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A popular technique to make AI more efficient has drawbacks | TechCrunch

Quantization of AI models is efficient but has limits, especially with models trained on extensive data.

AI in Medicine: Are We Overthinking Adaptation?

General AI models perform as well or better than specialized ones in 88% of medical tasks.
A well-crafted prompt can unlock the full potential of LLMs.
Specialization matters for rare, high-risk tasks, but general models may suffice for most healthcare needs.

I tested the new iMac M4, and one of the standout upgrades is also the least flashy

Apple's new iMac features improved RAM and processing power, enhancing multitasking and performance, particularly for AI tasks while maintaining a stylish design.
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The economics of CPU-based AI aren't great

Google's findings indicate that CPUs, particularly Intel's latest Xeons, can efficiently run and fine-tune large language models, challenging the GPU-centric approach.

Google Pixel 11a and Pixel Tablet 3 to have inferior chips compared to the flagship Pixels

Google will launch new Pixel tablets every two years, with the Pixel Tablet 2 in 2025 and Tablet 3 in 2027.

The economics of CPU-based AI aren't great

Google's findings indicate that CPUs, particularly Intel's latest Xeons, can efficiently run and fine-tune large language models, challenging the GPU-centric approach.

Google Pixel 11a and Pixel Tablet 3 to have inferior chips compared to the flagship Pixels

Google will launch new Pixel tablets every two years, with the Pixel Tablet 2 in 2025 and Tablet 3 in 2027.
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#power-efficiency

Qualcomm unleashes Snapdragon 8 Elite with custom cores

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite showcases a shift to in-house Oryon cores, promising improved power efficiency and AI capabilities over previous generations.

Intel's 120 TOPS Lunar Lake AI PC chips have landed

Intel's new Core Ultra 200V processors exceed Microsoft's 40 TOPS AI performance target, showcasing advancements in CPU, GPU, and NPU capabilities.

Qualcomm unleashes Snapdragon 8 Elite with custom cores

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite showcases a shift to in-house Oryon cores, promising improved power efficiency and AI capabilities over previous generations.

Intel's 120 TOPS Lunar Lake AI PC chips have landed

Intel's new Core Ultra 200V processors exceed Microsoft's 40 TOPS AI performance target, showcasing advancements in CPU, GPU, and NPU capabilities.
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#chatbots

Anthropic Wants Its AI Agent to Control Your Computer

AI agent technology shows promising conversation abilities but struggles with reliability and real-world application challenges.
Claude outperforms other models in precision but still lags well behind human performance.

AI startup Anthropic - backed by Google and Amazon - unveils new chatbot to rival ChatGPT

Anthropic launches AI chatbots claiming superior performance over Google and OpenAI's models.
Claude 3 offers near-human comprehension and fluency on complex tasks, leading in general intelligence.

Anthropic Wants Its AI Agent to Control Your Computer

AI agent technology shows promising conversation abilities but struggles with reliability and real-world application challenges.
Claude outperforms other models in precision but still lags well behind human performance.

AI startup Anthropic - backed by Google and Amazon - unveils new chatbot to rival ChatGPT

Anthropic launches AI chatbots claiming superior performance over Google and OpenAI's models.
Claude 3 offers near-human comprehension and fluency on complex tasks, leading in general intelligence.
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MechWarrior 5: Clans' AI is terrible, but with humans, it's transcendant

AI performance issues in MechWarrior 5: Clans greatly impact gameplay, detracting from the overall experience.
#amd

Intel officially unveils Lunar Lake, its Copilot+ AI PC chip

Intel's upcoming Lunar Lake chips for Copilot+ AI PCs offer significant AI performance improvements compared to previous designs.

AMD's new Instinct GPUs might just blow Nvidia out of the water

AMD launches MI325x accelerators aimed at enhancing AI performance and efficiency, directly competing with Nvidia.

AMD just launched its new AI chip, but analysts say it's still a year behind Nvidia

AMD's Instinct MI325X accelerator offers improved performance but still lags behind Nvidia's upcoming Blackwell series.
The market response to AMD's announcement was lukewarm, reflected in a drop in stock price.

Intel officially unveils Lunar Lake, its Copilot+ AI PC chip

Intel's upcoming Lunar Lake chips for Copilot+ AI PCs offer significant AI performance improvements compared to previous designs.

AMD's new Instinct GPUs might just blow Nvidia out of the water

AMD launches MI325x accelerators aimed at enhancing AI performance and efficiency, directly competing with Nvidia.

AMD just launched its new AI chip, but analysts say it's still a year behind Nvidia

AMD's Instinct MI325X accelerator offers improved performance but still lags behind Nvidia's upcoming Blackwell series.
The market response to AMD's announcement was lukewarm, reflected in a drop in stock price.
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#lunar-lake

Qualcomm guns for Intel, AMD with cheaper 8-core X-Plus SKUs

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Plus chips aim to provide competitive performance for budget-friendly AI PCs, offering advancements while being priced between $700-$900.

Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake H laptop chips will offer beefier GPUs for AI workloads

Intel's Arrow Lake H chips will arrive in 2025, featuring powerful AI capabilities but lagging behind the Lunar Lake series in overall AI performance.

Qualcomm guns for Intel, AMD with cheaper 8-core X-Plus SKUs

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Plus chips aim to provide competitive performance for budget-friendly AI PCs, offering advancements while being priced between $700-$900.

Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake H laptop chips will offer beefier GPUs for AI workloads

Intel's Arrow Lake H chips will arrive in 2025, featuring powerful AI capabilities but lagging behind the Lunar Lake series in overall AI performance.
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Acer Nitro Blaze 7 Debuts as the Company's First-Ever Handheld Gaming PC

Acer Nitro Blaze 7 is the company's first handheld gaming PC, featuring advanced specs and AI enhancements for optimal performance.

Qualcomm silently introduces Snapdragon 6 Gen 3

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 improves mid-range AI performance and features over its predecessor, but retains many aspects from the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2.

Dell XPS 13 Copilot+ review: A capable AI PC, but Windows on Arm issues remain

The new Dell XPS 13 features Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chip, enhancing performance and efficiency for AI tasks.

Did AI Already Peak and Now It's Getting Dumber?

Recent AI models, such as ChatGPT, appear less reliable and effective than earlier versions, leading to user disappointment.

Geekbench has an AI benchmark now

Geekbench AI is a cross-platform benchmarking tool that evaluates device performance specifically for AI-related workloads.

NVIDIA RTX 500 and 1000 Professional Ada Generation Laptop GPUs Drive AI-Enhanced Workflows From Anywhere | NVIDIA Blog

AI-accelerated laptops crucial for professionals
New NVIDIA RTX 500 and 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPUs enhancing AI performance.

AI helps boost creativity in the workplace but still can't compete with people's problem-solving skills, study finds

AI mistrust often based on wrong reasons
AI excels in creative tasks but struggles in problem-solving
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