Open Source AI Has Founders—and the FTC—Buzzing
DC went to YC to talk OS.
Engineers develop magnetic tunnel junction–based device to make AI more energy efficient
Engineering researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have demonstrated a state-of-the-art hardware device that could reduce energy consumption for artificial intelligent (AI) computing applications by a factor of at least 1,000.
Microsoft unveils serverless fine-tuning for its Phi-3 small language model
While it’s a clear win for developers looking to stay in the Microsoft ecosystem, it’s also a notable competitor to Microsoft’s own ally.Read More
Sonos Admits Its Recent App Update Was a Colossal Mistake
Owners of the company’s wireless speakers will have to endure the pain of broken software for several more months.
OpenAI to challenge Google with new search functionality
OpenAI on Thursday said it was putting its artificial intelligence engine to work in a challenge to Google’s market-dominating search engine.
The Thomas Crooks Conspiracy Theories Aren’t Going Anywhere
The FBI says Donald Trump’s would-be assassin acted alone; the CIA denies any association with him. But experts say the complex reasons for belief in conspiracies will likely keep people believing.
Researchers leveraging AI to train (robotic) dogs to respond to their masters
An international collaboration seeks to innovate the future of how a mechanical man’s best friend interacts with its owner, using a combination of AI and edge computing called edge intelligence. The overarching project goal is to make the dog come ‘alive’ by adapting wearable-based sensing devices that can detect physiological and emotional stimuli inherent to …
Read more “Researchers leveraging AI to train (robotic) dogs to respond to their masters”
Research team designs biomimetic vision system based on praying mantis eyes
Self-driving cars occasionally crash because their visual systems can’t always process static or slow-moving objects in 3D space. In that regard, they’re like the monocular vision of many insects, whose compound eyes provide great motion-tracking and a wide field of view but poor depth perception.
How Chevron is using gen AI to strike oil
How Chevron is using gen AI, digital twins and robots to analyze massive datasets, make predictions and protect workers and the planet.Read More
The Time Is Right for a Folding iPhone
If Apple really does come out with a foldable smartphone, it’ll be late to the party—but will somehow arrive just as the real fun is starting.