DeepMind AI hits silver-medal standard in International Mathematical Olympiad
Google’s DeepMind says its AlphaProof and AlphaGeometry 2 AI models are breaking new ground in mathematical reasoning — an Achilles’ heel of AI chatbots.
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OpenAI announces new SearchGPT prototype amid reports of looming financial woes
OpenAI announced the launch of its new SearchGPT prototype amid reports indicating the firm may face looming financial difficulties — potentially running out of cash within 12 months.
SearchGPT aims to enhance AI search features by combining OpenAI’s advanced models with real-time web information.
Annual Blockchain, AI Training Program To Empower 1,000 Nigerian Youths
Nigeria is making news in the IT business with a new project that aims to teach 1,000 young people a year about artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technologies.
This forward-looking project is part of Nigeria’s broader National Digital Economic Policy and Strategy 2020-2030.
Musk evaluates possible Tesla $5 billion xAI funding amid its steady Bitcoin reserves
Elon Musk appears to be considering whether his Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing company, Tesla, should invest $5 billion in his artificial intelligence (AI) startup, xAI.
On July 24, Musk polled his followers about the potential investment, with early results showing support for the move.
US lawmakers demand clarity on OpenAI safety practices in joint letter
A group of US Senators sent a detailed letter to OpenAI CEO and co-founder Sam Altman seeking clarity on the company’s safety measures and employment practices.
The Washington Post first reported about the joint letter on July 23.
Senators Brian Schatz, Ben Ray Luján, Peter Welch, Mark R.
Bitcoin miner IREN ventures into AI with GPU pilot and Morgan Stanley’s guidance
Bitcoin miner IREN (formerly known as Iris Energy) is the latest crypto mining company looking to profit from the artificial intelligence market boom, according to its July 23 Analyst & Investor Day presentation.
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SingularityNET announces $53 million investment to advance AGI, ASI with world’s first modular supercomputer
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SingularityNET’s $53 million investment focuses on creating a modular supercomputer for AGI and ASI development.
The investment includes building AI data centers with advanced GPUs and CPUs to enhance decentralized AI capabilities.
Trump’s RNC speech gave tech enthusiasts hope for the future
Residents of Silicon Valley have been boarding the Trump train, and Trump’s speech at the RNC illustrated some of the reasons.
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The case for decentralized compute in AI
The following is a guest post by Jiahao Sun, CEO & Founder of FLock.io.
In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), the debate between centralized and decentralized computing is intensifying.
Big AI: A socio-economic rubicon crossing
The following is a guest post by John deVadoss, the co-founder at InterWork Alliance.
The pundits expound on Artificial General Intelligence, the so-called AI Singularity, existential threats to humanity from AI, and more.
Bitcoin Out, AI In: Texas Mining Firms Say Farewell To Crypto
As Bitcoin mining firms turn toward the expanding field of artificial intelligence (AI), the terrain of data centers is changing underfoot.
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Stock market slump trickles into today’s Bitcoin and altcoin correction
What’s behind the correction in the US stock market and how might it continue to negatively impact cryptocurrencies?
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Anthropic partners with Menlo for $100M fund investing in AI startups
Anthropic and Menlo Ventures have launched the “Anthology Fund” to back innovative early-stage AI companies.
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