While ChatGPT excels at conversation, Perplexity’s real-time web crawling and reliable sourcing make it the clear winner for research and studying. The free version offers features that ChatGPT reserves for paid tiers. Here’s why researchers are switching.
According to Fortune, utility companies are forecasting massive electricity demand increases from AI data centers, with some projecting triple the peak demand by 2030. The problem? Nobody’s properly vetting which projects are real versus speculative, and ratepayers in 13 states are already subsidizi
Microsoft’s official Windows account posted a promotional video where influencer Judner Aura asks Copilot how to increase font size. The AI assistant recommends changing display scaling to 150% – which was already the current setting. The embarrassing gaffe makes Microsoft’s quality control look que
In a recent podcast interview, Palantir CEO Alex Karp revealed he spends “a lot of time talking to Nazis.” The CEO, who has Jewish heritage, said this helps him understand their mindset. The admission comes amid scrutiny of Palantir’s military and surveillance contracts.
While AI is transforming IT work, the industry is actually experiencing massive job growth. New data shows IT positions will grow at 9% versus 3% for other jobs through 2034. The real story is about shifting skills and massive infrastructure investments.
Mozilla is taking a different approach to AI in browsers with “AI windows” that give users complete control over which AI services they use. Unlike competitors who are rushing AI integration, Firefox is making the feature fully opt-in and letting users switch between multiple providers.
Logistics startup Auger continues its executive hiring spree with a major AI talent grab from Johnson & Johnson. The company just brought on Yuqing Sun as chief data and AI enablement officer after her nearly 20-year tenure at the healthcare giant.
A scientist argues that America’s poor performance in teaching reading and math should serve as a stark warning as we enter the AI education era. The author remains optimistic that we can learn from past mistakes and build generational AI skills and wisdom.
Alex Karp isn’t holding back against Palantir’s critics. The CEO called analysts who doubted the stock “parasitic” and argued they cost everyday Americans massive gains. He insists patriotism and profits go hand in hand.
AI workloads are overwhelming traditional hard drives, forcing a storage rethink. Solid-state drives offer better performance and long-term cost savings despite higher upfront costs. The shift could free up power and space for more GPUs.
