Search engines using artificial intelligence could harmfully disrupt the digital economy, warns a researcher at Harvard’s Berkman Klein Center. “[I]f AI search becomes our primary portal to the web, it threatens to disrupt an already precarious digital economy,” Benjamin Brooks wrote in a recent article in the MIT Technology Review. “Today, the production of content…

At its Snapdragon Summit in October, Qualcomm emphasized its commitment to an “AI-first” future, revealing advances aimed at bringing AI-powered experiences to a broad spectrum of devices, from smartphones and laptops to extended reality (XR) and automotive platforms. Held in Hawaii, the event showcased Qualcomm’s dedication to making artificial intelligence more accessible by developing powerful…

AMD has made significant strides in AI. Last week, it announced that its first 1-billion parameter large language models are performing exceptionally well. Under the leadership of CEO Lisa Su and with the help of CTO and Executive VP Mark Papermaster, AMD has done an admirable job of fast pivoting after Nvidia and OpenAI’s initial…

Microsoft was the first to put AI on devices with its Copilot+ launch months ago. It caught Google and Apple sleeping and seemed poised to own the AI space with the help of OpenAI and ChatGPT. However, Microsoft’s execution was so flawed that it isn’t clear if anyone is even using these Copilot+ features now….

The premium smartphone segment sure is a cut-throat one. This is not because manufacturers offer impressive hardware at this price point but because we often see smartphones from the next tier receive price cuts and tip the scales for devices launched in the sub-Rs. 50,000 segment. The Vivo V40 Pro becomes a victim for two…

Africa’s landmass is gradually splitting due to a tectonic phenomenon. Scientists project that this may lead to the formation of a new ocean in roughly 50 million years. This movement mirrors Earth’s ancient geological shifts, such as the fragmentation of Pangea around 230 million years ago. Fossils like those of Cynognathus, a prehistoric creature found…

A report by environmental scientists has revealed that over one-third of the world’s tree species are on the verge of extinction, according to the updated International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red list. The findings, which underscore the scale of the biodiversity crisis, were shared at the UN COP16 biodiversity summit in Cali, Colombia….

Synthetic food dyes are used in processed foods to enhance colour but have no nutritional or preservative benefits. Common in snacks, drinks, and cereals, these dyes are labelled by colour and number, such as “Red 40” or “Yellow 5.” They are particularly prevalent in foods marketed toward children. Without clear labelling requirements in the US,…

Archaeologists have discovered a Maya city named Valeriana in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. Located in east-central Campeche, this ancient site contains more than 6,600 structures, including temple pyramids and a ball court, according to recent research. The study used Lidar technology, which employs laser pulses to map surfaces, to identify these hidden structures. This finding highlights…