Jun 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum This article explores cost-cutting methods for AI training that don't require new hardware. Techniques like mixed precision, gradient accumulation, data caching, and early stopping can reduce cloud bills significantly. A rapid-fire checklist of 10 quick wins is also provided. View more
Jun 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum The US government has asked OpenAI to restrict access to its most advanced AI model, GPT-5.6. According to reports, the administration is concerned about the model's capabilities and has requested a limited release to only 20 trusted partners. This move follows similar actions against Anthropic and raises questions about the future of AI development and regulation. View more
Jun 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum pgEdge's ColdFront architecture aims to simplify data management for AI workloads by automatically tiering older data into Apache Iceberg object storage while preserving full SQL compatibility and writable cold storage. This approach differs from competitors like Databricks, Snowflake, and EDB by keeping PostgreSQL as the center of gravity. The architecture also relies on DuckDB for querying Iceberg data, raising potential concentration risks. View more
Jun 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum For years, public cloud AI seemed the obvious choice. But rising token costs, security risks, and governance concerns are driving enterprises back to private infrastructure. This article explains why private AI is becoming the financially and strategically smarter bet for production workloads. View more
Jun 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum In his new book 'Communion', JD Vance reveals he felt 'awful' for meeting Pope Francis just hours before the Pope's death. The vice president describes the last-minute meeting on Easter Sunday, his nervousness, and the Pope's fragility. Vance also discusses his conversion to Catholicism and his political journey, including his shift from critic to supporter of Donald Trump. View more
Jun 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Uruguay's 2026 World Cup campaign ended in disappointment as they lost 1-0 to Spain. A goalkeeping error from Fernando Muslera allowed Álex Baena to score the only goal, leaving Uruguay with just two points from Group H. The defeat means Uruguay are the only South American nation eliminated in the group stage, while Spain top the group and Cape Verde advance to the knockout rounds for the first time. View more
Jun 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Kristi Toliver shocked fans by using Michelle Obama's iconic quote to defend Alyssa Thomas after Thomas was suspended for hitting Caitlin Clark in the throat. The WNBA issued a flagrant foul after review. Clark also suffered a back injury in the same game. View more
Jun 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Brazil great Zico has backed his homeland but warned that Japan represents a serious knockout test. Zico, who coached Japan in 2006, believes the Samurai Blue now belong among the world's best. He highlighted Japan's recent wins over Brazil, Germany, Spain, and England as proof of their growth. View more
Jun 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum England secured a 2-0 victory over Panama to finish top of Group L in the World Cup. Jude Bellingham was the star with a goal and an assist, but defensive frailties and right-back injuries raise concerns for Thomas Tuchel's team. View more
Jun 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Meta has named Kunal Shah, founder of Indian fintech CRED, as the new chief of WhatsApp, succeeding Will Cathcart. Alongside the leadership change, Meta is investing $900 million in CRED, valuing the company at $4.5 billion. The move signals Meta's deepening bet on India, WhatsApp's largest market with over 500 million users, as it seeks to accelerate growth in payments and business messaging. View more
Jun 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Anthropic has joined the Frontier carbon removal collective, becoming the first pure AI startup to do so. The company contributed to a new $915 million funding tranche, doubling Frontier's total pledges to $1.8 billion. This marks Anthropic's first climate-related deal amid growing scrutiny over AI energy consumption. View more
Jun 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum The US Commerce Department forced Anthropic to pull its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models offline citing national security. Experts argue the move was not about a genuine AI jailbreak but rather a retaliatory action. The incident reveals the growing tension between the Trump administration and tech companies. It sets a dangerous precedent for government control over software releases. View more
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