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Accenture Acquires Downdetector and Speedtest for $1.2 Billion
Accenture bought Downdetector and Speedtest for $1.2 billion. The deal adds widely used consumer tools to its portfolio.
US Quantum Computing Push Faces Legal Challenge
A $2 billion US government investment in nine quantum computing startups is under fire. Rep. Zoe Lofgren argues the spending violates the CHIPS Act.
US Government Takes $2B Equity Stakes in IBM and Quantum Computing Firms
The US government acquires $2 billion in equity stakes in quantum computing companies, including IBM, marking a new era of public-private investment in critical technology.
AI Code Vulnerabilities Outpace Current Security Tools
AI-generated code creates a surge in vulnerabilities. Current security tools produce too many alerts with poor context. Teams need smarter triage to bridge detection and remediation.
Startup Pays Indian Gig Workers to Train Humanoid Robots
Human Archive hires gig workers in India to wear sensors and collect physical movement data for AI and robotics training.
AI IQ site ignites debate by scoring large language models on the bell curve
A startup called AI IQ is assigning IQ scores to over 50 AI models. The project draws praise for clarity and criticism for oversimplifying machine intelligence.
AI coding boom creates production chaos, Resolve AI launches multi-agent fix
Resolve AI expands its platform with multi-agent investigation to tackle production failures caused by rapid AI code generation. The system uses coordinated agents that verify each other's findings.
AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Hardware Prototyping
AI tools are slashing hardware prototyping time from weeks to days, enabling faster iteration cycles across robotics, consumer electronics and medical devices.
Open-source coding model NousCoder-14B matches big rivals in just 4 days
An open-source AI coding model trained in four days matches proprietary systems, highlighting the rapid progress of open-source alternatives in AI-assisted software development.
DeepSeek locks in lower pricing for V4 Pro as AI competition heats up
DeepSeek makes its V4 Pro price cut permanent, strategically reducing costs to lure developers and challenge rivals in the fast-moving AI market.
IBM Launches First Dedicated Quantum Chip Factory as Separate Company
IBM spins off its quantum chip manufacturing into an independent foundry, aiming to accelerate commercial quantum computing development.
How Pull Requests Are Replacing Whiteboards in Tech Hiring
A growing number of tech companies are replacing traditional whiteboard interviews with real-world coding tasks using pull requests. This shift aims to evaluate candidates more fairly and accurately.
AI-Powered Web App Builders Create Security Risks for Development Teams
AI-powered web app builders speed up development but introduce serious security risks. Many teams skip proper review, leaving vulnerable code in production.
World's first rack-mounted quantum computer runs from a standard wall socket
Equal1 unveils the RacQ, the first quantum computer that fits in a standard server rack and plugs into a normal wall outlet, operating at -459 degrees Fahrenheit.
AWS Faces Leadership Exodus as Key Executives Depart
Amazon Web Services is losing several top executives, signaling potential shifts in strategy and culture at the cloud giant.
A New Lens on Business: Companies as Networks of Algorithms
Viewing companies as graphs of algorithms reveals new opportunities for automation and efficiency. This perspective challenges traditional management models.
Chinese Robot's Terrible Eggs Reveal the Limits of AI
A humanoid robot's failed attempt at scrambled eggs shows how far AI still has to go before replacing human cooks.
Goldman Sachs Warns AI Agents Could Drive Token Demand Up 24-Fold
A Goldman Sachs report warns that AI agents could increase token demand by 24 times, straining budgets at Uber, Microsoft and other firms. Rising costs are forcing a reassessment of AI strategies.
Amazon Claims Major Advance in Data Center Speed for AI Workloads
Amazon says its new networking technology dramatically accelerates data flow in its cloud data centers, solving a key bottleneck for AI training and other intensive workloads.
The Perils of Letting AI Call the Shots in Code
A growing trend known as 'vibe coding' lets AI drive software development. Experts warn it can create fragile, unmaintainable code. Rigorous engineering still matters.