2026-08-08
Firebird Opens the CIS Region’s Largest AI Factory in Armenia
Firebird, a U.S.-based AI cloud company, opened the CIS region's largest AI factory in Armenia on August 8, 2026: a facility in Hrazdan built on NVIDIA accelerated computing and Dell PowerEdge servers, with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime Minister Zhaslan Madiyev, and U.S. chargé d'affaires David Allen attending the opening ceremony. The buildout [...]
2026-08-08
Backflip AI turns 3D scans into editable CAD models in minutes instead of hours
Backflip AI has released an AI model that converts 3D scans into fully editable, parametric CAD models, a process that normally takes significant time and expertise. According to CEO Greg Mark, most factories have digital models for less than one percent of their parts. The startup, backed by $30 million in funding, offers its tool as an add-in for Autodesk Fusion.<br /> The article Backflip [...]
2026-08-08
Fields Medalist who published a paper on AI-driven human extinction now works for OpenAI
Newly awarded Fields Medalist Jacob Tsimerman is leaving the University of Toronto to join OpenAI and work on AI safety. In a recent paper, he analyzes scenarios where AI could contribute to human extinction and calls for far more investment in safety research.<br /> The article Fields Medalist who published a paper on AI-driven human extinction now works for OpenAI appeared first on The Dec [...]
2026-08-08
'You'll own nothing and you'll like it': Google pulls the Lord of the Rings digital editions from one user's library, our latest reminder that digital purchases aren't always forever
One unfortunate user no longer has access to the Lord of the Rings Extended Edition after buying it from Google. [...]
2026-08-08
How to choose your first mechanical keyboard — and why it's simpler than the internet wants you to think
When buying a new mechanical keyboard, it's important to do your research to make sure you get the right one for your needs. But, with so many options and loads of jargon flying around, it can also be confusing, and we're here to help. [...]
