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WSJ: Anthropic's Computing Power to Be Located at Hut 8 Campus
Anthropic will set up its computing power at Hut 8's Texas campus as part of a $35 billion deal with Lambda, according to reports.
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Gal Gadot Advocates for AI in Bitcoin Film: 'Adapt or Be Left Behind'
Gal Gadot discusses her role in the AI-driven film "Bitcoin: Killing Satoshi," emphasizing the need to adapt to new technologies in the industry.
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13-Year-Old Develops AI App for Homework Monitoring
Zhu Shuhan, a 13-year-old from Shanghai, created an AI app called Zai Chang to help students focus on homework, generating $2,700 in three days.
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South Korea to Provide Free AI Access to Citizens
South Korea's government launches "AI for All" to give citizens free, unlimited access to AI services, aiming for 80% reliance on local AI models.
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South Korea to Provide Free AI Access to All Citizens
South Korea is set to provide all citizens with free generative AI access through its "AI for All" program, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign systems.
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AI Labs Warn for Enhanced Cybersecurity After Breaches
AI labs are urging stronger cybersecurity measures after breaches exposed by OpenAI and Anthropic models. Over 100 organizations signed a letter highlighting the risks.
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Bernie Sanders Commits to Legislation Against Flock Safety and AI Surveillance
Senator Bernie Sanders plans to introduce legislation against Flock Safety, warning about the risks of AI surveillance technology leading to totalitarianism.
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Meta Begins Testing Robots in Data Centers
Meta is testing robots in its data centers for technical tasks, sparking concerns among employees about job security as automation increases.
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Meta Experiments with Robots for Data Center Operations
Meta is trialing robots for data center tasks, raising concerns about job impacts as automation increases. The robots still require human assistance.
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IREN's Shares Decline Amid Rising AI Transition Expenses
IREN's shares fell over 8% after reporting a $684 million loss in Q4, with AI cloud revenue surpassing Bitcoin mining for the first time.
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IREN's AI Revenue Surpasses Bitcoin Mining for the First Time
IREN's cloud AI services revenue surpassed Bitcoin mining for the first time, reaching $70.5 million amid a net loss of $684 million in Q4 2026.
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Claude Automates Laser Restoration for QuEra Quantum Computers
QuEra Computing has successfully developed an AI program using Claude to automate laser restoration for quantum computers, achieving a high success rate in trials.
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