This .6B Japanese A.I. Startup Exposes the Language Gap in Today’s LLMs

This $2.6B Japanese A.I. Startup Exposes the Language Gap in Today’s LLMs

Like many other A.I. startups, Sakana AI is pursuing technology that can reason, self-improve and aid scientific research. But where the Tokyo-based venture stands apart from most of the world’s model developers is in its focus on designing products specifically for Japanese society, language and industries. Investors are thrilled about the idea. Sakana announced today…

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Thanksgiving for all: Dairy-free mix-it-up citrus loaf cake from Dorie Greenspan

Dorie Greenspan is a James Beard Award-winning author of more than a dozen cookbooks whose latest production, 2025’s “Dorie’s Anytime Cakes,” is a homage to simple but show-stopping baked treats. Related Articles Thanksgiving for all: Diabetic-friendly pumpkin pie with maple-ginger crust Thanksgiving for all: Gluten-free pull-apart dinner rolls that retain their chewy texture Thanksgiving for…

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Thanksgiving for all: Gluten-free pull-apart dinner rolls that retain their chewy texture

Thanksgiving for all: Gluten-free pull-apart dinner rolls that retain their chewy texture

It sounds obvious, but the key to making gluten-free, pull-apart dinner rolls that can appease everybody at Thanksgiving dinner is to create a roll that actually, you know, pulls apart. After trying and trying, Jules Shepard figured out how to do it. The secret ingredient? Potato flakes. “There’s something telltale about those dinner rolls,” said…

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Thanksgiving for all: High-protein, gluten-free cranberry jalapeño dip

Alaska-based cookbook author Danielle Lima shares this recipe for a higher-protein, lower-calorie cranberry dip — with a bit of a kick. Use this to zest up your Thanksgiving appetizer spread and satisfy both your high-protein and gluten-free visitors. To keep the appetizer gluten-free, serve with sliced vegetables or gluten-free crackers. Cranberry Jalapeño Dip Serves 10…

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Cyber Sovereignty at Risk: How Geopolitics Are Shaping Canada’s Digital Security

Cyber Sovereignty at Risk: How Geopolitics Are Shaping Canada’s Digital Security

This Q&A is part of Observer’s Expert Insights series, where industry leaders, innovators and strategists distill years of experience into direct, practical takeaways and deliver clarity on the issues shaping their industries. At a moment when cyber threats are escalating alongside geopolitical tensions, Canada finds itself at a crossroads: how to defend its digital infrastructure, protect…

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Anthropic’s Claude Expands Into Industrial A.I. Through Major Partnership

Anthropic’s Claude Expands Into Industrial A.I. Through Major Partnership

Anthropic, long known in Silicon Valley for its high-performance A.I. models and API ecosystem used across tech, finance and major consumer brands, is now pushing into the industrial sector. The company this week announced a partnership with IFS Nexus Black—the innovation arm of enterprise software giant IFS, whose customers include Lockheed Martin, Exelon and Quanta…

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