Gartner: AI Costs Could Skyrocket, Impacting Budgets and Morale
In a recent discussion, Gartner has cautioned that companies integrating artificial intelligence (AI) technology could see their expenses increase significantly, potentially by as much...
Microsoft Azure Exec Highlights Financial Challenges in AI Adoption
Arun Ulag, corporate VP for Azure Data at Microsoft, pointed out the financial implications of extensive AI projects on IT budgets during the Citi...
Amazon’s Audible Invites Narrators to Train AI Voice Replicas
Amazon's audiobook arm, Audible, has launched a new initiative, asking US-based narrators to participate in developing AI voice models that can replicate their own...
Bluesky User Growth Surpasses 9 Million Amid Brazilian X Ban
Bluesky’s user count has skyrocketed to over 9 million, fueled by an addition of 3 million newcomers. The 50% spike occurred in just over...
SpaceX to Launch Uncrewed Mars Missions in 2026
SpaceX is targeting the year 2026 for the launch of its initial uncrewed expeditions to Mars as part of its broader colonization objectives. The...
Elon Musk Refutes Reports Claiming xAI Will Share Revenue with Tesla
Elon Musk has dismissed assertions that Tesla intends to share revenue with xAI for the use of its AI models. The rebuttal follows a...
Apple Could Introduce AI Image and Emoji Tools in iOS 18.2 Beta
The upcoming iOS 18.2 beta version will incorporate new AI-powered tools designed for generating images. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, in his Power On newsletter, provided...
OpenAI Updates ChatGPT macOS App with Memory Functionality
OpenAI has rolled out an update to its ChatGPT application on macOS, now including the "Memory" feature for users in Europe and South Korea....
US, UK, EU Sign Landmark AI Safety Treaty
A landmark agreement on artificial intelligence and human rights has been endorsed by the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union. The Framework Convention...
YouTube Enhances Content ID to Combat AI Exploitation
YouTube has rolled out new AI detection technologies designed to protect creators from unauthorized usage of their likenesses. The new tools build upon YouTube's...
Microsoft and StopNCII Partner to Combat Revenge Porn On Bing
Microsoft has partnered with StopNCII to tackle the issue of non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII), commonly known as revenge porn, on the Bing search platform....
AI Music Fraud Scheme Nets $10 Million in Royalties, Results in US Federal Charges
Federal prosecutors have indicted Michael Smith, a North Carolina musician, for allegedly orchestrating a scheme to defraud major streaming platforms. Smith stands accused of...
Google Photos Introduces Gemini AI-Based Search Feature
Google has rolled out its new "Ask Photos" feature to selected users across the United States. The AI tool, first showcased at the Google...
Gemini Live Now Available for Advanced Users on Android
Google has extended its Gemini Live functionality to all Gemini Advanced members with Android devices, enhancing AI interactions with added conversational capabilities. Gemini Live...
OpenAI Co-Founder Ilya Sutskever’s SSI Startup Raises $1B for Safe Superintelligence
Safe Superintelligence (SSI), which was co-founded by former OpenAI Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever, has successfully gathered over $1 billion in new funding. The startup,...
Telegram Introduces Private Chat Moderation Amid CEO’s Arrest
In response to CEO Pavel Durov's recent arrest in France, Telegram has decided to extend its moderation rules to include private chats. The adjustment...
Microsoft Azure Integrates OpenAI’s Latest GPT-4o Model with Structured Outputs
Microsoft has announced the release of the GPT-4o-2024-08-06 model through the Azure OpenAI Service. The AI cloud service already supports GPT-4o and is now...
Microsoft PowerToys Update Brings New Productivity Tools
Microsoft has introduced the 0.84 version of its PowerToys utility suite, featuring a new "Workspaces" function designed to enhance productivity. The feature lets users...
Broadcom Faces US Lawsuit from AT&T over VMware Contract Issues
AT&T has launched a lawsuit against Broadcom, alleging that company has not upheld a support agreement for VMware software. Filed in the New York...
OpenAI Struggles With GPT Store Moderation as 100+ Custom GPTs Violate Policies
An investigation by Gizmodo has revealed that more than 100 tools on OpenAI's GPT marketplace contravene the company's own content regulations. These include apps...
Intel Shifts Arrow Lake 20A Production to TSMC Nodes
Intel has made the decision to abandon its 'Intel 20A' process node for the upcoming Arrow Lake processors. The company will now rely on...
Anthropic Unveils Claude Enterprise AI Subscription to Rival ChatGPT
Anthropic has rolled out Claude Enterprise, a new subscription tailored for businesses that require robust administrative controls and superior security measures. This introduction positions...
Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Amazon Partner Reveals Smartphone Surveillance for Targeted Ads
Documents from Cox Media Group (CMG) suggest that smartphones and other smart devices might be monitoring user conversations to facilitate targeted advertising. Leaked materials...
Nvidia Responds to US Antitrust Investigation Claims, Denies Subpoena
Nvidia has countered reports suggesting it received a subpoena from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) concerning antitrust issues. While the company has expressed...
Volkswagen Adds ChatGPT to In-Car AI Voice Assistant
Volkswagen has upgraded its in-car AI voice assistant, IDA, to now include ChatGPT and other cloud-based models. The improved assistant will debut with the...
Intel and AMD PCs to Get Microsoft Copilot+ AI in November
Microsoft has announced that its Copilot+ AI features will be available for PCs with Intel's 200V processors and AMD's Ryzen AI 300 series chips...
AI-Powered Windows Copilot+ PCs Struggle with Gaming Performance
Microsoft this year unveiled its Copilot+ PCs, a new lineup of AI-powered personal computers boasting enhanced performance and advanced features. Yet, these devices are...
US DOJ Deepens Nvidia Antitrust Investigation for Monopolistic Practices
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has stepped up its antitrust inquiry into Nvidia, issuing additional subpoenas to gather more information about the company's...
Microsoft Enhances Azure AI with New Security Tools
Microsoft has rolled out two major security enhancements for Azure AI Content Safety and Azure OpenAI Service. The new tools, named Prompt Shields and...
OpenAI and TSMC Reportedly Team Up for Custom AI Chip Production
OpenAI has formed a partnership with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to develop its first custom AI chips. The collaboration will employ TSMC's A16...
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Plans Massive US AI Infrastructure Expansion
OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman is spearheading an extensive initiative to set up AI infrastructure in the United States. The expansive project, anticipated to need...
Alibaba, Tencent-Backed MiniMax Launches AI Video Generator
MiniMax, which is financially supported by Alibaba and Tencent, has rolled out a new AI-powered video generator that creates impressively realistic footage, with a...
Google Boosts AI Search Overview and Gemini Safeguards Ahead of US Presidential Election
Google is launching new protocols for its generative AI tools to protect the integrity of the upcoming U.S. presidential election. These updated measures expand...
Microsoft Uncovers North Korean Exploit of Google Chrome Used to Steal Cryptocurrency
A North Korean hacker group called Citrine Sleet has been using an undisclosed vulnerability in Google's Chrome browser to pilfer cryptocurrency. According to Microsoft’s...
China Warns Japan of Economic Repercussions Over Chip Restrictions
China has cautioned Japan that it could face severe economic retaliation if further restrictions are implemented on the sale and maintenance of chipmaking equipment...