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The rise of AI ‘reasoning’ models is making benchmarking more expensive

​AI labs like OpenAI claim that their so-called “reasoning” AI models, which can “think” through problems step by step, are more capable than their non-reasoning counterparts in specific domains, such as physics. But while this generally appears to be the case, reasoning models are also much more expensive to benchmark, making it difficult to independently […]  

How STEM-Focused Training Is Changing Policing for the Better

​[[{“value”:” Technology now touches nearly every part of our daily lives, and law enforcement is no exception. The field is experiencing a major transformation fueled by advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Gone are the days when policing relied solely on instinct, physical presence, and traditional investigation methods.  Today, STEM-focused training is revolutionizing the way officers approach their…

Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, launches an API for Grok 3

​Billionaire Elon Musk might’ve just been countersued by OpenAI. But that isn’t stopping his AI company, xAI, from making its flagship Grok 3 model available via an API. It has been several months since xAI unveiled Grok 3, the company’s answer to models like OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Google’s Gemini.  Grok 3 can analyze images and respond to questions, […]  

Wayve’s self-driving tech is headed to Nissan vehicles

Wayve’s self-driving tech is headed to Nissan vehicles

​Nissan said it will use self-driving software developed by Wayve to beef up its advanced driver assistance system starting in 2027, a landmark deal for the buzzy UK startup that has raised more than $1.3 billion from Nvidia, Microsoft, SoftBank Group, and Uber.  Nissan will integrate Wayve’s software as well as sensors, including lidar from an undisclosed […]