In the year 2023, a quiet revolution was brewing within the realm of artificial intelligence. Project Sonnet, as it was known, set out on a remarkable quest to determine if machines could not only comprehend language but also wield it with the depth and beauty of the human heart.… Read the rest
AI and GPUs Revolutionizing Fintech and eCommerce
AI technology, powered by GPUs, is transforming the landscape of both the fintech and eCommerce sectors. These technologies, including AI, blockchain, and process automation, play a crucial role in fueling the growth of these industries. With the global eCommerce market projected to reach a value of over $8.1 trillion annually by 2026, it is evident that businesses are recognizing the importance of AI-driven solutions.… Read the rest
Nigeria: Oppenheimer Partners Expands Into Nigerian Beverage Industry
South African investment firm Oppenheimer Partners has recently acquired an additional 37.5% stake in Nigerian beverage can manufacturer GZ Industries (GZI), solidifying its control over the company. The move aims to tap into the growing demand for packaging in the beverage industry, driven by rising incomes and population growth across the region.… Read the rest
UCLA Expands Research Facilities with New Acquisition
Summary: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has acquired a 700,000 square foot building, formerly known as the Westside Pavilion, to be transformed into the UCLA Research Park. The acquisition, rumored to cost $700 million, is aimed at accommodating the growing needs of the university’s research programs, including the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy and the UCLA Center for Quantum Science and Engineering (CQSE).… Read the rest
AI Model Predicts Future COVID-19 Variants
Researchers at MIT have unveiled a new AI model that can forecast which SARS-CoV-2 variants are likely to lead to new surges in infections. Unlike existing models that calculate viral transmission dynamics, this novel model predicts variant-specific spread. The team, led by Retsef Levi from MIT’s Sloan School of Management, analyzed 9 million SARS-CoV-2 genetic sequences collected from 30 countries by the Global Initiative on Sharing Avian Influenza Data (GISAID), along with data on vaccination rates, infection rates, and other factors.… Read the rest
Samsung Galaxy S24: A Leap into the Future of AI-Powered Phones
Samsung is all set to revolutionize the smartphone industry with the upcoming launch of its Galaxy S24 series. With a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI), Samsung aims to take the lead in the race to bring generative AI to mobile phones.… Read the rest
Newly Unsealed Court Documents Reveal Insights into Epstein Lawsuit
Amid the unsealing of previously redacted court documents related to the lawsuit against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, several images purportedly showing former US President Donald Trump alongside Epstein have gone viral online. However, a fact-check conducted by BOOM has revealed that these images are not authentic and have been created using generative AI technology.… Read the rest
New Fact Check: Viral Images of Trump and Epstein Not Real
Summary: Despite the circulation of viral images showing former President Donald Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein together, these photographs are not real and have been generated using artificial intelligence (AI). While Trump and Epstein have been associated with each other in the past and have been photographed together, the particular images in question are not authentic.… Read the rest
MSI Claw Handheld Gaming Console: A New High-End Option
In an exciting development for gaming enthusiasts, MSI has unveiled its upcoming handheld gaming console, named “Claw.” This high-end console is set to revolutionize the gaming segment with its powerful specifications and cutting-edge features. The first benchmarks of the MSI Claw console have recently leaked, confirming its impressive hardware.… Read the rest
NVIDIA Introduces New RTX 5880 Ada Graphics Card for Workstations and Content Creators
NVIDIA has recently unveiled its latest addition to the Ada graphics card lineup, the RTX 5880 Ada. This graphics card is specifically designed for workstation and content creation purposes, aiming to provide professionals with the features, capabilities, and performance they need to excel in their workflows.… Read the rest