Baidu Unveils Ernie X1: A Cost-Effective Competitor to DeepSeek R1

Baidu Unveils Ernie X1: A Cost-Effective Competitor to DeepSeek R1

📅 March 17, 2025 Chinese tech giant Baidu has launched two new artificial intelligence models, with Ernie X1 positioned as a direct competitor to DeepSeek R1. Ernie X1 offers comparable performance at half the price, boasting enhanced capabilities in comprehension, planning, reflection, and evolution. Additionally, Baidu has upgraded its flagship model, Ernie 4.5, enhancing its…

Apple’s AI Chief speaking on stage about Siri’s future and artificial intelligence advancements
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Apple’s Siri Chief Admits AI Delays, Pledges Fixes

Apple Inc.’s head of Siri, Robby Walker, has acknowledged that the virtual assistant’s AI development has faced significant delays, calling the situation both “ugly” and “embarrassing.” In an all-hands meeting, Walker admitted that Apple’s decision to promote Siri’s AI enhancements before they were ready worsened the problem. Walker, a senior director at Apple, told employees…

OpenAI and Musk Agree to Fast-Tracked Trial Over For-Profit Shift
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OpenAI and Musk Agree to Fast-Tracked Trial Over For-Profit Shift

OAKLAND, California, March 15 (Reuters) – OpenAI and Elon Musk have agreed to an expedited trial over the artificial intelligence company’s shift to a for-profit model, intensifying the legal battle between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Fast-Tracked Legal Battle A joint proposal filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on…

How Long-Term Space Travel Affects the Human Body
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How Long-Term Space Travel Affects the Human Body

Spending extended periods in space can dramatically alter an astronaut’s muscles, bones, brain, and even gut bacteria. While missions aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have provided key insights into these changes, longer missions—such as future journeys to Mars—will present even greater challenges. The Impact of Microgravity on Astronauts Astronauts like Frank Rubio, who spent…