The new frontier in large language models is the ability to “reason” their way through problems. New research from Apple says it’s not quite what it’s cracked up to be.
Category: Business
The Hottest Startups in Madrid in 2024
The Spanish capital is drawing talent from Latin America, and its eye-catching startups are working on smarter payments, eldercare, and an AI-powered virtual nurse.
The Hottest Startups in Helsinki in 2024
The Finnish capital’s most exciting startups are building nuclear-powered heating networks, better weather forecasting tools and an esports streaming platform that lets viewers bet on the outcome.
The Hottest Startups in Dublin in 2024
The Irish capital’s embrace of big tech is filtering through to its startups, who are building better tools for IT teams, AI content moderation tools, and RNA screening for herds of cattle.
Social Media Tells You Who You Are. What if It’s Totally Wrong?
Pinterest and Threads seem convinced I’m in my 60s or going through menopause. Spend enough time in the bizarro worlds of these feeds, and you can start to believe anything.
Amazon’s Rufus AI Shopping Assistant Now Lets Some Shoppers Check Price History
Is a deal really a deal? Amazon’s ChatGPT competitor, a chatbot it calls Rufus, will now answer some user questions on price changes.
Unmasking Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto—Again
A new HBO documentary takes a swing at uncovering the real identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, inventor of Bitcoin. But without incontrovertible proof, the myth lives on.
FTX Customers Will Get Back Billions After Judge OKs Bankruptcy Plan
A US judge has authorized a plan for fallen crypto exchange FTX to return money to former customers, as the drawn-out bankruptcy process approaches its end.
Bose Reinvented Itself Just in Time. Now Comes the Tricky Part
The audio brand might be ticking close to retirement age, but the innovators behind this private company have plenty more tricks up their sleeves, says CEO Lila Snyder.
Hurricane Helene Destroyed Roads. Here’s How to Rebuild—and Flood-Proof Them for Next Time
As it becomes clear that climate change devastation can hit anywhere, engineers are considering how best to protect vital thoroughfares from intense storms.