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OpenAI’s GPT-5 faces backlash for dull tone
OpenAI’s GPT-5 launch wowed few but won on coding skills, speed, and cost, aiming for steady utility over hype.
Seedbox.AI backs re-training AI models to boost Europe’s competitiveness
Germany’s Seedbox.AI wants to boost AI efficiency, but faces chip shortages, funding gaps, and talent competition from Big Tech.
Google launches small AI model for mobiles and IoT
Built for energy efficiency, Google’s Gemma 3 270M allows on-device AI personalisation instead of depending on remote cloud infrastructure.
Cohere secures $500m funding to expand secure enterprise AI
AMD, Nvidia, and Salesforce are among the backers of Cohere’s latest $500 million funding, which strengthens its position in secure AI for business use.
MIT AI creates antibiotics to tackle resistant bacteria
AI-designed drugs cleared infections in lab tests, demonstrating potential to combat gonorrhea, MRSA, and other resistant pathogens while minimising toxicity.
Chinese researchers advance atom-based quantum computing with massive atom array
The AI-driven system achieves near-perfect qubit operations and could allow atom-based quantum computers to scale to tens of thousands of qubits.
Tokenised stocks bring limited benefits and high risks
Blockchain trading of tokenised stocks could allow 24/7 transactions, but legal protections are unclear and investor safeguards may be lost.
State-controlled messaging alters crypto usage in Russia
Encrypted messaging limits in Russia could discourage crypto adoption, prompting fintech startups to explore decentralised and privacy-focused solutions.
New framework planned for crypto asset flows in South Africa
Authorities plan to regulate crypto service providers handling cross-border transactions, aiming to align laws with digital asset realities.
Instagram users report account suspensions over alleged policy violations
Reports of wrongful Instagram account suspensions have led to a petition urging Meta to address moderation errors and clarify the impact of recent policy updates.
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