Perplexity Computer Another Bet Many AI Models

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Perplexity launches new AI tool using 19 models in single system for complex tasks Perplexity Computer Another Bet Many AI Models San Francisco: Starting this week, subscribers can use Perplexity Computer for complex tasks. The new tool uses 19 different AI models and can create smaller helpers to solve specific problems. It runs in the … Read more

Why Sierra Supercomputer 94 Petaflops Peak Performance Shutdown

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Sierra supercomputer decommissioned and cooled with recirculation system. Shutdown involved phased rotor node removal and watertight safety procedures. Why Sierra Supercomputer 94 Petaflops Peak Performance Shutdown San Francisco: Supercomputers are rated by how fast they do math problems called floating-point operations. One at a time math is slow, but billions at a time are fast. … Read more

Employees at Google and OpenAI Support Anthropic’s Pentagon Stand

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Tech workers rally behind Anthropic’s refusal to let Pentagon use AI tech for surveillance and military purposes Employees at Google and OpenAI Support Anthropic’s Pentagon Stand Employees at Google and OpenAI have stood up for Anthropic. This is a company that makes artificial intelligence tech. Anthropic told the Pentagon it will not let them use … Read more

Everyone Speaks Incel Now WIRED Digital Culture

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How incel terminology has spread beyond its origins and become mainstream internet slang through viral evolution Everyone Speaks Incel Now WIRED Digital Culture WIRED: In this article, the author talks about how words from online communities spread. At first, these words are only used by a small group of people online. But sometimes, they start … Read more

CISA Replaces Acting Director After Bumbling Year

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CISA has replaced its acting director after a year of leadership problems and security issues at the cybersecurity agency. CISA Replaces Acting Director After Bumbling Year Washington, D.C.: A cybersecurity agency in charge of protecting government computers has replaced its acting director after a year of problems. The new acting director is Nick Andersen, who … Read more

Memory shortage could cause biggest smartphone shipment dip in over a decade

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AI demand drives RAM shortage, threatening smartphone market with steepest decline in 12 years. Memory shortage could cause biggest smartphone shipment dip in over a decade California: A rise in need for computers and data centers to power AI is causing a massive shortage of RAM, driving memory prices sharply higher. Now, analyst firm IDC … Read more

OpenClaw Users Allegedly Use Scrapling to Bypass Anti-Bot Systems

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AI tool OpenClaw reportedly paired with open-source Scrapling software to evade website protections, raising concerns about data scraping OpenClaw Users Allegedly Use Scrapling to Bypass Anti-Bot Systems San Francisco: AI tool OpenClaw is being used with software called Scrapling to get around website defenses. People on social media say they are using these tools to … Read more

South Korea Opens Door to Full Google Maps Operation with Strict Security Rules

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South Korea ends years-long ban allowing Google Maps navigation services while imposing strict security measures on sensitive data exports. South Korea Opens Door to Full Google Maps Operation with Strict Security Rules Seoul: After years of waiting, Google can now give people in South Korea full maps services like walking and driving directions. This is … Read more

White House Staffer Linked to Major Pro-Trump X Account

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A White House staffer spreads pro-Trump content on X while remaining anonymous, raising ethical concerns. White House Staffer Linked to Major Pro-Trump X Account Minneapolis: After police killed Renee Good in Minneapolis, the White House spread videos showing burning flags and fights between protesters and immigration agents. One X account called Johnny MAGA, with 300,000 … Read more