World Tech

  By Nadim Kahwaji Artificial intelligence is evolving at breakneck speed, and DeepSeek is now in the spotlight. Founded in 2023, this Chinese AI company aims to challenge established leaders such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. Yet despite the buzz, users may want to try DeepSeek alongside these proven tools to see which is best suited for their needs. Rapid Rise and Market Reaction: DeepSeek’s AI assistant app quickly climbed to the top of the U.S. Apple App Store, even surpassing ChatGPT at one point—suggesting high public interest. However, it’s uncertain whether this initial surge will translate into sustained impact. Financial markets also took note: NVIDIA, one of the world’s most valuable tech companies, saw over $600 billion in market value wiped out following DeepSeek’s debut. Still, many question whether DeepSeek can truly match or outperform Western AI giants, especially as its real-world efficiency remains under scrutiny. DeepSeek-R1: A New Era in Reaso...

  By Nadim Kahwaji In our interconnected world, data is the backbone of modern society. To safeguard it, we’ve built systems of replication across data centers globally. These centers, strategically located, mitigate risks from natural disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes, ensuring resilience and continuity. Despite these efforts, many of us have experienced service disruptions, such as WhatsApp or Facebook outages, highlighting the need for better data infrastructure. As technology advances, the question arises: could the ultimate safeguard against terrestrial risks lie beyond Earth? Enter the first-ever lunar data center. Lonestar Data Holdings, a Florida-based company, is at the forefront of this effort. By establishing a lunar data center powered by solar energy and leveraging the moon’s naturally cool environment, which eliminates the need for active cooling systems, Lonestar aims to mitigate terrestrial vulnerabilities. They have already booked a flight on SpaceX’s Fa...