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Meta's Maverick Soars in AI Benchmark; Shopify's AI-First Approach; NexGen Cloud's Global Ambitions
Meta got caught gaming AI benchmarks
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• Meta released two new Llama 4 models, Scout and Maverick, claiming that Maverick can outperform GPT-4o and Gemini 2.0 Flash across various benchmarks.
• Maverick quickly rose to the number-two spot on LMArena, an AI benchmark site where human comparisons of outputs are conducted.
Shopify CEO says no new hires without proof AI can’t do the job
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• Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke implemented a rule that teams must demonstrate why AI cannot perform a task before requesting new hires or resources.
• The CEO's directive aims to prioritize leveraging AI technology within Shopify's operations and decision-making processes.
Meet The British AI Start-Up Hoping To Take On The World
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• NexGen Cloud, a British AI start-up, has secured $45 million in Series A funding to accelerate its growth in response to the increasing need for AI computing power.
• The funding aims to support NexGen Cloud's efforts to scale quickly and cater to the rising demand for AI computational resources on a global scale.
Alibaba Chases International AI Users With New Qwen Upgrades
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• Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is enhancing its AI tools for international users through Qwen upgrades.
• The upgrades aim to attract more global customers to Alibaba's cloud division by offering improved AI capabilities.
Nvidia, Cassava's AI Factory in Africa Tie-Up to Cost $720 Million
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• Cassava Technologies plans to invest $720 million in Africa's first AI factory developed in collaboration with Nvidia Corp.
• The partnership signifies a significant boost to AI infrastructure and development in Africa, showcasing a substantial investment in the region's technological advancement.