Microsoft is gearing up to host OpenAI’s upcoming AI models, with the company expecting GPT-4.5 to launch as early as next week. Codenamed Orion, GPT-4.5 is the next frontier model from OpenAI, promising significant improvements over its predecessor, GPT-4. GPT-5, scheduled for release in late May, will be the more substantial update, integrating OpenAI’s o3 … Read more
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released early data suggesting that this season’s flu vaccine may not match a dominant strain of the flu virus, which has caused widespread infections. According to the CDC, only 50.9% of samples tested against the H3N2 strain were “well-recognized” by the antibodies in the vaccine. … Read more
A large study suggests that antidepressants taken by millions of patients may be accelerating memory loss in some individuals with dementia. Swedish scientists analyzed data from nearly 19,000 dementia patients and found that those taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) suffered a more rapid decline in brain function compared to those not receiving the medication. … Read more
A 40-year-old man from Pereira, Colombia attempted to board a flight from Cartagena to Amsterdam with $10,000 worth of cocaine stuffed into a wig. However, authorities caught him using security scanners, revealing the hidden substance glued to his head. The unnamed suspect was stopped by anti-narcotics police and had two prior charges for drug trafficking. … Read more
Researchers at Brown University have discovered that working memory limitations are caused by learning challenges, not storage capacity. A new computer model of the basal ganglia and thalamus revealed that holding too much information confuses the brain, impairing its ability to learn and use stored data effectively. The study found that the brain compensates for … Read more
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is set to face his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, for the first time since joining the Lakers in a recent three-team trade. The highly anticipated matchup has taken on an extra layer of drama, thanks to a new Jordan Brand ad featuring a customized Koenigsegg with a Texas … Read more
WWE has announced three title matches for its upcoming event, NXT Roadblock. The show will take place at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 11th and air live on The CW. The main title match features Oba Femi challenging Moose for the NXT Championship. Additionally, a women’s double title … Read more
Jets Coach Aaron Glenn has spoken with defensive tackle Quinnen Williams after his tweet expressing displeasure over the team’s decision to move on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers. According to Glenn, he understands the reaction of players but emphasized that every decision made by the coaching staff is aimed at winning now. The coach stated that … Read more
Microsoft has made a significant move by offering users of its Copilot tool free access to OpenAI’s top-tier AI reasoning model, the o1. This comes after OpenAI released the model in December with two pricing tiers: ChatGPT Pro for $200 per month and limited access to ChatGPT Plus at $20 per month. Initially, Microsoft had … Read more
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has revealed plans to increase defense spending by billions of pounds, a move kept secret from even his closest allies in the US. The surprise announcement is believed to be part of a broader effort to upgrade Britain’s military capabilities and better prepare it for potential future conflicts. Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/war-ukraine-russia-keir-starmer-britains-defense-uk-prime-minister-donald-trump