Professional Growth, Technology

Apple plans Mac line overhaul with AI-focused M4 chips, Bloomberg News reports

entspos7:28 amApril 12, 2024 According to Bloomberg News, Apple is reportedly nearing the production phase of its M4 computer processors, which are expected to feature AI processing capabilities. The company plans to update every Mac model with these new chips, aiming for a release late this year and early next year. The updated lineup is said to include new iMacs, a 14-inch MacBook Pro, both low and high-end versions, as well as Mac minis.The PC industry has seen a decline since the peak of pandemic-driven sales for remote work and learning. To reignite growth, manufac

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OpenAI expands its custom model training program

entspos7:09 pmApril 4, 2024 OpenAI is expanding its Custom Model program to assist enterprise clients in creating tailored generative AI models for specific applications and domains. Launched last year at OpenAI's DevDay conference, Custom Model has attracted "dozens" of customers, prompting OpenAI to enhance the program to optimize performance further.The expanded program introduces two key components: assisted fine-tuning and custom-trained models. Assisted fine-tuning utilizes advanced techniques, including additional hyperparameters and parameter efficient fine-tuni

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Scientists Achieve New Record for Internet Speed of 301 Terabits Per Second

entspos6:44 amMarch 31, 2024 The recent advancement in internet speed technology achieved by researchers at Aston University in the UK marks a significant leap in data transmission rates over standard optical fiber cables. With an impressive transmission rate of 301,000 Gbps, the researchers have showcased the potential for greatly improving internet speeds without the necessity of completely overhauling existing infrastructure.At the heart of this breakthrough lies the utilization of novel wavelength bands that introduce additional colors to the optical spectrum, there

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Behind the plot to break Nvidia’s grip on AI by targeting software

entspos5:22 pmMarch 27, 2024 Nvidia's $2.2 trillion market cap has been attributed to its production of artificial intelligence chips, which have become integral to the new era of generative AI, with major players like startups, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Google's parent company, Alphabet, relying on them. The company's CUDA software platform, used by over 4 million global developers, has further cemented its dominance by making competition extremely challenging.However, a coalition of tech giants including Qualcomm, Google, and Intel is aiming to disrupt Nvidia's stronghol

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Stability AI CEO resigns because you’re ‘not going to beat centralized AI with more centralized AI’

entspos6:21 pmMarch 23, 2024 Emad Mostaque, the founder and former CEO of Stability AI, has stepped down from his position as CEO and also vacated his seat on the startup's board, marking the second major leadership change within the AI industry this week.Stability AI, a unicorn startup with backing from prominent investors like Lightspeed Venture Partners and Coatue Management, has yet to appoint a permanent replacement for Mostaque. In the interim, the company has named its COO Shan Shan Wong and CTO Christian Laforte as co-CEOs, according to a statement released by t