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Taiwanese giant TSMC reported a 36.8% sales increase in January 2026, driven by strong demand for chips for artificial intelligence applications. This highlights the exponential growth of the AI market and TSMC's key role in its supply chain.
London-based xWatts, an intelligent energy management platform focused on decarbonising complex real estate assets, has closed a £1.6 million seed funding round. The company develops AI- and machine-learning-based technology to manage energy use across large real estate portfolios, reducing costs and emissions.
OpenAI has decided not to use the name "io" for its AI hardware device. The decision emerged during a trademark lawsuit. The device is not expected to ship until 2027.
Nexchip Semiconductor's Phase IV expansion aims to strengthen the domestic supply chain of CMOS image sensors (CIS) for companies like SmartSens and Xiaomi. The initiative seeks to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers in the semiconductor sector.
The NanoIC initiative aims to strengthen Europe's capacity in the production of advanced chips for artificial intelligence. This pilot project focuses on the development of 2nm technologies, essential for future high-performance AI applications, consolidating Europe's position in the global technological landscape and reducing dependence on external suppliers.
BiomechAgent is an AI agent that generates code for biomechanical analysis through natural language. It enables database queries, visualizations, and data interpretation without coding. A benchmark evaluates its capabilities in data retrieval, visualization, activity classification, temporal segmentation, and clinical reasoning. Biomechanically-informed instructions improve performance, but a local open-source model performs worse than a cloud-based LLM.
A recent study analyzes whether pixel-based language models effectively overcome the limitations of tokenization, especially in languages with non-Latin scripts. The results highlight how integrating text tokenizers can reintroduce alignment issues, negatively impacting performance, even with advanced models like Llama 2.
A new generative AI model, TransConv-DDPM, aims to overcome the lack of real-world clinical data by generating synthetic physiological time-series data. The model combines a diffusion model with U-Net, multi-scale convolutions, and a transformer layer, improving the performance of predictive models in the medical field.
A Lagged Backward-Compatible Physics-Informed Neural Network (LBC-PINN) has been developed to simulate unsaturated soil consolidation under long-term loading. The framework integrates logarithmic time segmentation and transfer learning to improve accuracy and computational efficiency. Model predictions are validated against finite element method (FEM) results.
DLLM-Searcher is a framework that optimizes Diffusion Large Language Models (dLLMs) for search agents. It overcomes existing limitations in dLLMs, enhancing reasoning and tool-calling capabilities through fine-tuning. It introduces P-ReAct, a novel paradigm that accelerates inference by 15% by enabling parallel reasoning while waiting for tool responses.
ST-Raptor is an agentic system for question answering (QA) on semi-structured tables. It combines visual editing, tree-based structural modeling, and agent-driven query resolution to improve accuracy and usability in table understanding. Experimental results show superior performance compared to existing methods.
French startup Naboo has raised $70 million in a Series B funding round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. The company plans to use the funds to further develop its AI-powered platform for managing and organizing corporate events, with the goal of improving efficiency and reducing costs.
Synopsys China is preparing for a leadership change with the announced departure of Chairman and President Qun Ge. The news marks a transition phase for the Chinese branch of the US giant specializing in electronic design automation (EDA) software.
Amkor is pivoting its strategy towards Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High-Performance Computing (HPC), aiming to expand its advanced packaging capabilities. This strategic move reflects the increasing demand for sophisticated packaging solutions to support the growing processing needs of AI and HPC workloads.
Panjit anticipates rapid growth in the power semiconductor market for AI data centers, driven by its hot-swap technology. The company aims to meet the increasing demand for efficient and reliable power solutions for artificial intelligence systems.
Rumors suggest that Nvidia is accelerating discussions on HBM memory and AI collaboration. An informal meeting could signal rapid progress in negotiations, crucial for the company's future GPUs and AI solutions.
Zhen Ding Tech reports a significant revenue increase in January, driven by demand for high-end artificial intelligence applications. The growth reflects the increasing impact of AI in high-performance sectors.
Despite ongoing memory supply challenges, Asus' push into the AI server market is positively impacting revenue. Demand for hardware solutions for AI workloads remains strong.
Rumors suggest Anthropic is heavily investing in dedicated computing infrastructure. This move signals increasing competition in the artificial intelligence sector, where computing power is a critical factor for developing and training increasingly complex models.
Phison's CEO met with Indian Prime Minister Modi to discuss expansion strategies in the Indian market, focusing on NAND memory and edge AI solutions. The initiative aims to strengthen Phison's presence in a rapidly growing market.
Google and YouTube are renewing their commitment to online safety for children and teens on Safer Internet Day. The initiative aims to provide tools and resources for a safer and more educational online experience.
An open-source project demonstrates a fully local home automation voice assistant, powered by Qwen3 models for ASR, LLM, and TTS. The system runs on an RTX 5060 Ti GPU with 16GB VRAM, highlighting the feasibility of on-prem AI implementations even with consumer hardware.
Component manufacturer Yageo reports record revenue in January, driven by strong demand in the artificial intelligence sector and pre-holiday stocking. This data highlights the growing importance of AI in the electronic components market.
Amkor forecasts strong growth in 2025, driven by advanced packaging and increasing investments in the artificial intelligence sector. The company is enhancing its capabilities to meet the demand for increasingly sophisticated packaging solutions required for next-generation AI applications.
Taiwanese server ODMs (Original Design Manufacturers) are poised for a record first quarter, fueled by strong demand for AI-dedicated servers. This increase underscores Taiwan's crucial role in the global supply chain for AI infrastructure.
A new LLM model, Kimi-Linear-48B-A3B-Instruct, is available with promising support for extended contexts, surpassing GLM 4.7 Flash. The community has released a GGUF version, facilitating the model's use and integration into various environments.
OpenAI has begun testing the insertion of advertising messages within ChatGPT for users in the United States. This follows a parody of OpenAI's advertising plans aired during the Super Bowl by Anthropic, a competing company.
Elon Musk's interest in space-based solar power puts the spotlight on the Chinese supply chain. Reliance on Chinese suppliers raises strategic and geopolitical questions, especially in advanced technology sectors.
MediaTek and Airbus are joining forces to develop 5G and 6G satellite communication technologies. The collaboration aims to improve global connectivity and explore new applications for next-generation networks, leveraging the expertise of both companies in the telecommunications and aerospace sectors.
SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won met with Nvidia executives as the Korean group invests US$10 billion in AI-related ventures. The meeting underscores the importance of collaborating with leading hardware providers for the implementation of large-scale AI strategies.
According to DIGITIMES, Intel and AMD are strengthening their presence in the AI PC market. Qualcomm, while offering valid solutions, faces greater difficulties in enterprise adoption. Competition in the sector is intensifying, with significant implications for AI-dedicated hardware.
Microsoft Azure researchers discovered that a single, unlabeled training prompt can disable the safety mechanisms built into several large language models (LLMs). The finding raises concerns about the robustness of current safeguards.
The LocalLLaMA community is eagerly awaiting new versions of large language models (LLMs) such as DeepSeek V4, GLM-5, Qwen 3.5, and MiniMax 2.2. There is particular interest in the performance of DeepSeek V4 via OpenRouter and the capabilities of GLM-5, already available on the same platform.
OpenAI for Government announces the deployment of a custom ChatGPT on the GenAI.mil platform, aiming to provide secure and reliable artificial intelligence tools to U.S. defense teams. The platform aims to enhance operational capabilities while maintaining high security standards.
A new LLM model, named Aurora Alpha, has been released on OpenRouter. The model is accessible for free ($0/M tokens). Further details on the architecture and capabilities of Aurora Alpha are available on the OpenRouter platform.
Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi believes that AI will not replace major SaaS apps with vibe-coded versions, but it could give rise to competitors. The major impact will therefore be on innovation and competition in the software market.
The U.S. AI company Anthropic is facing a lawsuit in India from Anthropic Software, a local company contesting the use of the name. The issue raises questions about trademark ownership and the international expansion of tech companies.
Healthcare researchers have found that AI chatbots could put patients at risk by giving shoddy medical advice. The quality of responses is compromised by users' failure to provide accurate details.
A user has trained a large language model (LLM) called MechaEpstein-8000 using emails related to Epstein. The training was performed entirely locally on a 16GB RTX 5000 ADA graphics card, overcoming the restrictions that some LLMs impose on the generation of sensitive datasets. The model is based on Qwen3-8B and is available for download in GGUF format.
John Carmack is considering using long fiber lines as an alternative to DRAM for streaming AI data. The idea is to leverage the low latency and high bandwidth of fiber to create an efficient second-level cache.
A recent update to llama.cpp appears to improve support for the Qwen language model. This development could facilitate the execution and inference of large models on local hardware, opening new possibilities for on-premise applications and resource-constrained environments. The online discussion focuses on the potential impact of this integration.
OpenAI will begin displaying advertisements to users on the free and low-cost "Go" plans of ChatGPT. This move represents an attempt to further monetize the platform and support the increasing operational costs associated with delivering the service.
The Rust-written Redox OS open-source operating system is now able to leverage Cargo and the Rust compiler "rustc" itself running within this platform. This progress, along with many other improvements, marks a significant step forward for this independent operating system in 2026.
A new episode of the '404 Media' podcast tackles the complex issue of children's screen time. The episode, featuring Patrick Klepek from Remap and Crossplay, explores how to realistically apply research on the impact of screens in family life, offering useful insights for parents grappling with YouTube, Roblox, and parental controls.
OpenAI has begun testing advertisements within ChatGPT to support free access to the model. The company promises transparency in ad labeling, independence of AI-generated responses, strong privacy protections, and user control.
A user shares their positive experience with Qwen3-Coder-Next, highlighting its ability to provide stimulating conversations and pragmatic solutions. Despite the name, the model proves valuable even for tasks beyond software development, approaching the quality of experience offered by Gemini 3.
Ultra Ethernet is poised to revolutionize data center interconnection. This new technology promises to significantly improve network performance and efficiency, opening up new possibilities for data-intensive and compute-intensive applications.
Workday announces a leadership change with co-founder Aneel Bhusri returning as CEO. The company aims to focus on artificial intelligence for its next growth phase. The transition marks a key moment for the company's future strategy in the enterprise software sector.
Anthropic, a leading AI company, is reportedly pursuing a new funding round potentially reaching $20 billion. This move is driven by intense competition and the significant compute costs associated with developing advanced AI models.
Claims of a 1,100% increase in AI-driven layoffs in 2025 might be misleading. Some firms are accused of exaggerating AI performance to downplay poor business performance. This raises questions about the actual impact of AI on the job market and the transparency of corporate communications.
An Anthropic researcher attempted to use the Claude Opus 4.6 model to build a C compiler. The result, while functional, elicited mixed reactions from its creator, ranging from excitement to concern. The experiment highlights the potential and risks of advanced AI agents.
Founded by former Google Japan leaders, InfiniMind is building AI solutions to transform enterprise video archives into actionable business intelligence. The goal is to make video content searchable and usable to extract valuable insights.
Initial benchmarks compare the performance of the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H processor on Windows 11 and Ubuntu Linux 24.04 (in development). Tests include CPU performance, power efficiency, and Xe3 graphics with Intel Arc B390.
A new large-scale study published in Nature reveals that large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4o, Llama 3, and Command R+ are not yet ready to provide reliable medical advice. While the models correctly identify medical conditions in 94.9% of cases when tested directly, their accuracy drops to 34.5% when interacting with patients, leading to incorrect diagnoses and potentially dangerous advice.
AI.com's Super Bowl ad campaign, costing $85 million between domain and ads, suffered a setback due to excessive traffic crashing the servers. The initiative raises questions about the effectiveness of massive advertising investments for AI-based websites.
The US Air Force has banned the use of smart glasses like Ray-Ban Meta Glasses among its troops. The use of earbuds and other Bluetooth devices is now limited to official duties only. The decision aims to bolster security and prevent potential vulnerabilities.
Debian's tag2upload has finally reached general availability (GA) status, aiming to assist Debian developers and maintainers with an improved Git-based packaging workflow. The tool seeks to streamline and enhance the efficiency of software package creation and management.
A Reddit post raises questions about the increasing difficulties in running large language models (LLMs) locally. The discussion revolves around the increasingly stringent hardware requirements and the implications for those who want to maintain control of their data and infrastructure.
A pull request has been released revealing further details on the architecture and parameters of GLM-5. The documentation includes diagrams and technical specifications of the model, offering a clearer overview of its internal capabilities. This update is relevant for those wishing to implement and optimize large language models.
Taiwan has rejected the possibility of transferring 40% of its semiconductor production capacity to the United States. Production increases in Taiwan are expected to occur in lockstep with production increases in the U.S.
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