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In today's Techpresso:

💰 Elon Musk's xAI Holdings in talks to raise $20 billion

🤖 Microsoft launches Recall and AI-powered Windows search

🏠 Intel bets on in-house AI chips to take on Nvidia

⚔️ Perplexity’s CEO on fighting Google and the coming AI browser war

⚖️ Google executive tells judge only Google can run Chrome

🪦 Google is killing software support for early Nest Thermostats

🎁 + 10 other news you might like

🔮 + 6 handpicked research papers and tools

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💰 Elon Musk's xAI Holdings in talks to raise $20 billion LINK
  • Elon Musk's artificial intelligence firm, xAI Holdings, is reportedly exploring a substantial $20 billion funding round that could boost its market valuation above $120 billion.
  • This considerable capital infusion, potentially ranking as the second-largest startup investment ever, may help the related social media company X manage its significant annual debt expenses.
  • Such a large financial raise underscores continued investor enthusiasm for AI technology and could involve backing from Musk's long-standing supporters who previously funded Tesla and SpaceX ventures.
🤖 Microsoft launches Recall and AI-powered Windows search LINK
  • After addressing privacy criticisms with enhanced security like manual opt-in and protected data storage, Microsoft has started deploying its controversial Recall screen-capture feature for Copilot+ AI PCs.
  • Alongside this tool, the technology company introduces an improved Windows Search using natural language locally and Click to Do for quick AI operations like summarization within existing apps.
  • The Recall function lets users search their past computer activity using screenshots stored locally, while the upgraded system exploration feature also leverages local AI processing to locate files.
🏠 Intel bets on in-house AI chips to take on Nvidia LINK
  • Intel is pivoting from acquiring other firms to developing its next-generation artificial intelligence hardware in-house, aiming to challenge market leader Nvidia more effectively.
  • The technology company plans to concentrate on enhancing existing products for new AI uses, such as robotics and automated agents, recognizing this recovery process will require patience.
  • Facing Nvidia presents a considerable hurdle, as the rival provides comprehensive AI data center packages and utilizes its own advanced technology for chip design and factory operations.
⚔️ Perplexity’s CEO on fighting Google and the coming AI browser war LINK
  • Perplexity's CEO stated the company is creating a browser because it is potentially the most effective method for developing sophisticated artificial intelligence agents for users.
  • Current mobile operating systems like iOS and Android prevent applications from having deep system control, limiting their ability to access information from other installed programs.
  • This restriction makes it impossible for an agent to compare real-time data, such as ride prices between Uber and Lyft or food delivery wait times across different platforms.
⚖️ Google executive tells judge only Google can run Chrome LINK
  • Chrome's General Manager argued in court that the browser's deep integration with Google's systems means only the tech giant can sustain its complex features and current functionality effectively.
  • Following a monopoly ruling, the Justice Department is pushing for Google to divest the popular web navigator and also share collected user information with competitors in the market.
  • While a divestiture might be technically possible, recreating the internet application's connection to Google's resources is complex, yet potential buyers like OpenAI have shown acquisition interest.
🪦 Google is killing software support for early Nest Thermostats LINK
  • Google is ending software support for the first two generations of its Nest Learning Thermostat, preventing remote control via phone or Assistant but allowing direct adjustments on the unit.
  • The corporation confirmed no further smart heating devices are planned for Europe because of system variations, selling current models only while inventory is available for purchase.
  • To ease customer frustration, the tech giant is offering significant discounts on newer thermostats in North America and promoting savings on a Tado device within European markets.

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Latest research and tools

Lossless LLM compression for efficient GPU inference via dynamic-length float: this paper presents a method to compress large language models without losing data, using variable-length number formats to make them run faster on GPUs. LINK
Formalizing Principia Mathematica using Lean: a project that uses the Lean tool to check the mathematical proofs found in Bertrand Russell's book Principia Mathematica for correctness. LINK
Paper2Code: Automating Code Generation from Scientific Papers: this research presents a system designed to automatically create computer code based on descriptions found in scientific papers. LINK
MILS: lets large language models understand image and audio inputs, generating text descriptions or creating new related images. LINK
Hobby OS: a self-written operating system designed to run on vintage IBM ThinkPads, featuring basic user management and file system support. LINK
Colossal Cave Adventure (1976) Original source code: the original Fortran code for the first text adventure video game from 1976, made available for educational purposes alongside maps and walkthroughs. LINK

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