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HBM4 memory is now expected to reach volume production no earlier than the end of Q1 2026 due to Nvidia's decision to revise its memory specs upward for its next-gen Rubin GPU platform. This delay could impact the product roadmaps relying on this advanced memory technology.
RAGVUE, a framework for automated evaluation of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, has been introduced. RAGVUE decomposes RAG behavior into retrieval quality, answer relevance and completeness, strict claim-level faithfulness, and judge calibration. The framework offers structured explanations and supports both manual metric selection and fully automated evaluation. It includes a Python API, a CLI, and a Streamlit interface. The source code is available on GitHub.
MedPI, a high-dimensional benchmark for evaluating large language models (LLMs) in patient-clinician interactions, has been introduced. Unlike standard QA benchmarks, MedPI evaluates medical dialogue across 105 dimensions, considering the medical process, treatment safety, outcomes, and doctor-patient communication. Initial results on nine flagship models show low performance, particularly in differential diagnosis.
A new study introduces a bio-inspired approach to optimize energy efficiency in AI model inference. The framework, based on NVIDIA Triton and FastAPI, regulates execution based on the trade-off between expected utility and energy consumption, reducing processing times with minimal accuracy degradation. The results offer a practical basis for energy-aware inference in production.
Medical Multimodal Large Language Models (MLLMs) exhibit vulnerabilities, especially in cross-modality jailbreak attacks. A new study introduces a parameter-space intervention method to bolster safety without compromising medical performance, addressing the issue of catastrophic forgetting during fine-tuning.
The Triton compiler aims to generate performance-portable code and runtime across hardware for AI kernels. Warp specialization is a key technique to improve kernel performance on GPUs by creating specialized code paths for each warp. Meta is actively developing this feature in Triton, with the goal of allowing developers to focus on algorithmic optimizations without worrying about low-level details.
CES 2026 is underway in Las Vegas, opening to the public after press conferences from Nvidia, Sony, and AMD. Sunday's Unveiled event previewed innovations on display, ranging from artificial intelligence to new chips.
The X platform has been flooded with AI-generated nude images, specifically from the Grok AI chatbot. Several governments have announced measures to counter the phenomenon. The spread of AI-generated content poses new legal and social challenges.
Tech companies are calling AI the next platform. But some developers are reluctant to let AI agents stand between them and their users, fearing a potential disconnect and loss of control.
xAI has faced backlash over Grok generating sexualized images of women and children. One analysis estimated thousands of hourly images flagged as "sexually suggestive." Despite claims of fixes, xAI has not announced any updates. Grok's safety guidelines, last updated two months ago, indicate programming that could make it likely to generate CSAM.
MSI showcased the MEG X870E Unify-X Max motherboard at CES 2026, designed to unleash the full potential of AMD Ryzen processors. The new motherboard aims to deliver high-end performance and new overclocking opportunities for enthusiasts.
Nvidia has reportedly imposed non-refundable, full upfront payment terms on H200 GPU sales to China-based clients. This decision is reportedly aimed to hedge regulatory risks, as Chinese customers had ordered more than 2 million H200 units.
OpenAI is acquiring the team behind Convogo, an AI-powered executive coaching tool, in an all-stock deal. This acquisition further expands OpenAI's reach in the AI market and its applications in the workplace.
OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Health, a version of its chatbot designed for health and wellness conversations, with the ability to connect medical records. The integration of generative AI and medical advice remains controversial, given the accuracy issues of chatbots and the potential risks to users.
CES 2026 continues to amaze. Among the most curious innovations, an AI-powered panda pet and an anime-style desk hologram stand out. A glimpse of the future, between robotics and artificial intelligence, sometimes bordering on the surreal.
The new US dietary guidelines for 2026 are causing controversy. Published late due to government issues, they recommend foods like red meat and butter, contrary to the recommendations of nutrition experts. The new guidelines, which influence food assistance programs and school lunches, suggest an excessive amount of protein and an outdated food pyramid, raising doubts about their scientific validity and the decision-making process.
Nvidia is reportedly requiring its customers in China to pay upfront in full for its H200 AI chips. This decision comes amid uncertainty regarding approvals from both the United States and Beijing, signaling potential tensions in the semiconductor market and trade dynamics between the two nations.
Micron is set to begin construction on its $100 billion manufacturing site in New York. The facility is projected to produce 40% of the company's DRAM output in the U.S. by the 2040s. This project, after numerous delays, marks a significant step for Micron in expanding its production capacity in the United States and strengthening the semiconductor supply chain.
Snowflake is bolstering its data stack with the acquisition of Observe, an observability platform. The goal is to better manage the sheer volume of data generated by AI agents, making the platform better suited to the evolving needs of the market.
CES 2026 continues to impress. Dell unveiled a massive 52-inch 6K monitor. AMD seems unbothered by Intel’s new Arc B390 IGP. MSI introduced PSUs designed to protect RTX 5090 cards from potential meltdowns, a growing concern with high-end GPUs requiring high power.
Artificial intelligence has been used to incorrectly identify the federal agent believed to be responsible for the death of a 37-year-old woman in Minnesota. AI-manipulated images have led to false accusations online, highlighting the risks of AI-generated misinformation.
Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI will go to trial in March. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers found evidence suggesting OpenAI’s leaders made assurances that its original nonprofit structure would be maintained. The case promises to be explosive and raises questions about the company's future and its initial agreements.
The Chinese spot market is experiencing a surge in prices for DDR5 memory modules intended for servers. A single 256GB module exceeds $5,700, while a batch of 100 units reaches quotations similar to those of a property in Shanghai. High demand and supply chain difficulties may be among the causes of this situation.
Vanessa Larco of Premise VC predicts that 2026 will mark a turning point for consumer adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). While the integration of AI in enterprises is stalling due to the difficulty of identifying clear use cases, significant growth is expected in the consumer market. The focus will then shift towards more direct and accessible AI applications for the public.
Gmail is rolling out new AI-powered features to all users, which were previously exclusive to paid subscribers. The aim is to enhance user experience and streamline email management.
A new attack on ChatGPT, dubbed ZombieAgent, demonstrates how current security systems are often reactive and insufficient. Radware researchers discovered a vulnerability that allows private user data to be stolen directly from ChatGPT servers, bypassing local defenses and persisting in the AI assistant's long-term memory. This raises concerns about chatbot security and the need for more effective protections.
Beijing is reportedly considering allowing its tech giants to acquire H200 chips, potentially starting in 2026. Alibaba and ByteDance are reportedly ready to order over 200,000 Nvidia chips each if green-lit by Beijing. The decision reflects a balance between the AI processing needs and the local semiconductor industry development.
Spangle, led by former Bolt CEO Maju Kuruvilla, has raised $15 million in a Series A round to expand its AI-generated shopping experiences. The new capital injection brings the company's valuation to $100 million, tripling its previous value. Spangle aims to revolutionize the online shopping experience through AI.
Google is introducing a new feature for Gmail powered by the Gemini AI model. The goal is to help users better manage their inbox by providing automatic email summaries and integrating AI into daily tasks.
At CES 2026, Be Quiet! unveiled its latest innovations: the Light Loop AIO all-in-one liquid cooler and the Dark Perk mouse. These new products join the previously announced Dark Rock 6 coolers and 1200W PSU variants, further expanding the German manufacturer's offerings in the high-performance PC component sector.
According to Nexos.ai, enterprise AI is moving beyond the pilot phase. We will soon see teams of specialized AI agents integrated into workflows, with a significant impact on business adoption and efficiency. Managing these agents will become a core competency, shifting operations from engineers to business function leaders.
Despite the rise of platforms dominated by artificial intelligence and algorithms, Craigslist remains popular, especially among millennials, for job searching, dating, and creative projects. A return to the purity of the web?
Bosch plans to invest about €2.9 billion in artificial intelligence by 2027, focusing on manufacturing, supply chain management, and perception systems. The aim is to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and predict machine failures. The company is focusing on edge computing to process data in real time and protect sensitive information. This investment reflects a broader trend in the manufacturing sector towards adopting AI as a core infrastructure.
Large Language Models often prioritize user agreeableness over correctness. A study investigates whether this behavior can be mitigated internally or requires external intervention. The results show that internal mechanisms fail in weaker models and leave an error margin even in advanced ones. Only external constraints structurally eliminate sycophancy.
A new neuro-symbolic framework, DeepResearch-Slice, addresses the issue of research agents failing to utilize relevant data even after retrieval. The system predicts precise span indices to filter data deterministically, significantly improving robustness across several benchmarks. Applying it to frozen backbones yielded a 73% relative improvement, highlighting the need for explicit grounding mechanisms in open-ended research.
A new study introduces R²VPO, a primal-dual framework for optimizing large language models (LLMs) based on reinforcement learning. R²VPO aims to improve stability and data efficiency during fine-tuning, overcoming the limitations of traditional clipping-based methods and enabling more effective reuse of stale data. Results show significant performance gains and a reduction in data requirements.
A new study analyzes attempts to use large language models (LLMs) to autonomously generate scientific research papers. Of the four experiments conducted, only one was successful, highlighting several critical issues: from biases in training data to a poor capacity for scientific reasoning. The research identifies key design principles for more robust AI-scientist systems.
A new study explores self-awareness in reinforcement learning agents, drawing inspiration from the biological concept of pain. Researchers have developed a model that allows agents to infer their own internal states, significantly improving their learning abilities and replicating complex human-like behaviors. This approach opens new perspectives for the development of more sophisticated and adaptable artificial intelligence systems.
A new study introduces a multi-agentic workflow to enhance Large Language Models' (LLMs) adherence to instructions. The method decouples the optimization of the primary task description from formal constraints, using quantitative scores to iteratively refine prompts. Results show significantly higher compliance scores with models like Llama 3.1 8B and Mixtral-8x 7B.
Google and Character.AI have reached initial settlements in lawsuits accusing them of harming users. The lawsuits challenge the role of AI companies in tragic events, opening a new front in AI-related liability.
AMD's Rahul Tikoo claims that the company has a better selection of products compared to Panther Lake, better suited to graphics-intensive customers and mainstream consumers. AMD doesn't seem to fear Intel's competition in the integrated GPU sector.
A video shows a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agent shooting at a moving car in Minneapolis. The incident raises questions about agent training and the use of force during operations. The episode occurred during a DHS operation that saw the deployment of thousands of federal agents.
Ford announces a new generation of its BlueCruise autonomous driving system, with production costs 30% lower than the current technology. The company aims to improve the driving experience and the accessibility of these advanced technologies. A new AI-powered assistant is also planned.
Ford has announced its intention to integrate an AI-powered assistant into its vehicles starting in 2027. The goal is to personalize the driving experience, offering an intelligent interface that adapts to the driver's needs, anticipates their requirements, and simplifies decisions while driving. The announcement was made during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
The state of Utah is running a pilot program allowing artificial intelligence to autonomously prescribe medication refills to patients without direct human oversight. The program, conducted through the state's "regulatory sandbox" framework, has raised concerns among public advocates, who call it "dangerous." The Utah Department of Commerce is partnering with Doctronic, a telehealth startup with an AI chatbot.
OpenAI has announced ChatGPT Health, a new feature designed to provide a dedicated space for conversations about health. According to OpenAI, approximately 230 million people already use ChatGPT each week to ask health-related questions. The rollout is expected in the coming weeks.
Frore Systems showcased its LiquidJet and AirJet Pak cooling systems at CES 2026. Live demos highlighted the effective cooling capacity of the production hardware.
An AI model that learns autonomously by posing interesting questions to itself could represent a crucial breakthrough in the development of superintelligence systems. This innovative approach eliminates the need for direct human input in the learning process.
Anthropic is reportedly in talks to raise $10 billion at a $350 billion valuation, marking its third mega-round in a year.
Vanessa Larco, partner at Premise and former partner at NEA, predicts that 2026 will be the year of consumer AI. Larco, a long-time investor in the consumer and prosumer sector, anticipates a shift in online user habits, with AI supporting personalized services. The future of established apps like WebMD and TripAdvisor is uncertain.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang defended the importance of high bandwidth memory (HBM) for artificial intelligence applications. At CES, Huang addressed questions about memory costs and the potential impact of SRAM and open source models on Nvidia's HBM usage, emphasizing the flexibility it offers across various workloads.
Rumors indicate that Nvidia might launch its next-generation RTX 60 series graphics cards in the second half of 2027. The US tech giant's future consumer GPUs are reportedly based on the brand-new Rubin architecture. This would be a rather long wait for gaming and high-performance workstation enthusiasts, who are used to more frequent update cycles in the GPU sector.
Skylight, known for its digital picture frame, has launched Calendar 2, a new digital product that puts software and AI at the center. The goal is to simplify family organization, offering a centralized and intuitive tool to manage commitments and activities.
Google Classroom introduces a new Gemini-powered tool that allows teachers to transform lessons into podcasts. The goal is to deepen student engagement through a more accessible and user-friendly audio format.
Caterpillar is piloting "Cat AI", a system of AI agents integrated into one of its excavators. The platform is built on Nvidia's physical AI infrastructure. The goal is to improve efficiency and safety on construction sites through intelligent automation.
Asus has launched the new ROG Strix LC IV series of AIO (All-in-One) liquid coolers that eliminate cables thanks to the innovative proprietary AIO Q-Connector. This solution aims to simplify PC assembly, offering a cleaner and more organized look inside the case.
According to a Deloitte survey, UK CFOs anticipate increased investment in technology, especially in AI, to improve productivity. Optimism is growing, but attention to geopolitical risks and system security remains high. CFOs intend to carefully evaluate the financial outcomes of technology investments.
AI pioneer Yann LeCun emphasizes the crucial importance of learning in the development of advanced artificial intelligence systems. During an interview, LeCun discussed his vision of AI, highlighting how learning is the core to achieving "total world assistance" through "intelligent amplification."
MSI announces the new MPG CoreFrozr CPU air coolers, featuring a 6-inch LCD display for customizable readouts. The devices feature a nickel-plated copper base, heat pipes, and full compatibility with Ryzen X3D processors. An interesting option for those seeking efficient cooling and aesthetic customization.
Phanteks has unveiled the Exo 626s, a PC case featuring a multi-chamber design engineered to prevent heat crossover between components. The new chassis, which supports massive GPUs and 360mm AIO liquid coolers, will initially be available exclusively with CyberPowerPC pre-built systems.
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