DeepSeek V3.1 Expands China’s AI Push With Open-Source Frontier Model
DeepSeek, a startup from China, has rolled out a new model. It is called V3.1. Analysts say it signals a shift in the global contest over advanced artificial intelligence. The…
Alibaba Launches Qwen-Image-Edit With Text-Based AI Image Editing
Alibaba’s Qwen research group has released Qwen-Image-Edit, an open-source model designed to carry out image edits through text prompts. The system expands the Qwen-Image foundation model, a 20-billion parameter network…
The rise of sovereign clouds: no data portability, no party
The rise of sovereign clouds has become inevitable as regulatory demands, and geopolitical pressures push enterprises to rethink where their data resides. Localized cloud environments are increasingly becoming essential, allowing…
DOJ Charges 22-Year-Old for Running RapperBot Botnet Behind 370,000 DDoS Attacks
Aug 20, 2025Ravie LakshmananBotnet / Cybercrime A 22-year-old man from the U.S. state of Oregon has been charged with allegedly developing and overseeing a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS)-for-hire botnet called RapperBot.…
Poll: Most Americans Fear AI’s Impact on Politics, Jobs
A new Reuters/Ipsos survey shows that Americans remain uneasy about artificial intelligence, with fears ranging from political disruption to job displacement and the strain on natural resources. The poll, conducted…
Meta Launches AI Voice Translation for Facebook and Instagram Creators
Meta has rolled out an AI-driven voice translation feature on Facebook and Instagram. The tool lets creators translate spoken content in videos into another language and offers an option to…
ChatGPT users complain about losing Standard voice mode
OpenAI is retiring ChatGPT’s Standard Voice Mode in September Only the faster, more expressive Advanced Voice Mode will be available Many users are upset about the change, preferring the sound…
Almost all GenAI pilots companies deploy are failing – so are they really worth the hype?
Many AI models aren’t as effective as they’re marketed to be, report claims 95% of surveyed companies have seen very little impact from their LLMS Specialisation is the key to…
Grammarly is giving students AI to help them learn – and maybe succeed
Grammarly has debuted a collection of specialized AI tools for aiding students The AI agents can simulate grading, find citations, and predict reader reactions The tools are part of the…
The rumored M5 Pro Mac mini could be the perfect little gaming box, and I can’t wait to try it
My M1 Mac mini has been one of the best purchases I’ve made in recent years. It’s performed incredibly well since I bought it and has served me well over…