Alibaba and ByteDance are moving AI training offshore to bypass China chip bans

ByteDance's TikTok has announced a significant investment of 200 billion reais (approximately $38 billion) to establish a large data center complex in Brazil, reinforcing the country's status as a key player in AI investment in the region.

Large language models (LLMs) have revolutionized software development by translating natural language into functional code, with tools like Github Copilot and Claude Code leading the charge. A recent comprehensive guide details the lifecycle of code LLMs, from data curation to autonomous coding agents, highlighting the significant advancements in performance metrics.

A new real-time nowcasting framework has been developed to assess Singapore's quarterly GDP growth, utilizing a high-dimensional panel of approximately 70 economic and financial indicators from 1990Q1 to 2023Q2. The framework incorporates advanced techniques such as penalized regressions, ensemble learning algorithms, and neural architectures, while ensuring temporal ordering and employing Bayesian hyperparameter optimization.

Mistral AI has launched the Mistral 3 family, a suite of 10 open-source AI models designed for various platforms, including laptops, drones, and edge devices. This release marks a significant step in the company's strategy to compete against major players like OpenAI and Google by providing accessible AI solutions across different applications.