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Alibaba says its new open-source multimodal model, Qwen3.8-27B, passed

Alibaba says its new open-source multimodal model, Qwen3.8-27B, passed 1M+ downloads within a few days of release, making it one of its fastest-growing models

TL;DRAlibaba's new Qwen3.8-27B model hit 1M downloads fast, runs locally on PCs.

Why it matters: Open-source, locally-runnable AI models reduce cloud dependency and lower costs for developers.

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DOJ probes Andreessen Horowitz over partners sitting on competing AI

DOJ investigating whether a16z partners' board seats at rival AI firms violate antitrust law.

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OpenAI launches ChatGPT version built for teens

OpenAI released ChatGPT designed specifically for teenagers aged 13-17.

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As AI beats doctors, regulators shouldn't force a human into the loop

AI may diagnose better alone than with doctors second-guessing it.

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Dutch company Fairphone launches $650 flagship repairable Fairphone (Gen

Fairphone brings its repairable smartphones to the US market for the first time.

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Overclocker updates Hydra overclocking tool with VRAM and power limit

Hydra overclocking tool now supports RTX 50-series GPUs with memory and power tweaks.

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AI-generated bills are reportedly causing problems in the Capitol

AI is writing buggy bills for Congress, creating extra work.

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Oops! My cat is an iPad kid

Cat owner explores digital enrichment and screen time for pets at home.

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Passport out-of-control at French airport

Windows system failure caused chaos at French airport passport control.

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China's homegrown AI accelerators to supply 90% of the country's

China aims to make domestic AI chips supply 90% of its own market by 2026.

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Xiaomi reports Q2 revenue down 6.1% YoY

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