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NVIDIA: Powering Complex AI Models

OpenAI launches GPT-5.2, achieving top scores on industry benchmarks with NVIDIA infrastructure. NVIDIA's advanced systems drive down costs and accelerate AI model development, leading to groundbreaking performance gains.

Efficient Quadratic Regression with C#

Linear regression is basic but struggles with non-linear data; quadratic regression extends it to handle complexity. A C# demo showcases quadratic regression accuracy, using synthetic data and neural network generation.

Unlocking Human Memory with AI and VR

Researchers at MBL study memory formation using NVIDIA RTX GPUs and HP Z Workstations, aiming to unravel molecular-level memory function for potential neurological disease prevention. Understanding memory's role in mental health could lead to breakthroughs in Alzheimer's and dementia research.

Global Data Center Investments Soar to $61bn in 2025

Investment in global data center market hits record $61bn in 2021 amid AI boom, with no signs of slowing down, says S&P Global report. Analysts foresee continued construction frenzy to meet insatiable demand from AI companies, projecting $60.8bn investment by 2024.

AI Voice Cloning: Fueling Extremist Propaganda

Voice generating bots are aiding extremist groups like neo-Nazis and the Islamic State in spreading ideology online. Experts warn that AI tools are evolving digital propaganda strategies, posing a new threat in the fight against terrorism.

Copyrighted Material AI Training Proposal Axed

Productivity Commission drops controversial proposal for tech companies to use copyrighted material for AI training. Government advised to wait 3 years before reviewing Australian copyright settings and impact of new technology.

Unlocking the Potential of 'Untrainable' Neural Networks

MIT CSAIL researchers found that short-term guidance can significantly enhance the performance of previously deemed "ineffective" neural networks by aligning internal representations. Unlike knowledge distillation, guidance transfers structural knowledge directly, leveraging untrained networks' architectural biases for effective learning.

Trump Media's $6bn Fusion Power Merger

Trump Media and Technology Group merges with TAE Technologies in a $6bn deal to combine Truth Social with AI-driven energy solutions. The link-up aims to capitalize on the AI boom and meet the rising energy demand.

Creating Powerful AI Agents with NeMo, Bedrock, and Strands

Enterprise developers are transitioning to autonomous AI agents for complex tasks. Strands Agents, Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, and NVIDIA NeMo Agent Toolkit offer a powerful solution for designing, orchestrating, and scaling secure multi-agent systems on AWS. These tools streamline AI agent development, deployment, and performance optimization for enterprise-ready solutions.

AI Speeding Up ML Development

AI accelerates ML development by determining techniques, generating code, and tuning hyperparameters, cutting model creation time significantly. AI may increase data science efficiency, but impact entry-level positions, while generating creative outputs like a steampunk car.

UK Embracing AI for Emotional Support

AI Security Institute report reveals UK citizens frequently use general purpose AI assistants like ChatGPT & Amazon Alexa for emotional support. 1 in 10 utilize chatbots for emotional purposes weekly, with 4% using them daily, as per AISI.