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Microsoft Aims to use AI to Boost Scientific Breakthroughs

Can AI accelerate certain aspects of the scientific process? Microsoft seems to believe so. During the company’s Build 2025 conference on Monday, Microsoft introduced Microsoft Discovery, a platform that leverages agentic AI to “revolutionize the [scientific] discovery process,” as stated in a press release shared with TechCrunch. Microsoft Discovery is described as “extensible” and capable […]

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ChatGPT Found to Be More Persuasive Than Humans in Online Arguments

According to a study published in Nature Human Behaviour, large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4 were judged to be more persuasive than humans in 64% of online debates when they tailored their arguments using personalized information about their opponents. The results underscore GPT-4’s capacity to craft persuasive, personalized arguments, raising important questions about the potential

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HP Is Introducing Snapdragon Chips Into Its Budget-Friendly Laptops

HP is delivering a significant upgrade to its OmniBook 5 Series laptop. Unveiled during Computex 2025, the new models feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X and X Plus processors, aiming to boost both performance and energy efficiency. Pricing starts at $799 for the 14-inch model, while the 16-inch version begins at $849. Affordable Access to Snapdragon Power

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Saudi Arabia’s AI Ambitions may Threaten Human Rights

During his recent Middle East tour, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a series of new deals with Saudi Arabia, claiming they were worth over US$1 trillion (A$1.5 trillion)—though that figure is likely exaggerated. What is clearer is that many of the agreements focus on developing artificial intelligence (AI). This followed the launch of a new

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Apple’s iOS 19 is Expected To Offer AI-Driven Battery Improvements

With just about a month remaining until Apple‘s highly anticipated WWDC 2025 event, the rumor mill is already buzzing with speculation about the next major update for iOS. The most recent leak comes from Bloomberg’s trusted reporter Mark Gurman, who reveals that Apple is working on an innovative, AI-powered battery management feature for iOS 19.

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OpenAI Introduces its GPT-4.1 Models to ChatGPT

OpenAI announced on X Wednesday that it is launching its GPT-4.1 and GPT-4.1 mini AI models in ChatGPT. According to OpenAI spokesperson Shaokyi Amdo, the GPT-4.1 models are designed to assist software engineers using ChatGPT for writing or debugging code. OpenAI claims that GPT-4.1 outperforms GPT-4o in coding and following instructions, while also being faster

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Microsoft Blames Job Cuts on Emerging Technologies

On Tuesday, Microsoft announced it was streamlining management and leveraging new technology, amid reports of thousands of employee layoffs. The AI-driven tech giant did not reveal the exact number of job cuts, but U.S. media reports estimate around 6,000 positions, roughly 3% of its global staff. According to a filing with Washington state’s labor agency,

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Analysis Suggests Progress in Reasoning AI Models May Soon Stall

A report from Epoch AI, a nonprofit research organization, warns that rapid progress in reasoning-focused AI models may soon hit a plateau. The analysis suggests that within the next year, performance gains from these models could begin to slow. Reasoning models—such as OpenAI’s o3—have recently shown strong improvements on AI benchmarks, particularly in areas like

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Google I/O 2025: Where to Stream All the AI and Android Announcements

Google is preparing to host its biggest developer event of the year, Google I/O 2025, on May 20 and 21. Major announcements from CEO Sundar Pichai, DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, and other top executives overseeing Search, Cloud, and Android are expected to showcase significant product updates. AI will be a dominant theme—expect Google’s Gemini AI

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All Trails Rolls Out A New $80-Per-Year Membership That Includes AI-Driven Smart Route Capabilities

AllTrails, the popular hiking and biking app crowned  2023’s iPhone App of the Year, is launching a new premium tier called “Peak.” Priced at $80 annually, the subscription adds advanced features like AI-generated custom routes, real-time trail condition updates, trail traffic heatmaps, and a tool to identify trees and plants using your phone’s camera. AllTrails

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