Explainer: What is AI model distillation and why is it becoming a US-China flashpoint?
US AI firms have accused Chinese rivals of using the technique to extract capabilities from proprietary models A technique that allows developers to shrink powerful artificial intelligence models into cheaper, more efficient systems has become the latest battleground in the intensifying US-China race for AI dominance. Known as model distillation, the method uses the outputs of a […]
AI’s negative environmental footprint could rival major nations by 2030, UN study warns
A microchip with other components. Photo: pexels A new study conducted by the UN think tank, the United Nations University (UNU), has warned that the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence could place unprecedented pressure on global energy, water, and land resources, with impacts expected to be particularly significant for developing regions in Asia. 🎙️ Featured […]
Anthropic releases Claude 3 AI as tech race continues
Anthropic, a startup backed by Google (GOOGL.O) and Amazon.com (AMZN.O), on Monday revealed a suite of artificial intelligence models known as Claude 3, the latest salvo in Silicon Valley’s near incessant contest to market still-more powerful technology. According to the startup, the most capable in the family, Claude 3 Opus, outperforms rival models GPT-4 from […]
China’s Honor launches AI-enhanced Magic 6 Pro smartphone
Chinese technology company Honor on Sunday globally launched its new Magic 6 Pro smartphone and showcased an experimental eye-tracking AI function that enables users to remotely open and move their car just by looking at their phone screen. The tool is already available in China and the company is working to integrate it commercially overseas. […]
THE AI REVOLUTIONA Game-Changer for Society
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has become an indispensible element of our everyday life. AI has made our lives easier and more convenient, from voice assistants like Siri and Alexa to personalised suggestions on streaming platforms. However, the influence of AI goes beyond simply making our lives easier. It is altering the way we live and interact with our surroundings.