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ByteDance Releases Seed-OSS-36B Model with 512K Token Context
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has unveiled a new open source Seed-OSS-36B model with a unique long-context feature allowing up to 512,000 tokens, surpassing OpenAI’s…Google Reveals Energy Usage of AI Prompt for the First Time
Google has disclosed the energy consumption data of its Gemini apps for each query in a technical report. The median prompt’s energy demand has been revealed, marking a…Meta Pauses AI Hiring After Poaching Spree
Meta has implemented a hiring freeze for its AI division following a recent spree of poaching talent from other companies. It is uncertain how long the pause will last as the…Google’s AI Mode Goes Global with New Features
Google has expanded its AI Mode to 180 new countries in English, introducing new agentic features as part of the global rollout. This move aims to enhance user experience and…Anthropic in Talks to Raise Up to $10 Billion in New Funding
Anthropic is close to securing up to $10 billion in a new funding round, surpassing initial expectations and becoming one of the largest megarounds in history. The deal is…MIT Report Uncovers Hidden Success in Corporate AI Landscape
Contrary to popular belief, a new MIT report shows that while 95% of corporate AI pilots may fail, 90% of workers are actually thriving with personal AI tools, leading to a…OpenAI CEO Warns of AI Bubble, Prepares for Potential Fallout
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledges the possibility of an AI bubble bursting while aiming to raise funds at a whopping $500 billion valuation. Altman anticipates that someone will…Meta Platforms Signs $10 Billion Google Cloud Computing Deal Amid AI Race
Meta Platforms Inc. has inked a deal valued at least $10 billion with Google for cloud computing services, as part of the ongoing competition in artificial intelligence…Meta Hires Apple AI Executive Amidst Hiring Slowdown Plans
Meta Platforms Inc. is recruiting a top Apple Inc. artificial intelligence executive, despite intentions to reduce hiring efforts. The move highlights Meta’s focus on…OpenAI Expands Presence in India with New Delhi Office
OpenAI is ramping up its presence in India by opening a new office in New Delhi and beginning to hire locally in the booming South Asian tech market. The move signifies the…Eight Sleep secures $100M for AI-driven sleep technology expansion
Sleep tech company Eight Sleep raises $100 million from investors including HSG, Valor Equity Partners, Founders Fund, and Y Combinator, as well as notable figures from the F1…