Artificial intelligence models face a fundamental challenge in efficiently scaling their reasoning capabilities at test time. While increasing model size often leads to performance gains, it also demands significant computational resources and extensive training data, making such approaches impractical for many applications. Traditional techniques, such as expanding model parameters or employing Chain-of-Thought (CoT) reasoning, rely on explicit verbalization of intermediate steps. However, these methods are constrained by context length limitations and the need for task-specific training. Researchers have been exploring alternative approaches that enable AI to reason more efficiently, focusing on internal computations rather than producing additional tokens.Huginn-3.5B: A New Approach to Latent ReasoningResearchers from ELLIS Institute Tbingen, Max-Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Tbingen AI Center, University of Maryland, College Park, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have introduced Huginn-3.5B, a model designed to rethink test-time computation. Huginn-3.5B leverages a recurrent depth approach, allowing it to iterate over its latent space during inference. This method refines its hidden state iteratively, rather than generating more tokens, resulting in a more efficient and scalable reasoning process. The model can allocate additional computational effort for complex queries while maintaining efficiency for simpler tasks.Key Features and BenefitsHuginn-3.5Bs core innovation lies in its depth-recurrent transformer architecture, which incorporates a looped processing unit. This mechanism enables the model to:Enhance reasoning dynamically: Huginn-3.5B adjusts its computational effort based on task complexity, iterating through latent space as needed.Reduce reliance on long context windows: Since reasoning occurs within the latent space, the model requires less memory and processing power.Function without specialized training data: Unlike Chain-of-Thought methods, Huginn-3.5B does not require explicit reasoning demonstrations to generalize effectively.Adapt compute per token: The model optimizes efficiency by determining how much computation each token requires.Facilitate efficient decoding: Huginn-3.5B refines its hidden state before generating output tokens, leading to improved coherence and reduced latency.Performance InsightsTrained on 800 billion tokens spanning general text, code, and mathematical reasoning, Huginn-3.5B was evaluated across various benchmarks. The findings include:Improved accuracy with increased computation: By iterating further in its latent space, Huginn-3.5B achieved performance levels comparable to much larger models.Competitiveness against similar-sized models: Huginn-3.5B outperformed Pythia-6.9B and Pythia-12B on reasoning benchmarks such as ARC and GSM8K.Task-dependent compute scaling: The model allocated additional resources to complex tasks like GSM8K while processing simpler tasks like OpenBookQA efficiently.Conclusion: The Role of Latent Reasoning in AIHuginn-3.5B offers an alternative perspective on AI reasoning by shifting from explicit token-based processing to computations within the latent space. This enables more efficient and adaptable test-time computation without necessitating larger models. As AI continues to evolve, recurrent depth reasoning may provide a promising direction, complementing existing scaling strategies while offering computational efficiency. Future research may further refine this approach, integrating it with mixture-of-expert models and fine-tuning techniques to enhance flexibility and performance.Check outthePaper.All credit for this research goes to the researchers of this project. Also,feel free to follow us onTwitterand dont forget to join our75k+ ML SubReddit. Aswin AkAswin AK is a consulting intern at MarkTechPost. He is pursuing his Dual Degree at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. He is passionate about data science and machine learning, bringing a strong academic background and hands-on experience in solving real-life cross-domain challenges.Aswin Akhttps://www.marktechpost.com/author/aswinak/LLMDet: How Large Language Models Enhance Open-Vocabulary Object DetectionAswin Akhttps://www.marktechpost.com/author/aswinak/Sundial: A New Era for Time Series Foundation Models with Generative AIAswin Akhttps://www.marktechpost.com/author/aswinak/Process Reinforcement through Implicit Rewards (PRIME): A Scalable Machine Learning Framework for Enhancing Reasoning CapabilitiesAswin Akhttps://www.marktechpost.com/author/aswinak/Meta AI Introduces MILS: A Training-Free Multimodal AI Framework for Zero-Shot Image, Video, and Audio Understanding [Recommended] Join Our Telegram Channel

Its not very often that a TV remake surpasses the quality of the original series its based upon. But then again, the American remake of The Office made a habit of making the unpredictable a normal occurrence, be it in the form of random lip-sync music videos, botched safety training lectures, or terrifyingly realistic fire drill simulations.After a first season that remained largely faithful to its underlying British source material, the American version of The Office slowly transformed into a television juggernaut of Friends-level proportions. Reinventing the mockumentary format for mainstream American television, The Office established itself as one of the hottest pop culture sensations of the 2000s, influencing similarly-veined TV series like Modern Family, Parks and Recreation, and Abbott Elementary that followed in its wake.Spanning nine seasons and a whopping 201 episodes, singling out the greatest episodes of The Office isnt exactly a simple task, with so many memorable Office episodes instantly springing to mind. Yet even then, its safe to say some installments continue to live on in audiences collective memories more than other, slightly less popular Office outings. From rowdy holiday celebrations to painfully awkward dinner parties, here are 15 episodes of The Office we wholeheartedly consider the best.15. Christmas PartySeason 2 Episode 10Aired on: December 6, 2005The Office always shined brightest when it came to its holiday specials, and Christmas Party is certainly no exception. As Dunder Mifflins Scranton Branch prepares for their annual Secret Santa, Michael uses his holiday bonus to purchase an extravagant gift for Ryan. Of course, Michael being Michael, it isnt long before the party descends into a tense gift exchange featuring expensive iPods, teapots with hidden letters, and bizarre posters of children dressed as adult musicians you know, all the stuff that makes Christmas worth celebrating.Its always a joy to see Michael make an office celebration somehow about himself, and Christmas Party effortlessly fulfills that characteristic, right down to Michaels childish tantrum when he finds Phyllis has gifted him a handmade oven mitt. (So Phyllis is basically saying, Hey, Michael, I know you did a lot to help the office this year but I only care about you a homemade oven mitts worth. I gave Ryan an iPod.)14. Stress ReliefSeason 5 Episodes 14 and 15Aired on: February 1, 2009The Office has had many fantastic cold open sequences, but few match the sheer chaos that makes up the opening moments of Stress Relief. Unhappy with his coworkers apparent indifference towards fire safety, Dwight stages a hyper-realistic fake fire to test his colleagues survival skills, leading to predictably anarchic results for all parties involved.Whether watching Oscar burst through the ceiling or listening to Andy shrilly cry out, The fire is shooting at us! as firecrackers explode in the background, every moment of Stress Reliefs introduction is pure Dunder Mifflin-centric pandemonium at its finest.13. The InjurySeason 2 Episode 12Aired on: January 12, 2006Michael has never shied away from an opportunity to blow things out of proportion, handling personal and professional crises with the grace of an over-caffeinated toddler. Nowhere can this characteristic be more readily identified than in the season 2 episode The Injury. After clamping his foot down in his George Foreman grill, Michael spends the remainder of the work day annoying his employees, loudly demanding their full attention as he recovers from the (in his mind) near-mortal injury.Join our mailing listGet the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox!From insisting that his injury requires an MRI scan to comparing himself to a lifelong wheelchair user, The Injury emphasizes just how hilariously overdramatic Michael could be in an otherwise low-stakes situation.12. Beach GamesSeason 3 Episode 23Aired on: May 10, 2007Leave it to Michael Scott to use a Survivor-style contest to determine his successor at Dunder Mifflin. Confident about his chances at securing a corporate position in New York City, Michael hijacks the companys beach day and tests his employees with a series of physical challenges, including sumo wrestling, hot dog-eating contests, and a dramatic fire walk across searing-hot coals, in order to determine who might fare best as Scrantons next office manager.Theres a lot to love about Beach Games, whether looking at Pam confessing her long-dormant feelings to Jim or Dwight nonsensically standing on burning coals to prove his potential as branch manager. But for our money, we personally love Andys watery journey into the remote backwoods of Pennsylvania, with even the camera crew ignoring his desperate cries for help.11. Goodbye, TobySeason 4 Episodes 18 and 19Aired on: May 15, 2008Say what you will about Michael, but you have to admit: the man has an impressive set of lungs on him. Flying high off the news that Tobys last day in Scranton has officially arrived, Michael prepares to bid his sworn mortal enemy farewell, all the while grappling with his newfound feelings for Tobys replacement, Holly Flax.In the grand scheme of things, Hollys debut in Goodbye, Toby is reason enough for this episode to earn a spot on this list. Coupled with that is Michaels heartfelt rendition of Supertramps Goodbye Stranger, a laugh-out-loud musical parody that Weird Al Yankovic himself might approve of.10. Safety TrainingSeason 3 Episode 20Aired on: April 12, 2007Office safety training seminars are about as exciting as watching paint dry, but theyre a necessary procedure to ensure the health and welfare of a workplace staff. Yet as Michael Scott proves in Safety Training, these seminars dont necessarily dont have to be boring. In fact, they could rely on a fake crisis with potentially fatal consequences such as threatening to hurl yourself off a building onto a bouncy castle?A standout episode highlighting Michaels complete inability to plan out serious events in necessary detail, Safety Training truly hammers home the dangers of working for a boss like Michael Scott a man willing to push an employee off a warehouse ladder for the sake of a quick joke. (Hey, Darryl, hows it hanging?)9. FinaleSeason 9 Episodes 24 and 25Aired on: May 16, 2013As most dedicated fans of The Office will admit, The Office never really recovered from Steve Carrells departure in Season 7. Shuffling along for another two seasons, the shows later installments suffered significantly from Michaels absence, ushering in increasingly disappointing storylines involving Andys tenure as branch manager.In spite of its underwhelming last two seasons, The Office pulled together long enough to deliver a resounding series finale in 2013. With Dwight celebrating his long-awaited wedding to Angela, Jim and Pam preparing to leave Scranton, and Michael returning for a surprise cameo, Finale has everything viewers could have hoped for in regards to a feel-good final episode.8. NiagaraSeason 6 Episodes 4 and 5Aired on: October 8, 2009Pam and Jims romantic attachment to one another forms a significant backbone to The Offices main narrative. Having grown from close workplace friends to a full-fledged romantic couple, their relationship eventually comes to a head with season 6s Niagara. Transposing the Dunder Mifflin staff to the idyllic streets of Niagara Falls, New York, Niagara does a wondrous job focusing on the eventful wedding ceremony between Jim and Pam that viewers had waited literal years to see.As funny as it is genuinely cathartic, Niagara comes packed to the brim with emotional moments, none more so than the scenes featuring Jim and Pams impromptu marriage under the Falls interspersed with their coworkers dance down the aisle. Its a scene that brings a tear to the eye, a smile to the lips, and a cozy feeling deep down in ones stomach and chest.7. Goodbye, MichaelSeason 7 Episode 22Aired on: April 28, 2011In an ideal world, Goodbye, Michael could have justifiably served as the series finale to The Office, bringing NBCs hit mockumentary series to a close in a more than satisfying manner. But even then, Goodbye, Michael still marks a definitive endpoint in The Offices continuity, concluding Michael Scotts time on the series with a bittersweet sendoff.Hoping to avoid the heartbreak of saying goodbye to his employees, Michael shrewdly plans to leave Scranton a day earlier than expected, allowing him to exit the office with minimal fanfare. The perfect way to send off Steve Carrells lovingly absent-minded main character, its a master class in character development, showcasing Michaels growth from impulsive childishness to self-certain maturity. The end of an era, indeed.6. The DundiesSeason 2 Episode 1Aired on: September 20, 2005Few recurring jokes remain as closely tied to The Office quite like the Dundies. Making their first official appearance in season 2s opening episode, The Dundies finds Michael holding his annual Dundies ceremony, handing out awards for a variety of strange achievements at a local Chilis after work.Okay, yes, Drunk Pam may have had a hand in The Dundies higher placement on this list. But at the end of the day, The Dundies also marks a profound turning point for Michaels character from the mean-spirited jerk we saw in season 1. Though he may have his faults, The Dundies shows that, in spite of his flaws, Michael only wants to spend time with the people he cares about, even if he regularly struggles in pursuing that desire in an emotionally intelligent way.5. BrokeSeason 5 Episode 25Aired on: April 23, 2009If there were any doubts about Michaels abilities as a manager, Broke proves once and for all just how masterful a businessman he can be when the situation calls for it. Facing imminent insolvency at his company, Michael enters aggressive negotiations with Dunder Mifflin for the purchase of the Michael Scott Paper Company. As talks get underway, however, Pam and Ryan begin to worry that Michael might accidentally reveal to David and Charles just how dire MS Paper Companys situation really is.The defining moment of the Michael Scott Paper Companys main story arc, Broke eloquently reveals Michaels promise as a salesman and expert negotiator. Outwitting David in a rare display of his interpersonal communication skills, he walked into that meeting with nothing, and left with $60,000, his old managerial position, and two salesperson roles for Ryan and Pam at Dunder Mifflin (with dental to boot).4. Threat Level MidnightSeason 7 Episode 17Aired on: February 17, 2011After years of casually mentioning his creative side project, Michael finally unveils his ambitious amateur film with season 7s Threat Level Midnight. An intense labor of love thats spanned 10 years of writing, shooting, reshooting, and editing, Threat Level Midnight comes into full play when Michael screens the film for his staff, allowing viewers a prolonged glimpse of Michaels magnum opus.A clever parody of the traditional spy genre, Threat Level Midnight turns the 007-style espionage film on its head, utilizing such stereotypical tropes as a butler sidekick (Dwight) and a kitschy supervillain antagonist (Jim). Toss in a few cameos from past Office characters like Jan, Karen, Roy, and Helene, and you have the makings of a truly fantastic film-within-a-TV-series.3. Fun RunSeason 4 Episodes 1 and 2Aired on: September 27, 2007Its a bold move to open your season by having a main character hit an employee with their car. But if this list proves anything, its that The Office always veered left whenever you expected it to steer steadily straight. After hospitalizing Meredith with an easily avoidable car accident, Michael organizes a charitable 5K fun run to raise awareness about rabies an illness Meredith contracted following her bat bite in Season 3s Business School.With every character receiving a chance to flourish in this episode, Fun Run features nary a dull moment in its fast-moving two-episode storyline, from Michael cramming his face with fettuccine alfredo minutes before the run to Dwight mercifully killing Angelas cat by sticking it in a freezer. (Ah, so humane.)2. Casino NightSeason 2 Episode 22Aired on: May 11, 2006The tantalizing conclusion to The Offices second season, Casino Night uses its inventive premise to deliver some shocking plot developments for its lead characters. Stringing together a casino night in their office warehouse, Michael is forced to balance two different dates when both Jan and Carol accept his invitations to attend. At the same time, Jim grapples with his hidden romantic feelings for Pam, deciding to finally reveal the truth to his unrequited crush.Though undeniably funny, Casino Night deserves more immediate recognition for expanding upon Pam and Jims will-they, wont-they main story arc. Rather than stringing audiences along for a further few seasons, Casino Night offers immediate answers about their potential future together although, just as in real life, the answers themselves arent always as straightforward as viewers might expect.1. Dinner PartySeason 4 Episode 13Aired on: April 10, 2008Theres nothing worse than partaking in an uncomfortable dinner party that youve been tricked into attending. Such is especially the case when youre dealing with a couple who vent their personal frustrations at one another over the course of the entire evening, as seen through Michael and Jans increasingly unhinged arguments in the all-time Office classic, Dinner Party.A masterclass in cringe comedy, Dinner Party is guaranteed to leave viewers simultaneously chuckling and nervously gritting their teeth in anxiety and discomfort. Like both Jim and Pam, audiences simply feel like theyve been dropped into a nightmarish household straight out of Whos Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, punctuated by passive aggressive comments, backhanded jokes, and mean-inspirited insults disguised as casual conversation starters. It truly is Hell.

The overall design responds through its massing, articulation and detailing to two very different street conditions as well as a nearby conservation area.Its materiality is predominantly of brick with fluted concrete bays and green-grey zinc roofs, designed to reflect the grain of the existing surroundings.The building comprises two blocks one with flats and winter gardens, one with terraced houses with flats above with all dwellings being double-aspect. Private and shared amenity spaces include the winter garden balconies, which allow for all-year-round use, as well as a communal landscaped courtyard.AdvertisementArchitects viewAt planning, an earlier scheme for the same client had been dismissed on appeal prior to Belsize Architects involvement. We sought a fresh solution to the planners concerns with a proposal that, while on a similar scale, would deliver a design that fitted in with the surrounding residential buildings, at the same time improving the quality of the flats, now double aspect, and ensuring they had plenty of natural light and good ventilation. Great attention was given to the height of the building, with the top floor set well back, while still achieving the number of flats required for the scheme to be viable.We worked closely with Merton Council, and the scheme was highly praised in the design review panel. It received a green score, and was unopposed at the committee meeting. The completed scheme appears to have been appreciated by its neighbours as providing real improvement to the local area.In terms of the design, the aim was to achieve a high-quality residential development well-knitted into the existing fabric, employing innovative solutions to densify a small infill site and offering amenity space while minimising impact to neighbours. It provides light and airy dual-aspect properties of a variety of sizes, each with private amenity space,The design seeks to respond through its massing, articulation and detailing to the two very different adjacent streets and to the nearby conservation area. Two distinctive blocks seemed the right solution; a taller block, not dissimilar to the grain of the neighbouring buildings, faces Mitcham Common; while a lower block closely follows the rhythm of the adjacent existing two-storey bay window terraced houses. However, the architectural language used unifies the scheme.The gap between the blocks, with a staircase core set back but noticeable from the side street, marks the change of scale between the two blocks. The core acts as the pivot point for the two blocks and the corner design seeks to marry their different characteristics.The massing is reduced, particularly on the upper levels and as experienced from the street. The top floor is seen as a roof element; it has been set back and a pitch added to reduce its impact.To the rear, deck access walkways extend across the elevations. These are covered and partially enclosed. The access decks are separated from the rear of the building by 1m, with bridges allowing access to front doors while preserving privacy. The deck access strategy allows 100 per cent dual-aspect units.A fabric-first approach contributes to sustainability. A communal heating system, but with all circulation areas unheated, reduces the overall carbon footprint.The materiality, predominantly brick with fluted ceramic tiles, is a response to the context and, together with the simple palette, works to create a light feel to the scheme.David Green, director, Belsize Architects Source:Belsize ArchitectsProject DataLocation London Borough of MertonStart on site date May 2022Completion date August 2024Gross internal floor area 2,000m2 (approx)Form of contract and/or procurement N/ATotal cost UndisclosedArchitect Belsize ArchitectsClient G&L DevelopmentLandscape architect Terra FirmaPlanning consultant SavillsStructural engineer QED StructuresQuantity surveyor Wicksteeds ConsultantsPlanning supervisor N/ALighting consultant N/ATransport consultant Markides AssociatesPublic relations Quatro PRSustainability Element SustainabilityPrincipal designer Belsize ArchitectsMain contractor G&L Development

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TechnologyTrump administration set to purchase $400 million worth of armored Teslas A Tesla Cybertruck moves along the beach in Boca Chica, Texas, on Nov. 18, 2024. Eric Gay/AP hide captiontoggle caption Eric Gay/AP The Trump administration is expected to purchase $400 million worth of armored Tesla vehicles, according to a new State Department document detailing procurement for fiscal year 2025. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk is a top White House official who has been leading the Department of Government Efficiency, a unit focused on shrinking the federal workforce and ferreting out corruption. The document does not specify what Tesla vehicles will be purchased by U.S. officials, but Musk's Cybertruck, with its militaristic design and stainless steel exterior, could be an option. After reports circulated Wednesday night of the State Department's intent to purchase Tesla vehicles, the document was edited, at 9:12 p.m., and now says the federal contract is for $400 million worth of "armored electric vehicles," but the word "Tesla" was removed. Responding to a segment by MSNBC's Rachel Maddow about the $400 million contract, Musk wrote on X on Wednesday night: "Hey @Maddow, why the lie?" The State Department and Musk did not return requests for comment. Musk, who spent more than a quarter-billion dollars to help elect Trump, has used an X account devoted to DOGE to highlight what he views as excessive or unnecessary federal contracts. As Musk's deputies have gained access to nearly two dozen federal agencies, ethics experts have raised concern about the billionaire running into conflicts of interest, since Musk runs six companies, some of which are under investigation by government authorities. Musk's companies, including Tesla and SpaceX, also have multi-billion-dollar contracts with the federal government. Most of the federal money Musk has received has gone to SpaceX, the rocket company, for projects including work for NASA to launch Musk's Starship with astronauts to the moon. A new Cybertruck starts at around $82,000, and about 38,000 were sold last year, according to Cox Automotive. Since the vehicle's launch in 2019, the truck has faced complaints about rust, finger pinches and defective accelerator pedals. The State Department document also shows that some Tesla competitors are set to receive lucrative, yet considerably smaller, contracts for armored vehicles, including from BMW, which is expected to supply about $40 million worth of SUVs to the federal government. Have information you want to share about the ongoing changes across the federal government? Bobby Allyn is available via the encrypted messaging app Signal at ballyn.77

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In a court filing on Wednesday, a lawyer for Elon Musk said the billionaire will withdraw his $97.4 billion bid for OpenAIs nonprofit if the ChatGPT makers board of directors preserve the charitys mission and halt its conversion to a for-profit corporation.The filing, submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, claims that Musks offer to buy OpenAIs nonprofit is serious, and that the nonprofit must be compensated by what an arms-length buyer will pay for its assets. Should [] the charitys assets proceed to sale, a Musk-led consortium has submitted a serious offer [] that would go to the charity in furtherance of its mission, the filing reads. [However, if] OpenAI, Inc.s Board is prepared to preserve the charitys mission and stipulate to take the for sale sign off its assets by halting its conversion, Musk will withdraw the bid.The filing is the latest development in a saga that began on Monday, when Musk, his AI company, xAI, and a group ofinvestors offered to buy the nonprofit that effectively governs OpenAI for $97.4 billion. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the companys boardquickly dismissed the unsolicited proposal. In astatement, Andy Nussbaum, the counsel representing OpenAIs board, said Musks bid doesnt set a value for [OpenAIs] nonprofit and that the nonprofit is not for sale.Musk, an OpenAI co-founder, last year brought a lawsuit against the company and Altman that alleges that OpenAI engaged in anticompetitive behavior and fraud, among other offenses.OpenAI was founded as a nonprofit before it transitioned to a capped-profit structure in 2019. The nonprofit is the sole controlling shareholder of the capped-profit OpenAI corporation, which retains formal fiduciary responsibility to the nonprofits charter.OpenAI is now in the process of restructuring this time to a traditional for-profit company, specifically a public benefit corporation. But Musk, via the lawsuit, is seeking to enjoin the conversion.In a filing earlier on Wednesday, attorneys for OpenAI called Musks move to take control of the company an improper bid to undermine a competitor, and a contradiction of his position in court that a transfer of the startups assets through restructuring would breach its mission as a charitable trust.

The A Design Awards & Competition is currently open for submissions. This is your opportunity to gain recognition for your design work or to spotlight someone elses deserving project. Act now and submit your entry via the provided registration link. Mark your calendars: the final date to submit is February 28. ArchEyes is thrilled to feature the 2025 winners in a unique showcase on May 1st.About A Design Awards & CompetitionThe A Design Award & Competition is one of the most respected and comprehensive design competitions in the world, covering multiple creative disciplines. Winning this award not only boosts your credibility but also provides extensive publicity, networking opportunities, and exclusive industry recognition. The competition helps designers, architects, and creative minds gain international exposure and connect with influential industry professionals.Why Participate?Winning the A Design Award comes with significant benefits, including:International Exhibitions to showcase your workInclusion in the A Design YearbookPress and PR coverage in leading global publicationsPlacement in the World Design RankingsInvitations to the Gala-Night for networking with top designers and brandsA prestigious trophy and certificateA dedicated winners page to boost your online presenceProfessional marketing and branding supportFeature on Design Interviews and Salone del Designer platformsExclusive online and offline promotional toolsFor a full list of benefits, visit A Design Prize.CategoriesThe A Design Award & Competition recognizes outstanding work across various creative disciplines. Some of the main categories include:Good Architecture Design AwardGood Industrial Design AwardGood Product Design AwardGood Communication Design AwardGood Service Design AwardGood Fashion Design AwardFor a complete list of categories, visit A Design Award Categories.How Entries Are JudgedEntries are meticulously evaluated by an international jury panel consisting of scholars, industry professionals, and media members. Unlike many other competitions, A Design Award follows a peer-review process with anonymous voting to ensure fair and unbiased evaluation. Learn more about the jury here: A Design Award Jury.Previous WinnersTau Murano Small Table by TulczinskyThis coffee table features two blown glass elements joined by a delicate metal frame. This creates a two-tone design with a soft shape and luminous feel. Named Tau Murano, it has a distinctive design that is as elegant as it is unique. The table is handcrafted using traditional Venetian glassblowing techniques passed down for generations. Tau Murano adds beauty and wonder to any environment through its one-of-a-kind craftsmanship.Caterpillar Bar Unit byPriyam DoshiThe caterpillar bar unit is a statement piece of furniture that is not only fun but also functional. The sculptural looking piece can actually be turned to reveal a hidden bar unit, which astonishes everyone as no one expects it. The Caterpillar is meticulously handcrafted and precisely engineered for flawless turning of the bar segments. The legs of the caterpillar act as knobs, which are used to revolve the bar. The caterpillar has provisions to stock 30 to 40 bottles, wine, and other glassesShelfium Multifunctional Furniture byStanislav Melis and Jozef MichalkoWoyun Platform Public Building byArchermitWheat Field Moonlight Sonata Mooncake Packaging byGao Gongxuan and Liu Qidongmoon and music, ingeniously combines the fluidity of music with the serenity of the moon. Simultaneously, it incorporates the vitality and hope of the wheat field, allowing taste, vision, and hearing to share in the feast.Chuxin Pavilion Community Service Center by Jian WuFeaturing previous winners adds credibility and inspiration for new entrants. Check out some of the past award-winning designs:Call for Global EntriesA Design Award welcomes participants from all over the world. The Call for Entries is available in multiple languages: Call for Entries.Submit Your Design NowDont miss your chance to be recognized as a leader in design. Enter Your Design Here: Register Now.For more details about the competition, visit: What is A Design Award or Design Award.Stay inspired, and good luck to all participants!

Baidu's ChatGPT-like Ernie Chatbot will be free for users from April 1.CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty ImagesShares in Chinese search giant Baidu surged as much as 11.7% in Hong Kong on Thursday after it announced it will make its AI chatbot free of charge starting April 1.Listed on both the Nasdaq and in Hong Kong, the company said users will have free access to the Ernie Bot thanks to continued technological upgrades and lowered costs, according to a Thursday press statement. Fees will no longer be charged to access some of the chatbots advanced features based on Baidus latest AI model. They include enhanced search capabilities and conversations in multiple languages, according to the statement.In late 2023, Baidu started charging a monthly fee starting from 49.9 yuan ($6.80) for the advanced version of Ernie. The decision to go free may help Baidu grab market share in Chinas hugely competitive AI market, Shen Meng, a Beijing-based managing director of boutique investment bank Chanson & Co., says via WeChat.The Beijing-based company is one of the earliest Chinese technology giants to release a ChatGPT-like service, which according to Baidu had 430 million users as of November 2024. It has recently been eclipsed by competitors such as DeepSeek, which shocked Silicon Valley with its January release of a highly cost-effective AI model. It also lost a valuable partnership with Apple to fellow tech giant Alibaba, which was widely reported to be working with the American company on tailored AI services for iPhone users in China. Alibaba Chairman Joe Tsai confirmed the partnership on Thursday at the World Governments Summit in Dubai.Chatbots operated by Baidus competitors are mostly already free, although many charge businesses and developers to access the underlying model to build services based on it. Making its chatbot product free might help Baidu better train its AI model, as increased usage would lead to the gathering of more data, Shen says.But Charlie Chai, a Shanghai-based analyst at research firm 86Research, sounds a note of caution.We remind investors that Earnie Bot remains in a relatively defensive positionnot only significantly behind DeepSeek in daily active users (30+ million) but also trailing ByteDance's Doubao and Moonshot's Kimi, he says by WeChat. Unless Baidu's product provides exceptional services, offering free services in April may have limited impact in this regard.