Category: Computers and the Internet

Meta Unveils ‘Open Source’ Version of Its Most Powerful A.I. Model

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The release of Muse Glimmer, a model that can be freely downloaded and modified, is likely to intensify a debate over whether A.I. should be restricted or not.
A.I.-Driven Chip Crunch Leads to New Rush of Lobbying in Washington

The New York Times – On the Runway:
As data centers gobble up memory chips, other industries that need the components, including electronics companies like Apple and medical device makers, are asking for government help.
Always Late? TikTok Thinks You Have A.D.H.D.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
We’ve reached peak self-diagnosis culture.
Four Top Google A.I. Researchers Form New Start-Up

The New York Times – Business:
Jeff Dean, who for years was one of Google’s most important executives, is leading the new artificial intelligence company with the backing of Google.
How China’s A.I. Is Surging Across Africa

The New York Times – Business:
In African tech hubs, developers are picking China’s cheap, freely available artificial intelligence models over more powerful U.S. ones.
Trump’s Push for More A.I. Data Centers Will Mean Major Air Pollution

The New York Times – On the Runway:
White House Whipsaws Silicon Valley (and Itself) Over A.I. Rules

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Trump administration has struggled over how to approach “open source” models, which are freely available to download and favored by Chinese companies.
SpaceX’s Stock Lockup Is Expiring. Prepare for a Bumpy Ride.

The New York Times – Business:
On Thursday, employees and other insiders at Elon Musk’s rocket company will be released from their first stock “lockup” and can start selling some of their shares.
If You Can’t Beat A.I., Outdress It, Tech Firms and Their Swag Say

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Over the years, tech workers have proudly worn nerdy company-branded gear. But this generation of hot companies is getting fancy with its merch.
For a Day, Google Made It Easy to Spoof Satellite Imagery

The New York Times – Business:
A new Google Earth tool allowed the creation of A.I. deepfake maps. The tech giant quickly pulled it back after a backlash and concerns about disinformation risks.
How China Keeps Tabs on Foreigners

The New York Times – On the Runway:
An unsecured police dashboard was a rare window into how the authorities track foreigners by collecting and aggregating vast amounts of private data.
Leopold Aschenbrenner Built a Hot A.I. Hedge Fund. Then it Melted Down.

The New York Times – Business:
Situational Awareness, led by a 24-year-old, exploded onto the artificial intelligence scene — and then nose-dived.