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Google releases its own 'reasoning' AI model

Google introduced the Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking, an experimental AI model that tackles complex questions using a reasoning approach, competing directly with OpenAI's GPT-4 Turbo. The model, revealed b...

December 20, 2024

NASA delays astronaut return again

NASA has postponed the return of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams from the ISS to late March 2025, extending their mission significantly beyond the initial plan. The astronauts initially t...

December 18, 2024

TikTok asks Supreme Court to block the US ban

Donald Trump met with TikTok CEO Shou Chew at Mar-a-Lago, marking their first meeting since Trump's electoral victory as TikTok seeks Supreme Court intervention over a federal ban. The legal dispute a...

December 17, 2024

Apple is working on a foldable iPad

Rumors suggest Apple is working on a foldable device as large as two iPad Pros combined, potentially debuting in 2028, which might be challenging to handle as a typical tablet. The foldable is expecte...

December 16, 2024

OpenAI fires back against Elon Musk

OpenAI refutes Elon Musk's lawsuit that opposes its for-profit shift, citing his earlier support for this change, as detailed in a recent blog post and legal document. Founding member Elon Musk left O...

December 14, 2024

ChatGPT can now see and hear in real-time

On day six of the 12 Days of OpenAI, ChatGPT introduced a visual capability to its Advanced Voice Mode, enabling users to share their screen and stream video directly to the AI. This new feature allow...

December 13, 2024

Apple develops its own AI chip 'Baltra'

Apple is partnering with Broadcom to develop its first AI server chips, code-named Baltra, with production set to begin in 2026, aiming to enhance Apple Intelligence initiatives. Broadcom, known for i...

December 12, 2024

Google launches Gemini 2.0

Google Gemini 2.0 Flash introduces advanced features, offering developers real-time conversation and image analysis capabilities through a multilingual and multimodal interface that processes text, im...

December 11, 2024

OpenAI releases Sora

OpenAI has launched its AI video creation tool, Sora Turbo, for ChatGPT subscribers, allowing users to produce 20-second photorealistic videos, raising concerns about the potential increase in deepfak...

December 10, 2024

Google makes new quantum computing breakthrough

Google has developed a quantum computing chip called Willow, measuring just 4cm squared, capable of performing tasks in five minutes that would take conventional computers 10 septillion years. The Wil...

December 9, 2024

TikTok faces US ban after legal loss

The US appeals court upheld a law that could lead to TikTok being banned in the United States, rejecting the argument that the law violates the Constitution. By January 19, 2025, TikTok must be sold t...

December 7, 2024

OpenAI announces ChatGPT Pro with a $200 monthly price tag

ChatGPT, launched by OpenAI in November 2022, quickly became a global phenomenon, significantly aiding productivity with its ability to write essays and code using concise prompts, and is now utilized...

December 6, 2024

Bitcoin hits $100,000 for first time

Bitcoin reached an unprecedented milestone by surpassing $100,000 following Trump's announcement of pro-crypto SEC chair nominee, Paul Atkins, known for advocating lighter cryptocurrency regulations. ...

December 5, 2024

Amazon announces new AI models

At the re:Invent conference, Amazon announced Nova, a new family of multimodal generative AI models, marking its strong entry into the foundation AI model arena. The Nova lineup consists of six models...

December 4, 2024

New AI transforms images into 3D worlds

World Labs, founded by AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li, has developed an AI system capable of generating interactive 3D environments from a single photo, enhancing user control and consistency in digital creati...

December 3, 2024

Elon Musk wants to stop OpenAI's for-profit shift

Elon Musk has intensified his legal efforts to prevent OpenAI from transitioning to a fully for-profit business, citing violations of its founding non-profit principles and breach of contract. Musk's ...

December 2, 2024

Robots imitate surgeons by just watching videos

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University and Stanford University have developed a robotic surgical system that can perform tasks with the skill level of human doctors by watching videos. This innovatio...

November 30, 2024

Panasonic resurrects founder as an AI

Panasonic has developed an AI version of its founder, Kōnosuke Matsushita, using recordings, writings, and lectures to preserve his management philosophy and teachings for future generations. The deve...

November 29, 2024

Amazon is working on an AI video model

Amazon is creating an AI model named Olympus for video analysis, which could assist users in searching for specific scenes within large video archives, according to The Information. This new AI tool b...

November 28, 2024

Artists leak OpenAI's Sora video model

Artists who were beta testers have leaked OpenAI's Sora video model, protesting against unpaid labor and "art washing" claims by the company. The artists accuse OpenAI of exploiting their feedback for...

November 27, 2024

Neuralink tests brain chip with robotic arm

Neuralink has received approval to conduct a feasibility study utilizing its brain implant, N1, to control a robotic arm, marking a significant step in brain-computer interface technology. The study a...

November 26, 2024

Amazon’s plan to rival Nvidia

Amazon's Trainium2 AI chip, developed in Austin, Texas, is set to be four times faster and have three times the memory of its predecessor by simplifying its design and reducing maintenance complexity....

November 25, 2024

Worst telecom hack in US history

The Chinese government hackers, identified as Salt Typhoon, deeply infiltrated U.S. telecommunications infrastructure, allowing them to wiretap and access phone calls and texts, as per reports from ma...

November 23, 2024

OpenAI is planning its own browser to rival Google

OpenAI is reportedly exploring the development of a web browser designed to rival Google Chrome, incorporating its AI technology like ChatGPT, though the project is still in its early stages. The comp...

November 22, 2024

US calls for breakup of Google and Chrome

The Department of Justice has recommended that Google divest its Chrome browser to dismantle what they describe as an illegal monopoly in the online search market. A decision on Google's punishment, p...

November 21, 2024

Microsoft unveils a cloud mini PC

Microsoft has announced the Windows 365 Link, a $349 mini desktop PC, designed specifically to connect to the Windows 365 cloud service and not run Windows locally. The device features a minimalist bl...

November 20, 2024

Google could be forced to sell Chrome

The Department of Justice is urging a judge to mandate Google's sale of its Chrome browser to dismantle the company's alleged search market monopoly. Antitrust officials propose that Google uncouple A...

November 19, 2024

Trump's latest hire is a hit to Big Tech

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Brendan Carr as the Federal Communications Commission chairman, a role that does not require Senate approval because Carr has been a member since 2017. Brend...

November 18, 2024

US to deploy world’s first alien-hunting system

The Pentagon announced the deployment of a new alien-hunting system called Gremlin, utilizing advanced 2D and 3D radar technologies, starting in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025. Despite numerous...

November 16, 2024

Microsoft and NASA launch AI Earth Copilot

NASA and Microsoft have partnered to launch an AI chatbot called 'Earth Copilot' to help the public understand and answer questions about the planet. 'Earth Copilot' is designed to provide easier acce...

November 15, 2024

OpenAI’s new 'Operator' agent is coming

OpenAI plans to introduce an AI agent named "Operator" in January, designed to perform tasks such as coding and booking travel for individuals, according to Bloomberg's sources. The company intends to...

November 14, 2024

Apple to launch AI home device in 2025

Apple plans to release its first wall-mounted smart home display, powered by Apple Intelligence, by March, serving as a home command center integrated with Apple apps and HomeKit. The device, codename...

November 13, 2024

Amazon is ready to compete with Nvidia

Amazon plans to introduce its latest AI chips, aiming to decrease reliance on Nvidia as part of its multibillion-dollar investments in semiconductors. Developed by Annapurna Labs, these new chips, suc...

November 12, 2024

OpenAI and others seek new path to smarter AI

OpenAI, amidst delays in large language model advancements, is developing new methods that mimic human reasoning to overcome the limitations of scaling with data and computing power. Prominent AI figu...

November 11, 2024

ChatGPT told 2M people to get their election news elsewhere

OpenAI revealed that ChatGPT redirected around 2 million users to established news agencies like Reuters and the Associated Press for election news instead of supplying direct information itself. Chat...

November 9, 2024

First artwork by robot sells for $1M

A portrait created by the humanoid robot artist Ai-Da was sold for $1.08 million at Sotheby’s auction, surpassing estimates of $120,000 to $180,000. Ai-Da, the world's first ultra-realistic robotic ar...

November 8, 2024

Google accidentally leaks Jarvis AI

Google unintentionally leaked a preview of its forthcoming AI tool, Jarvis AI, on the Chrome extension store, which was quickly removed but installed by some users who couldn't operate it due to permi...

November 7, 2024

World’s first wooden satellite launched into space

Japan launched the world's first wooden-panelled satellite, LignoSat, to explore the use of wood as a sustainable and viable material for future space missions. Developed by Kyoto University, the 900g...

November 6, 2024

Apple explores smart glasses to rival Meta

Apple has launched an internal study called 'Atlas,' focused on gathering employee insights to guide the development of its own smart glasses. The study reflects Apple's goal to create lighter and mor...

November 5, 2024

Perplexity debuts an AI-powered election information hub

Perplexity launched an election information hub using data from The Associated Press and Democracy Works to provide live updates for the 2024 US general election on November 5. Starting Tuesday, users...

November 4, 2024

SpaceX wants to refuel Starships in space

SpaceX plans to test propellant transfer between two Starships in orbit starting in March, aiming to achieve a significant technical milestone for future lunar missions. NASA awarded SpaceX a $4.05 bi...

November 2, 2024

Amazon is struggling to bring AI to Alexa

Amazon's revamped, AI-powered Alexa, initially planned for a 2024 launch, has been delayed to 2025 due to ongoing issues with integrating advanced language models for seamless smart home control. Earl...

November 1, 2024

OpenAI launches ChatGPT search, competing with Google and Microsoft

OpenAI has introduced a new search feature in ChatGPT, aiming to rival Google, Microsoft's Bing, and Perplexity by offering real-time sports scores, stock quotes, news, and weather through web searche...

October 31, 2024

Google CEO says more than 25% of the company's new code is AI-generated

More than 25% of new code at Google is created by artificial intelligence and then validated by engineers, according to CEO Sundar Pichai.This AI-driven approach is boosting efficiency, enabling faste...

October 30, 2024

Apple unveils new Mac mini with first redesign since 2010

Apple has introduced an extremely compact Mac mini model featuring a groundbreaking 3-nanometer M4 chip, with an available upgrade to the powerful M4 Pro silicon. This new Mac mini, measuring 5.5 inch...

October 29, 2024

Meta is developing its own AI search engine

Meta is creating its own web-crawling search engine to enhance the information provided by its AI chatbot, as reported by The Information. This move aims to lessen Meta's reliance on Google and Micros...

October 28, 2024

Ford CEO has been driving a Xiaomi EV and wants to keep it

Ford CEO Jim Farley mentioned in a podcast interview that he has been driving a Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicle for six months and finds it impressive enough that he doesn't want to part with it. The Xiao...

October 26, 2024

OpenAI plans to release its next big AI model by December

OpenAI plans to unveil its next significant AI model, Orion, by December, prioritizing initial access to partner companies instead of a broad release through ChatGPT. Internally viewed as the successo...

October 25, 2024

Ex-OpenAI researcher says company destroyed the internet

Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI researcher, has accused the company of violating U.S. copyright laws, contributing to a broader discussion on the legality of their data usage practices. Balaji argues t...

October 24, 2024

Apple rumored to be developing an app store dedicated to games

Apple is reportedly developing a dedicated game app store, integrating features like game suggestions, friends lists, and potentially FaceTime or iMessage for in-game communication. The new game marke...

October 23, 2024

Anthropic’s new AI can use computers like a human

Anthropic has released an enhanced Claude 3.5 Sonnet model capable of controlling desktop applications using a "Computer Use" API, allowing it to replicate human-like interactions such as keystrokes a...

October 22, 2024

TikTok owner fires intern for AI sabotage

ByteDance dismissed an intern for allegedly disrupting an AI project by "maliciously interfering" with the training of artificial intelligence models in August. The company stated the intern's actions...

October 21, 2024

Microsoft and OpenAI renegotiate multi-billion dollar partnership

Microsoft and OpenAI are negotiating the tech giant's stake in OpenAI, following Microsoft's $13.75 billion investment since 2019, as the startup transitions to a for-profit company. The valuation of ...

October 19, 2024

Cracks appear in Microsoft and OpenAI partnership

OpenAI and Microsoft's once strong partnership is showing signs of strain as OpenAI seeks more computing power and reduced costs while Microsoft hedges its bets by investing in competing technologies....

October 18, 2024

Apple secretly worked with China’s BYD

Apple worked with Chinese automaker BYD to develop advanced lithium iron phosphate batteries for its electric car project, aiming to enhance battery safety and vehicle autonomy. The collaboration invo...

October 17, 2024

SpaceX's plan to make Starlink 10x faster

SpaceX has submitted an application to the FCC to make Starlink about 10 times faster, increasing speeds from 100Mbps to 1Gbps with small orbital and operational updates. The company aims to improve n...

October 16, 2024

Google goes nuclear to power AI

Google has partnered with Kairos Power to construct seven nuclear reactors, intended to provide about 500 megawatts of carbon-free electricity for its data centers amidst rising energy demands, partic...

October 15, 2024

SpaceX successfully catches returning Starship boosters

SpaceX achieved a milestone by successfully catching a Starship booster mid-air using mechanical arms, a major step toward making its rockets rapidly reusable, which is crucial for future Moon and Mar...

October 14, 2024

TikTok knows exactly how many videos it takes to get addicted

Internal TikTok documents reveal that users can become addicted to the platform after watching only 260 videos, with such engagement linked to negative mental health effects like loss of analytical sk...

October 12, 2024

Elon Musk reveals new $30,000 robotaxi

Elon Musk introduced the Tesla Cybercab, a self-driving vehicle without steering wheels or pedals, with plans for consumer availability under $30,000 and production aimed before 2027, despite Tesla's ...

October 11, 2024

Tesla set to unveil ‘Cybercab’ robotaxi after long wait

Tesla is anticipated to unveil its new "Cybercab" robotaxi, which might not include traditional controls like a steering wheel or pedals, during a high-profile event in Hollywood amid skepticism about...

October 10, 2024

US government considers breakup of Google

Judge Amit Mehta has identified Google as a monopolist, prompting Department of Justice attorneys to explore remedies to combat the company's illegal conduct and rejuvenate competition in the search e...

October 9, 2024

AI pioneers win Nobel Prize in Physics

Geoffrey Hinton and John Hopfield, credited with establishing the foundations for today’s advanced machine learning technologies, were awarded the Nobel Prize in physics for their pioneering work on a...

October 8, 2024

Jensen Huang is now worth more than Intel

Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, has a net worth of $109.2 billion, surpassing Intel's current market value of $96.39 billion, which saw a significant drop following revelations about its financial issues...

October 7, 2024

Apple releases AI model that rewrites the rules of 3D vision

Apple's AI research team has unveiled Depth Pro, a new model that enhances machines' depth perception using only a single 2D image, which could revolutionize fields like augmented reality and self-dri...

October 5, 2024

Meta enters the AI video war

Meta has introduced Movie Gen, an AI-powered model for video creation and editing, allowing users to generate high-definition video with audio and make precise edits using simple text commands, cateri...

October 4, 2024

Meta smart glasses can be used to dox anyone in seconds

Harvard students demonstrated how Meta's smart glasses combined with facial recognition technology can dox individuals by revealing personal details like identities and phone numbers, using tools like...

October 3, 2024

Google is working on reasoning AI

Google is creating a new artificial intelligence model to compete with OpenAI's o1, focusing on logical reasoning and complex problem-solving skills. Reports indicate Google teams have advanced on the...

October 2, 2024

Microsoft gives Copilot a voice and vision

Microsoft has unveiled a major overhaul to its Copilot experience, adding both voice and vision capabilities, transforming it into a more personalized AI assistant similar to OpenAI's Advanced Voice M...

October 1, 2024

X has lost 30 billion in value under Musk

Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter for $44 billion in 2022 has significantly devalued, now worth under $10 billion based on Fidelity's latest financial disclosure. Fidelity, which initially invested $19....

September 30, 2024

AI bots now beat 100% of CAPTCHAs

Research shows that image-recognition bots can now solve Google ReCAPTCHA v2 challenges with a 100 percent success rate, matching human-level performance. ETH Zurich PhD student Andreas Plesner and co...

September 28, 2024

Google's new AI creates its own chips

Google Deepmind's AlphaChip AI has created three generations of TPUs, which are now widely used in data centers globally. Initially unveiled in 2021, AlphaChip was the first AI method to design chip "...

September 27, 2024

Meta reveals its Orion AR smart glasses

Meta has unveiled its Orion augmented reality glasses, which showcase full holographic capabilities, marking the most advanced AR glasses the company has developed after a decade-long effort. These sm...

September 26, 2024

Hacker plants false memories in ChatGPT to steal user data

Security researcher Johann Rehberger found a flaw in ChatGPT's long-term memory settings that allowed attackers to store false information and malicious instructions, which OpenAI initially did not co...

September 25, 2024

AI superintelligence could arrive in 'few thousand days'

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, believes that artificial superintelligence could be achieved within "a few thousand days," emphasizing this milestone as a pivotal moment in human history. Altman stresses t...

September 24, 2024

Sam Altman and iPhone creators are making an AI device

Sam Altman is collaborating with former Apple designer Jony Ive and Laurene Powell Jobs to develop a secretive AI-powered hardware device. This new venture by Altman, Ive, and Powell Jobs aims to crea...

September 23, 2024

Qualcomm wants to buy Intel

Qualcomm recently approached Intel about a potential acquisition, which would be significant given Intel's historical dominance in the chip industry with its x86 processor technology. The Wall Street ...

September 21, 2024

OpenAI is turning down billions of dollars

OpenAI's upcoming funding round aims to raise $6.5 billion and has been met with overwhelming interest, being oversubscribed by billions of dollars. This funding round is led by Thrive Capital with a ...

September 20, 2024

iPhone 16 demand so weak that employees can already buy it on discount

Apple employees are already allowed to buy the iPhone 16 at a discount, which usually occurs weeks after a new iPhone release, indicating weaker early demand for the iPhone 16. In its debut weekend, A...

September 19, 2024

Snap unveils new AI-powered glasses

Snap's new fifth-generation Spectacles are AR glasses that overlay visual information and applications directly on their see-through lenses, offering an augmented reality experience without obscuring ...

September 18, 2024

Sam Altman departs OpenAI’s safety committee

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is leaving the internal commission OpenAI created in May to oversee “critical” safety decisions related to the company’s projects and operations. The new committee, chaired by Zi...

September 17, 2024

TikTok has 15 minutes to fight for its life

TikTok has just 15 minutes in court to argue for its survival as it faces a US law that could lead to a nationwide ban, a pivotal moment for the app's future in the country. This brief hearing is crit...

September 16, 2024

OpenAI releases o1 model with human-like reasoning

OpenAI has unveiled o1, a new generative AI model family, with two variants initially available: o1-preview and o1-mini, designed for enhanced fact-checking and code generation, respectively. o1 model...

September 13, 2024

SpaceX completes first private spacewalk in history

The Polaris Dawn mission marked a historic milestone on Thursday, as private citizens Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis performed the first spacewalk undertaken by SpaceX. Isaacman and Gillis's successf...

September 12, 2024

OpenAI’s new model Strawberry to launch earlier than planned

OpenAI will release a new reasoning-focused AI model called "Strawberry" for ChatGPT within the next two weeks, as reported by The Information. Unlike previous models, Strawberry will think before res...

September 11, 2024

Apple and Google to pay billions after EU court rulings

The European Union's top court ruled that Apple must repay $14.35 billion in back taxes to Ireland, and upheld a $2.65 billion antitrust fine for Google, marking significant victories for E.U. regulat...

September 10, 2024

Apple debuts AI-boosted iPhone 16

Apple unveiled the iPhone 16 at its “Glowtime” event, featuring new generative AI functionalities designed into the device from the ground up, starting at a price of $799. The smartphone boasts a dedi...

September 9, 2024

Elon Musk now controls two-thirds of all active satellites

Elon Musk's company SpaceX now controls nearly two-thirds of all active satellites in Earth's orbit, following the recent launch of the 7,000th Starlink satellite. SpaceX's Starlink constellation, whi...

September 7, 2024

Telegram CEO breaks silence after arrest

Twelve days after being detained in France, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov released a 600-word statement on his Telegram account, attributing the arrest to "growing pains that made it easier for criminals t...

September 6, 2024

Engineers gave a mushroom a robot body and let it run wild

Researchers from Cornell University and the University of Florence used the king oyster mushroom's root-like structure (mycelium) to control robotic vehicles by converting its natural electrical signa...

September 5, 2024

Student builds fusion reactor at home with AI and $2K

A University of Waterloo math student named Hudhayfa Nazoordeen built a fusion reactor in his bedroom within four weeks, spending approximately $2,000 on various components purchased online. Nazoordee...

September 4, 2024

Elon Musk launches the world's most powerful AI training system

Elon Musk's company, xAI, has brought an AI training cluster named Colossus online, claiming it is the most powerful AI training system in the world. Colossus, built using 100,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs, ai...

September 3, 2024

Start-up unveils most realistic robot yet

1X, a Norwegian robotics startup, has introduced NEO Beta, a humanoid robot designed for home use, showcasing its capabilities such as assisting with everyday tasks through two demonstration videos. N...

September 2, 2024

Scientists build DNA-based computer that can play chess and solve sudoku puzzles

Scientists created a computer from DNA that can solve basic chess and sudoku puzzles, marking a significant advancement towards practical DNA computing systems. Using synthetic cellulose material incr...

August 31, 2024

Apple and Nvidia may invest in OpenAI

Apple and Nvidia are reportedly in talks to participate in a significant funding round for OpenAI, with Apple planning to integrate ChatGPT into iOS and Nvidia being a key supplier of the chips that p...

August 30, 2024

Nvidia just showed how hard it is to be the AI king

Nvidia achieved strong second-quarter results by more than doubling its revenue compared to the same period last year, but industry experts anticipated these outcomes due to ongoing investments in AI ...

August 29, 2024

OpenAI reportedly preparing to launch new ‘Strawberry’ AI model

OpenAI is developing two new AI models that promise significant advancements in problem-solving and language processing. 'Strawberry' aims to excel at complex mathematics and programming tasks, while ...

August 28, 2024

Anthropic reveals Claude's secret sauce

Anthropic has published the system prompts for its latest AI models, including Claude 3 Opus, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, and Claude 3.5 Haiku, to demonstrate transparency and ethical practices. The system pro...

August 27, 2024

Telegram founder Pavel Durov arrested in France

Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov was detained by French authorities near Paris, and the company insists he has "nothing to hide" regarding any alleged misuse of the platform. The French government has verif...

August 26, 2024

Meta just canceled its Vision Pro competitor

Meta has decided to cancel its high-end mixed reality headset project, La Jolla, which was meant to compete with Apple's Vision Pro, despite earlier plans for a 2027 release. The La Jolla headset deve...

August 24, 2024

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