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The UK Ministry of Defence is seeking a digital leader with a salary up to £300,000. The role involves overseeing a £4.6 billion budget and a team of over 3,000 specialists, guiding the department's IT and AI strategy.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang praised Foxconn's leadership in AI servers during a company sports event. The collaboration between the two companies focuses on developing advanced hardware solutions for artificial intelligence workloads.
Samsung announces the start of mass production of HBM4 memories, a world first that could redefine performance in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. This move consolidates Samsung's position in the high-speed memory market.
State-sponsored hackers are exploiting AI models like Gemini to refine phishing attacks and develop malware. Groups from Iran, North Korea, China, and Russia are leveraging AI for reconnaissance, social engineering, and malware development, increasing attack effectiveness and system compromise speed. There is a rise in attempts to steal intellectual property from AI models.
Demoboost, a platform for data-driven B2B product demos, has raised €2.8 million in funding. The goal is to support further product development and international expansion. The platform standardizes and scales demo processes, turning interactions into valuable data for sales strategy.
Bracket, a London-based FX, treasury, and cash management platform for mid-market businesses, has raised $7 million in seed funding. The investment will support further product development and the company's next phase of growth, including expansion into Europe and Australia.
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has announced an aggressive strategy for the German market, aiming to surpass SAIC MG by 2026. The move could lead to a reshaping of prices in the German automotive sector, intensifying competition.
Mistral AI plans to invest EUR1.2 billion in Sweden to expand its European compute capacity through new data centers dedicated to artificial intelligence. The initiative aims to strengthen Mistral's presence in the European AI landscape.
Electric Twin, an AI platform developing synthetic audience models, has raised $14 million in funding. The company combines real-world data with large language models to simulate human behavior and support business decisions, offering a faster and more efficient alternative to traditional research methods.
Paris-based Rivage has closed a €2.6 million pre-seed funding round to support the rollout of its payroll software across accounting firms. The platform aims to modernize a sector dominated by legacy systems, automating complex processes and improving integration with HR systems.
London-based fintech Tangible, which helps companies access and manage debt finance, has raised $4.3m in a seed funding round. The funding will be used to expand its team and develop new products, with a focus on "hardtech" companies.
A Reddit post expresses gratitude towards Chinese developers for their contribution to the LocalLLaMA community. The discussion highlights how their work has enabled significant progress in the field of large language models (LLMs) locally.
Major Taiwanese ODMs (Original Design Manufacturers) are preparing for an internal reorganization expected in early 2026. This transition reflects a strategic shift in the industrial landscape and could have significant implications for the global technology supply chain.
Tariff shifts and supply-chain realignments are positioning Taiwan as the leading supplier of PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards) to the United States. This transformation is driven by geopolitical and economic factors influencing the global landscape of electronics manufacturing.
Z.ai has announced GLM-5, a new version of its large language model (LLM), with improvements in AI agent capabilities and a focus on compatibility with Chinese hardware. This development could have significant implications for the AI landscape in China.
French company Lifeaz, specializing in defibrillators for individuals and businesses, has closed a €13 million funding round. The goal is to expand the customer base, increase the number of lives saved, and expand into Europe, also offering training via app and workshops.
Dublin-based Nocomed has raised €650,000 in seed funding to expand its sustainability software platform. The platform focuses on measuring and reducing emissions in the healthcare supply chain, an area responsible for over 70% of the sector's total emissions. The goal is to provide healthcare organizations with a tool to collect data, maintain auditable baselines, and update reduction plans.
A novel approach to Key-Value (KV) cache management in Large Language Models (LLMs) employs reinforcement learning (RL) to optimize token eviction. KV Policy (KVP) trains lightweight RL agents to predict the future utility of tokens, outperforming traditional heuristics and improving performance on long-context and multi-turn dialogue benchmarks.
A novel approach, Latent Thoughts Tuning (LT-Tuning), aims to enhance the reasoning capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs) by leveraging continuous latent spaces. This method contrasts with the traditional Chain-of-Thought (CoT) approach, which constrains reasoning to the discrete space of textual vocabulary, addressing issues of feature collapse and instability.
A new mathematical research agent, Aletheia, powered by an advanced version of Gemini, is capable of generating, verifying, and revising mathematical solutions in natural language. Aletheia has demonstrated capabilities ranging from Mathematical Olympiad problems to PhD-level exercises, up to the production of scientific publications with minimal human intervention.
Researchers evaluated the ability of LLMs (BERT, NYUTron, Llama-3.1-8B, MedGemma-4B) to predict the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) after acute ischemic stroke. Fine-tuning Llama achieved promising performance, comparable to structured-data models, paving the way for text-based prognostic tools that can be integrated into clinical workflows.
Researchers propose Found-RL, a platform to enhance Reinforcement Learning (RL) in autonomous driving using foundation models. The architecture includes an asynchronous batch inference framework to overcome latency bottlenecks, diverse supervision mechanisms, and the use of CLIP for dense reward shaping. A lightweight RL model achieves near-VLM performance with real-time inference (approx. 500 FPS).
LiveMedBench, a new benchmark for evaluating large language models (LLMs) in the medical field, has been introduced. This tool stands out for its continuous updating, the absence of data contamination, and an automated evaluation system based on specific criteria. The goal is to overcome the limitations of existing benchmarks, providing a more accurate measurement of LLM performance in real clinical settings.
Lassie, a Stockholm-based pet insurer focused on prevention, has raised $75 million in Series C funding. The goal is to expand its services across Europe, focusing on automation and artificial intelligence to improve customer experience and claims processing, while also partnering with companies like Lidl and Tractive.
Cisco has increased the prices for its hardware to cover the increased cost of memory. The company says the resulting bigger bills are not changing customers’ buying habits. The rising cost of components, especially memory, is a common challenge for hardware manufacturers.
TSMC's advanced manufacturing capabilities in the semiconductor sector are fueling profit growth in the artificial intelligence market. Other manufacturers such as SMIC, UMC, and VIS are facing increasing pressure to compete.
Foxconn chairman Young Liu projects strong growth for 2026. The company has also secured an oversubscribed sustainability loan, indicating investor confidence in the Taiwanese electronics giant's long-term strategy.
Winsemi reports a 5% revenue decrease in 2025 and accelerates its shift towards AI optical and LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellite markets. The company aims to offset the decline by diversifying its business into high-growth sectors.
Weblink reported record revenue in January, driven by increasing demand for AI solutions in the data center and consumer sectors. This increase underscores the significant impact of artificial intelligence on the technology industry and the demand for supporting infrastructure.
Unsloth has announced the release of GLM-5 in GGUF format, paving the way for model inference on local hardware. The GGUF format facilitates the use of the model with tools like llama.cpp, making it accessible to a wide range of users and applications.
Taiwanese printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturers are coordinating to support the development of advanced packaging solutions in the United States. The initiative aims to strengthen the supply chain and respond to the growing demand for advanced technologies in the sector.
Chinese semiconductor manufacturer SMIC warns that the increasing demand for AI solutions is reshaping chip production cycles. The company announced a price increase for mature production nodes, indicating strong demand in the sector.
Taiwan has announced an investment of NT$400 billion (approximately US$12.5 billion) to strengthen its autonomy in the defense sector. The initiative aims to promote the development of local technologies and capabilities, reducing dependence on foreign suppliers and ensuring greater national security.
Elon Musk has announced a reorganization of xAI following its merger with SpaceX. Specific details of the reorganization have not been disclosed, but the move suggests a closer integration between the two companies.
According to DIGITIMES, the Taiwan notebook industry is expected to have an interesting fourth quarter in 2025. The article analyzes market trends, without going into details on specific technical or hardware specifications.
Taiwan aims to strengthen its position in the global space supply chain with the launch of TASA iSPARK, a dedicated accelerator. The initiative aims to support local companies in innovation and the development of advanced space technologies, opening up new market opportunities.
Taiwan's machinery industry shows signs of recovery, supported by strong demand in the artificial intelligence and semiconductor sectors. However, the machine tool sector lags behind the overall positive trend.
Hyundai-controlled Boston Dynamics changes CEO as robots near market. The company is preparing to commercialize its robots, marking a turning point in the robotics and automation sector. The transition could influence market strategy and future product development.
According to SEMI, silicio wafer shipments are expected to increase in 2025 due to demand for AI and HBM (High Bandwidth Memory). Despite the projected growth, overall industry revenue will remain below previous peaks. The article analyzes trends in the semiconductor market and their impact on wafer production.
Taiwanese carriers report growth in January and plan to increase investments in cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence solutions. This transition reflects a global trend towards adopting advanced technologies to improve services and optimize operations.
China is poised to solidify its position in the Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) sector. Projections indicate that five Chinese companies will rank among the top ten globally by 2025, a clear sign of the country's growing influence in the global technology landscape.
Linux kernel 7.0 introduces significant updates to DRM (Direct Rendering Manager) graphics drivers, featuring enhancements for AMD hardware and SR-IOV support for Intel Xe. Also included are improvements to "accel" drivers for AI accelerators like NPUs.
Microsoft warns against AI prompt manipulation techniques. Companies are embedding hidden instructions to influence model output, compromising user trust and objectivity. The goal is to steer generated content towards predefined narratives.
A Reddit post, accompanied by the hashtag #SaveLocalLLaMA, highlights the importance of supporting and developing large language models (LLMs) that can be run locally. The discussion emphasizes the need for open-source and self-hosted alternatives to proprietary cloud solutions, crucial for data sovereignty and customization.
Tesla continues to expand its charging infrastructure in Taiwan. This expansion occurs amidst regulatory uncertainties that could impact the future of the electric vehicle market on the island. The growth of the charging network is crucial to support the adoption of Tesla vehicles and to compete with other manufacturers.
According to DIGITIMES, Singapore is emerging as an attractive hub for technology companies from Taiwan and China, which are reconsidering their expansion strategies in Southeast Asia. This shift could have significant implications for the regional and global technology landscape.
The integration between SpaceX and xAI raises questions about strategic synergies and potential financial risks. The article analyzes the implications of this union, assessing whether it is a bold move or an excessive gamble.
AI agents are reaching a commercial inflection point, with significant implications for traditional software models and cloud economics. A growing impact is expected in the coming years, with new opportunities and challenges for businesses.
Young Optics is shifting its focus towards AI-driven products in an effort to improve its financial performance and reduce losses. The company is betting on new growth areas within the AI sector.
xAI, the artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk, has publicly released a 45-minute internal presentation. The event, broadcast on the X platform, revealed the company's long-term ambitions, including unspecified plans for interplanetary exploration and the development of related technologies.
The GLM-5 language model has achieved a score of 50 on the Intelligence Index, positioning itself as a leader among open-source models. The news was shared on Reddit, highlighting the growing interest in increasingly performant models accessible to the community.
AI inference startup Modal Labs is in talks for a new funding round led by General Catalyst, potentially valuing the company at $2.5 billion. The four-year-old company is rapidly establishing itself in the artificial intelligence landscape.
OpenAI has disbanded its mission alignment team, which focused on developing 'safe' and 'trustworthy' artificial intelligence. The team's leader will become OpenAI's Chief Futurist, with other members reassigned within the company.
Apple's highly anticipated Siri revamp, powered by Apple Intelligence and promised since 2024, is reportedly facing another delay. The implications for users and the competitive landscape of voice assistants remain to be seen.
Glean, which started as an enterprise search product, has evolved into an “AI work assistant,” aiming to sit beneath other AI applications. The company's goal is to own the AI layer that powers all work across an organization.
Uber Eats launched a new AI feature, “Cart Assistant,” that can automatically add items to your cart based on text or image prompts. The aim is to simplify and speed up the online shopping process.
Zoë Hitzig, an economist and researcher, resigned from OpenAI due to disagreements over ChatGPT's advertising strategy. She fears that the use of personal data shared by users could lead to manipulation, repeating past mistakes. Hitzig criticizes OpenAI's lack of attention to ethical implications.
Enterprise AI is shifting fast from chatbots that answer questions to systems that actually do the work across an organization. Glean's CEO explores who will own the AI layer and how companies can prepare.
Z.ai has publicly stated that it is struggling to find enough GPUs to support its activities. The news emerged on Reddit, highlighting the challenges many companies face in gaining access to the hardware resources needed for inference and training of large language models.
AI assistants equipped with autonomous action capabilities raise serious concerns about data security. The article examines the risks associated with tools like OpenClaw, which offer extensive customization options but expose users to potential prompt injection attacks. Strategies to mitigate these vulnerabilities are analyzed, balancing utility and data protection.
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