Microsoft has announced Phi-4 — a new AI model with 14 billion parameters — designed for complex reasoning tasks, including mathematics. Phi-4 excels in areas such as STEM question-answering and advanced problem-solving, surpassing similar models in performance. Phi-4, part of the Phi small language models (SLMs), is currently available on Azure AI Foundry under the…
A new class action lawsuit alleges poor working conditions and “exploitive” behavior by AI data processing company Scale AI, saying that workers responsible for generating much of its product were mischaracterized by the company as independent contractors, rather than full employees. Scale AI’s core business centers on using human input to label and shape AI…
During The Game Awards 2024, Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will officially be coming to PC on January 23, 2025. Until now, the 2024 GOTY contender has been exclusive to the PlayStation 5 console. Players who have yet to play the first part of the new trilogy, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, can…
Using Cast On Gems successfully in Path of Exile 2 can be a very confusing task due to sure complexity of the systems surrounding them. Still, if you want to use them like a pro for some devastating effects, here’s everything you need to know about them. What are Cast On Gems in Path of…
Thousands of sites running WordPress remain unpatched against a critical security flaw in a widely used plugin that was being actively exploited in attacks that allow for unauthenticated execution of malicious code, security researchers said. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-11972, is found in Hunk Companion, a plugin that runs on 10,000 sites that use the…
Microsoft has offered a miniscule concession to users determined to install Windows 11 on PCs that don’t meet its minimum hardware requirements: you will be able to do it, but on your own head be it should things go wrong. The apparent moderation of its previously hardline upgrade policy appeared on a support page update…
I can’t speak for everyone, of course, but when I play Skyrim, I seldom stop to admire the wildlife that frolics throughout this cold slice of Tamriel anymore. I think I’ve just played the game so much that I’ve gradually become numb to any visual allure. But with the power of modding, I can learn…
Apple has introduced significant improvements for enterprise IT admins in the newly-released iOS 18.2, including the power to manage the latest salvo of additional Apple Intelligence features and more. Here’s a swift look at what’s new. Giving you control of Apple Intelligence Apple’s approach to generative AI (genAI) is all about combining convenience with privacy. That means it has…
On Thursday, OpenAI announced that ChatGPT users can now talk to a simulated version of Santa Claus through the app’s voice mode, using AI to bring a North Pole connection to mobile devices, desktop apps, and web browsers during the holiday season. The company added Santa’s voice and personality as a preset option in ChatGPT’s…
Your Ascendancy defines your build and playstyle more than your starting class does in Path of Exile 2. You can only get eight points toward it, with the first four coming just from completing both trials, but how can you get more beyond that? How to earn more Ascendancy Skill Points in Path of Exile…