Category: Technology

Musk’s xAI Shifts $6 Billion AI Server Order from Supermicro to Rivals Amid Financial Struggles, But Hopes Remain for Recovery

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In a significant development, Elon Musk’s xAI has reportedly redirected a massive $6 billion order for high-performance AI servers from Supermicro, a company known for its expertise in producing AI hardware. The order, originally intended for Supermicro, has now been given to rival companies such as NVIDIA, AMD, and Dell Technologies, as Musk’s AI venture […]

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The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Climate Action: Opportunities and Challenges

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By Solomon Alaka Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being recognized as a powerful tool in the global fight against climate change. From enhancing energy efficiency and optimizing resource management to predicting climate patterns and driving sustainable innovation, AI is offering new ways to address the environmental challenges facing the world. However, the rapid growth of […]

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Fossil finds: footprints on South Africa’s coast offer a glimpse into our ancestors’ lives

Charles Helm, Research Associate, African Centre for Coastal Palaeoscience, Nelson Mandela UniversityLeave a Comment on Fossil finds: footprints on South Africa’s coast offer a glimpse into our ancestors’ lives

Mention the word “fossils” to people and most will probably think of bones. Of course, body fossils make up a large part of the global fossil record. But humans and other species leave their mark in other ways too – for instance, their tracks. The study of these fossil tracks and traces is called ichnology. […]

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US Government Finalizes $6.6 Billion Incentive Package for TSMC to Boost Semiconductor Manufacturing in Arizona

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WASHINGTON, Nov 18 (Reuters) — The U.S. government has finalized an unprecedented $6.6 billion incentive package to support Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) as part of its plan to build three state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication facilities in Arizona. The investment package, which includes direct funding, is designed to bolster TSMC’s commitment to spend approximately $65 billion […]

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ICI 2024: Innovation in Cardiovascular Interventions – Israel leads the

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The 2024 conference on innovation in interventional cardiology, ICI,  will take place for the 29th year in Tel Aviv, led by Professor Chaim Lotan and Professor Rafi Beyar, attracting cardiologists, entrepreneurs, hi-tech companies, and global health organizations as it does every year. Despite the challenging and difficult times, Israeli innovation continues to make waves in […]

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Diamond-Cooled GPUs Promised to Slash Temperatures and Boost Performance: Startup DiamondX Seeks US Govt Funding

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November 2024 – A groundbreaking startup, DiamondX, is making waves in the world of high-performance computing with its bold claim that diamond-infused cooling solutions can reduce the temperature of Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) by up to 20°C and provide an additional 25% overclocking headroom. The company is now seeking funding from the U.S. government to […]

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Ericsson Expands Canadian Partnership with $456 Million Investment to Boost AI, 5G, and Quantum Technologies

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November 2024 – Ericsson has deepened its partnership with the Government of Canada, committing a substantial $456 million to advance the country’s leadership in next-generation telecommunications and cutting-edge technologies. This investment will support the expansion of Ericsson’s research and development (R&D) operations in Ottawa and Montreal, accelerating the development of key innovations in AI, quantum […]

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People can’t tell the difference between human and AI-generated poetry – new study

Jon Stone, Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing, Anglia Ruskin UniversityLeave a Comment on People can’t tell the difference between human and AI-generated poetry – new study

Many of those surveyed preferred AI poetry generated in the style of poets like Shakespeare to the real thing. Oleg Nesterov/Shutterstock Has the bell finally tolled for Shakespeare and Byron? New research conducted by philosophers of science Brian Porter and Edouard Machery suggests that the latest AI-generated poetry is “indistinguishable from human-written poetry” and “rated […]

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HackerOne Urges U.S. to Advocate for Research Protections in UN Cybercrime Treaty

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HackerOne, a leading bug bounty and cybersecurity platform, is urging the U.S. government to advocate for explicit protections for ethical hackers and security researchers in the upcoming UN Cybercrime Treaty. The company warns that, without such protections, legitimate security research—a cornerstone of modern cybersecurity—could be criminalized globally, making it harder for security professionals to perform […]

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Experts Uncover 70,000 Hijacked Domains in Widespread ‘Sitting Ducks’ Attack Scheme

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Date: November 15, 2024Location: Global A massive cyberattack scheme has been uncovered, in which cybercriminals hijacked nearly 70,000 legitimate domains over the past three months for phishing and fraud operations. This attack technique, known as “Sitting Ducks,” involves exploiting a vulnerable area in the domain name system (DNS) to seize control of active but poorly […]

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