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What is sparsity? DeepSeek AI's secret, revealed by Apple researchers
What is sparsity? DeepSeek AI's secret, revealed by Apple researchers
The AI model that shook the world is part of a broad trend to squeeze more out of chips. Here's how it works.
Feb. 19, 2025
What is Perplexity Deep Research, and how do you use it?
What is Perplexity Deep Research, and how do you use it?
Need an expert on a hot topic today? Perplexity promises its Perplexity Deep Research can deliver the information you need. Does it? Let's find out.
Feb. 19, 2025
How we test AI at in 2025
How we test AI at in 2025
AI is the hottest topic in tech with new models and products launching daily. Here's how we test the latest AI developments at ZDNET.
Feb. 19, 2025
Yikes: Jailbroken Grok 3 can be made to say and reveal just about anything
Yikes: Jailbroken Grok 3 can be made to say and reveal just about anything
A red team got xAI's latest model to reveal its system prompt, provide instructions for making a bomb, and worse. Much worse.
Feb. 19, 2025
US AI Safety Institute will be 'gutted,' Axios reports
US AI Safety Institute will be 'gutted,' Axios reports
Sources at NIST are preparing for mass firings that would severely undermine the AI regulator. Here's what that means.
Feb. 19, 2025
The head of US AI safety has stepped down. What now?
The head of US AI safety has stepped down. What now?
Large-scale shifts at US government agencies that monitor AI development are underway. Where does that leave AI regulation?
Feb. 19, 2025
How to use Gemini's Deep Research to browse the web faster and better
How to use Gemini's Deep Research to browse the web faster and better
Gemini's Deep Research can conduct online research for you and present the results in a detailed report, all on its own. Here's how to try it.
Feb. 19, 2025
How to run DeepSeek AI locally to protect your privacy - 2 easy ways
How to run DeepSeek AI locally to protect your privacy - 2 easy ways
If you're curious about DeepSeek but reluctant to try it because of privacy issues, this is the solution for you.
Feb. 19, 2025
5 quick ways Apple's AI tools can fine-tune your writing on the fly
5 quick ways Apple's AI tools can fine-tune your writing on the fly
With Apple Intelligence on your device, you can tap into the AI-based Writing Tools to proofread, revise, and summarize emails, notes, and other content.
Feb. 18, 2025
These nations are banning DeepSeek AI - here's why
These nations are banning DeepSeek AI - here's why
South Korea just banned DeepSeek from the Google Play and the App Store. Several other countries have also taken action against the Chinese startup's chatbot.
Feb. 18, 2025
If Musk wants AI for the world, why not open-source all the Grok models?
If Musk wants AI for the world, why not open-source all the Grok models?
While attempting a hostile takeover of non-profit OpenAI in the name of humanity, Elon Musk has so far not committed to open-sourcing xAI's own models.
Feb. 18, 2025
What is DeepSeek AI? Is it safe? Here's everything you need to know
What is DeepSeek AI? Is it safe? Here's everything you need to know
Are the Chinese startup's models exhilarating, disruptive, or menacing? That depends on your point of view. Here's what the experts think you should know.
Feb. 18, 2025