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Meta Releases Smaller AI Model With Big Cost Savings
- Meta has unveiled a more efficient artificial intelligence (AI) model called Llama 3.3, which reduces computing costs for businesses adopting AI technology.
- The new AI model requires only 4 gigabytes of memory, making advanced AI more accessible to smaller businesses and potentially saving money on hardware costs.
- The model has 70 billion parameters, down from 405 billion in its predecessor, potentially saving companies up to $600,000 in hardware costs.
- Meta's shrinking model size while maintaining performance could make advanced AI models more accessible to smaller businesses, closing the gap between businesses and expensive AI systems.
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Technofeudalism: What killed capitalism
- Technofeudalism is a concept coined by Yanis Varoufakis in his book, where he describes how capitalism is being replaced by a more opaque and unequal system dominated by digital platforms and 'cloud capital.'
- The Internet, originally created for military purposes, has now become the central infrastructure of cloud capital, which no longer relies on salaried workers but instead exploits the unpaid labor of billions of people who generate content, data, and attention.
- Recent events in the United States highlight how big tech and its leaders are redefining political, economic, and social power, as seen through Silicon Valley technocrats appointed in the Trump administration and antitrust investigations against Microsoft.
- Technofeudalism is becoming more relevant as state sovereignty and labor rights are challenged by the rise of this new era of technological accumulation.
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Overwatch 2 starts Season 14, Diablo Immortal preps the Diablo fight, Hearthstone opens the Technotavern
- Overwatch 2 launches Season 14: Hazard introducing new hero and events.
- Diablo Immortal prepares for fight against Diablo in new zone.
- Hearthstone opens Battlegrounds Season 9 with Technotavern theme and updates.
- Blizzard thanks players for raising $12.3M for breast cancer research.
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Meta launches open source Llama 3.3, shrinking powerful bigger model into smaller size
- Meta has released Llama 3.3, an open-source multilingual large language model (LLM).
- Llama 3.3 delivers top-tier performance at a fraction of the cost and computational overhead of previous models.
- The model is available under the Llama 3.3 Community License Agreement, allowing non-exclusive, royalty-free usage.
- Llama 3.3 offers GPU memory savings, making it more affordable and energy-efficient.
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Medium
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Metaverse: The Future of the Internet or Just a Fad?
- The concept of Metaverse has become one of the most talked about topics in technology.
- Metaverse refers to a virtual reality space where users can interact with a computer-generated environment.
- It is debated whether Metaverse is the future of the internet or just a passing trend.
- Some believe it has the potential to revolutionize how we connect and experience online, while others see it as a fleeting fad.
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OpenSimulator Community Conference starts today
- The OpenSimulator Community Conference starts today with music and celebrations.
- The conference features over 55 speakers sharing innovative content, dynamic short presentations, and panels.
- Attendees can explore Expo regions, participate in social events, and attend live music showcases.
- The conference is free to attend in person or via hypergrid, with registration available online.
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Massivelyop
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Design Mockument: In defense of visual ability customization in MMORPGs
- Divorcing the visuals of a character’s abilities from the mechanical effects is a good thing for MMORPGs.
- Visual customization has remained limited due to developers’ inability to catch up to the degree to which City of Heroes offered these capabilities.
- Limitations to visual customization still persist as some powersets may only allow certain weapons or mechanics.
- Players should have more options for visual customization.
- Visual clarity should not be an issue for developers.
- The main issue for why customization options are not offered more frequently is that it’s complicated to code and requires a lot of time and effort.
- Adding customization options is not a priority for some developers as the effort may not be worth the return on investment.
- While it may not be a dealbreaker, visual customization is a good thing, and ideas are always moving targets for future consideration.
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Elon Musk risks becoming a 'political puppet master' under Trump, says a key Zuckerberg ally
- Meta's global affairs chief, Nick Clegg, has stated that Elon Musk risks becoming a 'political puppet master' during the second Trump presidency.
- Clegg believes that Musk's close relationship with Trump could allow him to have an outsized influence on the formation of the new US administration and even decide future Republican candidates.
- Concerns have been raised about potential conflicts of interest and the level of influence Musk could have on politics due to his close advisory role to the president-elect.
- Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, also seeks a more prominent role in political conversations, particularly regarding America's leadership in AI, which could bring him closer to Musk and Trump.
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The Daily Grind: Which MMORPG offers the best combat as of 2024?
- Today's end-of-the-year Daily Grind is all about which MMOs brought some combat chops to the genre meta in 2024.
- Guild Wars 2 had a fun combat and exploration experience, but it may not be considered the best due to large-scale fights being chaotic.
- The MassivelyOP team gathers opinions on which MMORPG offers the best combat experience as of 2024.
- Year-end Daily Grind features a traditional feast of annual content recapping the year, issuing awards, and gathering opinions.
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Medium
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The Design Potential of AI
- AI has the potential to transform design by creating immersive and interactive experiences.
- AI can generate 3D interactive worlds from single images, allowing viewers to explore paintings from new perspectives.
- AI enhances data interaction, enabling AI agents to leverage vast amounts of data for insights and improved decision-making.
- AI can transform information into engaging audio experiences, as demonstrated by Spotify's personalized Wrapped AI podcasts.
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TechDigest
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AI driving explosion of fake nudes, Bitcoin tops $100,000
- The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create fake nude images of real women is raising concerns and becoming normalized.
- Vodafone's merger with rival Three will not result in higher prices, according to the company's CEO.
- Bitcoin has crossed $100,000 for the first time, driven by hopes of lighter regulation and supportive policies under Donald Trump's presidency.
- Elon Musk denies plans to give Nigel Farage's party a substantial donation.
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Digital avatars to reshape shopping in the metaverse
- Australia's retail sector could see a major overhaul as companies explore the use of the metaverse to create brand awareness and enhance the shopping experience.
- The metaverse enables consumers to interact with digital avatars, traverse virtual shopping areas, and engage with fellow avatars and retail employees.
- Global brands like Gucci are already making moves in the metaverse, offering virtual versions of their products alongside physical goods.
- While the metaverse presents opportunities for improving customer engagement and well-being, there are privacy and security concerns to address.
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Meta eases up on issuing ‘first strikes’ for Facebook users and Instagram creators
- Meta is expanding its policy to give creators a chance to avoid penalties after their first time violating Community Standards.
- The revised policy allows creators to take a training course instead of receiving a strike for their initial violation.
- Creators can participate in the program again if no further violations occur within one year.
- This policy is being rolled out to all Facebook profiles, Facebook Pages, and Instagram creators worldwide.
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Meta and James Cameron’s Lightstorm Vision Partner on 3D Entertainment
- Filmmaker James Cameron's venture, Lightstorm Vision, has partnered with Meta Quest to scale the creation of 3D entertainment experiences for Meta Quest mixed reality headsets.
- The partnership aims to make it easier for creators to produce 3D content and for people to enjoy that content at home and on the go.
- Meta and Lightstorm Vision will work together to improve access to 3D production tools, lower production costs, and co-produce original content.
- The latest edition of Meta's headset, the Meta Quest 3S, features advanced processing capabilities and is designed for high-quality mixed reality experiences.
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Meta To Spend $10 Billion On Largest Data Centre To Date
- Meta Platforms confirms the construction of its 23rd data centre in Richland Parish, Louisiana.
- The facility will be Meta's largest data centre to date, covering 4 million square feet.
- The company plans to invest over $10 billion in the project, creating over 500 operational jobs.
- Meta aims to utilize clean and renewable energy and contribute to the local community.
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