Microsoft’s New Phi-4 Small AI Model Outsmarts Larger Rivals in Math
Microsoft has introduced Phi-4, a compact AI model that outperforms larger rivals like Google’s Gemini Pro 1.5 in math reasoning, setting new efficiency benchmarks.
Meta’s New Motivo AI Model Offers Realistic Movement Control of Human Avatars
Meta Motivo is an AI model that enables lifelike virtual agents to perform tasks without additional training.
Meta Introduces Video Seal Framework for Hidden AI Video Watermarks
Meta has unveiled Video Seal, a neural watermarking framework designed to authenticate AI-generated videos and address deepfake concerns.
Microsoft’s Windows Recall AI Feature Still Has Severe Privacy Issues
Microsoft Recall’s sensitive data filter fails in tests, raising new privacy concerns despite its expanded rollout to more devices.
ChatGPT Has Eyes Now With Live Video Support in Advanced Voice Mode
With live video inputs, ChatGPT evolves into a visually aware AI assistant for real-world and on-screen tasks.
Microsoft Edge is Testing an AI Powered Blocker for Online Scams
Microsoft will seemingly soon improve its Edge browser with an AI powered "Scareware Blocker" to protect users from fear-based scams.
Amazon Stopped $1 Billion Microsoft 365 Rollout Over Cybersecurity Concerns
Cybersecurity concerns have prompted Amazon to suspend its $1 billion Microsoft 365 deployment, highlighting the challenges of securing cloud-based tools.
SemiAnalysis: No, AI Scaling Isn’t Slowing Down
An in-depth analysis from SemiAnalysis argues that AI scaling laws have remained robust through innovations like reasoning models and synthetic data, questioning the idea of a wall of diminishing returns.
A Judge Might Have Just Saved WordPress From Self-Destruction
WordPress developer Automattic faces a court ruling to restore WP Engine’s WordPress access and halt plugin restrictions in a contentious legal battle.
Microsoft Loses $800M With GM Cruise Robotaxi Shutdown
Microsoft takes a financial hit as GM redirects autonomous vehicle plans from robotaxis to consumer-focused solutions.
“AirDrop” File Sharing from iPhones to Windows PCs is Finally Here
Microsoft has introduced iPhone file sharing in its Phone Link app, enabling seamless connectivity with Windows PCs for the first time.
Apple Pushes AI Server Chip Development, Targets Data Center Dominance
Apple is reportedly working on Baltra, a new AI server chip that highlights Apple’s growing ambitions for in AI-driven hardware solutions.
Google Unveils Gemini 2.0, Flash 2.0 With Better Reasoning and AI Agents
Google has introduced Gemini 2.0 with expanded developer access, enhanced, multimodal, code and reasoning capabilities, and new agentic prototypes.
Microsoft Windows Copilot Gets Native Taskbar Integration, Drops UWP App
Microsoft has refined Copilot on Windows 10 and 11 with a quick view interface and improved taskbar integration.
Microsoft Shareholders Reject Bitcoin Investment Proposal
Microsoft shareholders have rejected a proposal to explore Bitcoin investments, prioritizing operational stability and financial prudence.
How Russian Hackers Leverage ElevenLabs for Multilingual AI Disinformation Campaigns
Investigators have uncovered how ElevenLabs’ AI voice technology has been utilized in Operation Undercut, a Russian campaign aimed at destabilizing Western alliances.
OpenAI Rolls Out Canvas to All ChatGPT Users; Integrates Python Execution and Custom GPTs
Canvas, OpenAI’s editing workspace, now supports real-time Python execution and broader user access.
Cognition.ai Rolls Out its Devin AI Software Engineer for $500/month
Engineering teams can now access Devin, Cognition.ai’s autonomous coding assistant, to handle bug fixes, draft pull requests, and improve code quality with less manual effort.
