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79 t/s Qwen3.6-35B on RTX 5070 Ti via --n-cpu-moe
Benchmarks reveal --n-cpu-moe 20 flag boosts Qwen3.6-35B-A3B speed 54% on 16GB GPUs by optimizing VRAM for MoE layers. Achieves 79 t/s gen with 128K context on consumer hardware. Includes full llama.cpp command and VRAM tuning guide.
Cloudflare Open-Sources Unweight LLM Compressor
Cloudflare's Unweight compresses LLMs losslessly by 15-22%, saving 3GB VRAM on Llama-3.1-8B via H100 GPUs. GPU kernels are on GitHub with a technical paper; attention weights next.
Wandb Server Potentially Down
Users report inability to load training progress or visualize old runs on wandb. Includes screenshot of the issue. Community seeking confirmation if widespread.
Windows 11 Taskbar AI Agents Prep for Launch
Microsoft confirms it has not abandoned AI agentic experiences in Windows 11. Taskbar-level AI agents are advancing as planned, allowing optional access to various agents including third-party ones. The feature will not be enabled by default.
Qwen3.6 Performance Leap Confirmed on Apple Silicon
Users confirm Qwen3.6's major performance gains for complex workloads rivaling Opus and Codex levels. High speeds achieved on M5 Max with proper configuration. Key is enabling `preserve_thinking` flag.
Hesai's Color-Recognizing Lidar Boosts AV Safety
Hesai unveils next-gen automotive lidar sensor capable of color recognition. It significantly enhances autonomous driving environmental perception and safety. The breakthrough aligns with China's auto shift from price wars to value-driven innovation.
AI Reconstructs Galaxy History from One Scan
Astronomers have developed 'Extragalactic Archaeology' to reconstruct a galaxy's billions-year history from a single observation. The method uses AI to analyze chemical element 'fingerprints' inside galaxies. It enables 'biographies' for galaxies beyond the Milky Way across cosmic timescales.
SpaceX Buys 1279 Cybertrucks to Prop Tesla Sales
SpaceX purchased 1279 Cybertrucks in 2025 Q4, comprising over 18% of Tesla's quarterly registrations. This internal buy by Musk's firms, plus 60 more vehicles, totals 19% amid Cybertruck's sales drop to 20,237 units in 2025. Transaction value hits $110 million.
Steerless Cybercab Robotaxis Emerge at Tesla Factory
About 14 production-ready Cybercabs without steering wheels or pedals spotted at Tesla's Texas factory. Vehicles match final Robotaxi specs, lacking mirrors and manual controls for full autonomy. Signals shift to small-scale fleet for testing and regulatory push.
OpenAI Shareholders Mull Altman Ouster
OpenAI investors question Sam Altman's leadership amid his side projects and IPO doubts, considering replacements. Brett Taylor, ex-Salesforce co-CEO, tops candidate list. Altman linked OpenAI resources to ventures like Helion Energy and Stoke Space.
Codex Evolves to PC Operator
Codex transitions from a code-writing tool to a full assistant capable of operating computers. This upgrade expands its role in automation beyond mere coding.
Claude Design Dooms Design Field
Claude Design threatens the design industry by taking over tasks from design to coding. It positions AI as a comprehensive replacement for traditional workflows.
Micron Fuels Hottest Value ETF Surge
Micron Technology is driving the iShares MSCI US Value Factor ETF, the market's hottest value fund, to significantly outperform the broader market. Key holdings also include Intel, Cisco Systems, and Applied Materials.
China Biotech Boom Eyes AI Boost
China's pharmaceutical firms are securing massive out-licensing deals, including CSPC's up to US$18.5B and RemeGen's US$5.6B. Haisco added deals worth up to US$745M to a US firm. The industry questions if AI can accelerate this trend further.
Android 17 Caps Bloated Apps' Memory
Google's Android 17 Beta 4 introduces device-level memory limits to terminate high-resource apps, preventing system lag and instability. It targets memory leaks, forcing developers to optimize. Android Studio integrates LeakCanary for debugging terminated apps.
PR Titles Steal API Keys in AI Agents
Top three AI programming agents expose 'comment and control' vulnerabilities for API key theft via PR titles. Vendors confirm the attacks. Triple defenses fail to protect credentials.
Baidu's Third Local Services Strategy
Baidu is rethinking its local life services business amid its third major push. The core logic emphasizes calculating ecosystem accounts for sustainable growth. This reflects a strategic business redo focused on long-term viability.
40% Robot Teams Go Fully Autonomous
40% of teams in Beijing Yizhuang's 2026 humanoid robot half-marathon adopt autonomous mode, with the 21km race starting April 19. Strict rules penalize human intervention to push navigation and endurance. New awards recognize top designs and full autonomy.
China Bank Flags AI Risks at IMF
China’s central bank governor Pan Gongsheng addressed the IMF, stating AI is fueling a new wave of technological and industrial transformation. He highlighted both opportunities and risks this poses to the global economy.
AI Battlefield: Ruthless Dark Forest
AI's true arena is the 'dark forest,' a metaphor for cutthroat survival. Players without strong 'guns' (capabilities) won't emerge alive. It signals intense, unforgiving AI competition.