A new Chinese AI model called DeepSeek has gained attention for its supposed energy efficiency improvements, but recent figures reveal a different story. The model’s chain of thought reasoning approach, which aims to provide sounder answers at the cost of increased computational power, appears to be much more energy-intensive than initially thought. According to tests, … Read more
Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman is joining a growing list of high-profile companies, including Dropbox and SpaceX, in abandoning Delaware for Nevada. The trend follows recent court rulings that have empowered shareholders to challenge executive decisions. Ackman, CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, announced his company’s reincorporation in Nevada on social media. He cited … Read more
India’s newly unveiled budget has brought some relief to the country’s middle class with tax cuts and increased income tax exemption limits. However, experts are questioning whether these measures will be enough to boost the economy, which is set for its slowest expansion in four years. The government has raised income tax exemption limits up … Read more
Bird flu has been detected in multiple locations across Massachusetts, with wild and domestic birds falling victim to the outbreak. State officials have confirmed that the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is responsible for the deaths. According to MassWildlife, MDAR, and DPH, bird flu is widespread throughout the state, affecting various bird species including raptors, … Read more
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s plan to process up to 3,000 asylum-seekers a month in Albania has been rejected by Italian judges for a third time. A coast guard ship is now returning 43 African and South Asian migrants who had been detained abroad after their asylum requests were denied. The opposition leader Elly Schlein … Read more
Coach Bobby Hurley and Tommy Lloyd exchanged pleasantries before Saturday’s game, but a late head-butt from BJ Freeman ruined the mood. The exchange led to ejections of both players. In a post-game news conference, Hurley expressed disappointment, saying Arizona State’s constant chatter was “done with no class.” He later said he has a vote for … Read more
OpenAI has released o3-mini, a cost-effective reasoning model that advances the boundaries of what small models can achieve in science, math, and coding. This powerful and fast model is now available in both ChatGPT and the API, with developers supporting highly requested features like function calling, structured outputs, and developer messages. o3-mini offers exceptional STEM … Read more
Four years since its coup, Myanmar’s military regime continues to wreak havoc on the country and its people. The junta’s escalating violence has resulted in human rights abuses, sexual and gender-based violence, and systematic persecution of minority groups. Civilians are being killed, schools and markets destroyed, and medical facilities targeted. Humanitarian needs have skyrocketed, with … Read more
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President Donald Trump’s long-discussed tariff plans are finally taking shape, but clarity remains elusive. Despite numerous warnings of impending tariffs, many details remain a mystery. Trump has mentioned specific products that will be taxed first, including pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, steel, and some other industries. He wants to implement tariffs on these items, with the aim of … Read more