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New Energy-Based Transformers AI Architecture Aims for Deeper ‘System 2’ Thinking
AI researchers have unveil the Energy-Based Transformer (EBT), a new AI architecture for 'System 2' reasoning that promises better scaling but at a higher compute cost.
Intel CEO Admits Defeat to Nvidia, Declares ‘We Are Not in the Top 10’ in Stunning Reality Check
New Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has delivered a stark reality check, admitting the company has lost the AI training race to Nvidia and is no longer a top-10 chip leader.
Google Hit With $8.9M Turkish Fine Amid Broadening Global Antitrust Siege
Google faces an $8.9M fine from Türkiye for antitrust non-compliance, the latest in a global wave of penalties targeting its search, ad, and AI practices.
Meta Doubles Down in High-Stakes EU Showdown Over ‘Pay or Consent’ Model
Meta is set for a major clash with the EU, refusing to alter its 'pay-or-consent' model. The move risks fresh antitrust charges and massive daily fines under the DMA.
Goldman Sachs Taps AI Coding Agent Devin, Heralding ‘Hybrid Workforce’ on Wall Street
Goldman Sachs pilots Cognition's autonomous AI coder "Devin", marking a major milestone for agentic AI on Wall Street and heralding a new 'hybrid workforce'.
AWS to Launch AI Agent Marketplace with Anthropic, Stepping Up Rivalry with Google and Microsoft
AWS is launching its AI agent marketplace with partner Anthropic, directly challenging Google and Microsoft.
Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Unveils AI Benchmark to Measure Alignment for “Human Flourishing”
Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger launches the Flourishing AI (FAI) benchmark via Gloo, a new test grading AI on human values like character, meaning, and faith.
AI ‘Bias’ Against Trump? Missouri Attorney General Investigates Meta, Google, OpenAI, and Microsoft
Missouri's AG has launched a 'consumer fraud' probe into Google, Meta, and OpenAI after their AI chatbots ranked Donald Trump unfavorably, sparking a free speech outcry.
Grok 4 Chooses Elon Musk’s Opinion for Answers on Controversial Topics
xAI's new Grok 4 model appears to consult Elon Musk's personal opinions on X when answering controversial questions, challenging its 'truth-seeking' claims.
YouTube Retires Trending Page, Pivots to Personalized Charts and Discovery
YouTube is removing its long-standing Trending page, replacing it with category-specific Charts and personalized recommendations to reflect modern viewing habits.
Google Adds Image-to-Video to Veo 3 AI Model, Bolstering its AI Subscription Tiers
Google today enhanced its Veo 3 AI model with a new image-to-video capability, allowing users to transform a single photo into an eight-second video clip with sound. The feature is now rolling out to subscribers of the company's AI...
EU Publishes Final AI Code of Practice, Defying Industry Calls for Delay
The European Union has published its final voluntary AI Code of Practice, providing key guidelines on safety, copyright, and transparency ahead of the AI Act.
YouTube Clarifies Crackdown on AI Spam, Reassuring Creators After Policy Update
YouTube is updating its monetization policy to target 'repetitious' AI-generated spam, clarifying its stance after creator backlash over the changes.
FlexOlmo: AI2 Unveils Privacy-First AI Model to Counter Big Tech’s Data Harvesting
Amid growing controversy over how tech giants harvest user data for AI, the Allen Institute for AI (AI2) has introduced a potential solution. Their new model architecture, FlexOlmo, allows organizations to collaboratively train AI without sharing sensitive raw data. FlexOlmo...
Amazon Weighs Further Multibillion-Dollar Investment in Anthropic to Deepen AI Alliance
Amazon is considering another multibillion-dollar investment in AI partner Anthropic, deepening an alliance aimed at countering rivals like Microsoft and Google.
Meta Ordered to Pay Facebook User for Privacy Violations in Landmark Ruling, Opening Door to Billions in Fines
A German court has ordered Meta to pay €5,000 in damages for illegal data tracking, setting a major GDPR precedent that could trigger mass lawsuits across Europe.
Former Meta AI Researcher Alleges ‘Culture of Fear’ as Company Spends Hundreds of Millions on AI Talent
An internal memo from a former Meta AI researcher alleges a 'culture of fear' and dysfunction, contrasting with Meta's aggressive, multi-million-dollar talent poaching.
xAI Launches Grok 4 with “Heavy” Variant, Outperforming OpenAI, Google, Anthropic in Early Benchmarks
Elon Musk's xAI launched its powerful new AI model, Grok 4, on Wednesday, aiming to challenge rivals like OpenAI and Google. The release includes a new $300 monthly subscription plan. However, the launch comes during a chaotic week for...