Technology News for Monday 16th December 2024

1. OpenAI release Sora and full version of o1 reasoning model with fine-tuning

The models are trained on a mix of public, proprietary, and custom datasets. The different approach uses slower, more deliberate reasoning. o1 on the API also allows developers to specify a custom developer message that is included with every prompt from ...

2. Elevated mutation rates in multi-azole resistant Aspergillus fumigatus drive rapid evolution of antifungal resistance

The environmental use of azole fungicides has led to selective sweeps across multiple loci in the Aspergillus fumigatus genome causing the rapid global expansion of a genetically distinct cluster of resistant genotypes. Isolates within this cluster are ...

3. Apple reportedly working to launch thinner, foldable iPhones

Apple has not commented on The Wall Street Journal report, which says the devices could be available as soon as 2026. ... FILE - The new iPhone 16 is displayed during an announcement of new products at Apple headquarters Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, in Cupertino, ...

4. Talking to your kids about their first cell phone

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( ...