Here is the daily technology #threadcast for 3/27/24. The goal is to make this a technology "reddit".
Drop all question, comments, and articles relating to #technology and the future. The goal is make it a technology center.
Here is the daily technology #threadcast for 3/27/24. The goal is to make this a technology "reddit".
Drop all question, comments, and articles relating to #technology and the future. The goal is make it a technology center.
Google Won: Gemini 2.5 Pro Review
Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro model has been released, and it's impressive. The model's performance, speed, and benchmarks are significantly better than other models on the market. Gemini 2.5 Pro's thinking capabilities, improved post-training, and enhanced base model make it a game-changer.
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Did AI Just Get Commoditized?
The release of Gemini 2.5 Pro and DeepSeek V3 has sparked a discussion on whether AI is being commoditized. Gemini 2.5 Pro is claimed to be the best AI language model by some at Google, but its source is being kept secret.
The model has shown impressive performance in various benchmarks, but its scores are converging with other models like 03 and Claude 3.7. The CEO of Microsoft has stated that AI models are being commoditized, with greater performance being bought like commodities, and that labs like OpenAI are merely product companies selling an experience.
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The Bizarre and Wonderful ONEXSUGAR Dual-Screen Handheld
The discussion revolves around the Ayn Odin Portal, a new handheld console, and its surprising early impressions. The hosts also delve into the Nintendo Switch 2 pricing rumors and the potential launch in June. Additionally, they talk about the ONEXSUGAR dual-screen handheld, a modular, transformable device with two screens and controllers that can swivel around them.
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How to Lock VLC Control Interface
To lock the control interface of VLC while playing a video, open VLC, select the video file, click the three dots button, and tap the padlock icon. This prevents accidental changes to video settings, especially useful when watching with kids.
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DeepSeek V3.1 Model Release
DeepSeek has launched a new model, DeepSeek V3.1, a 700 GB open-source model under the MIT license, which reportedly outperforms Claude 3.5 and 3.7 in coding-related tasks. The model excels in math, coding, and reasoning, making it a game-changer for developers.
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Gemini 2.5 Pro: A Revolutionary AI Model
The Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental model, recently released by Google, has been making waves in the AI community. This state-of-the-art model has been tested and proven to outperform other top models, including GPT-4.5, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, and DeepSeek R1. With its impressive benchmark scores and ability to handle complex problems, the Gemini 2.5 Pro is a game-changer in the world of AI.
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DeepSeek V3.1: A Powerful Open-Source Model
DeepSeek version 3.1 is a completely open-source model that has been released, available for download on Hugging Face, and has shown significant improvements in mathematics, coding, and front-end design. The model, which is 700GB large and under the MIT license, has been tested and has passed several challenges, including generating sentences, coding, and logical questions.
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Mojang descarta uso de IA no desenvolvimento de 'Minecraft'
A produtora responsável por ‘Minecraft’, a Mojang, afirmou que não tem planos de integrar Inteligência Artificial (IA) generativa no processo de desenvolvimento do jogo, conforme informou o site IGN.
#technology #ai #games
A diretora Agnes Larsson explicou que a decisão não é uma oposição à tecnologia, mas sim uma escolha alinhada com a proposta do jogo, que é “sobre criatividade e criação”.
“Penso que, enquanto humanos, é importante que nos sintamos felizes ao criar. Isso é um propósito, faz a vida ser bela. Por isso, para nós, queremos que seja a nossa equipe a criar os nossos jogos”, afirmou Larsson.
OpenAI adia lançamento de criação de imagens no ChatGPT na versão grátis
A OpenAI lançou uma nova funcionalidade para o ChatGPT, permitindo que usuários criem imagens a partir de texto usando o modelo GPT-4o. No entanto, a empresa teve que suspender temporariamente essa função para os usuários da versão gratuita, adiando seu lançamento para essa base de usuários.
#technology #ai #openai
Sam Altman, cofundador e CEO da OpenAI, explicou em uma publicação na rede social X que a demanda pela nova ferramenta foi "muito maior do que o esperado". Ele ainda afirmou que "o lançamento da versão gratuita está, infelizmente, adiado por algum tempo".
A alta popularidade mencionada por Altman se refere ao fato de que, nas últimas horas, muitos usuários têm utilizado o ChatGPT para recriar cenas icônicas de filmes, memes e figuras públicas, no estilo de animação famoso pelo Studio Ghibli. A situação foi tão expressiva que Sam Altman até alterou sua foto de perfil para esse estilo.
Ainda não há uma previsão de quando a OpenAI irá liberar essa ferramenta para os usuários da versão gratuita do ChatGPT, sendo que, por enquanto, ela está disponível apenas para assinantes dos planos Plus, Pro e Team.
Nvidia e xAI se unem a aliança global para investir em IA
A coalizão foi criada em setembro de 2023 e já conta com gigantes como Microsoft, BlackRock, GIP (Global Infrastructure Partners) e MGX, além da própria BlackRock, uma das maiores gestoras de ativos do mundo
#technology #nvidia #xai #ai
A Nvidia e a xAI, startup fundada por Elon Musk, passaram a integrar a Aliança Global de Investimento em Infraestrutura de Inteligência Artificial (AIP), que busca captar US$ 30 bilhões para investir no setor, principalmente nos Estados Unidos.
A coalizão foi criada em setembro de 2023 e já conta com gigantes como Microsoft, BlackRock, GIP (Global Infrastructure Partners) e MGX, além da própria BlackRock, uma das maiores gestoras de ativos do mundo. Com as novas adesões, a aliança fortalece ainda mais seu papel como referência no avanço da infraestrutura para inteligência artificial (IA).
Além do objetivo inicial de arrecadar US$ 30 bilhões, a aliança tem um plano ainda mais ambicioso: mobilizar até US$ 100 bilhões em investimentos, incluindo financiamento via dívida, para expandir e acelerar a infraestrutura de IA globalmente.
A Nvidia, que continuará atuando como consultora técnica, contribuirá com sua expertise em computação acelerada e fábricas de IA, ajudando a otimizar as operações dos data centers. Enquanto isso, empresas como GE Vernova e NextEra Energy se comprometeram a colaborar no desenvolvimento de soluções energéticas para suportar a crescente demanda desses centros tecnológicos.
A Microsoft, a gestora BlackRock, o fundo GIP e a empresa de tecnologia MGX anunciaram a criação dessa aliança em 18 de setembro de 2023, com o objetivo de impulsionar o desenvolvimento de inteligência artificial nos Estados Unidos e em países parceiros.
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Украинская делегация в Эр-Рияде понесла потери: домой вернулись не все
Загадочная информация распространяется по украинским соцсетям относительно «потерь» в составе делегации Украины в Эр-Рияде.
Загадочная информация распространяется по украинским соцсетям относительно «потерь» в составе делегации Украины в Эр-Рияде.
Сначала один телеграм-канал опубликовал информацию, что «после последнего раунда переговоров в Эр-Рияде между представителями США и Украины внезапно «пропал без вести» один из украинских участников». Затем в других каналах, в том числе в белорусском СМИ, появились уточнения, что помощник второго переводчика украинской делегации исчез из отеля, где остановилась делегация, и перестал выходить на связь. Когда начали проводить расследование по поводу его исчезновения и искать «следы», выяснилось, что мужчина улетел из Саудовской Аравии в Турцию, а затем оттуда — во Францию. Понятно, что решение он принимал не спонтанно, и маршрут «отхода» продумал заранее, а возможно и билеты приобрел загодя.
Официальные лица Украины, понятно, информацию не комментируют и официальные СМИ ее не дают. Поэтому проверить достоверность сообщений затруднительно. Однако, памятуя, какая сейчас на Украине ситуация с выездом мужского населения за рубеж, этот побег не кажется чем-то невероятным. Минкульт Украины из-за слишком большого количества сбежавших из страны во время зарубежных гастролей и культурных мероприятий артистов и художников с 3 марта ввел строгие ограничения на выезд из Незалежной культурных деятелей и журналистов. Такая же проблема с украинскими спортсменами.
По данным Минспорта страны, с 2022 года не вернулись с соревнований 247 спортсменов и тренеров по олимпийским видам спорта и 49 спортсменов и 13 тренеров по неолимпийским. Похоже теперь запреты нужно распространять и на дипломатические делегации. Придется обходиться без «технического персонала», а переводчикам придется работать без сменщиков — за двоих. Правда, как говорил незабвенный Жорж Милославский, «Федя, это безобразие! Нельзя так с переводчиками обращаться».
Kai Wang, Asia senior equity analyst at Morningstar, told CNBC that large Chinese tech players such as Alibaba, which build data centers to meet the computing needs of AI in addition to building their own LLMs, are well positioned to benefit from China's post-DeepSeek AI boom.
Alibaba secured a major win for its AI business last month when it confirmed that the company was partnering with Apple to roll out AI integration for iPhones sold in China.
On Wednesday, the group also reported an expanded strategic partnership with BMW to accelerate the integration of its AI into the carmaker's next-generation intelligent vehicles.
Trump says Tesla CEO Elon Musk didn’t advise on auto tariffs 'because he may have a conflict'
When asked by reporters whether the new tariffs would be good for Musk's autos business, Tesla, President Donald Trump said they may be "net neutral or they may be good."
After President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would impose 25% tariffs on "all cars that are not made in the United States," he said his key advisor, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, had not weighed in on the matter, "because he may have a conflict."
He added that Musk had never "asked me for a favor in business whatsoever."
В Госдуме предложили лишить актера Депардье российского гражданства
Депутат Госдумы Миронов предложил лишить Депардье российского гражданства
Лишить российского гражданства французского актера Жерара Депардье призвал депутат Госдумы, глава партии «Справедливая Россия – За правду» Сергей Миронов. Слова парламентария проводит телеграм-канал «Кровавая барыня». Отмечается, что в беседе с Осторожно Media депутат назвал артиста «жмотом» и «лягушатником».
Миронов, общаясь с журналистами, заявил, что призывал отобрать е Депардье паспорт гражданина России еще два года назад.
Молчание 225-го полка: десятки солдат ВСУ бесследно исчезают в Сумской области, родственники в панике
Telegram-канал «Северный ветер» сообщает, что в Сумской области пропали без вести десятки украинских солдат, недавно переведенных в 225-й отдельный штурмовой полк ВСУ.
Telegram-канал «Северный ветер» сообщает, что в Сумской области пропали без вести десятки украинских солдат, недавно переведенных в 225-й отдельный штурмовой полк ВСУ. В сети уже можно найти более 45 сообщений от родственников, которые выражают обеспокоенность из-за того, что их близкие, служившие в этом полку, прекратили выходить на связь.
Ранее поступали сообщения о том, что российские войска выбили украинские подразделения с нескольких позиций в селе Гуево, расположенном в Курской области. Журналисты уточняют, что это касается северной части села. Министерство обороны РФ пока не дало официального комментария по этому поводу.
Российский военный с позывным Пегас сообщил, что группа ВСУ, отступавшая из Викторовки, расположенной к северу от Суджи в Курской области, подорвалась на минном поле. По его словам, мины были установлены самими украинскими военными. Пегас добавил, что как колесная, так и гусеничная техника противника, включая экипажи и десант, попали в ловушку и были уничтожены.
«Как удобно получается. Тут тебе оправдание и для дальнейших репрессий (не время раскручивать гайки), и для похищения людей с улиц (надо же кому-то нападать на Белгород и Курск защищать Сумщину и Харьковщину). А, если наступления до лета не будет, пиар-обслуга Зели ещё и скажет, что это его заслуга», – пишет «Выпускайте Кракена».
Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger jumps to venture capital, joins Playground Global
After retiring as Intel's CEO in December, Pat Gelsinger is becoming a general partner at early-stage venture firm Playground Global.
After a tumultuous four years running Intel, Pat Gelsinger is going into venture capital.
Gelsinger, who was ousted by the chipmaker in December, has joined Playground Global as a general partner. Started in 2015 by a group that included Android founder Andy Rubin, Playground focuses on early-stage investments in deep technology.
Gelsinger told CNBC in an interview that he considered starting a venture firm with someone else, but opted to go with a structure that was already up and running.
"It's about scale," Gelsinger said, adding that starting from scratch would require "10 hard years to get it."
Путин прилетел в российский регион с рабочей поездкой
Владимир Путин прилетел в Мурманск с рабочей поездкой
Президент РФ Владимир Путин прилетел в Мурманск с рабочей поездкой.
Самолет главы государства, как сообщают РИА Новости, приземлился в Международном аэропорту имени Николая II.
26-27 марта в Мурманске проходит Международный арктический форум, посвященный 500-летию открытия Северного морского пути. Девиз форума - "На Севере - жить!"
Under Gelsinger, Intel focused on semiconductor fabrication, pouring money into an effort to develop chips for other companies. In 2024, the Biden administration awarded Intel up to $8.5 billion in CHIPS and Science Act funding as part of a plan to bring chip manufacturing back to the U.S.
But Intel lost market share and got trounced by Nvidia in AI, prompting a massive selloff in its stock price. Intel's market cap plummeted by 60% in 2024, its worst performance in over five decades as a public company.
In December, Intel announced Gelsinger's retirement. Earlier this month, the company said Lip-Bu Tan, a former CEO of Cadence Design Systems, will take over as CEO.
PsiQuantum is raising $750 million or more in fresh capital at a $6 billion valuation, with BlackRock planning to lead the round, CNBC confirmed. Reuters reported about the fundraising efforts on Monday.
Quantum computers will be "materially impacting computing structures before the end of this decade," Gelsinger said.
In February, the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) said it will evaluate whether quantum systems from PsiQuantum and Microsoft will be more valuable than they cost by 2033. The release didn't mention Intel, which announced its inaugural quantum chip, codenamed Tunnel Falls, in 2023.
Gelsinger said he wishes the best to his former employer and Tan, its new leader.
"I certainly believe that Intel is critical for the semiconductor industry," he said. "You need to design and manufacture leading-edge technology."
ФШР: «Инцидент с Кириллом Шевченко – один из самых громких»
Российский гроссмейстер Владимир Крамник намерен добиваться ужесточения мер по отношению к дисквалифицированному за жульничество украинцу Кириллу Шевченко.
Международная шахматная федерация (FIDE) 26 марта приняла решение о дисквалификации 22-летнего Кирилла Шевченко по делу о мошенничестве на чемпионате Испании на три года, один из которых – условно. Четырнадцатый чемпион мира по шахматам Владимир Крамник считает, что это слишком мягкое наказание за подобное нарушение, и таким решением организация только позорит себя. Россиянин решил подать в FIDE апелляцию, о чем сообщил на своей странице в соцсети.
– Были ли такие нарушения, которые не попали в открытую прессу?
– Обычно такие события не проходят незамеченными.
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Как вы расцениваете шансы Крамника выиграть апелляцию? В связи с этим какие еще могут быть приняты меры по отношению к Шевченко?
– После подачи апелляции мяч будет на стороне Этической комиссии ФИДЕ. Пока трудно ответить на этот вопрос.
– Были ли подобные нарушения среди российских шахматистов на национальном уровне? К каким решениям в подобных случаях приходила ФШР?
– К сожалению, ранее встречались. Решения всегда были (и будут) максимально жесткими в отношении нарушителей, но только в случае наличия полной доказательной базы.
Utah governor signs online child safety law requiring Apple, Google to verify user ages
Utah's signing of the law is a political win for Meta, which has been aiming to put more political and regulatory pressure on Apple.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Wednesday signed a bill that requires Apple and Google's mobile app stores to verify user ages and require parental permission for those under 18 to use certain apps, the governor's spokesperson told CNBC.
The law is the first of its kind in the nation and represents a significant shift in how user ages are verified online, and says it's the responsibility of mobile app stores to verify ages — putting the onus on Apple and Google, instead of individual apps like Instagram, Snapchat and X, to do age checks.
Neither company immediately returned a request for comment on Wednesday.
Meta, X and Snap said on Wednesday they applauded Cox and Utah for passing the bill, and encouraged other states to consider similar approaches.
"Parents want a one-stop-shop to oversee and approve the many apps their teens want to download, and Utah has led the way in centralizing it within a device's app store," the companies said in a joint statement. "This approach spares users from repeatedly submitting personal information to countless individual apps and online services."
В Бауманке проводят отработку технологии очистки загрязненного песка из Анапы
Больше центнера песка с пляжа Анапы привезли в МГТУ им. Н.Э. Баумана. Здесь проводится отработка технологии его очистки от мазутных включений.
Как сообщил «МК» автор разработки, профессор кафедры «Экология и промышленная безопасность» МГТУ им. Н.Э. Баумана, доктор технических наук Борис Ксенофонтов, в первую очередь речь идет о физико-химическом методе очистки при помощи созданного в МГТУ специального устройства. Оно называется флотационная машина (от франц. flotter – плавать) – в ней осуществляется гидромеханический процесс разделения мелких частиц с последующей очисткой песка и воды.
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Alibaba launches new open-source AI model for 'cost-effective AI agents'
Alibaba Cloud has launched its latest AI model in its "Qwen series," as large language model competition in China continues to heat up.
Alibaba Cloud launched Thursday its latest artificial intelligence model in its "Qwen series," as large language model competition in China continues to heat up following the "DeepSeek moment."
The new "Qwen2.5-Omni-7B" is a multimodal model, which means it can process inputs, including text, images, audio and videos, while generating real-time text and natural speech responses, according to an announcement on Alibaba Cloud's website.
The company says that the model can be deployed on edge devices like mobile phones, offering high efficiency without compromising performance.
"This unique combination makes it the perfect foundation for developing agile, cost-effective AI agents that deliver tangible value, especially intelligent voice applications," Alibaba said.
For example, it could be used to help a visually impaired person navigate their environment through real-time audio description, the company added.
The new model is open-sourced on the platforms Hugging Face and Github, following a growing trend in China after DeepSeek made its breakthrough R1 model open-source.
Open-source generally refers to software in which the source code is made freely available on the web for possible modification and redistribution. Over the past years, Alibaba Cloud says it has open-sourced over 200 generative AI models.
Trump says he may reduce China tariffs to help close a TikTok deal
"Maybe I'll give them a little reduction in tariffs or something to get it done," President Donald Trump said about a deal involving TikTok's U.S. operations
President Donald Trump said he may reduce tariffs on China to facilitate a deal that would result in ByteDance selling the U.S. operations of TikTok.
China "is going to have to play a role" in approving a TikTok-related divestiture, Trump said in a press conference Wednesday.
"Maybe I'll give them a little reduction in tariffs or something to get it done," Trump said. "TikTok is big, but every point in tariffs is worth more than TikTok."
Although a national security law requires ByteDance to divest TikTok's U.S. operations or face an effective ban in the country, Trump in January signed an executive order that delayed the deadline for a deal to April 5. Trump has previously said that he wants the U.S. to maintain a 50% ownership position in TikTok via a joint venture.
It's possible he will extend the TikTok deadline again, Trump said Wednesday.
"We're going to have a form of a deal, but if it's not finished, it's not a big deal," Trump said.
"We'll just extend it."
Vice President JD Vance told NBC News earlier this month that he was confident that a TikTok-related deal would happen by the April deadline.
!summarize #agi #company #economy #ai
Steps to Achieve AGI
Advancing Narrow AI Foundations
Build on existing narrow AI systems (like today’s machine learning models) by improving their ability to handle more diverse tasks. This involves refining algorithms, expanding training datasets, and increasing computational power.
Example: Current models like large language models or vision systems need to evolve beyond specialized domains.
Developing Generalization Capabilities
Create systems that can generalize knowledge across domains without extensive retraining. This means moving from task-specific learning to learning abstract principles that can be applied broadly.
Research focus: Transfer learning, meta-learning, and unsupervised learning are critical here.
Integrating Multimodal Learning
Combine different types of data processing (e.g., text, images, sound, and physical interaction) into a unified system that mimics human sensory and cognitive integration.
Example: An AGI should understand a scene by combining visual input with language context, much like a human does.
Building Reasoning and Problem-Solving Skills
Enable AI to perform abstract reasoning, causal inference, and creative problem-solving, rather than relying solely on pattern recognition.
Research focus: Symbolic AI, neural-symbolic integration, and common-sense reasoning.
Achieving Self-Improvement
Design systems that can autonomously improve their own algorithms, learn from minimal data, and adapt to new environments without human intervention.
Example: Recursive self-improvement, where an AI refines its own code or learning process.
Modeling Human-Like Cognition
Incorporate elements of human cognition, such as memory (episodic and working), emotional understanding, and social intelligence, to handle real-world complexity.
Research focus: Cognitive architectures (e.g., ACT-R, SOAR) and biologically inspired AI.
Scaling Compute and Infrastructure
Leverage massive computational resources to simulate the complexity of human brain processes or to brute-force solutions until more efficient methods emerge.
Example: Projects like xAI’s efforts to accelerate scientific discovery could provide the hardware backbone.
Testing and Validation
Develop benchmarks and environments to test AGI capabilities across diverse, unpredictable scenarios, ensuring robustness and safety.
Example: Moving beyond narrow metrics like accuracy to holistic evaluations of adaptability and ethics.
Impediments to Achieving AGI
Technical Limitations
Compute Constraints: Even with exponential growth in hardware, simulating human-level intelligence might require orders of magnitude more power than we can currently provide.
Algorithmic Gaps: We lack a unified theory of intelligence to guide development—current AI relies heavily on statistical methods rather than true understanding.
Data Challenges
Quality and Quantity: AGI needs vast, diverse, and clean datasets, but real-world data is messy and biased.
Generalization: Current models struggle to learn from small datasets or apply knowledge to unseen domains.
Understanding Intelligence
Neuroscience Gaps: We don’t fully understand how the human brain achieves general intelligence, making it hard to replicate.
Definition Ambiguity: There’s no consensus on what AGI truly entails—is it human-like cognition, or something entirely different?
Safety and Control
Alignment Problem: Ensuring AGI’s goals align with human values is unsolved and critical to avoid unintended consequences.
Unpredictability: A self-improving system could become too complex for humans to oversee or control.
Economic and Social Barriers
Funding: AGI research is expensive, and resources are often directed toward profitable narrow AI instead.
Ethics and Regulation: Public fear, misuse concerns, or restrictive policies could slow progress.
Interdisciplinary Integration
Combining insights from AI, neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy is slow and fragmented due to siloed expertise.
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