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LLMs can outperform neuroscientists at predicting research outcomes
A new study from University College London shows that large language models predict scientific research results more accurately than human experts. Published in Nature, the study found AI models ...
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US companies increase AI spending sixfold in one year, study finds
A new survey of 600 US IT leaders shows companies are moving quickly from testing AI to implementing it across their organizations. Total AI investment jumped from $2.3 billion in 2023 to $13.8 ...
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Alibaba's QwQ model takes on OpenAI o1 with enhanced reasoning capabilities
Alibaba has released QwQ-32B-Preview, a new AI model that focuses on logical reasoning and problem-solving capabilities. The model appears to match and sometimes outperform OpenAI's latest offerings ...
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Amazon develops video-focused AI system "Olympus" to compete with rivals
The visual focus aims to make up for the company's limitations in text processing and solving complex problems, where it lags OpenAI and Anthropic's models, according to a report from The Information ...
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Tesla gives Optimus robot a new hand with improved grip and sensors
Tesla has updated its Optimus humanoid robot with a new hand design that features 22 degrees of freedom, plus three more in the forearm. The company added a soft protective layer to the fingers and ...
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xAI reportedly plans to launch ChatGPT competitor in December
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI aims to release a standalone chatbot app next month, putting it in direct competition with established AI companies for the first time, according to a ...
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AI startup /dev/agents raises $56M to build agent operating system
AI startup /dev/agents has secured $56 million in funding to create an operating system for AI agents. The company aims to enable computers to collaborate like humans do, which requires developing new ...
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Microsoft's TinyTroupe library creates AI-powered virtual focus groups for product testing
Microsoft has released TinyTroupe, an open-source library that creates AI-powered simulations of human behavior in virtual settings. The system could help companies test products and ideas without ...
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Google's Gemini AI takes a tiny step toward an all-purpose assistant with new Spotify integration
Google is expanding its Gemini AI assistant with Spotify integration, letting users control their music through voice commands after connecting their Spotify and Google accounts. The new feature ...
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Cradle raises $73M to speed up protein engineering with AI
Cradle, a protein engineering AI startup based in Amsterdam and Zurich, has raised $73 million in Series B funding. The round was led by investment firm IVP, with participation from existing investors ...
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Artists leak OpenAI's Sora video model to protest unpaid work
OpenAI rejects the accusations from the artists' group. Hundreds of artists contributed to Sora's development through their participation in the Alpha program and helped prioritize new features and ...
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AI coding tool Cursor adds autonomous coding agents in latest update
Cursor, a modified version of Visual Studio Code with AI features, has released an update that brings partial coding automation through AI agents that can independently navigate contexts and execute ...