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Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now OpenAI is once again making GPT-4o — the large language model (LLM) that powered ChatGPT before last week’s launch of GPT-5 — a default option for all paying users, that is, those who subscribe to the ChatGPT Plus ($20 per month), Pro ($200 per month), Team ($30 per month), Enterprise, or Edu tiers, no longer requiring users to toggle on a “show legacy models” setting to access it. However, paying ChatGPT subscribers will also…

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SoundHound AI, already a major player in voice assistants, is now giving its technology a pair of eyes.Imagine driving past a landmark and, without pulling out your phone, asking your car, “What’s that building over there?” and getting an instant answer. That’s what SoundHound AI is building. With the launch of Vision AI, SoundHound’s new system combines sight with sound to create a much smarter and more natural way to interact with technology. The idea is to mimic how we as humans operate; we don’t just listen to someone, we also see their gestures and what they’re looking at.By bringing this…

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GITEX Global 2025Oct 13, 2025 TO Oct 17, 2025|DubaiGITEX GLOBAL 2025, marking its 45th edition, stands as the world’s largest tech & AI event. For over four decades, it has been the premiere gateway for tech creators, investors and enthusiasts to collaborate. This year, the event scales new heights, spanning across two mega venues – Dubai World Trade Centre & Dubai Harbour. It offers an unprecedented 40 halls of exhibition space, showcasing tech giants and innovative startups in fields like AI, Data Centres, Digi Health & Biotech, Cybersecurity, Intelligent Connectivity, Green Impact and more. Prepare for five exhilarating days filled…

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As generative AI systems advance, so too does their appetite for energy. Training and running large language models consumes vast amounts of electricity. AI’s energy demand is projected to double in the next five years, gobbling up 3 percent of total global electricity consumption. But what if AI chips could function more like the human brain, processing complex tasks with minimal energy? A growing chorus of scientists and engineers believes that the key might lie in organoid intelligence.AI enthusiasts were introduced to the concept of brain-inspired chips in July at the United Nations’ AI for Good Summit in Geneva. There,…

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Listen below or on the go on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Trump names EJ Antoni to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics. (00:21) Musk threatens legal action against Apple (AAPL) over alleged antitrust violations. (01:30) GM plans renewed push into driverless personal vehicles – Bloomberg. (02:45) This is an abridged transcript. President Trump has announced his pick to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics after firing the former head of the agency earlier this month. Trump named EJ Antoni, chief economist of the conservative Heritage Foundation as his nominee to lead the agency. The position is subject to Senate confirmation. Antoni…

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Santander has changed its loan-to-income rules so those earning less than £45,000 can borrow up to 4.45x their income across all LTV levels This comes after the Treasury loosened its loan-to-income rules last month. Between £45,000 and less than £100,000 borrowers can access 5x their income on all LTV levels up to and including 90%, and 4.45x on 95% LTV Above £100,000 borrowers can access 5.5x their income on all LTV levels to and including 90%, and 4.45x on 95% LTV. David Morris, head of homes at Santander UK, said: “The recent changes to the loan to income rules mark…

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6 August 2025 The MTD countdown is well and truly on. In just under a year, the first quarterly submission deadline for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will be here – and April 2026 will mark the start of a fundamental shift in how many sole traders and landlords manage their tax obligations.  At FreeAgent, we’ve spent the past few months deep in conversation with accountants and bookkeepers about what this change means for their practices. From unexpected challenges to emerging opportunities, these consultations have surfaced a rich mix of insights – and we’re sharing them with you…

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