DeepSeek-R1 reasoning models rival OpenAI in performance
DeepSeek has unveiled its first-generation DeepSeek-R1 and DeepSeek-R1-Zero models that are designed to tackle complex reasoning tasks.
US-China AI chip race: Cambricon’s first profit lands
The US-China AI chip race has entered a new phase as Chinese chip designer Cambricon Technologies reports its first-ever quarterly profit. The milestone emerges against a backdrop of escalating US export controls that have increasingly restricted Chinese companies’ access to advanced semiconductor technology, particularly Nvidia’s sophisticated AI processors.
Microsoft advances materials discovery with MatterGen
The discovery of new materials is key to solving some of humanity’s biggest challenges. However, as highlighted by Microsoft, traditional methods of discovering new materials can feel like “finding a needle in a haystack.”
L’Oréal: Making cosmetics sustainable with generative AI
L’Oréal will leverage IBM’s generative AI (GenAI) technology to create innovative and sustainable cosmetic products.
Cisco: Securing enterprises in the AI era
As AI becomes increasingly integral to business operations, new safety concerns and security threats emerge at an unprecedented pace—outstripping the capabilities of traditional cybersecurity solutions.