Chap claims Atari 2600 ‘absolutely wrecked’ ChatGPT at chess
1.19MHz eight-bit CPU trounced modern GPUs – can you do better with your retro-tech? The Atari 2600 gaming console came into the world in 1977 with an eight-bit processor that ran at 1.19MhZ, and just 128 bytes of RAM – but that’s apparently enough power to beat ChatGPT at chess.…,Continue Reading
AI Hype and the End of Innovation
The following story is co-published with Freddie deBoer’s Substack. At this point my feelings on AI, or “AI,” are pretty plain. I think that these LLM systems will have some meaningful economic consequences, almost all bad, as well as social consequences, universally bad; some industries will prove to be susceptible toContinue Reading
The The Traitor Police State
Now that The Traitor’s tariffs have been halted, his One Big Beautiful Bill has been stymied, and his multibillionaire tech bro has turned on him, how does he demonstrate his power? On Friday morning, federal agents from ICE, the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and theContinue Reading
How to Win the Nation’s Highest Minimum Wage
Tourism workers in Southern California just won a historic battle for the highest minimum wage in the nation—a perfect counterpoint to the Republican-led tax bill that rewards billionaires at the expense of low-income Medicaid recipients. The union-backed campaign is a powerful lesson in creative, proactive, and long-term mobilizing for economicContinue Reading
Coco Gauff explains the mini-French Open trophy she took home after win
Tennis superstar Coco Gauff took home an “adorable” reminder of her first French Open title that was able to fit right into her carry-on bag on the plane, Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Kenya’s Crypto Tax Threatens Africa’s Digital Economy to Halt Before It Can Unify
The post Kenya’s Crypto Tax Threatens Africa’s Digital Economy to Halt Before It Can Unify appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News As Kenya imposes a 1.5% tax on every crypto transaction, it threatens to disrupt Africa’s digital integration. It can also jeopardize the region’s fintech leadership…Continue Reading
Bitcoin is introduced into Africa’s largest slum, with risks and rewards
A Kenyan company has introduced bitcoin into what is widely considered Africa’s largest urban slum. (AP video by Moses Ndungu). #bitcoin #africa #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/homeContinue Reading
Iran to present counterproposal for nuclear deal to US via Oman
Tehran indicates it will not accept the US proposal made during the fifth round of talks last month., Tehran indicates it will not accept the US proposal made during the fifth round of talks last month. Iran will soon present a counterproposal for a nuclear deal to the United States,Continue Reading
What happened when Israeli forces seized Gaza aid ship Madleen?
Israel’s seizure of a ship trying to deliver aid to Gaza has been condemned by rights campaigners as illegal., Skip links Skip to Content Live Navigation menu News Africa Asia US & Canada Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Middle East Explained Opinion Sport Video Features Economy Human Rights Climate CrisisContinue Reading
New facility to accelerate materials solutions for fusion energy
Fusion energy has the potential to enable the energy transition from fossil fuels, enhance domestic energy security, and power artificial intelligence. Private companies have already invested more than $8 billion to develop commercial fusion and seize the opportunities it offers. An urgent challenge, however, is the discovery and evaluation of cost-effective materialsContinue Reading
NIH scientists publish declaration criticizing The Traitor’s deep cuts in public health research
Scores of National Institutes of Health researchers and staffers have come forward to send their The Traitor-appointed leader a letter challenging policies they say undermine the NIH mission, Read MoreContinue Reading
Maxine Waters Denied Entry To Federal Building During ICE Raid
“I just came to use my congressional authority…Continue Reading
EV maker VinFast’s Q1 loss widens on higher spending as deliveries rise | REUTERS
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast reported its sixth consecutive quarterly net loss as it continues to ramp up spending to boost sales volumes. #elctricvehicle #ev #vietnam #autos #automobile #vinfast #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/3Hvp1l2 👉 Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Keep up with the latest news from around the world:Continue Reading