Microsoft unveils powerful lightweight AI model for CPUs
BitNet b1.58 2B4T beats several rival models on benchmarks and runs twice as fast on some tasks, requiring less memory and no GPU. Microsoft researchers have introduced the largest 1-bit…
EU plans major staff boost for digital rules
Despite launching multiple probes under the Digital Services Act, the EU has yet to close any, prompting a recruitment push for its enforcement team. The European Commission is ramping up…
Most Bitcoin firms in El Salvador are inactive
Just 11% of El Salvador’s Bitcoin service providers are operational under the country’s Bitcoin Law, central bank data shows. A report from El Salvador’s central bank shows that only 11%…
OpenAI updates safety rules amid AI race
Facing growing pressure to release models faster, OpenAI says it might relax its own rules if rivals ignore similar safety measures. OpenAI has updated its Preparedness Framework, the internal system…
NATO allies strengthen cyber defenses against critical infrastructure threats
A cyber defence exercise involving 20 allied nations was held to strengthen coordination and improve response to attacks on critical infrastructure, led by NATO. Between 7 and 11 April, representatives…
Crypto leaders gather in Moscow for the Global Blockchain Forum 2025
The Global Blockchain Forum will bring together international crypto experts to discuss Bitcoin, adoption trends, and Russia’s crypto future. Moscow is set to host the Global Blockchain Forum 2025 from…
Nvidia hit by the new US export rules
The US government has indefinitely restricted Nvidia’s H20 chip exports, triggering a potential $5.5 billion hit in the company’s next fiscal quarter. Nvidia is facing fresh US export restrictions on…