The US consulting market's growth rate is expected to double in 2025 due to increased interest in generative AI investments. A recent study by a London-based advisory firm found that the market's growth was sluggish in 2024, but companies are now looking to consultants for support as they invest in AI technology.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/consulting-growth-to-double-after-sluggish-2024-research-findsA team of US engineers has made a breakthrough in creating motor-free robots that mimic the gait of dogs using springs and cables. The robot, called Figure, uses an end-to-end neural network trained with reinforcement learning to achieve humanoid locomotion. This innovation could have significant implications for robotics and potentially lead to more efficient and agile machines.
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/brainy-humanoid-robots-walk-like-humansVantiq and C4i Systems have partnered to launch VANGUARD AIX, a real-time AI-powered edge solution that combines Vantiq's platform with C4i's AI Accelerator. The solution is designed for defense, emergency response, and national security operations, operating at Technology Readiness Level 9 (TRL9) capability. It provides adaptive, mission-ready AI that operates reliably in contested environments, delivering faster and more precise responses in volatile situations. VANGUARD AIX can be deployed in under 5 minutes and is adaptable to evolving user needs, providing practical, intuitive, and reliable AI-powered intelligence in high-pressure situations.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vantiq-and-c4i-systems-launch-vanguard-aix-an-all-in-one-real-time-ai-powered-edge-solution-built-for-todays-agile-combat-employment-ace-environment-and-first-responders-in-critical-environments-302412017.htmlA new approach to coding called "vibe coding" has emerged, where users can create websites and apps without prior programming knowledge by giving instructions in everyday language. OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy described this method as "embracing exponentials" and "forgetting that the code even exists." New York Times columnist Kevin Roose claimed to have created websites and apps using this technique, stating it requires only an idea and patience. Generative AI platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini Canvas, Cursor, Loveable, Bolt, Replit, and Windsurf are making this concept more accessible, potentially leading to a fundamental shift in how software is created and who creates it.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1295260-does-vibe-coding-make-everyone-a-programmerThe FBI is warning website visitors about a growing threat of AI-powered scams involving free online document converter tools. Scammers use these tools to load malware onto victims' computers, leading to ransomware incidents. To avoid falling victim, users should check URLs carefully and avoid using unknown apps and platforms, as well as online document converters altogether. The FBI advises educating people on how to spot scams and recommends utilizing well-known apps instead.
https://en.tempo.co/read/1990654/stay-safe-online-fbi-advises-against-using-these-sites-on-popular-browsersShanghai is stepping up its efforts to attract foreign investment amid economic uncertainty, with authorities pledging to reduce regulatory hurdles and protect corporate rights. Mayor Gong Zheng announced a week-long investment promotion event, promising timely responses to business requests. This move follows Premier Li Qiang's pledge to open China's economy to international investors, as the country seeks to counteract the impact of US tariffs on its technology trade.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3303809/shanghai-vows-cut-red-tape-china-steps-foreign-investment-drive?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionWall Street's "Mag 7" index halted its three-day rebound due to a tariff threat that may drag the Nasdaq lower by 1.5%. Nvidia and Tesla shares cracked 5% as investors reacted to the potential impact of tariffs on the technology sector. The halt was triggered by a warning from US lawmakers about the threat of tariffs, which could affect companies like Nvidia and Tesla.
https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/wall-streets-mag-7-halt-three-day-rebound-on-tariff-threat-to-drag-nasdaq-lower-by-1-5-nvidia-tesla-shed-4-11743009167735.htmlLiftr Insights, a company providing reliable market intelligence, has launched a series of articles focused on Arm technology, starting with an in-depth analysis of Ampere Computing, a "David vs. Goliath" story in the cloud. The article highlights Liftr's unique data covering over 75% of the public cloud and its expertise in translating company-specific service provider data into actionable insights on server processors and datacenter compute accelerators from top vendors like Intel, AMD, AWS, Google, and NVIDIA.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ampere-a-david-vs-goliath-story-in-the-cloud-as-told-by-liftr-insights-data-302412070.htmlAnthropic, an AI company, has won the dismissal of most claims made by music publishers such as Universal Music Corp. and Concord Music Group Inc., who accused Anthropic of violating copyright law due to its training model using protected song lyrics. The US District Court for the Northern District of California ruled that the allegations relied on unsupported assumptions, specifically that Anthropic had knowledge of users' infringement or that third-party users infringed on copyrights.
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