Ever wondered why an AI sometimes forgets what you said earlier in a chat? It might seem random, but there’s usually a technical reason behind it. The main factor is the AI’s “context window” — the amount of text it can process at once. This limit shapes how well the AI can follow long conversations,
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Imagine a scene from Disney’s “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” where Mickey Mouse uses a magic spell to do his chores. The spell brings a broom to life, and it keeps fetching water from the well, even after Mickey falls asleep. When things go wrong, Mickey tries to stop the broom, but it keeps working until the
South Africa’s first draft of a national artificial intelligence policy has been withdrawn after it was discovered that some citations in the document were fake and appeared to be generated by AI. This mishap is more than just a minor mistake; it highlights the risks of relying on unverified AI output in serious government work.
Microsoft Word used to be the dominant software in the world. Sending a Word document was just part of doing business. It beat out WordPerfect because it adapted to Windows, but that victory came with a cost. Over time, Word became bloated with features, many of which were rarely used. It’s a classic case of
When people talk about artificial intelligence today, they often focus on what AI can create—like human-like text, stunning images, or personalized recommendations. But what’s less obvious is how AI actually understands the information it processes. That understanding starts with something called encoders. Think of an encoder as a translator that turns messy real-world data into
Paramount+ released a new teaser for the upcoming fourth season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds during CCXP in Mexico City over the weekend. Fans got a glimpse of a more serious tone for the next chapter in the series. The teaser hints at darker storylines and character development, setting the stage for what’s to
In recent months, some employees at Palantir have started to voice serious concerns about the company’s direction. Once known for its data analysis and software solutions, the company has become linked to controversial government projects, especially related to immigration enforcement. These changes have led to internal debates and worries about the company’s commitment to civil
Germany’s hopes of building a sovereign AI industry are taking a new turn. Once seen as a key player in Europe’s efforts to develop independent artificial intelligence, Aleph Alpha is now the focus of a major international deal. The German AI firm is set to merge with Canada’s Cohere, creating a partnership that combines global
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has not yet gained access to Anthropic’s latest AI model, Claude Mythos. This is notable because other government agencies are already using it. The news was reported by Axios earlier this week. Despite the agency’s importance in national cyber defense, it remains on the outside looking in
Germany’s hopes for a strong, independent AI industry are shifting as Aleph Alpha, once seen as the country’s leading sovereign AI firm, is about to change hands. The company is merging with Canada’s Cohere in a deal that combines Cohere’s global reach with Aleph Alpha’s research expertise. This move signals a major change in Europe’s
