Stability AI, the company responsible for the Stable Diffusion image generation AI, has unveiled two new large language models (LLMs) known as FreeWilly1 and FreeWilly2. These models, based on Meta’s LLaMA and LLaMA 2 open-source models, have been trained on a smaller dataset that includes synthetic data. Despite their reduced size, the FreeWillys excel in
The dominance of AI in the global tech scene and the business world as a whole cannot be denied. Recent applications like ChatGPT and DALL·E have showcased the immense possibilities offered by large language models (LLMs) and generative AI. In fact, Android users have downloaded new AI apps more than 23.6 million times since November,
Under the scorching July sun, three men install solar panels on a house near the Kentucky River, a region known for its reliance on coal. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed by the U.S. government a year ago offers a 30% discount on solar panel installations through a tax credit, making clean energy an attractive
The launch of Threads, Meta’s challenge to Twitter, was met with great enthusiasm, but its popularity has since dwindled. According to data from market analysis firm Sensor Tower, the average daily usage of Threads has plummeted by over 75% since its impressive debut on July 6. Initially, the platform garnered over 100 million sign-ups in
The advancements in generative artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology have sparked both excitement and skepticism. While these technologies are already being utilized in various domains such as tech platforms, social media apps, and games, we are also witnessing a recurrence of the hype cycles experienced during the emergence of responsible AI and blockchain 1.0
Arizona researchers are utilizing advanced technology to gain insights into the effects of heatstroke on the human body and explore ways to protect ourselves in a warming planet. As the capital city of Phoenix endures its longest heat wave in history, with temperatures exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit for the 22nd consecutive day, a humanoid robot
Amazon is implementing a return-to-office policy that mandates corporate workers to be present in the office for three days a week. As part of this policy, the tech giant is asking some employees in smaller offices to relocate to main offices situated in larger cities. Although Amazon has not disclosed the exact number of employees
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the film and television industry has sparked a heated debate among Hollywood studios and performers. These discussions have become so contentious that the SAG-AFTRA union, representing actors and media professionals, recently joined the writers guild in the first simultaneous strike in 63 years. At the heart of this
Britain’s antitrust regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), is once again reviewing Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Call of Duty maker, Activision Blizzard. The CMA initially blocked the $69 billion deal in April due to concerns about its impact on competition in the cloud gaming market. However, Microsoft has presented new arguments for reconsideration, and
Shares of Digital World Acquisition Corp. (DWAC), the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) seeking to take former President Donald Trump’s social media platform public, surged by over 50% on Friday. This significant increase came after the company announced that it had settled fraud charges with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a sum of