verge of becoming obsolete? While Google has long dominated the search arena, tools like ChatGPT are offering a new, more interactive approach to
Internet of Things (IoT)
Perplexity AI, renowned for its AI-powered answer engine, is setting its sights on the voice assistant market by exploring hardware development. Aravind Srinivas, founder and CEO of Perplexity, recently announced on X that the company is considering creating a “simple, under $50” device designed for “voice-to-voice” question answering. Srinivas promised
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
A group of artists has taken a bold stand against the growing influence of artificial intelligence in creative fields by leaking OpenAI’s proprietary Sora video generator. This act of defiance highlights ongoing tensions between human creators and AI developers as technology increasingly encroaches on the artistic domain. The Leak:
Media
Bluesky, the fast-growing decentralized social network and alternative to X (formerly Twitter), revealed its plans to revolutionize account verification during a recent livestream. Unlike the traditional pay-for-verification models adopted by Meta and X, Bluesky aims to create a decentralized, flexible system involving multiple verification providers to serve diverse community needs.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Nvidia has unveiled "Fugatto," an advanced AI audio model capable of generating entirely new sounds and transforming existing audio in unprecedented ways. This innovation allows for the creation of unique audio effects, such as a trumpet that meows or a saxophone that howls, expanding the creative possibilities for
Semiconductors
The U.S. government plans to reduce Intel's initial $8.5 billion federal chips grant to less than $8 billion. This adjustment considers a $3 billion contract offered to Intel for manufacturing chips for the Pentagon. Earlier this year, President Biden's administration announced nearly $20 billion