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China’s LineShine, using homegrown chips, topped TOP500 supercomputers, marking China’s return after 3 years The LineShine system at the National Supercomputing Centre in Shenzhen, China. PHOTO: akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com China has overtaken the United States to win the top spot on a list of the world’s fastest supercomputers, but the results may say more about Beijing’s desire … Read more
AI-driven data centers face scrutiny over heavy energy and water use and limited public transparency globally United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivers a speech during the Climate Innovation Forum, part of London Climate Action Week, at the Guildhall in central London, on June 23, 2026. PHOTO: AFP The United Nations called on major artificial … Read more
A supercomputer in Shenzhen was declared the world’s fastest. It uses only standard microprocessors and not the special-purpose chips called graphics processing units.
I always hated Facebook. I have a Facebook account and I used to, at one time in my life, post and argue endlessly with propagandists when Facebook was fresh and new. But the platform annoys me. It’s bulky and slow, like a brontosaurus lumbering through the land and crushing the undergrowth with their long tails … Read more
A lawsuit filed in California claims the automaker’s philanthropic arm stole technology intended to help poor farmers, but it is not clear to what end.
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said using AI risks young children skipping important steps in their education Children stay in line at Vikasen school in Trondheim, Norway April 27, 2020.PHOTO: REUTERS Norway is imposing a near ban on the use of generative AI tools by elementary school pupils while also restricting their use in the … Read more
Rockstar has confirmed GTA VI pre-orders begin on June 25, with game’s official cover art now unveiled Rockstar Games has confirmed that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will open on June 25, providing the clearest indication yet that the highly anticipated game remains on track for its planned launch on November 19 2026. The … Read more
One final episode from our live event, featuring a debate, questions from listeners and the dramatic and unplanned collapse of a dancing robot.
Victim says armed men abducted him, used his fingerprints and passwords to transfer amount from crypto wallets The cryptocurrency had risen on Friday for an eighth straight session. PHOTO: PIXABAY The Karachi police filed a case on Thursday against suspects for robbing a trader of cryptoassets after abducting him. Crypto trader Jan Sher Khan, alias … Read more
While neither company has publicly discussed the deal, it would be a big break for Intel, which sold a 10 percent stake to the U.S. government last year.