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Sales coaching AI startup Rilla is spending $1.7 million annually on housing stipends to ensure staff live near the office, requiring a 72-hour work week in exchange.
The Next Web (TNW) · 84d ago
Research suggests that TikTok users have less control over their 'For You' feeds than perceived. Constant and intentional curation is required to influence the recommendation engine effectively.
Ars Technica · 84d ago
New research explores the potential of solar geoengineering to counteract the extreme climate impacts of super El Niño events. The study highlights how cooling the planet could serve as a radical mitigation strategy for climate-driven disasters.
Wired · 84d ago
LingBot-Video is a 13B parameter sparse-MoE video diffusion transformer post-trained as an action-conditioned world model for robotics. It utilizes a physical-plausibility reward system and is now available as an open-source project including weights and code.
Reddit r/MachineLearning · 84d ago
Microsoft is reallocating its Obsidian Studio team to focus on a new entry in the Fallout franchise. Consequently, the planned sequel to the game Avowed has been officially canceled.
Bloomberg Technology · 84d ago
General Intuition argues that video games provide better training data than the internet for achieving AGI. The startup focuses on the model's ability to understand movement in space and time, which is currently a limitation for LLMs.
TechCrunch AI · 84d ago
Following significant losses in the Iran conflict, the Pentagon is pivoting toward cheaper, mass-producible hunter-killer drones. The goal is to maintain operational capability despite high attrition rates.
Ars Technica · 84d ago
PyTorch 2.13 has been officially released, introducing key performance improvements. The most notable update is the integration of FlexAttention support for Apple Silicon (MPS) devices.
PyTorch Blog · 84d ago
SpaceXAI has partnered with coding startup Cursor to launch a new Grok AI model. The model is specifically optimized for finance, legal, and coding workflows to compete with Anthropic and OpenAI.
Bloomberg Technology · 84d ago
IBM and Red Hat have introduced Lightwell, a new initiative designed to protect open-source software from security vulnerabilities discovered by AI. The launch includes two commercial offerings: Lightwell Network and Lightwell Clearinghouse Premier.
ZDNet AI · 84d ago
ElevenLabs CEO Mati Staniszewski addressed the company's growth and its ability to compete against major AI labs like OpenAI and Anthropic. The discussion highlighted the current favorable environment for building AI startups.
The Next Web (TNW) · 84d ago
Hugging Face has introduced a new initiative focused on providing high-quality datasets specifically curated for training and evaluating AI agents. This effort aims to improve the reasoning and tool-use capabilities of autonomous systems.
Hugging Face Blog · 84d ago
Waymo is removing human supervisors from its robotaxi fleets in San Diego, Las Vegas, Tampa, and Denver. This marks a significant scaling milestone for their autonomous driving technology.
Engadget · 84d ago
Microsoft is undergoing a major restructuring of its Xbox division, including 3,200 total layoffs and the closure of four studios. CEO Asha Sharma cited an unhealthy business model and over-expansion as primary reasons for the cuts.
The Verge · 84d ago
This update covers major executive shifts in the tech industry, including Dropbox appointing its first Chief Product Officer. Additionally, it highlights ongoing workforce adjustments at Microsoft's Xbox division and leadership changes at T-Mobile.
GeekWire · 84d ago
Perplexity is reportedly building an internal AI coding assistant codenamed 'Teammate' to compete with tools like Cursor and Claude Code. The tool has been used by internal engineers since May and may see a public release.
The Next Web (TNW) · 84d ago
OpenAI has introduced a new voice model, GPT-Live-1, designed to improve conversational flow by reducing unnecessary interruptions and waiting for pauses. The model integrates with GPT-5.5 for advanced reasoning and web search capabilities.
The Verge · 84d ago
OpenAI has introduced new voice models capable of simultaneous speaking and listening. This feature is designed to improve the fluidity of live conversations and enable real-time translation.
TechCrunch AI · 84d ago
OpenAI has updated its new voice mode to allow users to control the speaking pace. The model now acknowledges user input in real-time and slows down upon request.
Engadget · 84d ago
A new study highlights that parental smartphone attachment can lead to long-term developmental and psychological issues in children. The research emphasizes the negative impact of screen-distracted parenting on the parent-child bond.
Bloomberg Technology · 84d ago
This article explores the integration of Graph-based Retrieval Augmented Generation (GraphRAG) with knowledge graphs to enhance pharmaceutical research. It demonstrates how combining structured data with generative AI improves discovery speed and scientific accuracy.
AWS Machine Learning Blog · 84d ago
This post details how public sector organizations can utilize Amazon Bedrock to automatically sort and prioritize high volumes of incoming emails. The solution leverages generative AI to streamline communication workflows.
AWS Machine Learning Blog · 84d ago
This guide covers building a production-ready ecommerce server using Amazon Bedrock AgentCore and Mistral AI Studio. It includes implementing MCP tools, JWT authentication, and deployment via AWS CDK.
AWS Machine Learning Blog · 84d ago
Google has updated the Android Bench platform to include new Large Language Models. Despite these additions, Gemini continues to show performance gaps compared to competing models.
Ars Technica AI · 84d ago
Paris-based startup ZML has released a free software tool designed to run open-source AI models across diverse hardware, including Nvidia, AMD, Google, Apple, and Intel silicon. This initiative aims to reduce developer dependency on Nvidia's proprietary ecosystem.
The Next Web (TNW) · 84d ago
Amazon is reportedly working on an internal project codenamed 'Moonraker' to upgrade Alexa into a more powerful agentic assistant. The goal is to enable the AI to execute complex, multi-step tasks more effectively than current iterations.
Engadget · 84d ago
Security firm Wiz discovered that a classic Unix symlink trick can bypass safety protocols in six major AI coding assistants, including Amazon Q and Cursor. This vulnerability allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to a developer's machine via a booby-trapped repository.
The Next Web (TNW) · 84d ago
Prime Intellect has secured $130 million in Series A funding led by Radical Ventures. The two-year-old startup has reached a $1 billion valuation as it focuses on helping enterprises develop their own custom AI agents.
TechCrunch AI · 84d ago
Mercedes-Benz has launched a new version of its electric GLC SUV, emphasizing a strategic shift toward AI-integrated vehicle systems. The model is now available for pre-sale starting at 299,900 RMB.
Ifanr (爱范儿) · 84d ago
DuckDuckGo has introduced Duck Player, a new video player that allows users to watch YouTube videos without ads. The feature is currently available across MacOS, Windows, Android, and iOS platforms.
ZDNet AI · 84d ago