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AWS wants to drastically cut down AI hallucinations – here’s how it plans to do it
AWS’ new Automated Reasoning checks promise to prevent models from producing factual errors and hallucinating, though experts have told ITPro that it won’t be an all-encompassing preventative measure for the issue. Announced as part of AWS re:Invent 2024, the hyperscaler unveiled the tool as a safeguard in ‘Amazon Bedrock Guardrails’ that will mathematically validate the accuracy of responses generated by…
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Get a Government Permit to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at a National Forest
As any aspiring lumberjack knows, most of the time it’s illegal to wander into a national forest to chop down a tree. This month, however, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is all for it—provided you get yourself a Forest Service-issued permit first. Cutting your own tree on federal land isn’t just legal—it’s actually a pretty affordable and ethical way to…
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How to Cut Home Heating Costs This Winter
To play air leak detective, hold a lit stick of incense in front of windows and doors while inside. Horizontal smoke indicates less-than-airtight closures. Or dampen the back of your hand and run it around door frames to feel for cool outside air that’s making its way in. You can also use a handheld thermal leak detector. These same techniques…
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Apple releases Final Cut Pro 11 for Mac, plus iPhone and iPad updates — here’s what’s new
Apple has released the latest version of its popular video editing software, Final Cut Pro. The company revealed Final Cut Pro 11 in a blog post, and it looks to offer many exciting new features for creatives who rely on the best video editing software. While AI and spatial video are the update’s main focus, there are plenty of other…
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AMD to cut 4% of workforce to prioritize AI chip expansion and rival Nvidia
However, on a deeper look, the Q3 results showed both strengths and challenges: while total revenue rose by 18% to $6.8 billion, gaming chip revenue plummeted 69% year-over-year, and embedded chip sales dropped 25%. In its recent earnings call, AMD CEO Lisa Su underscored that the data center and AI business is now pivotal to the company’s future, expecting a…
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AMD to cut around 1,000 staff to focus on “largest growth opportunities”
AMD has announced a 4% cut to its global workforce as part of a realignment of business priorities. According to reports from CNBC, AMD issued a statement saying it would be taking a number of steps ultimately resulting in a workforce reduction. “As a part of aligning our resources with our largest growth opportunities, we are taking a number of…
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Trump says Elon Musk will lead ‘DOGE’ office to cut ‘wasteful’ government spending
I am pleased to announce that the Great Elon Musk, working in conjunction with American Patriot Vivek Ramaswamy, will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (“DOGE”). Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies – Essential to the “Save America” Movement. “This…
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The slim PS5 is getting a price cut for the holidays
Sony is cutting the price of the “slim” PS5 digital edition by $70, making it more affordable for the holiday season. Typically, that PS5 model costs $449.99, but it will start at $379.99 through December 24th, according to a new ad. This holiday deal brings the slim PS5 digital edition just under the original $399.99 price of the launch version…
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Microsoft wants to drastically cut carbon emissions, so it’s building data centers with wood
Microsoft has unveiled plans to build a new data center using wood in a bid to tackle surging carbon emissions. While a wooden data center may sound improbable, Microsoft said, the initiative will use a hybrid approach developed by engineers at Microsoft that leverages cross-laminated timber (CLT). CLT is a fire-resistant prefabricated wood material that is also ultra-lightweight, the firm…
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How to Cut a Clip Out of a Video on an iPhone or iPad
Key Takeaways You can trim videos on your iPhone or iPad without installing any third-party apps. Simply open the Photos app, select the video you want to edit, tap the edit icon, choose the portion of the video you want to keep, and then tap Done. If you’re looking for more advanced editing options, you can opt for dedicated apps…
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