Artificial intelligence has entered an unprecedented phase of evolution, with companies around the world racing to develop models that are not only generative but also capable of reasoned thought. The most recent entrant to this rapidly intensifying competition is ByteDance—the Chinese tech giant best known as the parent company of TikTok—with its unveiling of Seed-Thinker-v1.5….

The rise of generative AI code suggestion tools like GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer, and GPT-based development assistants has revolutionized software development. These platforms enhance productivity by providing developers with on-the-fly code completions, optimizations, and boilerplate generation. However, recent research and high-profile warnings suggest that this convenience may come at the cost of software supply chain…

As venture capital flows continue to fluctuate in 2024 amidst macroeconomic ripples and advancing innovation, this past week’s standout funding rounds offered an intriguing glimpse into where growth-centric investment is headed. Among the largest deals, Base Power—a California-based fusion energy startup—secured the biggest funding of the week, highlighting a growing venture interest in next-gen energy…

In a significant leap for the field of AI-driven software development, DeepCoder has released an open-source 14-billion-parameter code generation model that matches or exceeds the performance and efficiency of proprietary models like OpenAI’s Codex and Meta’s Code Llama. Developed as a collaborative venture between AI startup Hugging Face and ServiceNow Research, DeepCoder’s new release represents…

In a week marked by escalating state-sponsored cyber threats and rising concerns about AI’s vulnerability, cybersecurity continues to dominate headlines globally. As both attacks and defenses evolve, organizations find themselves in an arms race requiring real-time innovations and robust digital policies. This week’s developments underline significant shifts in cyber resilience strategy, AI-driven security models, and…

Global investment patterns are being reshaped by a complex storm of geopolitical tensions, particularly in the form of rising tariffs and economic uncertainty. As supply chains fracture and policy becomes unpredictable, the ripple effects of these conditions are being felt across every facet of global finance—from venture capital allocations to strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A),…