The self-tracking trend is evolving from counting steps to analyzing how we think. Platforms like MyIQ are leading a shift toward structured cognitive diagnostics, offering users insights into their mental patterns instead of just motivational nudges.
A new AI framework from Duke University can analyze chaotic systems and spit out simple, linear equations that describe their behavior. It’s like giving scientists a mathematical shortcut to understanding everything from climate models to neural circuits.
SoftBank wants life insurers and pension funds to back its $500 billion Stargate data center project. The logic is that AI infrastructure is a sure long-term bet. But history warns us about mixing conservative savings with tech manias.
A new analysis shows a brutal divide in AI success, and it all comes down to data quality. Companies with good data see massive efficiency gains, while others waste millions.
Google’s parent company Alphabet is acquiring data center and energy firm Intersect in a massive cash-and-debt deal. This comes as global spending on data centers soars to $61 billion, driven entirely by the insane power demands of AI. The infrastructure arms race is just heating up.
A major EU-funded initiative is trying to solve the building sector’s data problem. By creating an open platform with AI and synthetic data, it aims to turn fragmented information into actionable insights for energy savings.
Meta is experimenting with charging for link sharing on Facebook. Users in professional mode or running Pages are limited to two links unless they subscribe to Meta Verified, which starts at $14.99 per month. This test signals a push to monetize content distribution itself.
Lenovo has unveiled its DE6600 Series all-flash and hybrid storage arrays. The hardware boasts impressive specs for AI and HPC workloads. The real test will be in execution and integration.
Major tech companies are racing to embed AI health coaches into wearables and apps. While they promise to decode your biometric data, early tests show they’re often half-baked and come with serious privacy concerns. The future of personal health could hinge on this balance.
According to The Economist, Saudi Arabia is leveraging its vast desert and cheap solar energy to build the world’s most affordable data centers for AI. The Al Shuaiba solar farm south of Jeddah produces power at a fraction of the cost seen in places like the UK.
