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The latest set of open-source models from Google are here, the Gemma 4 family has arrived. Open-source models are getting very popular recently due to privacy concerns and their flexibility to be easily fine-tuned, and now we have 4 versatile open-source models in the Gemma 4 fam

AI systems are starting to move beyond simple responses. In many organisations, AI agents are now being tested to plan tasks, make decisions, and carry out actions with limited human input. It is no longer just about whether a model gives the right answer. It is about what happen

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The evolution of artificial intelligence from stateless models to autonomous, goal-driven agents depends heavily on advanced memory architectures. While Large Language Models (LLMs) possess strong reasoning abilities and vast embedded knowledge, they lack persistent memory, makin

A loss function is what guides a model during training, translating predictions into a signal it can improve on. But not all losses behave the same—some amplify large errors, others stay stable in noisy settings, and each choice subtly shapes how learning unfolds. Modern librarie

Plus: The FBI says a recent hack of its wiretap tools poses a national security risk, attackers stole Cisco source code as part of an ongoing supply chain hacking spree, and more.

Major AI labs are investigating a security incident that impacted Mercor, a leading data vendor. The incident could have exposed key data about how they train AI models.

The company is undergoing major leadership restructuring as its CEO of AGI deployment goes on leave for “several weeks.”

Transformers revolutionized AI but struggle with long sequences due to quadratic complexity, leading to high computational and memory costs that limit scalability and real-time use. This creates a need for faster, more efficient alternatives. Mamba4 addresses this using state spa

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