AI & RoboticsNews

Microsoft’s new rStar-Math technique upgrades small models to outperform OpenAI’s o1-preview at math problems

January 10, 2025
Microsoft is doubling down on the potential of small language models (SLMs) with the unveiling of rStar-Math, a new reasoning technique that can be applied to small models to boost their performance on math problems using reasoning techniques — performance similar to, and in some cases exceeding, that of OpenAI’s o1-preview model. While still in a research phase — as outlined in a paper…
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DefenseNews

Rafale jets, submarines push France’s defense exports to $19B in 2024

January 10, 2025
PARIS — French defense export orders had their second-best year ever in 2024, rising to more than €18 billion (US$18.6 billion) on demand for Rafale fighter jets and submarines, Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu told troops in his traditional New Year’s address in Paris on Tuesday. Lecornu called for 2025 to be a new record year, driven by france defense exports of surface vessels…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Lucid's (LCID) +450 mile range Gravity SUV will use new Panasonic EV batteries

January 10, 2025
Lucid (LCID) confirmed that its new Gravity SUV will provide up to 450 miles of EPA-estimated driving range. Powered by Panasonic’s high-performance EV batteries, Lucid promises the Gravity is “a groundbreaking new class of SUV.” Here’s what you need to know about Lucid’s new EV. Lucid Gravity SUV will use Panasonic’s new EV batteries Lucid’s new Gravity Grand Touring model will be…
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CryptoNews

Standard Chartered Brings Elite Crypto Custody to Luxembourg, Fuels EU Expansion

January 10, 2025
Standard Chartered’s launch of crypto custody services in Luxembourg strengthens its EU presence, leveraging regulatory stability to meet rising demand for secure digital asset solutions. Crypto Custody Takes Center Stage as Standard Chartered Expands to Luxembourg Standard Chartered, a leading international banking group known for its presence across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, has…
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