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Researchers build brain-like memory device for AI sensors that may improve energy efficiency β€” phototransistor device combines light sensing, memory, and processing to cut data movement

17 June 2026 at 18:19
Oregon State University researchers have developed a brain-inspired phototransistor that combines light sensing, memory, and signal processing in one device. The hardware can electronically control how long optical memories persist or fade, potentially improving energy efficiency in future AI vision systems.

AI costs spike as subscriptions hit pricing wall β€” firms turn towards Chinese LLMs, open-source models to extend budget

Companies look for cheaper alternatives as token costs for frontier AI models skyrocket, potentially impacting OpenAI and Anthropic's bottom lines. Subscriptions also take a bite out of these startup's profitability, as utilization rates higher than 5.7% could lead to losses.

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