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Experts Question D-Wave's Claims of Quantum Supremacy
Researchers from the Flatiron Institute and Boston University challenge D-Wave's claims of quantum supremacy, suggesting some problems can be solved classically.
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Researchers Identify Religious Bias in AI Models
A study by CEFE-AI reveals that popular AI models show a significant bias towards Catholicism and neglect religious perspectives in ethical discussions.
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IREN Shares Surge Following $1.6 Billion Dell Agreement to Enhance AI Cloud Services
IREN's stock experienced a 4% increase following a $1.6 billion deal with Dell to enhance its AI cloud services, projecting annual revenue to reach $4.4 billion by 2027.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
OpenZeppelin Warns of DeFi Vulnerabilities Due to AI Advances
OpenZeppelin's Manuel Aráoz warns that the DeFi sector is unsafe due to AI advancements, urging users to close their positions in major protocols.
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"Bots Manage Bots": a16z Co-Founder Marks the Arrival of AGI
Marc Andreessen of a16z claims AI has reached AGI, revolutionizing fields like medicine and programming, as discussed on The Joe Rogan Experience.
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IBM Accelerates AI Model Using Quantum Processor
IBM has reported a quantum enhancement of a large language model using a 156-qubit processor, achieving improved accuracy in text generation.
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MiniCPM5-1B: A Compact AI Model for Local Use on Smartphones
OpenBMB's MiniCPM5-1B is a compact AI model designed for local deployment on smartphones, achieving impressive benchmark scores while supporting tool calls without cloud reliance.
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TeraWulf Stock Rises After Bitcoin Miner Purchases Kentucky Site for AI Power Needs
TeraWulf's stock surged after the company announced its acquisition of a Kentucky site for AI data center development, signaling a shift in land use for power needs.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Study Reveals Inaudible Audio Attacks Can Manipulate AI Voice Models
Researchers at Zhejiang University have developed AudioHijack, a method that embeds inaudible commands in audio, capable of manipulating AI voice models with high success rates.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
StepFun's Voice AI Achieves Top Scores in Benchmarks
StepFun's StepAudio 2.5 Realtime voice AI surpasses competitors in recent benchmarks, showcasing advanced persona stability and emotional comprehension capabilities.
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China Enforces Travel Restrictions on AI Professionals at Private Companies
China now requires some AI professionals at private firms to get approval before traveling abroad, tightening state control over a vital technology sector.
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Altman Questions the 'Job Apocalypse' Due to AI
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, believes AI is unlikely to cause a global job apocalypse, contrary to earlier expectations.
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