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Meta’s new BLT architecture replaces tokens to make LLMs more efficient and versatile
Byte latent transformer (BLT) uses a special architecture to learn directly from raw bytes as opposed to tokenized chunks of text.VentureBeat - 2h -
Cheap, smart and efficient: how giant rats are transforming the fight against TB
After success in Tanzania, other African countries may introduce the rodents to help sniff out the disease. Mwajuma Abdalla Ngema went to the clinic in Dar es Salaam with a persistent cough and ...The Guardian - 11h -
Chelsea the big winners as Europe's giants stumble
Chelsea nabbed all three points on a remarkable weekend that saw Man City, Barca and Bayern all lose.ESPN - 2d -
DeVito exits with concussion; Giants on 4th QB
The Giants lost a quarterback for the third time in four games after Tommy DeVito exited with a concussion. He was replaced by Tim Boyle.ESPN - 2d -
Giant 5kg mushroom feeds family for a week
Alissimon Minnitt says she spotted the giant mushroom while on a walk, and knew it was safe to eat.BBC News - 4d -
Microsoft’s smaller AI model beats the big guys: Meet Phi-4, the efficiency king
Microsoft’s new AI model, Phi-4, outperforms larger competitors like Google’s Gemini Pro with superior mathematical reasoning while using fewer resources.VentureBeat - 5d -
For models of efficiency, Musk and DOGE should ignore DC and look to the states
Chris Sununu, the Governor of New Hampshire, has urged Elon Musk to look to the states for inspiration in streamlining government, citing the success of states with balanced budgets and limited ...The Hill - 6d -
Australia to force tech giants to keep paying for news
The long-awaited decision follows a standoff with Meta, and succeeds a world-first law from 2021.BBC News - 6d -
Report: Giants ‘involved in talks' with Astros for slugger Tucker
The San Francisco Giants reportedly have had discussions with the Houston Astros about a trade for outfielder Kyle Tucker.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Blow for UK as equipment giant Ashtead chooses US
The building equipment rental firm joins others who have moved to the US from London.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
David Squires on … Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s attempts to improve efficiency at Santa’s grotto
Our cartoonist on how Manchester United’s head of football operations could shake things up at the North Pole. Buy a copy of a cartoon from our Print Shop David’s new book, Chaos in the ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Report: Trade interest in Giants' Doval ‘strong' across MLB
Camilo Doval had an up-and-down 2024 MLB season for the Giants, but that reportedly hasn't stopped teams from pondering a trade for the reliever.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Omnicom and Interpublic to Merge, Creating Ad Agency Giant
If successful, Omnicom and Interpublic would become the largest advertising company in the world, with more than $25 billion in combined revenue.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Musk’s Efficiency Role Could Boost Tech-Defense Partnerships
Smaller military technology companies may be involved in more joint projects with big defense contractors.Inc. - Dec. 9 -
Omnicom Will Buy Interpublic, Creating Global Ad Giant
The combined agency will be worth over $30 billion once the stock-for-stock deal closes.Inc. - Dec. 9 -
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$1 for a ticket to watch the New York Giants suddenly seems a little overpriced
The Giants have some promising players but it’s hard to believe that the team’s current ownership will appoint the right staff to halt fans’ misery. A $1 ticket for an NFL game – or nearly any ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Giants lose as plane flies 'dumpster fire' banner
A plane with a banner imploring Giants ownership to get it together flew over MetLife Stadium on Sunday before New York lost its eighth straight game.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Plane circles MetLife Stadium with message to fix the Giants' 'dumpster fire'
A small plane circled MetLife Stadium roughly 90 minutes before New York hosted the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, urging Giants co-owner John Mara to overhaul a team that has made the playoffs ...ABC News - Dec. 8 -
Giants' latest 'disappointing' loss keeps hope of landing No. 1 pick alive
Graham Gano’s miss sealed the Giants’ 14-11 loss to the lowly Saints. More importantly: It kept the possibility of the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft alive.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Sources: Giants, Adames agree on 7 years, $182M
The Giants and shortstop Willy Adames are in agreement on a seven-year, $182 million deal, sources told ESPN.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Report: Giants expected to be ‘significant players' for Sasaki
The San Francisco Giants reportedly are expected to be "significant players" for coveted international amateur pitcher Roki Sasaki.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
Adames' reported contract tops Posey's as largest in Giants history
Buster Posey's $167 million extension no longer is the biggest deal in San Francisco Giants franchise history.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Allianz pauses talks with Amundi to form €2.8tn asset management giant
German and French groups could not find common ground on structure or who would control enlarged firmFinancial Times - Dec. 7 -
Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Week 8: De'Andre Hunter's efficiency makes him an attractive waiver pickup
Players you need to pick up for Week 8CBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
Giants' Nabers questionable with hip flexor injury
Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers is questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints after suffering a hip flexor injury during Thursday's practice.ESPN - Dec. 6 -
Report: Chapman would make temporary change if Giants sign Kim
If the San Francisco Giants sign injured free-agent Ha-Seong Kim, third baseman Matt Chapman reportedly would be willing to slide over to shortstop until the former San Diego Padres star is healthy.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
Insurance giant Aviva agrees to buy Direct Line for $4.6 billion
Aviva, the U.K.’s largest insurance company, has agreed to fully-acquire Direct Line for 275 pence per share, or £3.6 billion ($4.6 billion)MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
Elon Musk Brings Trump’s Government Efficiency Push to Capitol Hill
Elon Musk and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy went to Capitol Hill.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Giants hire two hitting coaches to complete Melvin's 2025 staff
The San Francisco Giants hired two assistant hitting coaches to finalize manager Bob Melvin's staff for the 2025 MLB season.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
To increase government efficiency, align government workers’ incentives
President-elect Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) promises to cut government spending, and the government should give bonuses to departments that spend less than budgeted and ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Democrat calls on White House to finish efficiency rules, warning of climate consequences
A Democratic senator is pressing the White House to finalize a set of energy efficiency standards, warning that not doing so before President-elect Trump takes office could leave emissions and ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Trump nominates financial software giant’s CEO to lead Social Security Administration
President-elect Trump tapped financial software giant CEO Frank Bisignano late Wednesday to lead the Social Security Administration (SSA) in his second administration. “Frank is a business leader, ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Scientists close to solving mystery of how universe's giant galaxies formed
‘Cosmic collisions’ 12bn years ago could be key to understanding formation, say researchers. Galaxies crashing together 12bn years ago could have caused the universe’s biggest galaxies to form, ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
A modest proposal for Elon and Vivek: Improve what's already efficient
Government efficiency is not measured in how many jobs you cut or how many agencies you eliminate.The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Rio Tinto investor urges mining giant to drop primary London listing
Hedge fund with £197m stake leads push to prioritise Sydney exchange as FTSE 100 firm outlines ambitious copper production targets. An activist investor in Rio Tinto has demanded the miner scrap ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Report: Ex-Giants exec Zaidi, Dodgers discussing front office role
Former San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi reportedly is in discussions with the Los Angeles Dodgers about a return to the organization.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Agricultural Giant Cargill to Lay Off Thousands of Workers
The company faces pressure on the beef industry and weak grain prices.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
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Liquid AI’s new STAR model architecture outshines Transformer efficiency
The STAR framework leverages evolutionary algorithms and a numerical encoding system to balance quality and efficiency in AI models.VentureBeat - Dec. 3
