Tag: biz tech
Blackstone announces $13B data center in Northumberland
A significant $13 billion investment is set to transform the UK’s tech infrastructure with Blackstone, one of the world’s largest alternative investment firms, committing to develop a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Blyth, Nor...
Apple Withdraws from OpenAI’s $6.5 Billion Funding Round
Tech giant Apple has officially exited negotiations to invest in OpenAI’s latest funding round, which aims to raise approximately $6.5 billion and is expected to close soon. This decision stands out against the backdrop of increasing investments in artifi...
WordPress.org Takes Firm Stance Against WP Engine Ban
WordPress.org has enacted a ban on WP Engine, a significant managed WordPress hosting provider, triggering widespread discussion within the WordPress community. This decisive action has not only surprised many in the industry but has also raised questions...
Scala Data Centers Raises $500 Million for Latin American Expansion
Scala Data Centers, a leading hyperscale data center platform in Latin America, has obtained $500 million in structured financing aimed at enhancing its regional presence and meeting the surging demand for cloud services and artificial intelligence (AI)....
AI Proves Competitive Advantage in Corporate Strategy But Struggles with Uncertainty
Generative AI has exhibited substantial capabilities in outperforming human decision-makers in corporate strategy, particularly in data-driven tasks. These developments stem from advancements in machine learning and AI’s prowess in handling large-scale da...
Flappy Bird Clone Now Available as Open-Source Project
A new open-source version of the beloved mobile game Flappy Bird has emerged, enabling players to enjoy the classic experience while also allowing developers to customize and modify the game as they wish. This unofficial clone, boasting a compact size of...
Brave Browser Integrates Local AI for Enhanced Privacy
Brave Software has made a significant leap by integrating local artificial intelligence into its browser, a development aimed at enhancing user privacy while improving online browsing experiences. This move positions Brave at the forefront of a growing tr...
Raxio Group Unveils New Data Center in Ivory Coast
Raxio Group has inaugurated its latest colocation data center, Raxio Côte d’Ivoire (CIV1), in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, furthering its commitment to expanding digital infrastructure across Africa. This facility represents a critical step in Raxio’s strategy t...
Nvidia’s Upcoming RTX 5090 Expected to Redefine GPU Standards
Whispers about Nvidia’s next-generation graphics card, the RTX 5090, are igniting excitement among gamers and tech enthusiasts alike. Speculation surrounding the RTX 5090’s specifications suggests a significant leap over its predecessor, the RTX 4090, esp...
Ubisoft Employees Mobilize for October Strike Against Office Policy
Calls for a three-day strike in October have emerged from Ubisoft’s France-based workers, who are rallying against the company’s mandate for employees to return to the office. This strike reflects broader concerns within the gaming industry regarding work...
RAG vs RIG: The Next Leap in AI Knowledge Retrieval
The evolution of large language models (LLMs) has introduced a new frontier in artificial intelligence, with advancements in retrieval mechanisms becoming a critical factor in optimizing performance. As the AI landscape shifts, Retrieval-Augmented Generat...
Perception of Credibility Favors Voice Agents Over Wikipedia
Evaluations of information sources have highlighted a striking trend in how credibility is assigned to various platforms. A study published in Nature’s Scientific Reports reveals that individuals perceive information from voice-based agents like Amazon Al...
Universal Robots Boosts UR20 and UR30 Payload Capacities
Universal Robots has announced a significant enhancement to its collaborative robots, the UR20 and UR30, by increasing their payload capacities. This upgrade allows the UR20 to handle a maximum payload of 25 kilograms and the UR30 to manage up to 35 kilog...
WordPress.org Cuts Service to WP Engine, Threatens Site Security
WordPress.org has taken the significant step of denying service to WP Engine, a major managed WordPress hosting provider. This decision raises alarms regarding the security and operational stability of websites reliant on WP Engine’s services, as they cou...
OpenAI Twitter Account Targeted by Hackers for Scam Token Promotion
The Twitter account associated with OpenAI’s news team was compromised and utilized to promote a fraudulent website claiming to distribute a fictitious cryptocurrency called $OPENAI. Messages from the hacked account falsely assured users that they could c...