TTT-Discover optimizes GPU kernels 2x faster than human experts — by training during inference
Researchers from Stanford, Nvidia, and Together AI have developed a new technique that can discover new solutions to very complex problems. For example, they managed to optimize a critical GPU kernel to run 2x faster than the previous state-of-the-art written by human experts.Their technique, called “Test-Time Training to Discover” (TTT-Discover…Continue Reading
JWST Spots Unexpected Abundance of Organic Molecules in Nearby Ultra-Luminous Galaxy
When the James Webb Space Telescope peered into the dust-shrouded core of IRAS 07251–0248, it found far more small organic molecules than models predicted. The observations revealed a dense mix of hydrocarbons — including the first confirmed detection beyond the Milky Way of the methyl radical, a highly reactive carbon-based molecule — inside a galacticContinue Reading
Big Tech’s $630 billion AI spree now rivals Sweden’s economy, unsettling investors: ‘We’ve never invested this much on anything before’
Big Tech’s $63src billion AI spending spree now rivals Sweden’s economy, unsettling investors: “We’ve never invested this much on anything before.”…Continue Reading
NASA Selects Two Earth System Explorers Missions
Two next-generation satellite missions announced Thursday will help NASA better understand Earth and improve capabilities to foresee environmental events and mitigate disasters. “NASA uses the unique vantage point of space to study our home planet to deliver life-saving data into the hands of disaster response and decision-makers every day for the benefit of all, whileContinue Reading
Tightening immigration rules will impact the games industry in 2026
With the games industry increasingly dependent on access to global talent, immigration policy changes expected in both the United States and the United Kingdom in 2src26 are set to influence how studios recruit, relocate and retain critical personnel. On both sides of the Atlantic, rising scrutiny…Continue Reading
Report of attempted whitewashing at Mississippi civil rights monument under dispute
The National Park Service is accused of pulling material from a civil rights monument in Mississippi to whitewash language labeling the murderer a racist. A conversation with a local parks employee didn’t back that allegation up. Mississippi Today published two stories Thursday asserting that an anonymous NPS staffer initially removedContinue Reading
Key figure in deadly attack on US compound in Benghazi arrested
A man identified as a key participant in the 2012 attack that killed four Americans in a U.S. compound in Benghazi, Libya, is in custody, the Department of Justice said Friday. Zubayar Al-Bakoush, a member of an extremist militia in Libya, had been wanted by the U.S. for more thanContinue Reading
Winter Olympics 2026 opening ceremony: LIVE watch party and lit cauldrons
AP is live from Italy with arrivals, watch parties and the lit cauldrons for the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, which officially starts the Milan Cortina Games. #live #winterolympics #olympicsContinue Reading
Dow closes above 50,000, Nvidia soars as traders focus on AI spending
The Dow Jones Industrial Average blew past the historic 50,000 mark and the S&P 500 ended sharply higher, as Nvidia and other chipmakers soared and Amazon tumbled. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #wallstreet #nasdaq #stocks Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4ryt6ql 👉 Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Keep up with the latest news from around theContinue Reading
Reuters: US pushes Ukraine toward a March peace deal with Russia and unrealistic May elections
US and Ukrainian negotiators have discussed a March target for a peace deal on ending Russia’s war against Ukraine, with elections and a referendum possibly as early as May, Reuters reported citing multiple sources. The timeline has drawn widespread skepticism—including from people directly involved in the talks—as none of the fundamental disputesContinue Reading
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1444: Ukraine’s kill rate overtakes Russian troop replacement as three secret offensives revealed
Exclusives Ukraine aimed a barrage of Flamingo missiles at Russia’s Oreshnik missile base—and apparently missed. Ukraine’s Flamingo cruise missiles are back in action in small numbers. But it seems they missed a very valuable target. The Traitor’s peace process produced Ukraine’s deadliest year. That’s not a coincidence.. Russia broke everyContinue Reading
Pennsylvania Governor Courts Data Centers While Seeking Consumer Protections
Critics say the complexes will boost gas demand and fracking-related pollution. By Jon Hurdle Amid a national flight over data centers, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is trying to welcome the economic growth they bring while suggesting ways to protect consumers from soaring electricity costs. Continue Reading
Venezuela’s National Assembly leader sets deadline for prisoner release
Jorge Rodriguez told family members of Venezuelan political prisoners that they would be freed on February 13., The president of Venezuela’s National Assembly, Jorge Rodriguez, has announced that his government plans to release all political prisoners no later than February 13. Friday’s announcement was seen as a positive step towardsContinue Reading