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PrismML hopes its tiny LLM will change how we all use AI

PrismML is betting that capable, high-performing, reasoning large language models don’t, in fact, have to be large. It is making reasoning models so small they can fit on PCs and smartphones. (It’s even rumored to be in…

RFK Jr. names 8 new members to influential preventive medicine task force

US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Grapevine, Texas, on March 27, 2026. Credit: Getty | Leandro Lozada Anti-vaccine Health…

Anthropic says Claude 'leads' 26 percent of its AI R&D work

For example, in a new blog detailing measurement standards it thinks could help AI companies communicate the pace of AI development, Anthropic shared that its AI chatbot Claude "leads" 26 percent of its AI R&D work. Now…

Here’s What the AI Apocalypse Could Look Like

We also discuss the highlights of Salesforce’s annual conference, where OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei defended their positions on AI safety. Plus, Leah tells us how this backlash against AI has become…

Nvidia uses a memory 'sandwich' technique to cram 84GB GDDR7 memory on RTX Pro 5500 Blackwell GPU — weird 416-bit memory bus leaves me puzzled, though

Nvidia says the RTX Pro 5500 workstation edition is built on Blackwell architecture and ships with a full 84 GB of GDDR7 memory. That memory is attached to a GB202 processor carrying 21,760 CUDA cores, the same count…

FAA says laser strikes on aircraft fell for the third consecutive year

Reported incidents decreased for the third year in a row, with the latest figure marking a 24 percent drop from the same period in 2025. However, there were still 4,470 cases of planes being targeted by lasers between…

The FAA’s plan to fix air traffic? $875M worth of AI

The reasons for the shortage are diverse , but the government has made it known that it’s on the lookout for innovative solutions to the problem. One of those solutions appears to be an $875 million AI software program…

Small AI models let drones autonomously identify and attack battlefield targets

Demonstration of Scaleout Systems' AI-enabled target recognition and engagement capability for an autonomous attack drone under the ALMA project led by BAE Systems Bofors. Credit: Scaleout Systems As European militaries…

'A great option for any office': Geekom's AX8 Max mini PC combines Ryzen 7 power and Radeon 780M graphics for under $600

The dual 2.5GbE LAN and USB4 ports make it ideal for home networking and multi-monitor setups. Why we recommend it In his four-star review , our expert Alastair said it was "a great option for any office" and added: "The…

I've hunted out the best Google Pixel 11 cases to keep your phone safe from scratches and protect against drops

And because the Pixel 11 comes in some particularly juicy colors (the purpley Frost shade is my top pick, but I'm not averse to a bit of Hibiscus), I've included a number of transparent options in the mix. And don't…