Istanbul
PulseAugur coverage of Istanbul — every cluster mentioning Istanbul across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
3 day(s) with sentiment data
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AI tool usage sparks toxic debate in creative industries
The author discusses the increasing toxicity surrounding AI tool usage in creative fields, contrasting it with past "OS Wars" and "Console Wars." They argue that the focus has shifted from the quality of the work to the…
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DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 compressed to 1-bit with expert pruning
ISTA-DASLab has released a specialized version of the DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 model, named GSQ-RCO Coder. This model is a 763B parameter mixture-of-experts architecture that has been significantly compressed by removin…
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DeepSeek-v4.1-Flash-1017 developers dispute benchmark results, cite differing context limits
ISTA, the developers behind DeepSeek-v4.1-Flash-1017, are addressing discrepancies in recent benchmark comparisons, particularly those published by Unsloth. ISTA attributes the performance differences to Unsloth's restr…
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New AI trip planner uses Z-numbers to cut travel carbon and time
Researchers have developed an eco-friendly tourism trip planner that utilizes Z-numbers to account for uncertainty in travel times and ratings. This planner represents quantities with fuzzy restrictions and evidence rel…
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AI Risk Metric 'p(dolphin)' Launched, Critiques Anthropocentric Views
Ahmet Alphan Sabancı has introduced a new metric called "p(dolphin) Risk of AI" to analyze the potential risks associated with artificial intelligence. This metric is inspired by the dolphins' attempts to warn humanity …
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Climate finance promises unmet as Nepal faces flood disaster · 1 source tracked
Countries like Nepal are not receiving promised climate finance despite facing severe consequences from climate change, as highlighted by a recent glacial flood. The UN Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage, intended t…
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Quantum exhibits AI and gaming systems at GITEX AI Turkey
Quantum showcased its AI and gaming systems at GITEX AI Turkey in Istanbul. The event, GITEX AI Turkey, brought together the technology world in Istanbul, highlighting advancements in artificial intelligence and gaming.
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Istanbul police use drones to disperse public drinkers
Istanbul police are using drones equipped with loudspeakers to disperse individuals consuming alcohol in prohibited areas. The drones broadcast messages urging people to leave these locations.
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Bilibili launches global expansion with new app and website
Chinese video platform Bilibili is expanding its global reach with a new international app and an English version of its website. The company is removing identity verification requirements for overseas users and hiring …
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New Transformer Architecture Accelerates Photoacoustic Image Reconstruction
Researchers have developed a new Transformer-based architecture called the Sensor Attention Network (SAN) for photoacoustic tomography (PAT). This network treats sensor time series data as tokens, enabling direct mappin…
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AI empowers solo game developers, leading to industry-wide layoffs
Artificial intelligence tools are enabling solo developers and small studios to create video games with significantly reduced team sizes. For instance, Emirhan Gül, a developer in Istanbul, now leads a studio with just …
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LLMs gain action capabilities with AI Function Calling
AI Function Calling enables large-language models (LLMs) to interact with external tools and APIs, transforming them from simple text generators into actionable assistants. This capability allows LLMs to fetch real-time…
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IO Interactive closes Istanbul studio after Xbox pulls RPG funding
IO Interactive is closing its Istanbul-based studio following the withdrawal of funding from Xbox for its in-development RPG, Project Fantasy. The studio cited the need for restructuring to ensure its stability after th…
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NATO summit to prioritize Ukraine, Iran over Indo-Pacific concerns
The upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, is expected to prioritize immediate security concerns such as the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, as well as defense spending targets. Consequently, discussions regarding the I…
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Turkish police detain dozens at Istanbul Pride event despite ban
Turkish police detained at least 50 individuals, including a journalist, during an LGBTQ+ Pride event in Istanbul. The event proceeded despite a ban by local authorities and increased security measures, which included b…
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New hybrid inference speeds up Hierarchical Sparse Predictive Coding models
Researchers have developed a hybrid amortized inference method to accelerate Hierarchical Sparse Predictive Coding (HSPC) models. This new approach combines a fast LISTA-style encoder for initial representation with a f…
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Travis Scott angers fans with 20-minute Istanbul concert
Travis Scott faced fan backlash after a brief 20-minute performance in Istanbul, which left attendees feeling cheated. The event, advertised as an experience beyond a typical concert with a limited audience and high tic…
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User prefers human agents over inaccurate AI assistants
A user expressed frustration with an AI assistant from ISTA, stating that the AI provided completely incorrect information. The user prefers interacting with human customer service representatives over AI assistants, es…
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Sony details AI strategy, Ultralytics showcases Vision AI, GPT-5.5 capabilities hinted
Sony has outlined its 'Growth through AI' initiative and its business strategy for fiscal year 2026, detailing its corporate direction for AI utilization. Meanwhile, Ultralytics showcased advancements in Vision AI and r…
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AI's growing influence spans strategies, chatbots, emotion analysis, and film production
Multiple news items touch upon artificial intelligence, with one discussing how AI chatbots may exacerbate negative human tendencies. Another article explores the use of "emotion AI" in facial and sentiment analysis, wh…