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Microsoft introduces Phi-4, an AI model for advanced reasoning tasks – Computerworld
“The goal with Phi-4 is to explore the efficiency of smaller models while maintaining accuracy,” Microsoft researchers noted in the technical documentation. Microsoft’s Phi-4 competes directly with models such as OpenAI’s GPT-4o Mini, Anthropic’s Claude 3 Haiku, and Google’s Gemini 1.5 Flash, each catering to specific applications in the small language model landscape. While GPT-4o Mini is designed for cost-efficient…
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OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Pro with ‘o1 pro mode’ at $200 a Month
OpenAI has kicked off its ‘12 days of OpenAI‘ campaign by introducing ChatGPT Pro, a new subscription tier aimed at researchers, engineers, coders, and power users. ChatGPT Pro subscription costs $200 per month and it brings the full o1 model by replacing the o1-preview model. Notably, ChatGPT Pro subscribers get access to an exclusive ‘o1 pro mode’, which is basically…
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Google Introduces Veo and Imagen 3 to AI Platform
Two new Google generative AI models, Veo and Imagen 3, are now available on the cloud hosting service Vertex AI. Veo generates videos, and Imagen 3 creates photos. Google proposes these models could be used in marketing, e-commerce, and more. Veo builds video from text or image prompts After companies like OpenAI experimented with video generation to mixed success earlier…
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Data center firm Latos introduces itself with plans for 40 new facilities in the UK
A new data center operator has launched in the UK, saying it will open 40 facilities around the country by the end of the decade. Latos Data Centers, founded in 2021 by telecoms entrepreneur Mike Carlin, says the new facilities will be a mixture of hyperscale facilities and smaller volumetric assets at the network edge. The focus will be on…
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Signal introduces convenient “call links” for private group chats
The Signal messenger application has announced a set of new features aimed at making private group chats more convenient and easier for people to join. The highlight feature announced is “call links,” which allow users to create and share links with other Signal users without needing to create a group chat. The links can be created from the new “calls”…
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U.K. Government Introduces AI Self-Assessment Tool
The U.K. government has launched a free self-assessment tool to help businesses responsibly manage their use of artificial intelligence. The questionnaire is intended for use by any organisation that develops, provides, or uses services that use AI as part of its standard operations, but it’s primarily intended for smaller companies or start-ups. The results will tell decision-makers the strengths and…
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8BitDo Introduces Its First Smartphone Gamepad
We’ve seen many smartphone gamepads from manufacturers like Razer, GameSir, and Backbone, but one of the biggest players in the controller space—8bitdo—has held out from launching one. That is, at least, until now. 8bitdo just launched the Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller, the company’s very first entry in the smartphone controller space. The controller features an expanding clamping mechanism that accommodates…
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Citrix introduces macOS access to any platform – Computerworld
“Enterprise customers have been asking for a cloud-based Mac virtual desktop solution for years,” said Chris Chapman, CTO at MacStadium. “By partnering with Citrix, we’re proudly delivering a highly flexible, high-performance, and secure solution that meets the needs of businesses worldwide who rely on Macs for critical tasks.” (When I spoke with Chapman last year, he was bullish on Apple’s prospects…
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Roblox Introduces New Party Features and Communities at RDC 2024
At the RDC 2024, Roblox shared a lot of things about the state of the platform including some new features coming in the future. For players, Roblox introduces the Party features that help gaming together fun. For developers and their communication with the players, Roblox is rebranding Roblox groups to Communities. Here is everything we know so far about the…
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