Amazon racing to develop AI chips to beat Nvidia
Amazon is developing its own processors to limit its reliance on costly Nvidia chips – the so-called Nvidia tax.
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Video game actors to strike against AI usage
This comes after The Screen Actors Guild failed to come to an agreement over the use of artificial intelligence in the industry.
ChatGPT creator launches direct challenge to Google
OpenAI is letting a limited group of users test a new set of search features that will answer questions with more timely information and prominent links to sources, marking its most direct challenge yet to Alphabet Inc.’s Google.
Cyber threats hit Africa hardest – Cisco calls for stronger resilience
Research underscores the need for public-private partnerships to reinforce cyber resilience in Africa.
Eskom nails three contractors for diesel theft
Their case has been set for 4 September 2024 and the suspects were released on bail of R500.
Report: The LexisNexis Risk Solutions Cybercrime Report
Managing fraud and scams with data and analytics.
Top 10 reasons to look at Nutanix for business-critical apps and databases
Customers rely on the Nutanix Cloud Platform to run business-critical apps and databases with new performance, data services and security demands.
SearchGPT: OpenAI targets Google with AI-powered search
OpenAI is venturing into a territory long dominated by Google with the selective launch of SearchGPT.
Seismic shift in South Africa’s e-commerce market
eCommerce expert Justin Drennan said South Africa’s eCommerce landscape is witnessing a seismic shift, with Temu and Shein leading the way.
Africa Data Centres expands Cape Town facility
Africa Data Centres is adding 6MW of capacity to its CPT1 facility, amounting to an additional thousand server racks.
The catalyst for strong business growth at a top South African insurance company
A top South African insurance company partnered with MyBroadband to achieve impressive business growth.
City Power warns of total grid collapse
The City of Johannesburg’s council will soon meet to debate and vote on scrapping the fee.
Childhood air pollution directly linked to adult lung health, study says
Connection found between early exposure and bronchitic symptoms in adults without previous lung problems
Air pollution breathed in during childhood is one of the factors in adult lung health, according to a new study.
The origins of the study date back to 1992 when researchers began investigating the effects of air pollution on groups of children in California. Some of these children are now in...
This new portable Google TV offers freedom and versatility
SKYWORTH has the ultimate companion for all South Africans: the world’s first 24-inch, full-HD Portable Google TV.
Chemist Explains the Chemistry Behind Decaf Coffee
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Conversation, written by Michael W. Crowder, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Dean of the Graduate School at Miami University: For many people, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee is the start of a great day. But caffeine can cause headaches and jitters in others. That’s why many people reach for a decaffeinated cup instead. I’m a chemistry...
Two meteor showers will soon light up Australian and New Zealand skies – here’s how to catch the stellar show
The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids meteor showers both peak around 31 July – and stargazers should head out of the city for the best views
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On any clear night, if you gaze skywards long enough, chances are you’ll see a meteor streaking through the...
AI Models Face Collapse If They Overdose On Their Own Output
According to a new study published in Nature, researchers found that training AI models using AI-generated datasets can lead to “model collapse,” where models produce increasingly nonsensical outputs over generations. “In one example, a model started with a text about European architecture in the Middle Ages and ended up — in the ninth generation — spouting nonsense about jackrabbits,” writes...
California Supreme Court Upholds Gig Worker Law In a Win For Ride-Hail Companies
In a major victory for ride-hail companies, California Supreme Court upheld a law classifying gig workers as independent contractors, maintaining their ineligibility for benefits such as sick leave and workers’ compensation. This decision concludes a prolonged legal battle and supports the 2020 ballot measure Proposition 22, despite opposition from labor groups who argued it was...
ServiceNow Embroiled In DOJ Probe of Government Contract Award
snydeq shares a report from CIO.com: ServiceNow has reported potential compliance issues to the US Department of Justice “related to one of its government contracts” as well as the hiring of the then-CIO of the US Army to be its head of global public sector, the company said in regulatory filings on Wednesday. The DOJ is looking into the matter. Following an internal investigation, ServiceNow...
Video Game Performers Will Go On Strike Over AI Concerns
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Associated Press: Hollywood’s video game performers voted to go on strike Thursday, throwing part of the entertainment industry into another work stoppage after talks for a new contract with major game studios broke down over artificial intelligence protections. The strike — the second for video game voice actors and motion capture performers under...
Sonos Admits Its Recent App Update Was a Colossal Mistake
Owners of the company’s wireless speakers will have to endure the pain of broken software for several more months.