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Meta launches new multimodal Llama-4 AI models

Meta has announced the release of its latest Llama-4 series models, which introduce a multimodal architecture built from scratch to handle both image and text inputs. The new models boast massive context windows of up to 10 million tokens, positioning them as formidable competitors to industry rivals like GPT-4 and Gemini 2.0. These releases highlight Meta’s strategic push into advanced AI capabilities while also sparking discussion about regional availability and market impact.

the-decoder.com / Meta releases first multimodal Llama-4 models, leaves EU out in the cold

winbuzzer.com / Meta Unveils New Llama 4 AI Models With Massive Context Windows up to 10 Million Tokens

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DeepSeek AI Launch Disrupts Market and Technology Sectors

Two news reports focus on the disruptive entry of DeepSeek’s AI model in both financial and technology sectors. One report details how the US Treasury chief attributed a steep drop in Nvidia shares to the launch of DeepSeek’s model, indicating immediate market repercussions. The other report examines the broader impact on the AI industry, noting that DeepSeek’s innovation is driving a shift from reliance on traditional training data to greater use of compute during inference. Together, the stories underscore the significant real-time impact of DeepSeek’s breakthrough.

techinasia.com / US Treasure Chief blames DeepSeek for market drop

venturebeat.com / DeepSeek jolts AI industry: Why AI’s next leap may not come from more data, but more compute at inference

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Microsoft Showcases Real-Time AI-Generated Quake II Demo

Microsoft introduced a groundbreaking AI-driven demo that dynamically generates and runs a playable Quake II level in real time within a browser environment. Using its Copilot AI platform, the initiative showcases an innovative blend of classic gaming with modern artificial intelligence capabilities. Despite acknowledging some limitations in polish and performance compared to a full commercial release, the demo marks a significant exploration into generative AI’s potential for transforming interactive entertainment and game development.

techspot.com / Quake II runs on WHAMM, Microsoft's experimental AI for real-time gaming

techcrunch.com / Microsoft releases AI-generated Quake II demo, but admits ‘limitations’

the-decoder.com / Microsoft releases real-time AI-generated playable demo of Quake II

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Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU Connector Meltdown Reported by Users

Two reports detail dangerous incidents with Nvidia’s RTX 5090 graphics cards, where the power connectors melted significantly. One report describes an MSI RTX 5090 Gaming Trio OC experiencing cable melting at both ends near the PSU, while a separate account details a similar connector failure that damaged a high-wattage power supply. These issues have raised concerns among the user community about potential quality or thermal management flaws in the new model. Further investigation is expected as users and experts assess the broader implications.

techspot.com / Nvidia RTX 5090 graphics card power cable melts at both ends, bulge spotted at PSU side

tomshardware.com / Another RTX 5090 connector melts down, reportedly taking a Redditor's PSU with it

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