Why Zuckerberg’s multibillion-dollar gamble doesn’t just matter to Meta | Artificial intelligence (AI)

Spending on artificial intelligence could hit a staggering $1tn, according to analysts concerned about whether there will be a return on such a spree. Mark Zuckerberg’s answer this week to such jitters was to release his latest AI system for free. Meta’s Llama 3.1 405B is its most powerful yet, it says, and one of … Read more

Manhattan prosecutors dispute Trump claim that criminal conviction should be overturned – as it happened | US elections 2024

‘I will not be silent’ on Gaza, Harris says after meeting Netanyahu Kamala Harris said she pressed Benjamin Netanyahu about her concerns about the humanitarian situation in Gaza in “frank” talks in Washington that are being closely watched for indications of how she might deal with Israel if she becomes president. After speaking to the … Read more

All the celebrities supporting Donald Trump in the 2024 US election

A small but vocal group of celebrities have vocalised their support for Donald Trump (Picture: Reuters/REX/Getty Images) There’s a reason that ‘Hollywood elite’ is an insult in the vernacular of modern Republicans: President Joe Biden’s candidacy and subsequent presidency have been supported by a long list of celebrities. Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, … Read more