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[Explanation] ReFreeKV Technology to Eliminate Large Memory Consumption by LLMs

A new KV cache compression technology, “ReFreeKV,” has been announced. This technology overcomes the challenge of setting thresholds for data dependence that traditional methods face, enabling adaptive memory consumption according to input content while maintaining inference accuracy equivalent to full cache. The “KV Cache” Barrier Hindering LLM Inference When large language models (LLMs) generate text […]

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[Explanation] Claude ‘Highest Subscription Plan’ 6 months free

On July 7, 2026, Anthropic announced that it will significantly expand the scope of its support program for open source software (OSS) developers, called “Claude for Open Source.” With this initiative, certified developers can use the company’s top-tier subscription plan, Claude Max 20x, free for six months. Gratitude to the developer community and the highest […]

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[Explanation] The “GitHub Copilot” app is now available even with the free plan

GitHub in the US has made the desktop app version of “GitHub Copilot” available to all user groups, including the free plan. Behind this is the strategic aim to secure control over developer infrastructure as autonomous development by AI agents becomes widespread. All plans for the GitHub Copilot app are now available. On July 7, […]

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[Explanation] “GPT-5.6” Series Public Release

In July 2026, OpenAI began publicly unveiling its latest AI model, the GPT-5.6 series. Due to government security requirements, the license was released after a limited preview, and technological breakthroughs such as autonomous agent functions are drawing attention. Full details of simultaneous release of three models and public release On June 26, 2026, OpenAI announced […]

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[Explanation] NTT Launches New Cyber Risk Countermeasure Services Utilizing ‘Frontier AI’

On July 7, 2026, NTT Data Corporation and NTT Docomo Business Corporation announced a new cyber risk response service utilizing Frontier AI, which possesses advanced analytical capabilities. As attackers exploit AI to escalate their methods, there is a growing focus on automating and accelerating corporate security operations by combining AI-powered defenses with expert organizational expertise. […]

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[Explanation] AMD launches Ryzen AI Halo for $3,999

AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) launched the compact AI development platform “Ryzen AI Halo,” equipped with 128GB of ultra-large unified memory, at $3,999 in May 2026. The background to the emergence of this product lies in the industry trend of the main battlefield of AI development shifting from the cloud to local on-premises systems, and the […]

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[Explanation] China Considers Overseas Access Restrictions for Cutting-Edge AI

The Chinese government is considering restrictions on overseas access to its state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) models and has begun discussions with major tech companies such as Alibaba and ByteDance. Behind this is the U.S. resistance to advanced technology regulations and strong caution over technology leakage, positioning AI as a strategic “weapon” for nations. Contents of […]

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[Explanation] Deepseek, Proprietary AI Chip Development

It has been revealed that DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has begun developing its own AI inference chip. With U.S. export controls restricting procurement of advanced chips from companies like NVIDIA, the aim is to dramatically improve technological independence and cost efficiency by internalizing hardware optimized for its own models. Strategic shift toward inference-specialized chips […]

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[Explanation] The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology plans to strengthen information literacy education in elementary and junior high schools

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has decided to fundamentally strengthen information literacy education in elementary and junior high schools in the next curriculum guidelines, which will be fully implemented from fiscal year 2030. Behind this is the urgent need to address new social challenges brought by digitalization, such as the rapid […]

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[Explanation] “Otari” for Centralized Management of Multiple AI Models

Mozilla.ai has released the open-source control plane “Otari” for centralized management of large language models (LLMs). The background is the shift in the AI market in 2026, as it faces a period of disillusionment, with companies and developers increasingly demanding cost management, transparency, and governance for AI. Development Background and Key Points of the Announcement […]