In a strategic move to strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) capacity and compete with industry giant Nvidia, AMD has announced the acquisition of server maker ZT Systems in a cash-and-stock deal worth $4.9 billion. This acquisition highlights AMD’s commitment to enhancing its AI ecosystem and software capabilities. ZT Systems, a privately held company based in
The latest data on TikTok’s growth in Europe shows a steady increase in the number of users. Despite reports indicating a slowdown in the app’s growth, TikTok has managed to attract more users in the EU region. According to the EU Digital Services Act, large online platforms are required to disclose their active user counts
Former president Donald Trump recently shared AI-generated images on Truth Social, falsely claiming that Taylor Swift fans are supporting his campaign. The images purported to show a number of young women wearing “Swifties for Trump” T-shirts. Trump captioned his post with “I accept!”, implying that Swifties are now supporting him due to a canceled Taylor
Understanding the behavior and formation of excitons in materials like van der Waals magnets has great significance in the realm of potential technological advancements. In a recent study conducted by a research group at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory, new details about excitons in a crystalline material called nickel phosphorus trisulfide (NiPS3)
Valve has recently made a decision to ban players from using keyboard features that automate perfect counter-strafes in Counter-Strike 2. This move comes after Razer and Wooting introduced the Simultaneous Opposing Cardinal Directions (SOCD) feature to their keyboards. Valve has stated that automation that circumvents core skills will no longer be allowed in the game,
Excitonic resonances and interactions between excitons have been shown by scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) to play a crucial role in boosting the efficiency of generating entangled photon pairs. This breakthrough has significant implications for the development of ultrathin quantum light sources, which could revolutionize the field of quantum technologies. Quantum entanglement
Instagram, the popular social media platform, is known for its focus on visual content. Recently, the company’s head, Adam Mosseri, announced that they are conducting a test for a new way to upload media. This test involves allowing select users to upload photos and videos in a vertical grid format without the need to crop
The National Public Data (NPD) recently confirmed a severe security breach that dates back to December of the previous year. This breach exposed a vast amount of sensitive data, including Social Security numbers, to potential cybercriminals. The breach was uncovered when a hacker group known as USDoD advertised a stolen NPD database containing a staggering
The release of a detailed tutorial by Hugging Face, a prominent open-source AI powerhouse, has opened up new possibilities in the world of robotics. The tutorial serves as a comprehensive guide for developers looking to build and train their own AI-powered robots, marking a significant move towards democratizing low-cost robotics. This initiative by Hugging Face
Quantum simulation is revolutionizing the way scientists study complex systems that are challenging to tackle using traditional computers. From financial modeling to pharmaceutical discoveries, quantum simulation has opened up new avenues of research in various fields. One such area where quantum simulation plays a crucial role is in molecular spectroscopy. Exploring molecular vibronic spectra is