Author: Advanced AI Editor

The story so far: For many decades, one of the great challenges in artificial intelligence (AI) has been teaching machines to reason. Reasoning goes beyond memorising facts or completing sentences. It’s the ability to follow steps, reflect on mistakes, and adjust strategies until the right answer is found.Humans use reasoning for everything from solving maths problems to writing computer programmes, from negotiating their daily lives to deciding whom to vote for. Large language models (LLMs) such as GPT-4 or DeepSeek-V3 have surprised scientists by showing signs of reasoning when scaled to large sizes. Another method, called chain-of-thought prompting, where the…

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in On Balance, the ARTnews newsletter about the art market and beyond. Sign up here to receive it every Wednesday. Happy Wednesday! A round-up of who’s moving and shaking in the art trade this week: Marian Goodman Gallery Takes on Edith Dekyndt: Dekyndt has a multidisciplinary practice that explores time, light, and space through minimalist video, sculpture, installation, and performance. The gallery will debut her work at Art Basel Paris in October. Salon 94 to Represent Raven Halfmoon: Known for monumental clay and stoneware figures that fuse traditional coil-building with bold glazes and inscribed text, Halfmoon (Caddo Nation) has work in the…

NVIDIA AI concept Image by NVIDIAFacebook Nvidia stock experienced a dip on Wednesday following reports that China has banned technology companies in the country from using its artificial intelligence chips. The directive from China, which was first reported by the Financial Times, came from the Cyberspace Administration of China and is the latest move in a technological standoff that has already seen the United States restrict exports of high-end semiconductors to China. Nvidia, the leading maker of AI chips, has been caught in the middle of the geopolitical dispute, with the Chinese ban raising new questions about the company’s business…

There has been much discussion lately about what many consider inflated prices for works by young and emerging artists, but few reporters—or even members of the trade—are willing to put numbers to it. Artnet News editor-in-chief Naomi Rea did, in a column ahead of Art Basel in June, writing, “Now, $30,000 gets you a résumé-light emerging artist. The art market has lost its grip on price-setting—and dealers must recalibrate.” But how much should a collector pay then? Longtime adviser and Baer Faxt founder Josh Baer has just offered his answer. In the latest edition of his free No Reserve newsletter,…

Mankind Pharma said it was collaborating with OpenAI to institutionalize AI across its value chain. Mankind will integrate OpenAI Enterprise across multiple functions, including field force enablement, digital marketing, research and development (R&D), manufacturing, and medical affairs, the company said. “In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the ability to transform vast volumes of data into actionable insights, ensure fast and compliant communication, and streamline complex operations is no longer optional—it’s mission-critical. The integration of ChatGPT Enterprise internally addresses these critical needs by empowering Mankind Pharma to leverage OpenAI’s latest models, including GPT-5 to unlock efficiencies and introduce innovative solutions across…

For decades, Fortune 500 companies had to hire market research firms to get meaningful insights into customer satisfaction. These services come with a hefty price tag and often take weeks to complete. Keplar, a market research startup, uses voice AI to conduct customer interviews, providing clients with analysis much faster and at a fraction of the cost of traditional research consulting firms. On Wednesday, the two-year-old company announced that it raised $3.4 million in seed funding led by Kleiner Perkins, with participation from SV Angel, Common Metal, and South Park Commons. The idea for Keplar was conceived in 2023 when…

Petrobras has opened bids for the acquisition of technologies from IBM, Siemens and Huawei, among other software solutions used in its operations, according to information on procurement platform Petronect. In the case of IBM, Petrobras intends to hire both perpetual licenses, under a subscription model, and software update services. The channels-focused contract is broad and involves several IBM systems, such as Maximo Application Suite (MAS), a cloud-based platform for asset lifecycle management. MAS uses AI, advanced data analytics and Internet of Things (IoT) to manage and maintain critical infrastructure and equipment across various industries. The tender also covers IBM Ilog…

On September 17, SAIC Roewe officially announced the launch of the M7 DMH, with a limited-time starting price of 85,800 yuan. The most striking highlight of this new car is that it is the first in the world to be equipped with the Doubao Deep Thinking Large Model, which creates an “AI smart cabin with deep thinking capabilities,” pushing the interaction between humans and vehicles from traditional command-based operations to a disruptive advancement towards natural human-like interactions. In today’s automotive industry, where AI technology is fully empowering the sector, smart cabins have become the core battleground for competition. The Roewe…

AI Scaleup has future plans for Montréal and South Korean offices. Toronto-based artificial intelligence (AI) scaleup Cohere has officially opened an office in Paris, France that will serve as the company’s “central hub” for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). In a blog post, the large language model (LLM) developer said its presence in EMEA is growing. It called the region “a key market” for the business and “a cornerstone” of its global strategy. Cohere plans to double its headcount in Paris over the next year. Paris is the home of European AI champion and Cohere competitor Mistral AI.…

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is being called “the biggest meme stock we’ve ever seen” by Yale School of Management Senior Associate Dean Jeff Sonnenfeld, who made the comments in a recent interview with CNBC. Sonnenfeld’s comments echo those of many of the company’s skeptics, who argue that its price-to-earnings ratio is far too high when compared to other companies also in the tech industry. Tesla is often compared to companies like Apple, Nvidia, and Microsoft when these types of discussions come up. Fundamentally, yes, Tesla does trade at a P/E level that is significantly above that of any comparable company. However, it…