Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: News
John Ternus pushes Craig Federighi to accelerate Apple's software development
Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, is pushing the company's software chief, Craig Federighi, to speed up the development of its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported.
OpenAI vows to cover electricity costs in new data centers
OpenAI has announced plans to avoid non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in its data center deals.
OpenAI acquires developer platform Pierre Computer to boost Codex capabilities
OpenAI has announced its acquisition of Pierre Computer Company, the developer of open-source coding tools.
US to outline AI regulations within 2 weeks
The US government is set to lay out the laws and regulations governing domestic artificial intelligence (AI) labs later this month.
Sequoia raises $10B while scaling back global operations
Sequoia Capital, a leading global venture capital firm, has announced a major restructuring of its operations. The company has raised around $10 billion in new funds as part of this initiative.
Nothing's 1st AI device launches next month
Nothing, the innovative smartphone start-up known for its unique designs, is gearing up to launch an artificial intelligence (AI) product.
Apple cuts daily AI spending limits for engineering teams
Apple has reportedly reduced the daily budget for its engineering teams' use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
CrowdStrike launches kill switch to stop rogue AI agents
CrowdStrike has launched a new technology that can shut down rogue artificial intelligence (AI) agents.
Website builder Squarespace cuts 19% of workforce
Website-building platform Squarespace has announced a major downsizing, laying off 19% of its workforce.
SUSE cuts 10% of jobs as AI reshapes software industry
SUSE, a leading open-source software company, has announced plans to lay off around 10% of its global workforce.
Chipmaker Marvell buys optical tech firm Lumentum for $115B
Custom chip designer Marvell has announced its acquisition of optical chip and networking equipment maker Lumentum.
Palo Alto CEO warns AI will accelerate cyberattacks
Nikesh Arora, the CEO of Palo Alto Networks, has warned that cyberattacks are likely to increase in frequency.
South Korea unveils record budget focusing on AI and chips
South Korea has announced its largest-ever budget for 2027, with a major focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors.
Andrej Karpathy's AI project gives Hacker News its own YouTube
Renowned artificial intelligence (AI) researcher Andrej Karpathy has launched a new platform called HackerTube.
AI boom could erase 15 years of US emissions cut
A recent analysis by the Sierra Club has revealed that nearly 15 years of hard-fought pollution reduction in the United States could be undone by a new wave of data centers powered by gas plants.
MeitY introduces guide to promote secure data-sharing for AI training
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched a new handbook on Data Empowerment and Protection Architecture (DEPA).
Gemini Notebook adds free textbooks, course materials for students
Google has expanded its Gemini Notebook, a tool powered by artificial intelligence (AI), with hundreds of free textbooks and course materials.
Meta loses French court appeal over payments for publishers' rights
Meta Platforms has lost its appeals against interim measures imposed by French regulators over media organizations' publishing rights.
One AI user can do work of 10 people: Vembu
Sridhar Vembu, the founder of enterprise software company Zoho, has raised concerns over the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on computer-related jobs.
Firefox can now auto-fill forms for you, track webpages
Mozilla has enhanced its Smart Window feature in Firefox, an AI-powered browsing experience.
Cowboy Space plans to deploy 20,000 AI data-centers in space
Cowboy Space, a California-based company led by Robinhood co-founder Baiju Bhatt, has unveiled its ambitious plan to revolutionize space technology.
OpenAI sued over woman's death due to wrong medical advice
The parents of Bowen Wan, a 31-year-old Amazon software engineer who suffered from epilepsy, have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI.
Ex-Meta AI director Rohit Patel launches rival to Google Workspace
Rohit Patel, the former Director of Meta's Superintelligence Labs, is leaving the company after eight years of developing AI. He is now launching a start-up called Ndoc.
India considers new law to rein in AI risks
India is considering a new artificial intelligence (AI) law that could create a separate safety framework for some of the world's most powerful AI models, as per NDTV.
Google's Genie 4 creates realistic worlds and allows real-time changes
Google DeepMind has unveiled its latest world model, Genie 4.
Greater Noida's upcoming AI, robotics park to create 1L jobs
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced plans to set up a state-of-the-art robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) park in Greater Noida.
How AI has made hurricane forecasting easier
Hurricane forecasting is witnessing a major transformation with the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
SpaceX inks $40B AI chip financing deal with Apollo Management
SpaceX has secured a binding commitment for approximately $40 billion in funding for artificial intelligence (AI) chips and associated data center equipment.
Alibaba's AI tried to send data to China
Canadian artificial intelligence (AI) firm Cohere has flagged a major security concern involving one of Alibaba's latest AI models, Qwen3.8-Flash-Next.
Proton to re-interview employees on AI as roles face review
Proton, the company behind ProtonMail, has announced plans to conduct "re-interview" with its employees. The move is part of a strategy to assess how staff members are using artificial intelligence (AI) in their work.
OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Terra with faster performance, 50% lower pricing
OpenAI has launched its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, GPT-6.1 Terra.
Microsoft offers voluntary exit option to around 60,000 employees
Microsoft has offered a voluntary exit option to its employees as a way to streamline its workforce.
Why Meta is selling stocks worth almost $35B
Meta Platforms has launched a public offering of nearly $35 billion in common and convertible preferred stocks.
Pronto founder launches AI start-up Provision Labs in US
Anjali Sardana, the visionary behind home services start-up Pronto, has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) venture called Provision Labs in the US.
Tata Communications to spend $450M on an 'AI Super Highway'
Tata Communications has announced plans to invest up to $450 million in building an "AI Super Highway" in India.
Modi government will use AI to detect fraudulent investor claims
The Indian government is gearing up to use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to detect fraudulent claims made by investors for unclaimed shares, dividends, and matured deposits.
Shocker! Ex-Google executive required AI's help to describe her daughter
Marissa Mayer, the former Google executive, has drawn flak online after using an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to describe her daughter.
District might set up dedicated live-event venues in India
Eternal's District is considering investments in dedicated live-event venues.
Japanese firms offer customer compensation following disruptive cyberattacks
Japanese companies are now offering compensation to their customers in the wake of a series of disruptive cyberattacks.
Pennsylvania mandates labels on AI-generated ads
Pennsylvania has become one of the first states in the US to require disclosures on artificial intelligence (AI)-generated advertisements.
AI could add $2.52T to global economy annually, says McKinsey
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to add a whopping $2.52 trillion in annual economic value globally by automating and supporting existing work, a new report from McKinsey has said.
Jack Dorsey's new AI model talks like a human
Jack Dorsey, the man behind Twitter (now X), has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) model called Dessa.
Meta acquires Sundial to enhance its AI analytics capabilities
Meta has acquired Sundial, an artificial intelligence (AI) data analytics platform founded by two former Meta employees.
Kimi K3.1-Pro AI model arrives with 1M token context window
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm Moonshot AI has launched its latest model, the Kimi K3.1 Pro.
Nuclear power usage could triple by 2060, says IAEA
Rafael Grossi, the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has predicted that nuclear power usage could more than triple by 2060.
PHP Foundation has just 1 full-time employee, seeks more funding
The PHP Foundation, the non-profit organization responsible for supporting the open-source programming language PHP, is facing funding challenges.
Why AWS's cloud capacity is mostly booked through 2027
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has revealed that the company's cloud computing arm, Amazon Web Services (AWS), is running out of capacity.
Global data center spending to hit $2.93T by 2030
The global data center market is on a major growth trajectory, with spending projected to hit $1 trillion in 2026 and more than double to $2.1 trillion by 2028.
OpenAI starts training its frontier AI models again
OpenAI has resumed the training of its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models after a security overhaul and cutting off internet access.
Silver prices hit 11-month low: What's affecting the precious metal?
Silver prices in India have hit an 11-month low, with the MCX silver rate falling below ₹2 lakh per kg.
OpenAI partners with Polish research institute to improve AI safety
OpenAI has announced a partnership with Poland's NASK National Research Institute to improve artificial intelligence (AI) safety protocols.