Google DeepMind unveils Genie 4 interactive world model
The model generates simulations with visuals, audio, and dialogue. Genie 4 is currently being tested in a research preview.
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Pop Mart revenue falls 45–50% in third quarter
Chinese company Pop Mart, known for its Labubu collectible dolls, reported a 45–50% year-on-year decline in revenue in the third quarter. The drop affected its major markets, particularly its overseas…
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On This Day: Bill Gates Was Born
Bill Gates, an American entrepreneur and philanthropist, was born in Seattle on October 28, 1955. In 1975, he and Paul Allen founded Microsoft.
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Lou Reed, leader of The Velvet Underground, died in 2013
On October 27, 2013, musician and songwriter Lou Reed died. He was 71; his music influenced generations of rock musicians.
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OpenAI reports three scientific results from its AI models
The company reported results in mathematics, computational complexity theory and physics. Experts are reviewing the proof concerning the Exponential Time Hypothesis.
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Apple introduces 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip
The laptop has a 12-core CPU and GPU. Apple says graphics are up to 30% faster, and battery life lasts up to 24 hours.
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HippoGPT Writes Stories on the ZX Spectrum 128K
The creator of HippoGPT has run a language model on the Spectrum 128K. It was trained on TinyStories and stories about the Spectrum, and produces a coherent story roughly one…
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Index of Chinese AI and Semiconductor Companies Falls 40%
In less than four months, the STAR 50 index fell 40%, while the market value of its constituent stocks dropped by about $480 billion.
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Merck and Moderna disclose phase 3 mRNA therapy results in melanoma
The October 22 release reports a 42% reduction in the relative risk of recurrence or death with intismeran plus pembrolizumab. The trial is ongoing.
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ARPANET experienced a four-hour outage on October 27, 1980
A combination of features in the data transmission code and the algorithm for deleting old messages took ARPANET offline for four hours.
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Microsoft offers employees compensation to leave voluntarily
About 60,000 employees in four countries are eligible. The company has not set a target for participation.
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On This Day: PlayStation 2 Launched in North America
On October 26, 2000, PlayStation 2 went on sale in North America. The console supported games from the original PlayStation and played DVDs.
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