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27/05/2025

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the launch of a new AI-powered permitting software to help speed up the rebuilding process in Los Angeles following the Eaton and Palisades fires. The tool, developed by Archistar, will be provided free of charge to local governments and residents through a public-private partnership.
The software uses artificial intelligence, including computer vision and machine learning, to automatically check building plans for compliance with local zoning and building codes. This allows property owners to identify and correct issues before submitting their plans, significantly reducing review times from weeks or months to just hours or days.
Though the state does not directly handle local permitting, Newsom emphasized California’s role in cutting red tape and providing resources to help local governments rebuild faster. This effort aligns with the state’s broader strategy to support disaster recovery through innovation.
Both the City and County of Los Angeles are adopting the new tool. Mayor Karen Bass recently signed an executive directive to implement an AI pilot program, and the County passed a resolution to establish a unified permitting authority for the Altadena recovery center.
The initiative is supported by philanthropic partners including Steadfast LA, LA Rises, Autodesk, and Amazon. Leaders say the technology will streamline processes, reduce costs, and help residents return to their homes more quickly.
Archistar’s technology is already in use in over 25 cities across the U.S., Canada, and Australia. It is also now available on a statewide contract, enabling other California communities to adopt the tool to streamline their own rebuilding efforts.

28/04/2025

Microsoft recently introduced its first quantum chip, called Majorana 1, powered by a new Topological Core architecture.

This architecture uses a class of materials known as topoconductors, which enable the creation of topological superconductivity. Chetan Nayak, a Microsoft Quantum Hardware executive, explained that topological states of matter are different from traditional solid, liquid, or gas phases. They are based on long-range quantum entanglement rather than localized patterns of particles. The breakthrough comes from combining indium arsenide (a semiconductor) and aluminum (a superconductor) to create topological superconducting nanowires. When cooled to near absolute zero and exposed to magnetic fields, these nanowires form Majorana Zero Modes at their ends, representing a new state of matter previously only theorized.

17/02/2025

Chinese tech giant Alibaba is facing increasing competition in the AI space following the release of an AI model by Chinese startup DeepSeek, which has stirred significant global attention. DeepSeek’s model, R1, made headlines for its high performance, low cost, and efficiency, reportedly trained at a fraction of the expense and with fewer AI chips compared to Western counterparts.
In response, Alibaba launched its Qwen 2.5-Max AI model just before the Lunar New Year. This model uses a "mixture of experts" (MoE) approach, where the model is split into specialized “minds” that can quickly and efficiently address specific queries, such as coding. MoE allows for faster, more cost-effective training. Other companies, like Mistral AI in France, have adopted similar techniques. However, Qwen 2.5-Max is not as advanced as DeepSeek's R1 but is comparable to DeepSeek-V3, another MoE model.
The fierce competition has led to a price war, especially after DeepSeek offered its V2 model at an incredibly low price of $0.14 per million tokens, while OpenAI’s GPT-4 costs $10 per million tokens. In response, major Chinese companies, including Alibaba and ByteDance, have rushed to accelerate their AI product releases.
DeepSeek’s rise has been a wake-up call for larger tech firms, pushing them to innovate more quickly. The trend toward building leaner, more powerful, and cost-efficient AI models is gaining momentum, with companies using techniques like distillation to make smaller models as effective as larger ones.
Despite this rapid innovation, there are concerns about data use and intellectual property. OpenAI and Microsoft are reportedly investigating whether DeepSeek improperly used data from their models. This highlights the importance of ensuring transparency and privacy in the AI space. For businesses, the open-source licensing of both Alibaba’s and DeepSeek’s models offers opportunities for closer scrutiny of the underlying code, providing security against potential privacy breaches.

31/01/2025

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27/01/2025

Here’s a short list of health-boosting habits you can adopt in 2025:
Prioritize Sleep: Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night to improve mood, cognitive function, and immune health.
Practice Mindfulness: Incorporate mindfulness techniques such as meditation, deep breathing, or journaling to manage stress and boost mental well-being.
Move Regularly: Incorporate daily physical activity, whether through walking, yoga, or strength training, to support cardiovascular health and overall fitness.
Eat a Balanced Diet: Focus on whole, nutrient-dense foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins to fuel your body and improve digestion.
Hydrate Well: Drink plenty of water throughout the day to support metabolism, skin health, and energy levels.
Limit Screen Time: Reduce excessive screen time, especially before bed, to improve sleep quality and prevent eye strain.
Stay Socially Connected: Foster relationships with friends and family to enhance emotional well-being and reduce feelings of loneliness.
Practice Gratitude: Take time each day to reflect on things you're grateful for, which can positively impact mental health and resilience.
These habits can help you prioritize your health and well-being in the year ahead!
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07/01/2025

In the past five years, employee expectations regarding work have shifted dramatically and continue to evolve. Previously, discussions largely revolved around where people worked—whether in the office or remotely. Now, the concept of "Everywhere Work" has expanded to include when and how professionals complete their tasks, with flexibility emerging as a crucial workplace priority.
A significant majority of knowledge workers—80%—consider flexible working arrangements to be highly valuable. However, only 25% report that their jobs offer a high degree of flexibility. This gap poses serious challenges for employers.
For many professionals, flexibility in the workplace is non-negotiable; it has become a more critical factor than remote work options alone.
Employees seek greater control over their work environments and schedules, desiring the ability to set their own hours, leave early when necessary, and work from various locations. These needs are not just perks; they are essential expectations for many top professionals. Are employers ready to meet these demands?

04/01/2025

Are you financially ready to start investing?

30/12/2024

As 2025 approaches, entrepreneurs are focused on growth and innovation, shaping strategic plans for the year ahead. A recent survey of 3,000 U.S. consumers and business owners highlights key trends, particularly in digital expansion, financial resilience, and side hustles.
Among the respondents, 83% plan changes in 2025, with financial goals being a priority. Business owners are especially ambitious—64% set resolutions compared to 44% of non-owners. A significant 65% of entrepreneurs stick to financial commitments, reflecting a strong focus on wealth-building. In fact, 73% of all respondents aim to grow personal wealth in 2025, primarily through side hustles, retirement contributions, and investments.
Over half (54%) are considering starting a business, with 37% thinking they can do so with less than $1,000. However, 48% cite insufficient savings or credit as a key barrier.
Digital platforms are crucial for growth, with 71% using online tools for customer engagement and payments. Social media remains a vital, low-cost marketing tool, with 57% recognizing its value. Additionally, 44% plan to hire employees or contractors to scale operations.
Despite inflation being a concern for 61% of businesses, 72% of owners remain committed to growth, prioritizing e-commerce and diversifying revenue streams. Entrepreneurs are entering 2025 with optimism, aiming for financial success through innovation.

28/12/2024

What type of investor are you?
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25/12/2024

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09/12/2024

Starting December 1, is offering first-class passengers on flights over 900 miles the option to pre-order a cheeseburger as their in-flight meal. This collaboration, the first of its kind for Delta, will expand to additional markets in 2025.

Delta's managing director of onboard service, Stephanie Laster, noted that burgers are a popular menu item and expressed excitement about partnering with Shake Shack, a brand that shares Delta's commitment to service excellence and community involvement.

The Shake Shack cheeseburger features a 100% Angus beef patty, cheese, and a toasted potato bun, with optional add-ons like tomato, lettuce, and ShackSauce. The meal also includes chips, Caesar salad, and a dark chocolate brownie.

Shake Shack’s president of global licensing, Michael Kark, highlighted the brand’s goal to elevate in-flight dining with this partnership. Passengers can customize their meal up to 24 hours before departure through the Fly Delta app or email, with options available up to a week in advance.

23/11/2024

ChatGPT can now search the web more effectively than ever. You can receive quick, relevant answers along with links to trustworthy sources, eliminating the need to rely solely on traditional search engines. This feature combines the ease of a natural language interface with real-time updates on sports scores, news, stock prices, and more.
ChatGPT will automatically search the web based on your queries, but you can also initiate a search manually by clicking the web search icon.
Search functionality will be available at chatgpt.com, as well as on our desktop and mobile apps. All ChatGPT Plus and Team users, along with those on the SearchGPT waitlist, will have access today. Enterprise and Edu users can expect access in the coming weeks, while all Free users will be rolled out to over the next few months.
Finding useful information online can often be tedious, requiring multiple searches and sifting through various links to locate quality sources.
Now, with ChatGPT, you can ask questions in a more conversational manner, and it can pull information from the web to provide you with better answers. You can ask follow-up questions, and ChatGPT will take the entire context of your conversation into account to refine its responses.

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