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Tiny Chip Runs 700B LLMs Locally on 240W Power

A breakthrough in efficiency sees a startup challenge Nvidia with a low-power PCIe accelerator capable of running massive 700B models locally using older, energy-efficient hardware. This innovation makes powerful local AI accessible and sustainable for everyday users.

• Tiny company steals AMD's thunder and challenges Nvidia with old-tech PCIe AI accelerator that runs 700B LLMs locally, sipping just 240W thanks to decade-old DDR4 and 28nm chips
• Local AI needs to be the norm

Samsung's Bespoke AI Brings Smart Management to Your Fridge

Samsung takes a major step toward useful home AI with a new Bespoke update that transforms the refrigerator into an intelligent kitchen assistant. This product launch demonstrates how AI is moving from abstract concepts to tangible, daily household conveniences.

• Samsung's Bespoke update is big step towards a useful AI for your fridge

Janitor AI Hits 15M Users with Personalized Roleplay

Janitor AI has grown into a massive platform with 15 million users, proving the demand for personalized, romantic fantasy roleplay chatbots. This success highlights a major shift in consumer AI adoption toward emotional connection and interactive storytelling.

• A look at Janitor AI, a romantic fantasy roleplay chatbot site run by three men that claims 2.5M DAUs and 15M total users, with 70% to 80% identifying as women