Intel Readies Lunar Lake-Optimized Adaptive Sharpening Filter for Use on Linux

Intel Readies Lunar Lake-Optimized Adaptive Sharpening Filter for Use on Linux

Intel is working on a new adaptive sharpening filter for Linux to improve image quality on Moon Lake processors with integrated Xe2 graphics. This filter aims to enhance visual clarity by sharpening only the areas of an image that require it, instead of applying a uniform level of sharpening to the entire image. Users can … Read more

Using Data and Azure AI, CARE Readies for Global Emergencies

Using Data and Azure AI, CARE Readies for Global Emergencies

CARE, a global nonprofit organization, is utilizing artificial intelligence through Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to improve emergency preparedness in its country offices. By analyzing open-ended survey responses, CARE can assess readiness, identify areas for enhancement, and be better equipped to respond promptly to crises. The organization recognizes the increasing severity of global crises, such as … Read more

IBM readies for AI “explosion” with €2 billion double acquisition of Software AG data divisions

IBM readies for AI “explosion” with €2 billion double acquisition of Software AG data divisions

IBM has acquired StreamSets and webMethods from Software AG for approximately €2.13 billion ($2.3 billion). The deal, announced late last year, has gained regulatory approval and adds data ingestion capabilities to IBM’s WatsonX AI platform and integration platform as a service (iPaaS) capabilities to its automation solutions. IBM now offers one of the most comprehensive … Read more

US readies for antitrust showdown with tech giants Nvidia, OpenAI, and Microsoft

US readies for antitrust showdown with tech giants Nvidia, OpenAI, and Microsoft

Antitrust regulators in the United States are increasing their focus on the top AI developers in the country. The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission have launched investigations into Nvidia, Microsoft, and OpenAI. The Justice Department will lead the investigation into Nvidia’s dominance in the market for AI microprocessors, while the FTC will investigate … Read more