AI & RoboticsNews

Nous Research is training an AI model using machines distributed across the internet

December 5, 2024
The team of AI researchers known as Nous Research  is currently doing something unique in the fast-moving space of generative AI (at least to my knowledge): Nous is in the midst of pre-training a new 15-billion parameter large language model (LLM) using machines distributed around the internet and the world, avoiding the need to concentrate model development as it traditionally has been in…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

EV battery makers get a $1 billion boost in the EU – but there's a catch

December 5, 2024
The European Commission is throwing a lifeline to its emerging EV battery sector with a hefty boost of €1 billion ($1,05b). But companies relying on Chinese materials are likely to be cut out. Question is, is it too late to save Northvolt? The new proposal is one of the first new measures to be launched in the first week of the EU Commission’s new term, and is part of a sweeping package of…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Luma expands Dream Machine AI video model into full creative platform, mobile app

November 26, 2024
The competition between startups and big companies such as Google and Meta to offer compelling AI video creation tools has entered a new phase. Luma AI, a startup founded by former Googlers and others, is dramatically expanding its Dream Machine AI video model with a new interface, mobile app and new image generation foundation model. The model, Luma Photon, combines personalization, efficiency…
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DefenseNews

Drones spotted near 3 bases used by US Air Force in England

November 26, 2024
LONDON — The U.S. Air Force says a number of small drones were detected last week around three bases in eastern England that are used by American forces. The drones were spotted between Wednesday and Friday near RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall and RAF Feltwell. They were actively monitored after they were seen in the vicinity of and over the three bases, U.S. Air Forces Europe said in a…
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