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OpenAI's Record-Breaking $110bn Funding Round

OpenAI is raising $110bn in funding, valuing ChatGPT maker at $840bn, with backing from Nvidia and Amazon, showcasing the rapid AI investment pace. Last year, the company raised $40bn in the largest private tech deal, now doubling its investment amount.

Unveiling SVD with JavaScript

JavaScript SVD implementation with Householder + QR algorithm is intriguing but lacks stability compared to Jacobi. SVD breakdown into U, s, Vh matrices is crucial in software algorithms, challenging in numerical programming.

Dive into Coding for Underwater Robotics

Ivy Mahncke, a robotics engineering student, developed underwater navigation algorithms at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. Her hands-on work included field tests in the Atlantic Ocean, showcasing her potential as a future engineer.

LA Superintendent Suspended After FBI Raid

Alberto Carvalho placed on leave after FBI search, Andres Chait appointed interim superintendent by LA school board. Trustee's unanimous decision follows closed-door meetings regarding Carvalho's employment with the nation's second largest school district.

Anthropic Stands Firm Against Pentagon AI Removal

Pete Hegseth threatens to cancel $200m contract unless given unfettered access to Anthropic's Claude model. Anthropic refuses Pentagon's demand to remove safety precautions from AI model, risking designation as "supply chain risk."

Teaching AI: Fine-tuning Amazon Nova with Feedback

Foundation models excel at general tasks, but customizing models with business knowledge is crucial. Amazon introduces reinforcement fine-tuning for Nova models, shifting from imitation to evaluation learning paradigm, offering tailored solutions for code generation and math reasoning.

ChatGPT Health: A Deadly Oversight

Study: ChatGPT Health fails to recommend hospital visits when necessary, risking harm. OpenAI's AI platform overlooks urgent care and suicidal ideation, potentially endangering users' lives.

COBOL Modernization: Real World Insights

AI is accelerating COBOL modernization, but success requires complete context and platform-aware input for forward engineering. Mainframe modernization hinges on reverse engineering and a traceable foundation for AI coding assistants.

Protecting Original Journalism from AI

UK media companies, including BBC and Financial Times, seek global frameworks to protect journalism from unauthorized use by AI firms. Guardian-led coalition aims to ensure fair compensation for original content to ensure industry sustainability.