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Stephen Colbert to co-write the new 'Lord of the Rings' movie

“Lord of The Rings” director Peter Jackson announced that a brand new adaptation is on the way, and Stephen Colbert is set to co-write it. Dietitians say you shouldn't take these vitamins in the ...
TechCrunch

Google unveils TurboQuant, a new AI memory compression algorithm — and yes, the internet is calling it ‘Pied Piper’

If Google’s AI researchers had a sense of humor, they would have called TurboQuant, the new, ultra-efficient AI memory compression algorithm announced Tuesday, “Pied Piper” — or, at least that’s what ...
NPR

Stephen Colbert's next epic quest? Writing a new 'Lord of the Rings' movie

Stephen Colbert is co-writing a new Lord of the Rings movie, Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema announced. "We've got a very special partner that we're working with," said filmmaker Peter ...
AOL

Stephen Colbert scorched for writing new ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie: ‘Bottom of the barrel’

Stephen Colbert was scorched by “Lord of the Rings” fans after it was announced he would pen the script for a new film in the epic fantasy franchise. “Why in the everloving f–k would anyone want ...
Ars Technica

Google’s TurboQuant AI-compression algorithm can reduce LLM memory usage by 6x

Even if you don’t know much about the inner workings of generative AI models, you probably know they need a lot of memory. Hence, it is currently almost impossible to buy a measly stick of RAM without ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Stephen Colbert Co-Writing New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie

The film will come after 'Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum,' which is currently in development from director Andy Serkis. By Carly Thomas Senior Editor, Digital “And I started talking it over with ...
Rolling Stone

‘Lord of the Rings’ Superfan Stephen Colbert to Write New Movie for Peter Jackson

Stephen Colbert — a massive Lord of the Rings fan who can eloquently quote entire passages from the novels — has found his summer gig. Colbert was tapped to develop the script for the second of two ...
Forbes

Akai Professional’s MPC Sample Is A New Way To Make Beats Almost Anywhere

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. You shall have music wherever you go. The new MPC Sample is a fully portable devices for ...
The Conversation

All 5 fundamental units of life’s genetic code were just discovered in an asteroid sample

John Curtin Distinguished Professor of Organic and Isotope Geochemistry, Curtin University A new study reveals all five fundamental nucleobases – the molecular “letters” of life – have been detected ...
New York Post

Extreme Mamdani estate tax proposal goes right after New York’s middle-class families

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is floating an extreme new proposal to change the state’s estate tax — a move that would hurt middle-class New Yorkers and their loved ones. The socialist mayor wants to ...
NJ.com

AI will score kids’ essays on N.J.’s new state exams. Some teachers say that’s risky.

Artificial intelligence will be used to score most of the writing New Jersey students do on the new statewide standardized tests set to debut this spring, state education officials said. The AI system ...
BroadwayWorld

Theatre Write Now to Showcase New Plays by Emerging Playwrights in NYC

Theatre Write Now, the generative playwriting cohort, will present its third cycle of new works starting mid-April. Ten early-career playwrights have met every Monday for 12 weeks this spring, ...