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According to Digitimes sources, the easing of US tariffs is slowing down the shift of supply chains towards Southeast Asia. This unexpected change is significantly impacting the strategies of companies that aimed to diversify their production to avoid global trade tensions.
The maintainer of the popular open-source data transfer tool Curl has ended the project’s bug bounty program, following a surge of AI-generated submissions. The initiative had become unmanageable due to the difficulty of assessing automated contributions. The maintainer hopes hackers will still send bug reports and promises to continue shaming the "silly ones."
According to Digitimes, Chromebook shipments are expected to remain stable in 2026, despite challenges related to memory supply. The Chromebook market is influenced by several factors, including demand from the education sector and competition with other portable devices. The ability of Google and its partners to manage the supply chain will be crucial to maintaining projected sales volumes.
Bravo iDeas enters the AI toy market, introducing an emotional companion based on large language models (LLMs). The initiative, led by founder and CEO Louis Lu, aims to combine entertainment with artificial intelligence, opening new frontiers in the toy market.
A recent statement by the Chinese Premier has emphasized the importance of large AI models (LLM) in the country's strategic development. This move underscores China's commitment to technological innovation and its ambition to compete globally in the AI sector. The initiative could lead to new investments and policies supporting LLM research and development.
OpenAI and the Gates Foundation launch Horizon 1000, a $50M pilot program to advance AI capabilities for healthcare in Africa. The initiative aims to reach 1,000 clinics by 2028, bringing innovation and improving access to medical care.
Compass-Embedding v4, a high-efficiency multilingual embedding framework optimized for Southeast Asian e-commerce, has been introduced. It addresses the challenges of data scarcity, noisy supervision, and production constraints. It introduces Class-Aware Masking (CAM) to improve semantic discrimination, uses synthetic data generation and cross-lingual translation to expand the training corpus, and optimizes inference via vLLM and FP8 quantization. State-of-the-art performance on major SEA languages.
New research analyzes the trade-off between performance and quality of Large Language Models (LLMs) when exposed to large and distracting contexts. The study highlights a non-linear performance degradation linked to the growth of the Key-Value (KV) cache and behavioral anomalies in Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architectures with high token volumes.
A new framework, AdaFRUGAL, promises to drastically reduce memory consumption and training times for large language models (LLMs). Through dynamic controls that automate hyperparameter management, AdaFRUGAL offers a more practical and autonomous approach, maintaining competitive performance compared to traditional methods like AdamW and static FRUGAL. Tests on pre-training and fine-tuning datasets confirm the efficiency benefits.
A new benchmark, CSyMR-Bench, evaluates the compositional symbolic music reasoning capabilities of large language models (LLMs). The dataset, comprising multiple-choice questions derived from expert forums and professional examinations, requires the integration of several musical analyses. A tool-augmented agent framework, leveraging the music21 library, demonstrates significant performance improvements over baselines.
A new study explores the internal temporal organization of large language models (LLMs) during text generation. Researchers adapted neuroscience concepts, such as temporal integration, to analyze the internal dynamics of GPT-2-medium models. The results show how this dynamic metric characterizes differences in computational organization across different functional regimes.
A new study challenges the effectiveness of large language models (LLMs) in the differential diagnosis of rare diseases. The MIMIC-RD benchmark reveals that current LLMs struggle to handle real-world clinical complexity, highlighting a significant gap between existing capabilities and medical needs. The research outlines future steps to improve the diagnosis of these conditions.
A Reddit user raises the alarm about the proliferation of suspicious repositories in the LocalLLaMA subreddit. The linked GitHub profiles appear to be created ad hoc and the posts generated with artificial intelligence tools. Caution is recommended when downloading and running code from anonymous sources, to avoid potential security threats.
A user reported the launch of a new Camb AI model, particularly effective in live sports broadcasts. The most notable aspect is its low latency and high voice quality, making it indistinguishable from human speech. The technology raises questions about the techniques used to achieve such performance.
Intel has recruited a former Qualcomm GPU executive to lead its future AI PC efforts. This strategic move aims to strengthen Intel's position in the rapidly growing market for PCs equipped with advanced AI capabilities, leveraging the new leader's expertise in developing high-performance GPUs.
OpenAI is reportedly planning to enter the hardware market with a series of devices. The first in line is said to be 'Sweetpea', an audio product. The company appears intent on diversifying its activities, expanding beyond software and language models.
Asia Optical chairman I-Jen Lai sees humanoid robots as the company's next growth engine. The company is investing in this emerging sector, betting on the long-term potential of advanced robotics. Increased demand is expected in the coming years, with new applications in various industrial and service sectors.
oToBrite Electronics is expanding its full-domain visual AI solutions. The company's automotive-grade cameras are entering the unmanned vehicle and robotics markets, opening new application and growth opportunities.
Version 0.14.0 of vLLM has been released, a framework designed to optimize inference for large language models (LLMs). This new version promises improvements in performance and efficiency, making the implementation and use of these models easier.
China's artificial intelligence sector is undergoing a profound transformation, with GPUs taking on an increasingly central role as strategic assets. This shift is driven by the growing demand for computing power to train increasingly complex AI models and for advanced applications such as autonomous driving and facial recognition. Companies like Cambricon are at the forefront of this evolution.
Nvidia has announced Alpamayo, a new platform designed for the development of Level 4 self-driving vehicles. The platform aims to provide car manufacturers and technology suppliers with the tools necessary to accelerate the realization of fully autonomous driving systems, improving the safety and efficiency of transportation. Further details on the technical specifications and availability of the platform will be released in the coming months.
Nvidia aims to displace Apple as TSMC's priority customer. The competition to secure TSMC's manufacturing capabilities is intensifying, with significant implications for the future of hardware.
Thailand is emerging as a key hub for PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards) in the ASEAN region, thanks to a US$2.1 billion investment from Zhen Ding Technology, an industry leader. This initiative strengthens the country's position in the global electronics and semiconductor market, attracting further investment and developing the local ecosystem.
The Stargate Community initiative adopts a community-first approach to AI infrastructure. Locally tailored plans consider energy needs, workforce priorities, and community input.
Bolna, specializing in voice orchestration platforms focused on the Indian market, has raised $6.3 million in funding led by General Catalyst. The company stated that 75% of its revenue comes from self-service customers, highlighting strong adoption of its technology.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has announced a major drone procurement order, simultaneously increasing investments in domestic integrated circuit (IC) design. The strategic move aims to bolster the island's defense capabilities and promote technological self-sufficiency in the semiconductor field.
OpenAI has begun deploying an age prediction model for its ChatGPT users. The goal is to filter access to sensitive or potentially harmful content for underage users. This initiative could unlock new monetization opportunities by restricting access based on age.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has strongly criticized Nvidia and the US administration regarding the sale of chips to China. The statements are surprising because Nvidia is a major partner and investor in Anthropic.
Anthropic has announced the appointment of Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar to its Long-Term Benefit Trust. This trust oversees Anthropic's activities, ensuring the company pursues long-term public benefit goals in the development of artificial intelligence. The appointment underscores Anthropic's commitment to responsible governance and ethical alignment in the development of its models.
Anthropic and Teach For All have announced a collaboration to launch a global AI training initiative for educators. The aim is to provide teachers with the necessary skills to effectively integrate AI into their work, improving the learning experience for students and preparing them for the challenges of the future.
A 100% tariff threat puts Taiwan's memory makers on notice. This protectionist move could have significant repercussions on the local industry, altering the balance of the global market and prompting companies to revise their production and distribution strategies to mitigate the negative economic impact of such tariffs.
Mike Yang, executive vice president of Quanta Computer, foresees a paradigm shift in the artificial intelligence sector. According to Yang, this is just the beginning of a profound transformation, with significant implications for the future of technology and business. Quanta Computer is a Taiwanese company specializing in the production of notebooks and other electronic devices.
Taiwan is introducing tiered electricity rates for data centers in response to the growing energy consumption linked to artificial intelligence. The move aims to incentivize energy efficiency and better manage electricity demand, amid a potential energy crunch due to the expansion of AI.
Taiwan's industrial park model, known for its efficiency and ability to foster innovation, is expanding internationally. This approach, which integrates advanced infrastructure and government support, aims to create ecosystems conducive to the growth of technology and manufacturing companies, attracting investments and talent from around the world.
Sony and TCL are reportedly considering a joint venture in the home entertainment sector. The potential agreement could lead to increased collaboration in the development and production of televisions and other home entertainment devices. Further details regarding the structure and objectives of the joint venture have not been disclosed.
Inventec has announced a doubling of its planned capital expenditure for 2026, bringing it to US$1 billion. The decision is driven by growing opportunities in the artificial intelligence (AI) server market. The company aims to strengthen its position in a rapidly expanding sector, riding the wave of increasing demand for high-performance computing solutions for AI applications.
Recent discussions suggest that the GLM-4.7-Flash implementation in llama.cpp has issues. Significant differences in logprobs compared to vLLM could explain anomalous behaviors reported by users, such as infinite loops and poor response quality. It is recommended to follow the developments for possible fixes.
OpenAI introduces a new feature in ChatGPT: the model now estimates the age of users. The goal is to prevent the delivery of potentially problematic content to individuals under 18, strengthening safety measures for young people.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei isn’t happy about the US allowing Nvidia to sell GPUs to Chinese companies, and likened the decision to giving nuclear weapons to an adversary, highlighting the potential strategic and geopolitical risks.
Elon Musk announced that Tesla will restart the development of Dojo3, its previously abandoned third-generation AI chip. Unlike the original plans, Dojo3 will now be dedicated to space-based AI compute, opening new frontiers for Tesla's space applications.
A user discovered a free language model named Giga Potato:free on Kilo Code, and was impressed by its performance. According to initial tests, the model rivals Sonnet 4.5 and Opus 4.5, handling complex prompts with surprising results. Its origin remains unknown, but its capabilities suggest a high-level open-source model.
The Sundance Institute is launching an initiative to create a community-led ecosystem focused on AI education and empowerment in the film industry, with the goal of supporting creatives and promoting new opportunities.
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ursula von der Leyen outlined a potential shift in European economic policy. The phrase "Europe Inc.", while not a law, represents a strong political signal: the European Commission intends to accelerate a structural change in how the EU views business, competitiveness, and economic power. A new approach is expected to address global challenges.
Mozilla is now offering native RPM packages of Firefox Nightly for Linux distributions in the Red Hat and SUSE families. This provides users with more installation options to try out the latest features of the open-source browser.
Cisco and OpenAI are collaborating to redefine enterprise engineering. The focus is Codex, an AI software agent embedded in workflows to speed up development, automate defect fixes, and enable AI-native development.
OpenAI is rolling out age estimation on ChatGPT to protect younger users. The system assesses whether an account belongs to a minor or an adult, applying specific safeguards for teenagers. The company plans to progressively improve the model's accuracy over time.
A new Linux malware, named VoidLink, has been discovered targeting cloud infrastructures. What makes it special? According to researchers, it was developed almost entirely by an artificial intelligence agent, likely by a single individual. VoidLink uses 37 malicious plugins to compromise systems.
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AMD has introduced a simpler method for installing vLLM on Radeon/Instinct hardware via ROCm. A new Python wheel facilitates installation without Docker, improving the experience for developers using AMD GPUs for large language model (LLM) inference.
Wikipedia is turning 25 and preparing to face the challenges posed by generative AI. The online encyclopedia, thanks to its governance model and attention to sources, has proven to be a bastion of reliability. We interviewed Selena Deckelmann, CTO of the Wikimedia Foundation, to understand how Wikipedia intends to evolve and maintain its position as a primary information resource in the age of AI.
An update to the LongPage dataset has been released, now including over 6,000 full-length novels paired with reasoning traces. These traces break down the story into hierarchical sections, from the general idea to individual chapters and scenes. The goal is to provide a valuable tool for training large language models (LLMs) capable of writing entire books. Pageshift-Entertainment is training a full-book writing model on LongPage and plans to release it when the quality is adequate.
The European Commission has launched 'EU Inc', a new pan-European company structure designed for startups. The initiative aims to simplify cross-border operations by offering a centralized and standardized EU-wide registration, harmonized investment documentation, and a stock option framework valid throughout Europe. The goal is to make the EU a more fertile ground for the birth and growth of new businesses.
The LLVM open-source compiler project has agreed on allowing AI/tool-assisted contributions, provided that a human reviews the code before any pull request. Strictly AI-driven contributions without any human vetting will not be permitted, ensuring code quality and security.
Texas-based Noveon Magnetics has raised $215 million to expand its U.S. operations. The investment aims to improve American access to rare-earth magnets, essential for HDD production and crucial for reducing reliance on China. An estimated $630 million will be spent in 2025 on American reshoring efforts.
Liquid AI released LFM2.5-1.2B-Thinking, a reasoning model that runs entirely on-device. Trained specifically for concise reasoning, it generates internal thinking traces before producing answers, enabling systematic problem-solving at edge-scale latency. It matches or exceeds Qwen3-1.7B across most performance benchmarks, despite having 40% less parameters, offering efficiency in speed and memory.
Artificial intelligence is becoming ubiquitous in the enterprise technology world. But are AI PCs really that widespread? An analysis of the role of computing power (TOPS) in the adoption of AI PCs in the enterprise and whether this parameter is the only determining factor.
Humans&, a startup that believes AI should empower people, not replace them, has raised a $480 million seed round. The company's valuation is $4.48 billion. The company was founded by alums from Anthropic, xAI, and Google.
The GLM-4.7-Flash model demonstrates remarkable performance in new benchmarks. On a single H200 GPU, it achieves a peak throughput of 4,398 tokens per second. Using an RTX 6000 Ada, the model generates 112 tokens per second utilizing Unsloth dynamic quantization and llama.cpp. The tests reveal the model's efficiency in various usage scenarios.
An Ohio man was arrested on mail theft charges after posting photos of stolen credit cards and bins of mail to his Instagram Stories. The online evidence linked him to the armed robbery of a USPS truck. He faces up to five years in prison.
The adoption of AI agents is growing rapidly, but many companies are not ready. A solid data infrastructure is essential to avoid chaos and maximize the value of AI. Market leaders invest in quality data to ensure agent reliability and achieve concrete results.
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