Picture this: ice that doesn’t melt even when it’s warm. That’s not science fiction anymore — it’s now a science fact. Researchers have just discovered a completely new type of ice that stays solid at room temperature when squeezed under enormous pressure. And it could change the way we understand water forever. Water is way … Read more
Elon Musk’s xAI, the company behind Grok, has launched Grokipedia, an AI-powered online encyclopedia designed to take on what Musk calls a “woke” Wikipedia. The billionaire says the platform will be “a massive improvement over Wikipedia” and reflects xAI’s broader goal of helping humanity better understand the universe. Last month, Musk had announced that he … Read more
Astronomers have found three Earth-sized exoplanets around twin stars using the US-based National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (Nasa) planet-hunting spacecraft TESS. This finding could change our understanding of planet formation and the stability of worlds after formation, as binary systems had been hypothesised to be inhospitable to the formation of intricate planetary configurations. The encounter … Read more
In its efforts to deepen its engagement with India’s rapidly growing AI community, OpenAI on Tuesday, October 28, announced that it is making ChatGPT Go free for one full year for any Indian user signing up starting November 4. The announcement is a part of the company’s first-ever DevDay Exchange event in Bengaluru on November … Read more
In a memo, the Microsoft co-founder warned against a “doomsday outlook” and appears to have shifted some of his views about climate change. Source link
Qualcomm, a longtime kingpin in chips for smartphones, has largely missed out as demand has surged for chips used in data centers for artificial intelligence. Now it may finally be joining the party. The San Diego company announced a new line of AI chips Monday, sold in complete systems or as add-in cards for other … Read more
Even as the tech industry continues to reel under unprecedented layoffs, e-commerce giant Amazon seems unfettered announcing its largest layoffs in company history. The tech giant will likely begin a fresh round of layoffs starting Tuesday and it is reportedly the largest cut to its corporate workforce. Back in 2022, the company announced similar job … Read more
Within days, tens of millions of low-income Americans may lose assistance for food, child care and utilities if the federal government remains shut down. Source link
As more than one million government employees go without pay, many are turning to side jobs and food banks to make ends meet. Source link
China’s far-reaching rules already affect manufacturers of semiconductors, cars and many other products. They will soon become much broader. Source link